Global One Component Polyurethane Foam Markey - 2022-2029
Market Overview
The One Component Polyurethane Foam Market reached US$ XX million in 2021 and is expected to record significant growth by reaching up to US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.70% during the forecast period (2022-2029).
One-component polyurethane foam is another name for one-component foam. It is a gap-filling, moisture-curing, self-adhesive and self-expanding substance. During construction projects, close gaps in roofs, ceilings, doors and windows. Numerous end-use industries, including building and construction, fire retardants and consumer goods, frequently use one-component foam.
Market Dynamics
Growing sustainability concerns and associated construction applications of one component polyurethane foam is a major market drivers for the global one component polyurethane foam market. However, high raw material cost is a major market restraint.
Growing sustainability concerns and associated construction applications
Demand for one component polyurethane foam has increased recently due to growth in the building and construction sector. Due to the expanding energy conservation requirements and the growing trend of green buildings globally, it is also anticipated that this demand trend will continue in the upcoming years. Polyurethane foam with one component lowers overall infrastructure costs by reducing building energy use. This foam is applied to seal, fill gaps and provide thermal and acoustic insulation in residential and commercial structures. Buildings can be better-insulated thanks to the foam, which lowers gas, oil and electricity use in residential and commercial structures. One-component polyurethane foam is widely accessible, inexpensive, long-lasting and regarded as the most cost-efficient and secure energy conservation solution, decreasing carbon emissions. Polyurethane foam is mostly produced using polyols.
The one component polyurethane foam sector has made a concerted effort to adopt sustainable business methods due to growing worries about the consumption of fossil fuels and the environmental effects of plastics. The development of bio-based polyols to be used for the production of polyurethane foam offers significant advantages in terms of sustainability and cost-effectiveness because the market has been highly volatile in terms of oil pricing, which has a significant impact on the profitability of the one component polyurethane foam industry. They lessen reliance on raw resources derived from petroleum.
High raw material price
Due to fluctuating feedstock prices, the one component polyurethane foam industry has been under a lot of pricing pressure lately. The high cost of essential raw materials used to make polyurethane foam, such as toluene diisocyanate and polymeric isocyanate, among others, results in higher polyurethane foam production prices. The market for one-component polyurethane foam has seen a significant price increase due to the MDI feedstock values' continual record growth and continued stability. The production costs of polyurethane foam are mostly driven by initial capital and raw material prices, which puts additional pricing pressure on the foam's producers.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Because the production of one component polyurethane foam was disrupted and industrial-scale synthesis of one component polyurethane foam requires large machinery, large-scale industrial reagents and skilled labor, the pandemic COVID-19 had a negative effect on the global one component polyurethane foam market during its initial waves. Social distance rules and industry lockdowns significantly hindered production during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic's global lockdown made it difficult to supply the raw materials needed to make one component polyurethane foam and the final goods. As a result, the one component polyurethane foam market experienced significant changes in demand-supply dynamics.
The expansion of the industrial and construction industries is hampered by several factors, including investment losses, a lack of cash, a manpower shortage, supply chain restrictions and general global economic instability. Industrial production has restarted in many nations, including India, China and U.S., albeit with a reduced workforce and material supply. Industrial output is anticipated to increase now that most economies have opened. For instance, China's economy is growing in the Asia-Pacific region as most of the nation's automotive and construction industries have resumed their regular operations. As a result, the nation's economy expanded by 4% in the second quarter of 2020. The largest global end-user of one component polyurethane foam is the building industry. The post-COVID-19 scenario would let the one component polyurethane foam market return to its former glory.
Segment Analysis
The global one component polyurethane foam market is segmented based on type, raw material, application, end-user and region.
Recyclability, safety and environmentally friendliness
An aromatic diisocyanate is methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). There are three common isomers: 2,2′-MDI, 2,4′-MDI and 4,4′-MDI. These are distinguished by the locations of the isocyanate groups around the rings. The most common isomer, commonly known as 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, is the 4,4′ isomer. This isomer, commonly known as Pure MDI, is the diisocyanate produced most frequently globally. When making polyurethane, MDI reacts with polyols. Due to the superior qualities provided by one component polyurethane foam products based on MDI, MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) is anticipated to be the market's largest raw material segment. The best available insulating material, polyurethane foam based on MDI, plays a significant role in energy efficiency.
Because they are recyclable, safe and environmentally friendly, one component polyurethane foam products based on MDI are being used more frequently in residential and commercial construction. One-component polyurethane foam products based on MDI are highly preferred and are anticipated to see very high demand in the years to come because of all their exceptional qualities and compatibility with the growing demands for energy efficiency.
Geographical Analysis
Rising building insulation demand as well as an increase in the number of international market players
The highest regional share of the global market for one component polyurethane foam is held by Asia-Pacific. The Asia-Pacific one component polyurethane foam market is being driven by rising building insulation demand and an increase in the number of international market players operating in the area. In addition, the construction industry's expansion is fueled by consistent economic growth and rising living standards in Asia-Pacific nations.
Similarly, one component foams are no exception to the constant demand from Asia-Pacific’s consumers and industrial end-users for energy-efficient alternatives to nearly every product they are about to purchase. The construction industry is where one component polyurethane foams are most frequently used and end users are concentrating on reducing their energy consumption to lower manufacturing costs by using energy-efficient insulation material or seals like one component foam.
Competitive Landscape
In terms of global and local producer numbers and strengths, the global one component polyurethane foam market is extremely competitive due to the presence of major players such as Soudal Group, Henkel AG & Co, Hanno-Werk GmbH & Co. KG, Selena Group, Tremco illbruck Group, GNS Group, Den Braven Sealants, Profflex Mounting Foams, Aerosol – service a.s and DAP Products, Inc. The market is fragmented and tactics such as product launches, contributions, mergers, acquisitions and collaborations are employed by key players to gain a competitive advantage and recognition in their respective markets.
Henkel AG & Co
Overview: Henkel is a multinational corporation dominating the industrial and consumer markets through its three business divisions. The corporation was established in 1876 and Düsseldorf, Germany, serves as its headquarters. Henkel reported 20 billion euros in sales and more than 52,000 employees globally in 2021. The German stock index DAX lists the preferred shares of Henkel.
Product Portfolio:
• POLYSEAL 1 PU: Polyseal 1PU is a one-part, high-performance polyurethane sealant with a low modulus that hardens upon contact with ambient moisture to provide a solid, flexible rubber seal that is waterproof and allows for some joint movement. Applications for Polyseal 1PU can be vertical or horizontal. The product's features include non-toxicity, permanent and uniform waterproof seal, great adherence to most building substrates and strong resilience with excellent recovery characteristics.
Key Development:
• Henkel added two polyurethane systems, Loctite Liofol LA 7102 RE / 6902 RE and Loctite Liofol LA 7818 RE / 6231 RE and to its RE Range on May 11, 2022. The new solvent-free polyurethane solutions are intended to be utilized as adhesives for flexible packaging. RecyClass, a thorough cross-industry program, certified the newest products from Henkel for their capacity to be recycled.
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