Market Insights
The extruded polystyrene market was estimated at USD 6.15 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 3.97% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 7.79 billion in 2028.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Extruded polystyrene or XPS, majorly used as a thermal insulator is a rigid foam manufactured from polystyrene extrusions, in the presence of foaming gas. Produced on extruding machines, this hard foam is a closed-cell foam material that offers distinguished properties aiding in moisture management and resisting both water absorption and freeze cycles.
Extruded polystyrene is used in various applications such as foundations, walls, roofs, and floor & ceiling for various end-use industries, such as residential and commercial. Increasing demand for construction activities due to growth in the residential and commercial infrastructure is likely to be the prime factor augmenting the growth of the market.
Market Drivers
Major factors contributing to the growth of the extruded polystyrene market are:
- increasing construction activities around the globe.
- The use of extruded polystyrene (XPS) in emerging countries.

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Key Players
Some of the major extruded polystyrene manufacturers are:
- BASF SE
- Synthos S.A.
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Saint-Gobain Isover SA
- Knauf Gips KG
- Owens Corning Inc.
- TechnoNicol Corporation
- Austrotherm GmbH
- Ursa Insulation SA
- Penoplex SPB LLC
- Ravago Group
- Loyal Group.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Segments Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Application Type Analysis
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Foundation, Roof, Wall, Floor & Ceiling, and Others
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In terms of value, the foundation is estimated to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing segment of the market.
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End-Use Industry Type Analysis
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Residential, Commercial, and Others
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The residential segment held the largest share of the market in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.
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By Application Type
Based on the application type, the market is segmented as a foundation, wall, roof, floor & ceiling, and others. In terms of value, the foundation is estimated to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing segment of the market. The energy lost through parts of a building such as walls or roofs accounts for a lower percentage as compared to the energy lost through the building’s foundation. As a result, the foundation requires heavy insulation for the prevention of energy losses and penetration of moisture into the foundation. Along with saving energy used for heating/cooling, XPS also strengthens the overall infrastructure because of its favorable properties such as high compressive strength and moisture resistance.
By End-Use Industry Type
Based on the end-use industry type, the market is segmented as residential, commercial, and others. The residential segment held the largest share of the market in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. An increase in demand for residential infrastructure development in emerging countries, as XPS principally improves the insulation of buildings, is driving the growth of this segment.
Regional Insights
In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest and fastest-growing market during the forecast period. Increasing government and private sector investments in infrastructure development are likely to boost the construction market in countries such as India and China, creating lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is also fueled by rapid urbanization in the Asia-Pacific region. North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Research Methodology
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
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- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The extruded polystyrene market is segmented into the following categories:
By Application Type
- Foundation
- Wall
- Roof
- Floor & Ceiling
- Others
By End-Use Industry Type
- Residential
- Commercial
- Other
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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