Polystyrene (HIPS)
Plastics & Rubber · HS 3903.1 · verified suppliers & live price
About Polystyrene (HIPS)
High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a toughened thermoplastic polymer derived from polystyrene, widely utilized in injection molding applications requiring impact resistance and rigidity. Primary end-uses include refrigerator liners, automotive components, consumer electronics housings, and rigid packaging. Internationally traded grades are categorized by impact strength (measured in Izod impact values) and melt flow rates, with general-purpose, impact-modified, and UV-stabilized variants prevalent. Major producers and exporters include China, South Korea, and Western Europe, with significant secondary supplies from India and the Middle East. Buyers should verify moisture content specifications rigorously, as HIPS is highly hygroscopic; inadequate pre-drying before processing causes brittleness and dimensional instability in molded parts, making supplier testing documentation critical for quality assurance.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- Medium impact
- HS code
- 3903.1
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Plastics & Rubber
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Polystyrene (HIPS) currently matches 60+ verified suppliers across 1 country, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 64/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Polystyrene (HIPS) suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Polystyrene (HIPS)?
Polystyrene (HIPS) is priced at approximately $1,414.42 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Polystyrene (HIPS) to source?
Polystyrene (HIPS) carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 64/100 (Strong), based on 60+ verified suppliers across 1 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Polystyrene (HIPS)?
Genesis Trade lists verified Polystyrene (HIPS) suppliers and exporters worldwide, including Best Price Virgin General Polystyrenes Pellet GPPS HIPS, General Purpose Polystyrene GPPS Plastic Particles GPPS Plastic, Expanded Polystyrene EPS China Trade Development Large, Beipeng Insulation EPS Polystyrene Granules China Trade. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Polystyrene (HIPS) safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.