Report: Share of polystyrene in packaging industry is down

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During the economic recession the global polystyrene market has witnessed big downfalls in the feedstock and consumption levels. The market was largely impacted by a whole row of factors such as skyrocketing styrene prices, harsh competition from polypropylene, consumer behavior shifts. Nevertheless some polystyrene producers are reporting gradual revival today. 

Recently the share of polystyrene in the packaging industry has been down, while packaging is considered to be the key application industry for polystyrene. Uppermost the major hurdles for the polystyrene market at the moment are the environmental concerns and preference for paper-based products.

Detailed analysis and market forecasts for polystyrene market are presented in the new market research review "Polystyrene (PS) 2011 World Market Outlook and Forecast up to 2016." It examines the market at the global, regional and country level, and provides information on the past and present landscape and forecasts up to 2016. 

The information covered by the study includes the production and consumption volumes and statistics, trade activities and prices for polystyrene in various periods. Key producers and consumers are profiled and the competitive landscape is examined. The presented market forecasts show the future trends and developments in the polystyrene industry, opportunities and challenges, and future volumes and prices.

Report Details:
Polystyrene (PS) 2011 World Market Outlook and Forecast up to 2016
Published: Oct. 2011
Pages: 342

Monthly report updates for "Polystyrene (PS) 2011 World Market Outlook and Forecast up to 2016" are also available.

The study on polystyrene has been provided by Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd., an internationally recognized market research agency, specializing in chemical industry. "Polystyrene (PS) 2011 World Market Outlook and Forecast up to 2016" is incorporated into the catalogue "Polymers," which also includes reviews on Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer, Nitrile Rubber, Nitrobenzene, Polycarbonate, Polyvinyl Chloride, Propylene, Vinyl Acetate, Vinyl Chloride markets.

Source: Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd.

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