The overall prospects for PS sheet forming machines are positive, benefiting from the growing demand in new energy vehicles, electronics, food packaging, and other fields. At the same time, environmental policies are driving an increase in the proportion of high-barrier and recyclable products. The following is a detailed analysis:
Market Size Growth: The global PS plastic sheet market size is projected to reach US$395.405 billion in 2025, with the Chinese market exceeding RMB110 billion. From 2026 to 2028, influenced by the EU carbon border tax and plastic ban, the market share of environmentally friendly PS sheets (with a recycled content of over 30%) will increase from 18% to 35%, driving the global market growth to US$45-47 billion. Demand in Sub-sectors: Electronics: Demand is projected to account for 31.8% in 2025, with a market size of RMB131.5 billion. Benefiting from the widespread adoption of 5G base stations and smart homes, modified PS materials with a thermal conductivity ≥0.8W/(m·K) are expected to grow at an annual rate of 15.4%. Food Packaging: Reaching 42.3% market share in 2025, with a market size of 187 billion yuan. High-transparency, oil-resistant sheets are expected to see an 8-10% annual increase in pre-prepared food packaging. Building Decoration: Reaching 25.9% market share in 2025, with a market size of 107 billion yuan. PS foam boards are expected to see a 23.5% annual increase in usage due to improved fire resistance.
