Expanded Polypropylene is a highly versatile closed-cell bead foam that provides a unique range of properties, including outstanding energy absorption, multiple impact resistance, thermal insulation, buoyancy, water and chemical resistance, exceptionally high strength to weight ratio and 100% recyclability. EPP can be made in a wide range of densities, from 15 to 200 grams per litre, which are transformed by moulding into densities ranging from 18 to 260 grams per litre.
Moreover, porous EPP is comprised of cylinder-shaped polypropylene beads, which adds air space between the beads in the final moulded form, which enhances beneficial acoustical insulating effects and reduces weight. EPP is commonly colored black for automotive applications, though is often found in white for packaging products. EPP is available from some suppliers in vibrant colors suitable for presentation-grade textured surface.
Superior product qualities such as durability, chemical & water resistance, thermal insulation, and recyclability is one of the major factor driving the expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam market globally. Furthermore, increasing penetration of the product in applications coupled with increased automobile and consumer goods production are also some of the driver propelling the market growth. However, price volatility associated with this material is one of the major factor hindering the growth of PEX market globally.
The expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam market report is studied across the key countries of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific region emerged as the largest market for expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam market in 2019. In the Asia-Pacific region, there has been an increase in the production of the light weight and premium vehicles in the developing countries such as Korea, India and China. Furthermore, the industry in Europe is anticipated to witness extensive growth on account of the recovering automobile industry and rapidly-emerging consumer goods industry in key economies in Europe.
• Low density type has superior product characteristics in comparison to other common plastic materials. Likewise, the medium density segment is estimated to witness the considerable growth during the projection period, due to the rising use of the product in consumer goods such as electronics, and appliances. The fast-emerging consumer goods industry in major economies across the globe is expected to drive the product demand over the forecast years
• Expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam is extensively used in automotive sector, thus this end-use segment is anticipated to witness considerable demand growth for the product over the forecast period, mainly on account of the increasing use of the product in passenger safety and NVH reduction applications. Furthermore, the rising demand for light weight, eco-friendly, recyclable, and shock absorption properties in the packaging application is fueling the demand for expanded polypropylene foam globally
The market involves various key companies in the global expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam market such as JSP Corporation, BASF SE, Kaneka Corporation, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., DS Smith PLC, Hanwha Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, The Woodbridge Group, SSW Pearlfoam GmbH and Dongshing Industry, Inc. New product launch and expansion are the key growth strategies adopted by these leading players to enhance their product offering and regional presence and meet the growing demand for expanded polypropylene foam from the emerging economies.
Global expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam market is classified into type, application and geography. Various type of expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam market are low density, medium density and high density. Furthermore, expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam is used in various applications such as automotive, packaging, consumer products and others.
The expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam market report is studied across the key countries of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific region emerged as the largest market for expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam market in 2019. In the Asia-Pacific region, there has been an increase in the production of the light weight and premium vehicles in the developing countries such as Korea, India and China. Furthermore, the industry in Europe is anticipated to witness extensive growth on account of the recovering automobile industry and rapidly-emerging consumer goods industry in key economies in Europe.
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