Polymer Foam Market, By Type (Polyurethane Foam, Polystyrene Foam, Polyethylene Foam, PVC Foam, Others), By Application (Packaging, Insulation, Automotive, Bedding & Furniture, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Mid

Polymer Foam Market, By Type (Polyurethane Foam, Polystyrene Foam, Polyethylene Foam, PVC Foam, Others), By Application (Packaging, Insulation, Automotive, Bedding & Furniture, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)


Global polymer foam market growth is driven by rising demand of Global polymer foam from various end-use industries such as automotive, construction, packaging, furniture, and others. Polymer foams are extensively used in insulation, cushioning, safety padding, floatation, and other applications due to properties like lightweight, durability, resistance to moisture and chemicals, and good energy absorption. Rapid urbanization and industrialization along with growth in building & construction activities globally can boost demand for insulation material, and this boosts the consumption of polymer foams. Replacement of heavy conventional materials with lightweight polymer foams in automotive and transportation industry enhances fuel efficiency and reduces vehicle weight. However, volatile raw material prices and strong competition from substitute products can pose challenges to market players.

Market Dynamics:

Global polymer foam market growth is driven by growing demand for polymer foam from end-use industries such as automotive, packaging, building & construction, and furniture. Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development activities worldwide can drive the construction sector, which utilizes polymer foam for insulation. Moreover, stringent regulations regarding fuel efficiency and emission norms prompt automakers to reduce vehicle weight significantly by incorporating lightweight yet durable polymer foams. However, fluctuating prices of raw materials like propylene, ethylene, and polyolefin used for making polymer foams can pose major challenge. Availability of substitute products provides stiff competition to market players. Ongoing R&D for bio-based and environment-friendly green foams presents new growth opportunities.

Key features of the study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global polymer foam market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global polymer foam market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Dow Inc., Covestro AG, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Huntsman Corporation, Recticel NV, Armacell International S.A., Zotefoams plc, Sealed Air Corporation, Kaneka Corporation, Woodbridge Foam Corporation, Synthos S.A., Eurofoam Group, Sonoco Products Company, Foampartner Group, Carpenter Co., Foamcraft, Inc., FXI Holdings, Inc., Greiner AG, Rogers Corporation
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • Global polymer foam market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global polymer foam market

  • Detailed Segmentation-
  • By Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Polyurethane Foam
  • Polystyrene Foam
  • Polyethylene Foam
  • PVC Foam
  • Others
  • By Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Packaging
  • Insulation
  • Automotive
  • Bedding & Furniture
  • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • BASF SE
  • Dow Inc.
  • Covestro AG
  • Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Huntsman Corporation
  • Recticel NV
  • Armacell International S.A.
  • Zotefoams plc
  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Kaneka Corporation
  • Woodbridge Foam Corporation
  • Synthos S.A.
  • Eurofoam Group
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • Foampartner Group
  • Carpenter Co.
  • Foamcraft, Inc.
  • FXI Holdings, Inc.
  • Greiner AG
  • Rogers Corporation

  • 1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    Research Objectives
    Assumptions
    Abbreviations
    2. Market Purview
    Report Description
    Market Definition and Scope
    Executive Summary
    Market Snippet, By Type
    Market Snippet, By Application
    Market Snippet, By Region
    Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
    3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
    Market Dynamics
    Drivers
    Restraints
    PEST Analysis
    PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
    Market Opportunities
    Regulatory Scenario
    Key Developments
    Industry Trend
    4. Global Polymer Foam Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
    Overview
    Factors Affecting Global Polymer Foam Market – COVID-19
    Impact Analysis
    5. Global Polymer Foam Market, By Type, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
    Introduction
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Polyurethane Foam
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Polystyrene Foam
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Polyethylene Foam
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    PVC Foam
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Others
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    6. Global Polymer Foam Market, By Application, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
    Introduction
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Packaging
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Insulation
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Automotive
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Bedding & Furniture
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Others
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    7. Global Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
    Introduction
    Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
    North America
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    U.S.
    Canada
    Latin America
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Brazil
    Argentina
    Mexico
    Rest of Latin America
    Europe
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    U.K.
    Germany
    Italy
    France
    Spain
    Russia
    Rest of Europe
    Asia Pacific
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    China
    India
    Japan
    ASEAN
    Australia
    South Korea
    Rest of Asia Pacific
    Middle East
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    GCC Countries
    Israel
    Rest of Middle East
    Africa
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    South Africa
    North Africa
    Central Africa
    8. Competitive Landscape
    Heat Map Analysis
    Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
    Company Profiles
    BASF SE
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Dow Inc.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Covestro AG
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Huntsman Corporation
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Recticel NV
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Armacell International S.A.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Zotefoams plc
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Sealed Air Corporation
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Kaneka Corporation
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Woodbridge Foam Corporation
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Synthos S.A.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Eurofoam Group
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Sonoco Products Company
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Foampartner Group
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Carpenter Co.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Foamcraft, Inc.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    FXI Holdings, Inc.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Greiner AG
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Rogers Corporation
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    9. Analyst Recommendation
    Wheel of Fortune
    Analyst View
    Coherent Opportunity Map
    10. Section
    References
    Research Methodology
    About Us and Sales Contact
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