Product Code: SR112025A6798
The global styrene market size reached USD 60.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 93.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.85% during 2025-2033. The market is experiencing steady growth driven by the escalating demand from the automotive and consumer electronics sectors for lightweight, and durable plastics, the rapid expansion of urban infrastructure and the packaging industry, and the rising consumer demand for energy-efficient and high-performance products.
Styrene, also known as vinylbenzene, ethenylbenzene, cinnamene, and phenylethylene, is a highly volatile, flammable, and colorless organic compound that easily evaporates. It is less dense than water and consequently insoluble in water. It is made by the alkylation of benzene with ethylene and employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of materials, which are utilized for ion exchange resins and producing other copolymers. It is used in manufacturing synthetic rubbers, latex, and polystyrene resins and derivatives, such as polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene (ABS), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), styrene-butadiene elastomers, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), and unsaturated polyester resin (UPS). As styrene-based materials offer unique characteristics like toughness, high performance, and versatile design, the demand for styrene is rising worldwide.
Styrene Market Trends:
There is an increase in the utilization of energy efficient insulation materials in the construction industry on account of the unique physical properties and the ability to conserve the energy of styrene. This, coupled with rapid urbanization and rising construction activities in residential and commercial areas, represent one of the major factors driving the demand for styrene around the world. Moreover, initiatives undertaken by governing agencies of numerous countries to promote the use of eco-friendly construction materials and reduce carbon footprints are favoring the market growth. In addition, styrene is employed in the manufacturing different components of a vehicle, such as tires, doors, window profiles, belts, and gaskets. This, along with the growing demand for lightweight and luxury vehicles and significant growth in the automotive industry, is influencing the market positively. Apart from this, styrene is used in the packaging of milk, fruits, meat, and other packaged food items to prevent damage, extend shelf life, reduce product weight, and preserve product color, taste, and texture, and offer resistance to moisture. Furthermore, increasing sales of ready-to-eat (RTE) food products on account of hectic lifestyles and the expanding purchasing power of individuals are creating a positive outlook for the market. Besides this, as styrene is utilized in producing PS, which is further employed in the production of air conditioners, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, and ovens, its demand is escalating across the globe.
Key Market Segmentation:
Product Type Insights:
- Polystyrene
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Styrene Acrylonitrile
- Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
- Others
- The report has also provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the styrene market based on the product type. This includes polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, styrene acrylonitrile, styrene-butadiene rubber, and others. According to the report, polystyrene represented the largest segment.
End User Insights:
- Packaging
- Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Automotive
- Others
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets that include North America (the United States and Canada), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others), and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for styrene. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific styrene market included rapid urbanization, increasing construction activities, and the rising use of styrene in the packaging industry.
Competitive Landscape:
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global styrene market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include Alpek S.A.B. de C.V. (Alfa S.A.B. de C.V.), Ashland Global, BASF SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, China Petrochemical Corporation, Covestro AG, Dow Inc., INEOS Group Limited, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabian Oil Co.), Synthos, TotalEnergies SE, and Trinseo. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global styrene market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global styrene market?
- What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global styrene market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive styrene market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
- Which is the most attractive product type in the styrene market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the end user?
- Which is the most attractive end user in the styrene market?
- What is the competitive structure of the market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global styrene market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Styrene Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 6.1 Polystyrene
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Styrene Acrylonitrile
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 Others
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by End User
- 7.1 Packaging
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Construction
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Consumer Goods
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Automotive
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
- 7.5 Others
- 7.5.1 Market Trends
- 7.5.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Region
- 8.1 North America
- 8.1.1 United States
- 8.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.1.2 Canada
- 8.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Asia-Pacific
- 8.2.1 China
- 8.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.2 Japan
- 8.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.3 India
- 8.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.4 South Korea
- 8.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.5 Australia
- 8.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.6 Indonesia
- 8.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.7 Others
- 8.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Germany
- 8.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.2 France
- 8.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.3 United Kingdom
- 8.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.4 Italy
- 8.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.5 Spain
- 8.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.6 Russia
- 8.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.7 Others
- 8.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Latin America
- 8.4.1 Brazil
- 8.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4.2 Mexico
- 8.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4.3 Others
- 8.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Middle East and Africa
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast
9 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 9.1 Overview
- 9.2 Drivers
- 9.3 Restraints
- 9.4 Opportunities
10 Value Chain Analysis
11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 11.4 Degree of Competition
- 11.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.6 Threat of Substitutes
12 Price Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Market Structure
- 13.2 Key Players
- 13.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 13.3.1 Alpek S.A.B. de C.V. (Alfa S.A.B. de C.V.)
- 13.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.1.3 Financials
- 13.3.2 Ashland Global
- 13.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.2.3 Financials
- 13.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.3 BASF SE
- 13.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3.3 Financials
- 13.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.4 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
- 13.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.4.3 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.5 China Petrochemical Corporation
- 13.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.6 Covestro AG
- 13.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.6.3 Financials
- 13.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.7 Dow Inc.
- 13.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.7.3 Financials
- 13.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.8 INEOS Group Limited
- 13.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.9 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- 13.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.9.3 Financials
- 13.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.10 Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
- 13.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.11 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- 13.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.12 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabian Oil Co.)
- 13.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.13 Synthos
- 13.3.13.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.14 TotalEnergies SE
- 13.3.14.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.14.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.15 Trinseo
- 13.3.15.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.15.2 Product Portfolio
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.