Polystyrene in Estonia [DOWNLOAD: PDF]

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The world polystyrene (PS) market will experience growth in excess of 3% over the next three years, with world consumption rising to 15.5 million tonnes by 2006. The USA is the largest manufacturer of polystyrene, producing over 2.8 million tonnes annually. Asia accounts for 40% of global consumption. Although its production of polystyrene is increasing it remains a net importer. The African polystyrene market, despite its small size, is experiencing strong growth of 3% per year. China and the European Union are the leading importers. This report consolidates and reviews the polystyrene market in 158 countries from 1999, with forecasts forward to 2006. Polystyrene is a thermoplastic polymer that is available in several forms; expandable (EPS), high and medium impact, as well as general purpose. It is used in a variety of commercial and consumer applications, with the largest end use being packaging. This report covers polystyrene (PS) in primary forms.

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The world polystyrene (PS) market will experience growth in excess of 3% over the next three years, with world consumption rising to 15.5 million tonnes by 2006. The USA is the largest manufacturer of polystyrene, producing over 2.8 million tonnes annually. Asia accounts for 40% of global consumption. Although its production of polystyrene is increasing it remains a net importer. The African polystyrene market, despite its small size, is experiencing strong growth of 3% per year. China and the European Union are the leading importers. This report consolidates and reviews the polystyrene market in 158 countries from 1999, with forecasts forward to 2006. Polystyrene is a thermoplastic polymer that is available in several forms; expandable (EPS), high and medium impact, as well as general purpose. It is used in a variety of commercial and consumer applications, with the largest end use being packaging. This report covers polystyrene (PS) in primary forms.


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