The global POE Foam Materials market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1222 million in 2025 to US$ 1666 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2031.
POE (Polyolefin Elastomer) foam is a type of closed-cell foam known for its excellent flexibility, resilience, and low density. Unlike traditional foams like EVA, POE offers superior cushioning and energy return. It's produced by foaming POE resin, resulting in a lightweight material with a soft, rubbery feel. POE foam is highly resistant to chemicals, water, and UV radiation, making it suitable for various applications. Its unique properties make it ideal for footwear midsoles, sports equipment padding, automotive components, and packaging.
The POE foam industry is experiencing significant growth driven by several key trends. Firstly, there's a strong push towards lightweighting in various industries, particularly automotive and footwear. POE foam's low density makes it an attractive alternative to heavier materials, contributing to improved fuel efficiency in vehicles and enhanced comfort in shoes. Secondly, the demand for high-performance cushioning and shock absorption is increasing, especially in sports and protective equipment. POE's superior energy return and resilience make it ideal for these applications. Sustainability is another major trend, with manufacturers exploring bio-based POE and recycled POE options to reduce environmental impact. This aligns with the growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products. Furthermore, advancements in manufacturing technologies are enabling the production of POE foams with finer cell structures and improved performance characteristics. This allows for greater design flexibility and customization to meet specific application needs. Finally, the development of new POE grades with enhanced properties, such as improved temperature resistance and chemical resistance, is broadening the range of applications for this versatile material. This includes expansion into areas like medical devices and industrial sealing.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “POE Foam Materials Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world POE Foam Materials sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected POE Foam Materials sales for 2025 through 2031. With POE Foam Materials sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world POE Foam Materials industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global POE Foam Materials landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on POE Foam Materials portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global POE Foam Materials market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for POE Foam Materials and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global POE Foam Materials.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of POE Foam Materials market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Extrusion Grade
Injection Grade
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Sole
Runway
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Dow
Mitsui Chemical
LG Chemical
SABIC SK Nexlene Company
ExxonMobil
Borealis
Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong
Wanhua Chemical
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global POE Foam Materials market?
What factors are driving POE Foam Materials market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do POE Foam Materials market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does POE Foam Materials break out by Type, by Application?
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