PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1874304
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1874304
The global market for Brominated Polystyrene (BPS) was estimated to be worth US$ 599 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 784 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Brominated Polystyrene (BPS) cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Brominated Polystyrene (BPS) is a bromine-based, high molecular weight organic compound primarily used as a flame retardant. Structurally, it is produced by brominating polystyrene under controlled conditions, resulting in a compound with a high bromine content (typically around 68-70%). As a reactive or additive flame retardant, BPS is halogen-rich but free from Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs), making it a more environmentally friendly option that complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. It exhibits excellent thermal stability, low volatility, and high compatibility with engineering thermoplastics, such as PA6, PA66, PBT, and PET. These properties enable BPS to retain flame retardancy performance even during high-temperature processing, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications like electronics, automotive parts, and appliances.
In recent years, Brominated Polystyrene has experienced rapid growth in demand due to the rising need for halogen-based yet RoHS-compliant flame retardants. Its adoption is particularly strong in the electronics and automotive industries, where materials must meet strict fire safety standards without sacrificing mechanical integrity or environmental compliance. The growing replacement of PBDEs and decaBDE with safer alternatives is driving BPS usage, as it offers high flame retardancy while maintaining excellent thermal and UV stability. Additionally, as global manufacturers seek to enhance the flame-retardant properties of polyamides and polyesters in critical components, BPS continues to emerge as a reliable and effective solution.
The global BPS market is currently led by major players such as Albemarle, Lanxess, and Shandong Brother, who collectively account for around 72% of market share. North America dominates production with approximately 52% of the global output, followed by China at 25% and Europe at 16%. In terms of consumption, North America remains the largest market with a 28% share, trailed closely by Europe (26%) and China (23%). This geographic distribution reflects both the maturity of the regulatory framework in these regions and their respective levels of industrialization. With growing fire safety regulations, increasing demand for engineering plastics, and heightened environmental awareness, the BPS market is expected to maintain steady growth in the coming years.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Brominated Polystyrene (BPS), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Brominated Polystyrene (BPS) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Brominated Polystyrene (BPS) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Brominated Polystyrene (BPS).
Market Segmentation
By Company
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
By Region
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Brominated Polystyrene (BPS) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Brominated Polystyrene (BPS) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Brominated Polystyrene (BPS) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.