Polymer Foam Market by Resin Type (PU, PS, PO, Phenolic), Foam Type (Rigid, Flexible), End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Packaging, Automotive, Furniture & Bedding, Footwear, Sports, & Recreational), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030

Polymer Foam Market by Resin Type (PU, PS, PO, Phenolic), Foam Type (Rigid, Flexible), End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Packaging, Automotive, Furniture & Bedding, Footwear, Sports, & Recreational), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030



The global polymer foam market is projected to grow from USD 102.61 billion in 2024 to USD 142.02 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. The polymer foam market is growing mainly due to its numerous end-use industries. The building and construction end-use industry is expected to be one of the major drivers for this market, mainly due to the rapid urbanization and the growing demand for more sustainable and energy-efficient building materials. The polymer foams are found to be used in the building and construction end-use industry's flooring, wall cavities, insulation panels, and roofing sectors.

“Packaging segment, by end-use industry, is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period.”

The packaging segment is projected to secure the second-largest share in the forecast period. The escalating utilization of protective and versatile packaging solutions is expected to make the packaging segment, based on the end-use industry, account for the second largest share of the polymer foam market. Concerning hazards of transit and storage, polymer foams, being the most widely used, are particularly beneficial to the products. They offer optimal cushioning, shockproof assistance, and heat insulation, which can be extensively used for delicate and perishable products such as electronics, glass, and food items. E-commerce and global businesses have lured businesses needing reliable and light packaging since the packaging enhances safety against risks and lowers shipping costs.

“By resin type, polystyrene segment accounted for the second largest share during the forecast period.”

The polystyrene segment by resin type is expected to have the second-largest share of the polymer foam market owing to its affordability, adaptability, and widespread applications across various sectors. There are two significant types of polystyrene: extruded polystyrene and expanded polystyrene. These two significant kinds are extensively used in multiple sectors, including construction, consumer goods, and packaging. Polystyrene foams are used in the packaging industry due to their lightweight nature, which makes them ideal for protecting and shipping fragile items like glass and electronics. Similarly, these foams are insulating materials in the building and construction industry.

“Europe region is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period.”

Europe is expected to have the second-largest share of the polymer foam market, mainly due to an established automotive industry in the region, particularly in countries like France, Italy, and Germany. The automotive sector extensively utilizes polymer foam due to its beneficial properties, including soundproofing, lightweight nature, and cushioning ability. Moreover, Europe’s rapidly growing construction industry utilizes polymer foams as energy-efficient building materials due to their thermal insulating properties. Apart from these two major industries, the demand for polymer foams is also increasing in the packaging industry of Europe due to its protective and lightweight nature, thus driving the market for polymer foams.

Profile break-up of primary participants for the report:

By Company Type: Tier 1 – 69%, Tier 2 – 23%, and Tier 3 – 8%

By Designation: Directors– 37%, Managers– 23%, and Others – 40%

By Region: North America – 32%, Asia Pacific – 28%, Europe – 21%, Middle East & Africa – 12%, and South America – 7%

ARMACELL (Luxembourg), Sheela Foam Limited (India), Kingspan Insulation, LLC (Ireland), Owens Corning (US), and Zotefoams plc (UK) are some of the major players operating in the polymer foam market. These players have adopted acquisitions, expansions, product launches, and partnerships to increase their market share business revenue.

Research Coverage:

The report defines, segments, and projects the polymer foam market based on resin type, foam type, end-use industry, and region. It provides detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the market's growth, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It strategically profiles polymer foam manufacturers, comprehensively analyzing their market shares and core competencies, and tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, agreements, product launches, and acquisitions.

Reasons to Buy the Report:

The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants by providing them with the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the polymer foam market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholders obtain an improved understanding of the market's competitive landscape, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the market's pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Analysis of critical drivers (growth of major end-use industries of polymer foams, high demand for polymer foams in the Asia Pacific, global focus on energy sustainability and energy conservation), restraints (volatility in raw material prices), opportunities (growing demand for bio-based polyols, growing demand for CO2-based polyols), and challenges (high pricing pressure to cause fluctuations in crude oil prices, stringent regulations) influencing the growth of the polymer foam market.

Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities in the polymer foam market.

Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the polymer foam market across varied regions.

Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, various types, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the polymer foam market.

Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players such as ARMACELL (Luxembourg), Sheela Foam Limited (India), Kingspan Insulation, LLC (Ireland), Owens Corning (US), Zotefoams plc (UK), Saint-Gobain (France), Dura Foam Industries Pvt. Ltd. (India), FXI (US), Aeroflex USA, Inc. (US), Duroflex Foam (India)), and others in the polymer foam market.


Tables List
Table 1 Polymer Foam Market: Risk Assessment
Table 2 Polymer Foam Market Snapshot: 2024 Vs. 2029
Table 3 Construction Industry: Gdp Contribution By Country, 2014–2019 (Usd Billion)
Table 4 Crude Oil Price Trend (2019−2023)
Table 5 Polymer Foam Market: Role Of Players In Ecosystem
Table 6 Polymer Foam Market: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Table 7 Impact Of Stakeholders On Buying Process
For Top Three Resin Types (%)
Table 8 Key Buying Criteria For Top Three Resin Types
Table 9 Indicative Pricing Of Flexible Elastomeric Foam, By Region, 2021–2023 (Usd/Cubic Meter)
Table 10 Global Flexible Foam Prices, By Country, 2016–2022 (Usd/ Kilogram)
Table 11 Global Rigid Foam Prices, By Country, 2016–2022 (Usd/ Kilogram)
Table 12 North America: Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, And Other Organizations
Table 13 Europe: Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, And Other Organizations
Table 14 Asia Pacific: Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, And Other Organizations
Table 15 Middle East & Africa: Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, And Other Organizations
Table 16 South America: Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, And Other Organizations
Table 17 Polymer Foam Market: Detailed List Of Key Conferences & Events, 2024–2025
Table 18 Patent Status
Table 19 Major Patents For Polymer Foam
Table 20 Patents By Nike Inc
Table 21 Patents By 3m Innovative Properties Company
Table 22 Top 10 Patent Owners In Us, 2013–2023
Table 23 Import Data For Hs Code 3913–compliant Products
Table 24 Export Data For Hs Code 3913–compliant Products
Table 25 Gdp Trends And Forecast Of Major Economies, 2021–2029 (Usd Billion)
Table 26 Gdp Percentage Change Of Key Countries, 2019–2024
Table 27 Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 28 Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 29 Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 30 Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 31 Polyurethane Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 32 Polyurethane Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 33 Polyurethane Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 34 Polyurethane Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 35 Types Of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
Table 36 Types Of Toluene Diisocyanate
Table 37 Polystyrene Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 38 Polystyrene Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 39 Polystyrene Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 40 Polystyrene Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 41 Polyolefin Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 42 Polyolefin Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 43 Polyolefin Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 44 Polyolefin Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 45 Phenolic Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 46 Phenolic Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 47 Phenolic Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 48 Phenolic Foam: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 49 Other Foams: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 50 Other Foams: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 51 Other Foams: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 52 Other Foams: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 53 Key Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Flexible Polymer Foam
Table 54 Key Physical And Chemical Properties Of Rigid Polymer Foam
Table 55 Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 56 Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 57 Building & Construction: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 58 Building & Construction: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 59 Bedding & Furniture: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 60 Bedding & Furniture: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 61 Packaging: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 62 Packaging: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 63 Automotive: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 64 Automotive: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 65 Footwear, Sports & Recreational: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 66 Footwear, Sports & Recreational: Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 67 Other End-use Industries: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 68 Other End-use Industries: Polymer Foam Market, By Region,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 69 Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 70 Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 71 Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 72 Polymer Foam Market, By Region, 2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 73 Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 74 Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 75 Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 76 Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 77 Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 78 Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 79 Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By Country, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 80 Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By Country, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 81 China: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 82 China: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 83 Japan: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 84 Japan: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 85 India: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 86 India: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 87 South Korea: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 88 South Korea: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 89 Indonesia: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 90 Indonesia: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 91 Thailand: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 92 Thailand: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 93 Malaysia: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 94 Malaysia: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 95 Rest Of Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 96 Rest Of Asia Pacific: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 97 Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 98 Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 99 Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 100 Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 101 Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 102 Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 103 Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By Country, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 104 Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By Country, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 105 Italy: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 106 Italy: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 107 Spain: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 108 Spain: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 109 Germany: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 110 Germany: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 111 France: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 112 France: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 113 Uk: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 114 Uk: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 115 Turkey: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 116 Turkey: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 117 Russia: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 118 Russia: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 119 Rest Of Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 120 Rest Of Europe: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 121 North America: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 122 North America: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 123 North America: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 124 North America: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 125 North America: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 126 North America: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 127 North America: Polymer Foam Market, By Country,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 128 North America: Polymer Foam Market, By Country,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 129 Us: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 130 Us: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 131 Mexico: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 132 Mexico: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 133 Canada: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 134 Canada: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 135 Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 136 Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 137 Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 138 Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 139 Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 140 Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 141 Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Country,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 142 Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Country,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 143 Saudi Arabia: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 144 Saudi Arabia: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 145 Uae: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 146 Uae: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 147 Rest Of Gcc: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 148 Rest Of Gcc: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 149 South Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 150 South Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 151 Rest Of Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 152 Rest Of Middle East & Africa: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 153 South America: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 154 South America: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 155 South America: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Kiloton)
Table 156 South America: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Kiloton)
Table 157 South America: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 158 South America: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 159 South America: Polymer Foam Market, By Country,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 160 South America: Polymer Foam Market, By Country,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 161 Brazil: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 162 Brazil: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 163 Argentina: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 164 Argentina: Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 165 Chile: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 166 Chile: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry,
2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 167 Rest Of South America: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 168 Rest Of South America: Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry, 2024–2030 (Usd Million)
Table 169 Overview Of Strategies Adopted By Key Polymer Foam Manufacturers
Table 170 Degree Of Competition: Polymer Foam Market
Table 171 Polymer Foam Market: Resin Type Footprint
Table 172 Polymer Foam Market: Foam Type Footprint
Table 173 Polymer Foam Market: Region Footprint
Table 174 Polymer Foam Market: Detailed List Of Key Startups/Smes
Table 175 Polymer Foam Market: Competitive Benchmarking Of Key Startups/Smes
Table 176 Polymer Foam Market: Product Launches, January 2018–august 2024
Table 177 Polymer Foam Market: Deals, January 2018–august 2024
Table 178 Polymer Foam Market: Expansions, January 2018–august 2024
Table 179 Armacell: Company Overview
Table 180 Armacell: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 181 Armacell: Deals (2018–2024)
Table 182 Sheela Foam Limited: Company Overview
Table 183 Sheela Foam Limited: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 184 Kingspan Insulation, Llc: Company Overview
Table 185 Kingspan Insulation, Llc: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 186 Kingspan Insulation, Llc: Deals (2018–2024)
Table 187 Owens Corning: Company Overview
Table 188 Owens Corning: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 189 Owens Corning: Product Launches (2018–2024)
Table 190 Owens Corning: Deals (2018–2024)
Table 191 Zotefoams Plc: Company Overview
Table 192 Zotefoams Plc: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 193 Zotefoams Plc: Product Launches (2018–2024)
Table 194 Zotefoams Plc: Deals (2018–2024)
Table 195 Zotefoams Plc: Expansions (2018–2024)
Table 196 Saint-gobain: Company Overview
Table 197 Saint-gobain: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 198 Saint-gobain: Deals (2018–2024)
Table 199 Dura Foam Industries Pvt. Ltd.: Company Overview
Table 200 Dura Foam Industries Pvt. Ltd.: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 201 Fxi: Company Overview
Table 202 Fxi: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 203 Fxi: Deals (2018–2024)
Table 204 Aeroflex Usa, Inc.: Company Overview
Table 205 Aeroflex Usa, Inc.: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 206 Aeroflex Usa, Inc.: Product Launches (2018–2024)
Table 207 Duroflex Foam: Company Overview
Table 208 Duroflex Foam: Products/Solutions/Services Offered
Table 209 Woodbridge: Company Overview
Table 210 Ufp Technologies, Inc.: Company Overview
Table 211 Carpenter Co.: Company Overview
Table 212 Toray Industries, Inc.: Company Overview
Table 213 Boyd: Company Overview
Table 214 Vita (Holdings) Limited: Company Overview
Table 215 Trocellen: Company Overview
Table 216 Lapur Gmbh: Company Overview
Table 217 Joy Foam: Company Overview
Table 218 Megaflex Schaumstoff Gmbh: Company Overview
Table 219 Safas: Company Overview
Table 220 Organika S.A.: Company Overview
Table 221 Ikano Industry: Company Overview
Table 222 King Koil India: Company Overview
Table 223 Neveon Holding Gmbh: Company Overview
Table 224 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Region, 2018–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 225 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Region, 2023–2028 (Kiloton)
Table 226 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Region, 2018–2022 (Usd Million)
Table 227 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Region, 2023–2028 (Usd Million)
Table 228 Insulation Products Market, By Insulation Type,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 229 Insulation Products Market, By Insulation Type,
2024–2029 (Usd Million)
Table 230 Thermal: Insulation Products Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 231 Thermal: Insulation Products Market, By Region,
2024–2029 (Usd Million)
Table 232 Acoustic: Insulation Products Market, By Region,
2019–2023 (Usd Million)
Table 233 Acoustic: Insulation Products Market, By Region,
2024–2029 (Usd Million)
Figures List
Figure 1 Polymer Foam: Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Polymer Foam Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Approach 1 (Demand Side): Collective Revenue From End-use Industries
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Approach 3 –top-down
Figure 5 Polymer Foam Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Polyurethane To Dominate Polymer Foam Market During
Forecast Period
Figure 7 Building & Construction To Lead Market During Forecast Period
Figure 8 Asia Pacific Projected To Record Highest Cagr During Forecast Period
Figure 9 Increasing Demand By Major End-use Industries To Drive Market
Figure 10 Asia Pacific To Register Highest Cagr During Forecast Period
Figure 11 Polyurethane Segment To Lead Market From 2024 To 2030
Figure 12 India To Exhibit Highest Cagr During Forecast Period
Figure 13 Polymer Foam Market: Market Dynamics
Figure 14 Growth In Infrastructure Construction (2020–2030)
Figure 15 Polymer Foam Market: Supply Chain Analysis
Figure 16 Polymer Foam Market: Ecosystem
Figure 17 Polymer Foam Market: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 18 Influence Of Stakeholders On Buying Process For
Top Three Resin Types
Figure 19 Key Buying Criteria For Top Three Resin Types
Figure 20 Average Selling Price Trend Of Flexible Elastomeric Foam, By Region, 2021–2023
Figure 21 Global Flexible Foam Prices Registered Decline From 2016 To 2022
Figure 22 Rigid Foam Prices Registered Decline In Some Nations In 2022
Figure 23 Patents Registered, 2013–2023
Figure 24 List Of Major Patents For Polymer Foams
Figure 25 Legal Status Of Patents Filed In Polymer Foam Market
Figure 26 Maximum Patents Filed In Jurisdiction Of Us
Figure 27 Polymer Foam Market: Trends/Disruptions Impacting
Customer Business
Figure 28 Investment And Funding Scenario
Figure 29 Polyurethanes To Dominate Polymer Foam Market
During Forecast Period
Figure 30 Eps Manufacturing Process
Figure 31 Building & Construction To Lead Market During Forecast Period
Figure 32 Asia Pacific To Lead Polymer Foam Market During Forecast Period
Figure 33 Asia Pacific Market Snapshot
Figure 34 Europe Market Snapshot
Figure 35 North America Market Snapshot
Figure 36 Energy Consumption In Us, By End-use Industry, 2020
Figure 37 Revenue Analysis Of Key Companies (2018−2022)
Figure 38 Polymer Foam Market Analysis
Figure 39 Polymer Foam Market: Brand/Product Comparison
Figure 40 Polymer Foam Market: Company Evaluation Matrix (Key Players), 2023
Figure 41 Polymer Foam Market: Company Overall Footprint
Figure 42 Polymer Foam Market: Company Evaluation
Matrix (Startups/Smes), 2023
Figure 43 Ev/Revenue
Figure 44 Ev/Ebitda
Figure 45 Year-to-date (Ytd) Price Total Return And Five-year Stock Beta Of
Key Manufacturers
Figure 46 Armacell: Company Snapshot
Figure 47 Sheela Foam Limited: Company Snapshot
Figure 48 Kingspan Insulation, Llc: Company Snapshot
Figure 49 Owens Corning: Company Snapshot
Figure 50 Zotefoams Plc: Company Snapshot

1 Introduction
1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Market Definition
1.2.1 Polymer Foam Market Definition, By Resin Type
1.2.2 Polymer Foam Market Definition, By End-use Industry
1.3 Study Scope
1.3.1 Markets Covered
1.3.2 Polymer Foam Market: Inclusions And Exclusions
1.3.3 Polymer Foam Market: Inclusions & Exclusions, By Region
1.3.4 Years Considered
1.3.5 Currency Considered
1.3.6 Units Considered
1.4 Stakeholders
1.5 Research Limitations
1.6 Summary Of Changes
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Primary Interviews - Demand And Supply Sides
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown Of Interviews With Experts
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-up Approach
2.2.2 Top-down Approach
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Factor Analysis
2.5 Research Assumptions
2.6 Growth Forecast
2.6.1 Supply Side
2.6.2 Demand Side
2.7 Limitations
2.8 Risk Assessment
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities For Players In Polymer Foam Market
4.2 Polymer Foam Market, By Region
4.3 Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type
4.4 Polymer Foam Market, By Key Country
5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Growth Of Major End-use Industries Of Polymer Foams
5.2.1.2 High Demand For Polymer Foams In Asia Pacific
5.2.1.3 Global Focus On Energy Sustainability And Energy Conservation
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Volatility In Raw Material Prices
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Growing Demand For Bio-based Polyols
5.2.3.2 Rising Demand For Co2-based Polyols
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 High Pricing Pressure To Cause Fluctuations In Crude Oil Prices
5.2.4.2 Stringent Regulations
6 Industry Trends
6.1 Supply Chain Analysis
6.1.1 Raw Material Suppliers
6.1.2 Manufacturers
6.1.3 Distribution Network
6.1.4 End-use Industries
6.2 Ecosystem Analysis
6.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.3.1 Threat Of New Entrants
6.3.2 Threat Of Substitutes
6.3.3 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
6.3.4 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
6.3.5 Intensity Of Competitive Rivalry
6.4 Key Stakeholders And Buying Criteria
6.4.1 Key Stakeholders In Buying Process
6.4.2 Buying Criteria
6.5 Pricing Analysis
6.5.1 Average Selling Price Trend Of Polymer Foam, By Region
6.5.2 Global Flexible Foam Prices, By Country
6.5.3 Global Rigid Foam Prices, By Country
6.6 Tarrif And Regulatory Landscape
6.6.1 Tariff Data
6.6.2 Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, And Other Organizations
6.7 Key Conferences & Events, 2024–2025
6.8 Patent Analysis
6.8.1 Approach
6.8.2 Document Types
6.8.3 Top Applicants
6.8.4 Jurisdiction Analysis
6.9 Technology Analysis
6.9.1 Key Technologies
6.9.1.1 Extrusion Foaming
6.9.1.2 Injection Foaming
6.9.1.3 Compression Foaming
6.9.2 Complementary Technologies
6.9.2.1 Bio-based Foams
6.9.2.2 Nanotechnology
6.10 Case Study Analysis
6.10.1 Case Study 1: Kingspan Introduced Hemkor Range, Featuring Its Inaugural Bio-based Insulation Product
6.10.2 Case Study 2: Owens Corning Introduced Foamular Next-generation Extruded (Ngx) As A Building Material
6.10.3 Case Study 3: Kingspan Group Launched Alphacore, An Advanced Insulation Product For Buildings
6.11 Trade Analysis
6.11.1 Import Data (Hs Code 3913)
6.11.2 Export Data (Hs Code 3913)
6.12 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customer Business
6.13 Investment And Funding Scenario
6.14 Macroeconomic Indicators
6.14.1 Gdp Trends And Forecast For Major Economies
6.14.2 Gdp Percentage Change Of Key Countries
6.15 Impact Of Ai/Generative Ai
7 Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Polyurethane
7.2.1 Wide Use In Bedding And Upholstery To Lead Market
7.2.2 Raw Materials Of Polyurethane Foam
7.2.2.1 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
7.2.2.2 Toluene Diisocyanate
7.2.2.3 Polyol
7.2.3 Polyurethane Foam Cell Structure
7.2.3.1 Introduction
7.2.3.2 Microcellular Polyurethane Foam
7.2.3.3 Nanocellular Polyurethane Foam
7.2.4 Density Composition Of Polyurethane Foam
7.2.4.1 Introduction
7.2.4.2 Low-density Polyurethane Foam
7.2.4.2.1 Reticulated Polyurethane Foam
7.2.4.2.2 Polyester Foam
7.2.4.2.3 Polyether Foam
7.2.4.3 Medium-density Polyurethane Foam
7.2.4.4 High-density Polyurethane Foam
7.3 Polystyrene
7.3.1 Increasing Demand For Eco-friendly Building Structures To Drive Market
7.3.2 Types Of Polystyrene (Ps) Foam
7.3.2.1 Expanded Polystyrene
7.3.2.2 Eps Manufacturing Process
7.3.2.2.1 Pre-expansion
7.3.2.2.2 Intermediate Maturing And Stabilization
7.3.2.2.3 Expansion And Final Molding
7.3.2.3 White Expanded Polystyrene
7.3.2.4 Grey Expanded Polystyrene
7.3.2.4.1 Silver Expanded Polystyrene
7.3.2.5 Black Expanded Polystyrene
7.3.2.6 Extruded Polystyrene Foam
7.4 Polyolefin
7.4.1 High Demand In Automotive Industry To Drive Market
7.4.2 Polypropylene Foam
7.4.3 Polyethylene Foam
7.4.4 Eva Foam
7.5 Phenolic
7.5.1 Increasing Demand From High-end Applications To Drive Market
7.6 Other Resin Types
7.6.1 Pvc Foam
7.6.2 Melamine Foam
7.6.3 Silicone Foam
7.6.4 Pvdf Foam
7.6.5 Rubber
8 Polymer Foam Market, By Foam Type
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Flexible Foams
8.2.1 Types Of Flexible Foams
8.2.1.1 Flexible Polyurethane Foam
8.2.1.2 Flexible Polyethylene Foam
8.2.1.3 Flexible Polypropylene Foam
8.2.2 Growth Of Flexible Foam Segment
8.2.3 Manufacturing Process
8.2.4 Physical And Mechanical Properties
8.2.5 Key Applications Of Flexible Foams
8.2.5.1 Cushioning
8.2.5.2 Apparel Padding
8.2.5.3 Filtration
8.2.5.4 Other Applications
8.3 Rigid Foams
8.3.1 Types Of Rigid Foams
8.3.1.1 Rigid Polyurethane Foam
8.3.1.2 Rigid Polystyrene Foam
8.3.1.3 Rigid Polypropylene Foam
8.3.1.4 Rigid Polyethylene Foam
8.3.2 Surging Demand For Insulation In Residential And Commercial Buildings
8.3.3 Manufacturing Process
8.3.4 Physical And Chemical Properties Of Rigid Foam
8.3.5 Key Applications Of Rigid Foams
8.3.5.1 Building And Transport Insulation
8.3.5.2 Appliances Insulation (Refrigerators And Freezers)
8.3.5.3 Buoyancy And In-fill
9 Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Building & Construction
9.2.1 Stringent Regulations Regarding Energy Savings In Building & Construction To Fuel Demand
9.2.2 Polymer Foam For Building & Construction
9.2.2.1 Thermal Insulation
9.2.2.2 Air Sealing
9.3 Bedding & Furniture
9.3.1 Pressing Need In Upholstery Applications To Drive Market
9.3.2 Polyurethane Foam For Bedding & Furniture
9.3.2.1 Mattress & Pillows
9.3.2.2 Medical
9.3.2.3 Carpet Cushioning
9.3.2.4 Seating
9.3.2.5 Office Furniture
9.4 Packaging
9.4.1 Increasing Demand For Polyurethane Foams In Electronic Products To Drive Market
9.4.2 Polyurethane Foam For Packaging
9.4.2.1 Foam Packaging
9.4.2.2 Composite Packaging
9.5 Automotive
9.5.1 Surging Demand For Polymer Foams To Boost Market
9.5.2 Polyurethane Foam For Automotive Industry
9.5.2.1 Cushion Overlays
9.5.2.2 Seat Foams
9.5.2.3 Door Panels
9.5.2.4 Energy Absorbers
9.5.2.5 Sound Absorption And Vibration Dampening
9.5.2.6 Others
9.6 Footwear, Sports & Recreational
9.6.1 Rising Demand For Polymer Foams As Adhesives In Footwear To Drive Market
9.6.2 Polymer Foam For Footwear
9.6.2.1 Shoe Midsoles
9.6.2.2 Shoe Bottoms
9.6.2.3 Shoe Upper Materials
9.7 Other End-use Industries
9.7.1 Aviation & Aerospace
9.7.2 Wind Energy
9.7.3 Marine
9.7.4 Medical
9.7.5 Refrigeration
10 Polymer Foam Market, By Region
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Asia Pacific
10.2.1 Asia Pacific Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type
10.2.2 Asia Pacific Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry
10.2.3 Asia Pacific Polymer Foam Market, By Country
10.2.3.1 China
10.2.3.1.1 Expanding Automotive Sector And Need For Improved Public Infrastructure To Boost Demand
10.2.3.2 Japan
10.2.3.2.1 Presence Of A Well-established Building & Construction Industry To Boost Demand For Polymer Foams
10.2.3.3 India
10.2.3.3.1 Availability Of Resources And Urbanization To Drive Market
10.2.3.4 South Korea
10.2.3.4.1 Growth In Automotive Industry To Drive Demand For Polymer Foams
10.2.3.5 Indonesia
10.2.3.5.1 High Growth In Building & Construction And Automotive Industries To Drive Market
10.2.3.6 Thailand
10.2.3.6.1 Strong Local Supply Chain And Automobile Production To Drive Market
10.2.3.7 Malaysia
10.2.3.7.1 Increase In Demand For Polyurethane Foam To Drive Market
10.2.3.8 Rest Of Asia Pacific
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Europe Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type
10.3.2 Europe Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry
10.3.3 Europe Polymer Foam Market, By Country
10.3.3.1 Italy
10.3.3.1.1 Increasing Investments By Foreign Investors To Drive Market
10.3.3.2 Spain
10.3.3.2.1 Growth Of Construction Industry To Boost Demand For Polymer Foams
10.3.3.3 Germany
10.3.3.3.1 Presence Of Major Automobile Companies And Production Facilities To Boost Demand
10.3.3.4 France
10.3.3.4.1 Growing Demand For Auto Parts And Packaging Materials To Drive Market
10.3.3.5 Uk
10.3.3.5.1 Rising Consumption Of Polyolefin Foams In Automotive Industry To Drive Market
10.3.3.6 Turkey
10.3.3.6.1 Presence Of Key Automotive Players To Drive Market
10.3.3.7 Russia
10.3.3.7.1 Government Investments For Modernizing And Expanding Infrastructure To Boost Demand
10.3.3.8 Rest Of Europe
10.4 North America
10.4.1 North America Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type
10.4.2 North America Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry
10.4.3 North America Polymer Foam Market, By Country
10.4.3.1 Us
10.4.3.1.1 Growth Of Housing Projects To Drive Market
10.4.3.2 Mexico
10.4.3.2.1 Expanding Construction Sector To Drive Polymer Foam Market
10.4.3.3 Canada
10.4.3.3.1 State-of-the-art Manufacturing Facilities And Excellent Infrastructure To Provide Growth Opportunities
10.5 Middle East & Africa
10.5.1 Middle East & Africa Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type
10.5.2 Middle East & Africa Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry
10.5.3 Middle East & Africa Polymer Foam Market, By Country
10.5.3.1 Gcc
10.5.3.1.1 Saudi Arabia
10.5.3.1.1.1 Increased Local Car Sales To Drive Demand For Polymer Foams
10.5.3.1.2 Uae
10.5.3.1.2.1 Building Of New Resorts, Shopping Malls, And Other Ongoing Projects To Boost Market
10.5.3.1.3 Rest Of Gcc
10.5.3.2 South Africa
10.5.3.2.1 Growth Of Various Manufacturing Industries To Drive Market
10.5.3.3 Rest Of Middle East & Africa
10.6 South America
10.6.1 South America Polymer Foam Market, By Resin Type
10.6.2 South America Polymer Foam Market, By End-use Industry
10.6.3 South America Polymer Foam Market, By Country
10.6.3.1 Brazil
10.6.3.1.1 Expansion Of Production Capacity And Proximity To Major South American Countries To Drive Market
10.6.3.2 Argentina
10.6.3.2.1 Growing Automobile Sector To Drive Market
10.6.3.3 Chile
10.6.3.3.1 Government Investment In End-use Industries To Drive Demand For Polymer Foams
10.6.3.4 Rest Of South America
11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Key Players’ Strategies/Right To Win
11.3 Revenue Analysis
11.4 Market Share Analysis
11.5 Brand/Product Comparison Analysis
11.6 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players, 2023
11.6.1 Stars
11.6.2 Emerging Leaders
11.6.3 Pervasive Players
11.6.4 Participants
11.6.5 Company Footprint: Key Players, 2023
11.6.5.1 Company Footprint
11.6.5.2 Resin Type Footprint
11.6.5.3 Foam Type Footprint
11.6.5.4 Region Footprint
11.7 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/Smes, 2023
11.7.1 Progressive Companies
11.7.2 Responsive Companies
11.7.3 Dynamic Companies
11.7.4 Starting Blocks
11.7.5 Competitive Benchmarking: Startups/Smes, 2023
11.8 Valuation And Financial Metrics
11.9 Competitive Scenario And Trends
11.9.1 Product Launches
11.9.2 Deals
11.9.3 Expansions
12 Company Profiles
12.1 Key Players
12.1.1 Armacell
12.1.1.1 Business Overview
12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.1.3 Recent Developments
12.1.1.3.1 Deals
12.1.1.4 Mnm View
12.1.1.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.1.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.2 Sheela Foam Limited
12.1.2.1 Business Overview
12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.2.3 Mnm View
12.1.2.3.1 Key Strengths
12.1.2.3.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.2.3.3 Weakness And Competitive Threats
12.1.3 Kingspan Insulation, Llc
12.1.3.1 Business Overview
12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.3.3 Recent Developments
12.1.3.3.1 Deals
12.1.3.4 Mnm View
12.1.3.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.4 Owens Corning
12.1.4.1 Business Overview
12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.4.3 Recent Developments
12.1.4.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.4.3.2 Deals
12.1.4.4 Mnm View
12.1.4.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.4.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.5 Zotefoams Plc
12.1.5.1 Business Overview
12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.5.3 Recent Developments
12.1.5.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.5.3.2 Deals
12.1.5.3.3 Expansions
12.1.5.4 Mnm View
12.1.5.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.5.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.6 Saint-gobain
12.1.6.1 Business Overview
12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.6.3 Recent Developments
12.1.6.3.1 Deals
12.1.7 Dura Foam Industries Pvt. Ltd.
12.1.7.1 Business Overview
12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.8 Fxi
12.1.8.1 Business Overview
12.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.8.3 Recent Developments
12.1.8.3.1 Deals
12.1.9 Aeroflex Usa, Inc.
12.1.9.1 Business Overview
12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.9.3 Recent Developments
12.1.9.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.10 Duroflex Foam
12.1.10.1 Business Overview
12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.2 Other Players
12.2.1 Woodbridge
12.2.2 Ufp Technologies, Inc.
12.2.3 Carpenter Co.
12.2.4 Toray Industries, Inc.
12.2.5 Boyd
12.2.6 Vita (Holdings) Limited
12.2.7 Trocellen
12.2.8 Lapur Gmbh
12.2.9 Joy Foam
12.2.10 Megaflex Schaumstoff Gmbh
12.2.11 Safas
12.2.12 Organika S.A.
12.2.13 Ikano Industry
12.2.14 King Koil India
12.2.15 Neveon Holding Gmbh
13 Adjacent & Related Markets
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Limitations
13.3 Polyurethane Foam Market
13.3.1 Market Definition
13.3.2 Market Overview
13.3.3 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Region
13.4 Insulation Products Market
13.4.1 Introduction
13.4.2 Thermal Insulation
13.4.2.1 Rising Demand In Green Buildings To Drive Market
13.4.3 Acoustic & Other Insulation
13.4.3.1 Improved Standard Of Living And Rise In Infrastructural Activities To Drive Market
14 Appendix
14.1 Discussion Guide
14.2 Knowledgestore: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
14.3 Customization Options
14.4 Related Reports
14.5 Author Details

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