South Africa Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Size & Outlook

The expanded polypropylene foam market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 41.0 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 7.5% is expected of South Africa expanded polypropylene foam market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$21.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$41.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
7.5%
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South Africa expanded polypropylene foam market highlights

  • The South Africa expanded polypropylene foam market generated a revenue of USD 21.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 41.0 million by 2033.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, high density was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • High Density is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Expanded polypropylene foam market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 21.3 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 41.0 million
Growth rate7.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentHigh density
Fastest growing segmentHigh Density
Historical data2021 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHigh Density, Low Density, Medium Density
Key market players worldwideJSP Corp, Basf SE, Kaneka Corp, DS Smith PLC, Furukawa Electric Co Ltd, Hanwha, Sonoco Products Co, Knauf, Crown Holdings Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.8% of the global expanded polypropylene foam market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Gulf Cooperation Council expanded polypropylene foam market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Gulf Cooperation Council is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 58.1 million by 2033.

High density was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.95% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa expanded polypropylene foam market based on high density, low density, medium density covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Growing demand for corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and durable products by consumers is expected to open new avenues for market growth over the forecast period. The kitchen and laundry segment is likely to be a key segment in the market and is expected to grow at a significant rate owing to rising consumer dependency on electrical equipment for household applications. As a result, the demand for plastics in manufacturing household appliances is anticipated to grow over the projected period.

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Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
JSP Corp View profile 3282 4-2, 3-chome Marunouchi, Shi-Nisseki Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-0005 https://www.co-jsp.co.jp
Knauf View profile 51-100 Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Europe https://knauf.be/nl
DS Smith PLC View profile 29672 1 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DL https://www.dssmith.com
Kaneka Corp View profile 13284 3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, 530-8288 http://www.kaneka.co.jp
Hanwha View profile 5001-10000 Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia https://www.hanwhacorp.co.kr/eng/index.jsp
Crown Holdings Inc View profile 25000 14025 Riveredge Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL, United States, 33637-2015 https://www.crowncork.com
Furukawa Electric Co Ltd View profile 51314 Marunouchi Nakadori Building, 2-3, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyodaku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8322 http://www.furukawa.co.jp
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com
Sonoco Products Co View profile 23000 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550 http://www.sonoco.com

South Africa expanded polypropylene foam market size, by product, 2021-2033 (US$M)

South Africa Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2033 (US$M)

South Africa expanded polypropylene foam market size, by product, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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