The extruded polystyrene (XPS) panels market is a crucial segment of the chemicals and materials industry. This industry deals in the manufacturing and distribution of insulation boards that are manufactured using synthetic hydrocarbon polymers. These panels provide several benefits, such as excellent compressive strength, simple installation & handling, and long-term thermal efficiency. The rising focus on green building and sustainability has boosted the market growth. This market is expected to rise significantly with the growth of the advanced materials industry across the world.
The rise in number of residential and commercial construction in several countries of the world has boosted the market growth. Also, the rising application of these panels in foundations, basements, roofs, walls, marine insulation, pipes, and some others has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry. Moreover, the surge in demand for extruded polystyrene (XPS) panels by several end-users consisting of roads, railways, highways, runways, and some others is anticipated to propel the growth of the extruded polystyrene (XPS) panels market. The growing use of recyclable polystyrene in packaging, cushioning and custom modeling along with rapid advancements in nanoscale carbon particles is expected to create opportunities for the market players in the upcoming years.