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Boston, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/05/2014 --Polypropylene Foams Market by Application (Automotive, Packaging, Consumer Products & Others), by Type (Expanded Polypropylene Foams and Extruded Polypropylene Foams) & Geography - Trends and Forecasts to 2018

The report covers the important global polypropylene foams markets, including expanded polypropylene and extruded polypropylene foams. It further divides the market on the basis of types, as low density and high density polypropylene foams; applications, and geography. The market data for these types is given with respect to volume (kilotons) and value ($million). The market value of polypropylene foams was estimated to be $1,019.9 million in 2012 and is projected to grow with a CAGR of about 8.4% from 2013 to 2018. The data mentioned in the report are based on the overall demand for the polypropylene foams.

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The total market for global polypropylene foams has been analyzed based on the Porter's five forces model. This gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at the commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to polypropylene foams' raw materials, manufacturers, and end uses. The value chain describes the key contributors to the materials market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players which are contributing to the global polypropylene foams industry.

The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers such as stringent environmental regulations, growing purchasing power and greater economic growth in developing countries, growth in end-user industries, increasing investment in infrastructure; and restraints such as availability and cost of specialized raw materials needed for specific polypropylene foams. The economic slowdown in Europe and U.S. also affected the economy of other developed countries, which are of key importance for the commercial success of new materials and its end-user market.

The global polypropylene foams market is also classified based on different applications. The important applications include automotive, packaging, consumer products, and others. The automotive and packaging segments are expected to show rapid growth in the future.

Companies Mentioned in this Report: BASF S.E., Borealis AG, DS Smith Plc, Furukawa Electric Co., JSP Corporation, Kaneka Corporation., K. K. Nag Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals, Pregis Corporation, Sekisui Alveo, Sonoco Products Co., SSW PearlFoam GmbH, Synbra, Zotefoams Plc, Moulded Foams, PMPF, Polyfoam Australia, Proseat, SSI Schaefer, Storopack Group, Thai Foam Co., Ltd, The Woodbridge Group

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