North America Flexible Foam Market Size, Share and Industry Analysis Report by Type (Polyurethane [Polyester, Polyether], Polyethylene [Cross Linked, Non-cross Linked], Polypropylene, Silicone, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Melamine, Polyvinylidene Fluori

North America Flexible Foam Market Size, Share and Industry Analysis Report by Type (Polyurethane [Polyester, Polyether], Polyethylene [Cross Linked, Non-cross Linked], Polypropylene, Silicone, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Melamine, Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)) and End-Use (Furniture & Upholstery, Packaging, Construction, Consumer Goods [Clothing & Footwear, Household & Personal Care], Transportation [Automotive, Railway, Aerospace]), Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2022 - 2028

The North America flexible foam market is expected to register notable growth through 2028 due to prominent advancements in product technology.

Flexible foams find extensive usage in a wide range of applications. In North America, the properties of these foams are designated by ASTM 3574. Flexible polyurethane foams are commonly utilized as a cushioning material in the production of seating, mattresses, and specialty items.

Indentation load deflection or ILD (IFD) is the method used for testing urethane foam to examine stiffness, firmness, or load-bearing capacity. Density, compression sets, tear, tensile strength, and elongation are some other properties of foams that are tested. Owing to prevalent demand, some foams are also incorporated with flame retardants and antimicrobials.

Recently, industry participants have been investing in technological advancements to accommodate prevalent consumer demands, which has positively influenced the product landscape of the North America flexible foam market. For instance, in March 2022, Dow Polyurethanes, a subsidiary of chemicals giant Dow, was awarded the 2022 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards for its digitalization initiative, Predictive Intelligence. Dow’s Predictive Intelligence AI models enables real-time prediction of foam formulation characteristics and suggests formulations depending on the desired formulation requirements of consumers.

Notably, the COVID-19 outbreak created an upsurge in the need for effective face masks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. To that effect, in March 2020, the Texas Inventionworks innovation hub at Cockrell School announced a collaborative effort with UT’s Dell Medical School to make a prototype of a face mask with a replaceable filter, a reusable plastic shell, a flexible foam or rubber seal, and straps. The researchers intended to find a way to custom fit masks with components that allow them to be sanitized in a washing machine or dishwasher. Consequently, surging use of flexible foams in face masks has positively influenced business growth during the pandemic.

The North America flexible foam market has been categorized in terms of type, end-use, and country. Based on type, the market has been segregated into ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyethylene, polyurethane, silicone, polypropylene, melamine, and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF).

The melamine sub-segment is slated to witness significant growth at around 5.5% CAGR through the assessment timeframe. Increasing usage of melamine formal hydrate for the manufacturing of food containers is likely to drive segmental progress in the coming years.

From the end-use perspective, the North America flexible foam market has been segregated into packaging, furniture & upholstery, consumer goods, construction, and transportation. The consumer goods sub-segment is set to observe robust expansion at a CAGR of approximately 5% over the review timeline. Mounting demand for polishing pads, abrasive and cleaning sponges, paint pads & rollers, and other household sponges is foreseen to promote product adoption in the consumer goods sector in the upcoming period.

By country, Mexico contributes to a substantial portion of the North America flexible foam market in terms of revenue and is estimated to grow at more than 9.0% CAGR through the study timespan. Surging furniture demand in the country is projected to bolster market growth over the forecast period.


Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
1.1 Market definitions
1.2 Market estimation & forecast parameters
1.2.1 Base estimates & working
1.2.2 Forecast calculations
1.2.3 COVID-19 impact calculations on industry forecast
1.3 Data sources
1.3.1 Primary
1.3.2 Secondary
1.3.2.1 Paid sources
1.3.2.2 Paid sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 North America flexible foam industry 360 degree synopsis, 2018 -2028
2.1.1 Business trends
2.1.2 Type trends
2.1.3 End use trends
2.1.4 Country trends
Chapter 3 North America Flexible Foam Industry Insights
3.1 Industry segmentation
3.2 Industry landscape, 2018- 2028
3.2.1 COVID-19 impact on industry size & forecast
3.3 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.3.1 Raw material suppliers
3.3.2 Manufacturers
3.3.3 End users
3.3.3.1 Furniture & upholstery
3.3.3.2 Packaging
3.3.3.3 Construction
3.3.3.4 Consumer goods
3.3.3.5 Transport
3.3.4 Profit margin trends
3.3.5 Distribution channel analysis
3.3.5.1 Direct distribution
3.3.5.2 Online sales channel
3.3.5.3 Resellers
3.3.5.4 Wholesale
3.3.5.5 Retailers
3.3.6 Vendor matrix
3.3.7 Polyurethane foam producers
3.3.8 Flame lamination and glue lamination companies in North America
3.4 Technology Landscape
3.5 Raw material trends
3.6 Industry best practices & key buying criteria
3.7 Consumer behaviour analysis
3.7.1 Unmet needs
3.7.2 Information search
3.7.3 Evaluation of alternative
3.7.4 Purchase decision
3.7.5 Post-purchase evaluation
3.8 Regulatory landscape
3.8.1 North America
3.9 Regional price trends
3.9.1 Cost structure analysis
3.10 Industry impact forces
3.10.1 Growth drivers
3.10.1.1 Growth in the automotive and transportation industry
3.10.1.2 Rapid expansion in packaging industry
3.10.1.3 Increasing utilization of thermal insulation in the construction industry
3.10.1.4 Strong outlook in furniture & bedding industry
3.10.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
3.10.2.1 Volatility in raw material prices
3.10.2.2 Discharge of hazardous air pollutants during manufacturing process
3.11 Growth potential analysis, 2021
3.12 Competitive landscape, 2021
3.12.1 Top player positioning
3.12.2 Key stakeholders
3.12.3 Strategy dashboard
3.12.4 Potential customers
3.13 Porter's analysis
3.13.1 Supplier power
3.13.2 Buyer power
3.13.3 Threat of new entrants
3.13.4 Threat of substitutes
3.13.5 Industry rivalry
3.14 PESTLE analysis
3.15 COVID-19 impact on flexible foam demand by end-user
3.15.1 Furniture & upholstery
3.15.2 Packaging
3.15.3 Construction
3.15.4 Consumer goods
3.15.5 Transportation
Chapter 4 North America Flexible Foam Market, By Type
4.1 North America flexible foam market share by type, 2021 & 2028
4.2 Polyurethane
4.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
4.2.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.2.3 Polyester
4.2.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
4.2.3.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.2.4 Polyether
4.2.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
4.2.4.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.3 Polyethylene
4.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
4.3.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.3.3 Cross linked
4.3.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
4.3.3.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.3.4 Non-cross linked
4.3.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
4.3.4.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.4 Polypropylene
4.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
4.4.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.5 Silicone
4.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
4.5.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.6 Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)
4.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
4.6.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.7 Melamine
4.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
4.7.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
4.8 Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
4.8.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
4.8.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
Chapter 5 North America Flexible Foam Market, By End Use
5.1 North America flexible foam market share by end use, 2021 & 2028
5.2 Furniture & upholstery
5.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
5.2.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.3 Packaging
5.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
5.3.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.4 Construction
5.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
5.4.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.5 Consumer goods
5.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
5.5.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.5.3 Clothing & footwear
5.5.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
5.5.3.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.5.4 Household & personal care
5.5.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
5.5.4.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.5.5 Other consumer goods
5.5.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
5.5.5.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.6 Transportation
5.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 -2028
5.6.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.6.3 Automotive
5.6.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
5.6.3.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.6.4 Railway
5.6.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
5.6.4.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
5.6.5 Aerospace
5.6.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
5.6.5.2 Market estimates & forecast by country, 2018 - 2028
Chapter 6 North America Flexible Foam Market, By Country
6.1 North America flexible foam market share by country, 2021 & 2028
6.2 U.S.
6.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
6.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2017 - 2027
6.2.3 Market estimates & forecast, by end use, 2017 - 2027
6.3 Canada
6.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
6.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2017 - 2027
6.3.3 Market estimates & forecast, by end use, 2017 - 2027
6.4 Mexico
6.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028
6.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2017 - 2027
6.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by end use, 2017 - 2027
Chapter 7 Company Profiles
7.1 BASF SE
7.1.1 Business Overview
7.1.2 Financial Data
7.1.3 Product Landscape
7.1.4 Strategic Outlook
7.1.5 SWOT Analysis
7.2 Covestro AG
7.2.1 Business Overview
7.2.2 Financial Data
7.2.3 Product Landscape
7.2.4 Strategic Outlook
7.2.5 SWOT Analysis
7.3 The DOW Chemical Company
7.3.1 Business Overview
7.3.2 Financial Data
7.3.3 Product Landscape
7.3.4 Strategic Outlook
7.3.5 SWOT Analysis
7.4 Huntsman International
7.4.1 Business Overview
7.4.2 Financial Data
7.4.3 Product Landscape
7.4.4 Strategic Outlook
7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
7.5 Rogers Corporation
7.5.1 Business Overview
7.5.2 Financial Data
7.5.3 Product Landscape
7.5.4 Strategic Outlook
7.5.5 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Woodbridge Foam Corporation
7.6.1 Business Overview
7.6.2 Financial Data
7.6.3 Product Landscape
7.6.4 Strategic Outlook
7.6.5 SWOT Analysis
7.7 INOAC Corporation
7.7.1 Business Overview
7.7.2 Financial Data
7.7.3 Product Landscape
7.7.4 Strategic Outlook
7.7.5 SWOT Analysis
7.8 Carpenter Co.
7.8.1 Business Overview
7.8.2 Financial Data
7.8.3 Product Landscape
7.8.4 Strategic Outlook
7.9 Kaneka Corporation
7.9.1 Business Overview
7.9.2 Financial Data
7.9.3 Product Landscape
7.9.4 Strategic Outlook
7.9.5 SWOT Analysis
7.10 American Excelsior Company
7.10.1 Business Overview
7.10.2 Financial Data
7.10.3 Product Landscape
7.10.4 Strategic Outlook
7.10.5 SWOT Analysis
Data Tables
TABLE 1 North America flexible foam market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 2 North America flexible foam market volume estimates by type, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 3 North America flexible foam market volume estimates and forecast by type, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 4 North America flexible foam market volume estimates by end use, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 5 North America flexible foam market revenue estimates by end use, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 6 North America flexible foam market volume estimates by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 7 North America flexible foam market revenue estimates by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 8 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 9 Market estimates and forecast for polyurethane, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 10 Market estimates and forecast for polyurethane, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 11 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 12 Market estimates and forecast for polyester, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 13 Market estimates and forecast for polyester, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 14 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 15 Market estimates and forecast for polyether, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 16 Market estimates and forecast for polyether, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 17 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 18 Market estimates and forecast for polyethylene, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 19 Market estimates and forecast for polyethylene, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 20 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 21 Market estimates and forecast for cross linked, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 22 Market estimates and forecast for cross linked, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 23 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 24 Market estimates and forecast for non-cross linked, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 25 Market estimates and forecast for non-cross linked, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 26 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 27 Market estimates and forecast for polypropylene, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 28 Market estimates and forecast for polypropylene, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 29 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 30 Market estimates and forecast for silicone, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 31 Market estimates and forecast for silicone, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 32 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 33 Market estimates and forecast for ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 34 Market estimates and forecast for ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 35 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 36 Market estimates and forecast for melamine, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 37 Market estimates and forecast for melamine, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 38 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 39 Market estimates and forecast for polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 40 Market estimates and forecast for polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 41 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 42 Market estimates and forecast for furniture & upholstery, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 43 Market estimates and forecast for furniture & upholstery, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 44 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 45 Market estimates and forecast for packaging, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 46 Market estimates and forecast for packaging, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 47 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 48 Market estimates and forecast for construction, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 49 Market estimates and forecast for construction, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 50 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 51 Market estimates and forecast for consumer goods, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 52 Market estimates and forecast for consumer goods, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 53 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 54 Market estimates and forecast for clothing & footwear, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 55 Market estimates and forecast for clothing & footwear, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 56 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 57 Market estimates and forecast for household & personal care, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 58 Market estimates and forecast for household & personal care, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 59 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 60 Market estimates and forecast for other consumer goods, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 61 Market estimates and forecast for other consumer goods, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 62 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 63 Market estimates and forecast for transportation, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 64 Market estimates and forecast for transportation, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 65 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 66 Market estimates and forecast for automotive, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 67 Market estimates and forecast for automotive, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 68 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 69 Market estimates and forecast for railway, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 70 Market estimates and forecast for railway, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 71 Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 72 Market estimates and forecast for aerospace, by country, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 73 Market estimates and forecast for aerospace, by country, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 74 U.S. flexible foam market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 75 U.S. flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 76 U.S. flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 77 U.S. flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 78 U.S. flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 79 Canada flexible foam market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 80 Canada flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 81 Canada flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 82 Canada flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 83 Canada flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 84 Mexico flexible foam market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons, USD Million)
TABLE 85 Mexico flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 86 Mexico flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
TABLE 87 Mexico flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2028 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 88 Mexico flexible foam market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2028 (USD Million)
Charts & Figures
FIG. 1 North America flexible foam market 2021, by country, (% Volume share)
FIG. 2 North America flexible foam industry 360 degree synopsis, 2018 -2028
FIG. 3 Total value of new private construction put in place in the U.S. from 2010 to 2020 (USD Billion)
FIG. 4 Industry segmentation
FIG. 5 North America Flexible Foam Market (Kilo Tons) (USD Million), 2018 - 2028
FIG. 6 Industry ecosystem analysis
FIG. 7 Profit margin trends
FIG. 8 North America flexible foam price trends by type (USD/Kilo)
FIG. 9 Cost structure analysis
FIG. 10 North America vehicle production (million units), by country, (2015-2021)
FIG. 12 U.S. packaging industry by type
FIG. 13 Construction spending in the U.S., (2015 - 2021), (USD Trillion)
FIG. 14 U.S. and Canada furniture market by application, 2021 (USD Billion)
FIG. 15 WTI crude oil, January 2008 - February 2022 (USD/ Barrel)
FIG. 16 Growth potential analysis, 2021
FIG. 17 Porter's analysis
FIG. 18 PESTEL analysis
FIG. 19 North America flexible foam market share by type, 2021 & 2028
FIG. 20 North America flexible foam market share by end use, 2021 & 2028
FIG. 21 North America flexible foam market share by country, 2021 & 2028

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