Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Coloured, Opaque, and Transparent), By Application (Consumer Goods, Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Construction, Appliances and Others), and Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035

Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Size Was Estimated at USD 5.61 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 5.68% from 2025 to 2035
• The Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 10.3 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 10.3 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.68% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by the rising adoption of electronic devices and the growing urban population, with increased consumer spending, are likely to impact the growth of the Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene market in the coming years.

Market Overview

The Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market is referred to as a dedicated product that maintains its structural and visual properties during extreme temperature conditions. The acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a rigid thermoplastic polymer that provides properties such as flexibility, resilience to temperature, and good appearance. The European region consists of developed countries that are currently building green infrastructure systems, thus driving up demand for ABS materials used in construction work.

Platts introduced its first European recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene spot assessments in January 2024. In 2024, Trinseo announced the launch of new recycled-containing acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) resins. The products exist under MAGNUM™ ECO+, MAGNUM CR and TYRIL CR as their official trade names.

The construction industry will create significant demand for ABS materials during 2025 because builders and contractors need materials that deliver both performance and aesthetic value. The first delivery of recycled styrene monomer to Ineos Styrolution's Antwerp, Belgium, factory will take place in September 2025. Indaver supplied the material from its depolymerization plant, which also operates in Antwerp.

The European Commission established permanent anti-dumping tariffs for South Korean and Taiwanese acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) resin imports during February 2026. The EU market for ABS which has an estimated value of 1.4 billion, saw Korean and Taiwanese imports reach a 31% market share between October 2023 and September 2024, while the EU industry's market share decreased to 63%.

Report Coverage

This research report categorises the Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Europe acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Europe acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market.

Driving Factors

The acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market in Europe is driven by the automotive industry and electrical and electronic equipment industry, and the construction industry shows increased demand for ABS material. Companies are investing more funds into research and development activities to create better products that have less environmental impact for the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market. ABS has various construction applications because of its strength and ability to withstand different environmental conditions, which include plumbing and electrical fittings and interior design elements.

Restraining Factors

The acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market in Europe is restrained by the European Union Circular Economy Action Plan, and the Paris Climate Agreement put strong restrictions on plastic consumption. European manufacturers face increased operational costs because of rising electricity and natural gas expenses. The major production companies have shut down their facilities in response to the current situation.

Market Segmentation

The Europe acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market share is categorised into type and application.

• The opaque segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  

The Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market is segmented by type into coloured, opaque, and transparent. Among these, the opaque segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Opaque was the largest segment with a revenue share of 47.53% in 2024. The segment experienced growth because it offers customers the ability to create a durable, smooth finish that withstands chemical and UV light exposure. The automotive industry uses acrylonitrile butadiene styrene products for manufacturing various components because of the hydrophobic properties found in opaque ABS materials.

• The appliances segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.   

Based on application, the Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market is segmented into consumer goods, automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, appliances and others. Among these, the appliances segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by the high demand for safety helmets, sports equipment, vacuum cleaners, cameras and telephones. The technological advancements in electrical and electronics have led to high demand for the aforementioned finished products. Moreover, ABS serves as an effective replacement for PVC because it can be utilized in construction applications that include tubes and pipes, flooring and additional uses.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• INEOS Styrolution
• Basf SE
• Covestro AG
• Trinseo PLC
• ELIX Polymers, S.L.U.
• Versalis S.p.A.
• SABIC
• LG Chem
• Chi Mei Corporation
• Formosa Plastics Corporation
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In October 2025, Trinseo, a speciality material solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders, announced it had started receiving chemically recycled styrene monomer (rSM) through depolymerization, from the newly operational recycling plant built by the Company’s partner, Indaver.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Europe, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Type

• Coloured
• Opaque
• Transparent

Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application

• Consumer Goods
• Automotive
• Electrical and Electronics
• Construction
• Appliances
• Others