These statistics are based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
| Year | Establishments | Shipments ($ millions) | Employment | Imports ($ millions) | Exports ($ millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada estimates Source: Statistics Canada Note: The step change in establishments observed in 2004 was due to a change by Statistics Canada in the minimum threshold size necessary for inclusion of establishments in the annual data. This change had only a minor impact on other Principal statistics. | |||||
| 2003 | 67 | 593 | 3,042 | 39 | 184 |
| 2004 | 79 | 709 | 3,409 | 49 | 196 |
| 2005 | 75 | 741 | 3,085 | 61 | 207 |
| 2006 | 81 | 844 | 3,363 | 64 | 220 |
| 2007 | 85 | 867 | 3,310 | 69 | 201 |
| 2008 | 92 | 795 | 2,869 | 75 | 202 |
| 2009 | 94 | 762 | 2,905 | 79 | 163 |
| 2010 | 94 | 470 | 2,950 | 111 | 154 |
| 2011 | 93 | 747 | 3,050 | 114 | 161 |
| 2012 | 93 * | 944 * | 3,050 * | 114 | 151 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting polystyrene resins into foam products.
Examples:
- Coolers or ice chests
- Dinnerware
- Food containers
- Polystyrene foam packaging
- Profile shapes of polystyrene foam
- Sheet (for example, board) polystyrene foam insulation
- Shipping pads and shaped cushioning