Bio-Based Foam Market

Bio-Based Foam Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Segmented By Raw Material (Corn, Sugarcane, Soy, Others) By Type (Rigid, Flexible) By End Use Industry (Building & Construction, Packaging, Automotive, Others), By Region and Competition


Global Bio-Based Foam market is anticipated to grow significantly through 2028 due to the growing demand from the E-Commerce sector. In 2021, the number of people participating in e-commerce was around 502 million in Europe.

The extensive usage of bio-based foam packaging in end-use sectors, including food and beverage, healthcare, and automotive, is the outcome of a progressive global shift from synthetic to biodegradable materials. Restrictions placed on the use of petroleum-based materials in specific end-use applications are anticipated to further encourage the development of bio-based foam resulting in the growth of Global Bio-Based Foam market in the forecast period.

Quickly Rise Up E-Commerce Industry

Growing E-Commerce is anticipated to fuel demand for bio-based foam packaging, which has been used for packaging goods like electronics, cars, and other goods in forecast years. Over the course of the forecast period, the market for bio-based foam packaging is likely to expand due to the enormous increase in the E-Commerce sector.

For instance, according to ET Prime, B2B e-commerce platform Udaan shipped over USD 1.7 Bn products in 2022.

Therefore, this segment will lead the growth of Global Bio-Based Foam Market in the upcoming years.

Sugarcane Will Continue to Be a Key Raw Material

The collection and transportation of trash for reprocessing are complicated by the fact that foams are mostly made from frothy and bulky gasoline. As a result, demand for bio-based foam will rise. In terms of raw materials, sugarcane is a bio-based product that is majorly used to make bio-based foam and is predicted to lead the market for bio-based foam packaging.

For instance, in October 2022, Braskem invested over USD 60 million to boost the production of its I'm Green biopolymer, a bioplastic made from sugarcane.

Such efforts to attain carbon neutrality would increase the usage of sugarcane biopolymers in all types of foams, which will improve the outlook for the sector. Therefore, shifting toward bio-based feedstock to produce foam increases the demand for Global Bio-Based Foam market during the projected period.

Growing Demand from End-Use Industries

Manufacturers of bio-based foam use a variety of chemicals to enhance the moisture resistance, UV protection, and fire-retardant qualities of construction materials. Different programs have been created by regulatory agencies all around the world to encourage green buildings. Such activities will increase the demand for bio-based foam insulation in the building industry for applications such as noise abatement and shock absorption.

For instance, the Energy Conservation Building Code and other programs were established by the Indian government to encourage the construction of energy-efficient structures.

The need for bio-based foam rises as more cars are manufactured in the automotive sector since bio-based foams are utilized to improve comfort, vehicle efficiency, protection, and energy efficient and are easily biodegradable, which leads to an increase in demand for this type of foam for packaging purposes which led to increasing the demand of Global Bio-Based Foam market in the forecast years.

Recent Developments
  • In November 2022, Huntsman launch of ACOUSTIFLEX® VEF BIO system (foam technology) for molded acoustic applications in the automotive industry.
  • Huntsman Co. signed MOU with KEEN Inc. for the production of a line of shoes on plant-based soles in February 2022.
  • In February 2022, Sealed Air Co. bought Foxpack Flexibles Limited.
  • For the mobility industry, Huntsman offered a variety of bio-based foam technologies in August 2019.
Market Segmentation

Global Bio-Based Foam Market is segmented based on raw material, type, end-use industry, and region. Based on raw materials, the market is categorized into corn, sugarcane, soy, and others. Based on type, the market is fragmented into rigid and flexible. Based on end-use industry, the market is segregated into building & construction, Packaging, automotive, and others. Based on region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.

Company Profiles

Woodbridge Corporation, EVA GLORY Industrial Co., Ltd, BASF SE, Cargill Inc., BEWi ASA, Stora Enso Oyj, Trocellen GmbH, Lifoam Industries, LLC, Huntsman Corporation, Foamite Industries Inc. are some of the key players of Global Bio-Based Foam Market.

Report Scope:

In this report, Global Bio-Based Foam market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends, which have also been detailed below:
  • Bio-Based Foam Market, By Raw Material:
  • Corn
  • Sugarcane
  • Soy
  • Others
  • Bio-Based Foam Market, By Type:
  • Rigid
  • Flexible
  • Bio-Based Foam Market, By End Use Industry:
  • Building & Construction
  • Packaging
  • Automotive
  • Others
  • Bio-Based Foam Market, By Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Mexico
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Belgium
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
Competitive landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies in global Bio-Based Foam market.

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).


1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value & Volume
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Raw Material (Corn, Sugarcane, Soy, Others)
5.2.2. By Type (Rigid and Flexible)
5.2.3. By End Use Industry (Building & Construction, Packaging, Automotive, Others)
5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa)
5.2.5. By Company (2022)
5.3. Market Map
5.3.1. By Raw Material
5.3.2. By Type
5.3.3. By End Use Industry
5.3.4. By Region
6. North America Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Raw Material
6.2.2. By Type
6.2.3. By End Use Industry
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. Pricing Analysis
6.4. North America: Country Analysis
6.4.1. United States Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
6.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.1.2.1. By Raw Material
6.4.1.2.2. By Type
6.4.1.2.3. By End Use Industry
6.4.2. Mexico Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
6.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.2.2.1. By Raw Material
6.4.2.2.2. By Type
6.4.2.2.3. By End Use Industry
6.4.3. Canada Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
6.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.3.2.1. By Raw Material
6.4.3.2.2. By Type
6.4.3.2.3. By End Use Industry
7. Europe Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Raw Material
7.2.2. By Type
7.2.3. By End Use Industry
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Pricing Analysis
7.4. Europe: Country Analysis
7.4.1. France Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
7.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.1.2.1. By Raw Material
7.4.1.2.2. By Type
7.4.1.2.3. By End Use Industry
7.4.2. Germany Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
7.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.2.2.1. By Raw Material
7.4.2.2.2. By Type
7.4.2.2.3. By End Use Industry
7.4.3. United Kingdom Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
7.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.3.2.1. By Raw Material
7.4.3.2.2. By Type
7.4.3.2.3. By End Use Industry
7.4.4. Spain Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
7.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.4.2.1. By Raw Material
7.4.4.2.2. By Type
7.4.4.2.3. By End Use Industry
7.4.5. Italy Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
7.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.5.2.1. By Raw Material
7.4.5.2.2. By Type
7.4.5.2.3. By End Use Industry
7.4.6. Belgium Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
7.4.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.6.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.6.2.1. By Raw Material
7.4.6.2.2. By Type
7.4.6.2.3. By End Use Industry
8. Asia-Pacific Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Raw Material
8.2.2. By End Use Industry
8.2.3. By Type
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Pricing Analysis
8.4. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.4.1. China Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
8.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.1.2.1. By Raw Material
8.4.1.2.2. By Type
8.4.1.2.3. By End Use Industry
8.4.2. India Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
8.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.2.2.1. By Raw Material
8.4.2.2.2. By Type
8.4.2.2.3. By End Use Industry
8.4.3. South Korea Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
8.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.3.2.1. By Raw Material
8.4.3.2.2. By Type
8.4.3.2.3. By End Use Industry
8.4.4. Japan Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
8.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.4.2.1. By Raw Material
8.4.4.2.2. By Type
8.4.4.2.3. By End Use Industry
8.4.5. Malaysia Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
8.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.5.2.1. By Raw Material
8.4.5.2.2. By Type
8.4.5.2.3. By End Use Industry
9. South America Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Raw Material
9.2.2. By Type
9.2.3. By End Use Industry
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Pricing Analysis
9.4. South America: Country Analysis
9.4.1. Brazil Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
9.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.1.2.1. By Raw Material
9.4.1.2.2. By Type
9.4.1.2.3. By End Use Industry
9.4.2. Argentina Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
9.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.2.2.1. By Raw Material
9.4.2.2.2. By Type
9.4.2.2.3. By End Use Industry
10. Middle East and Africa Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Raw Material
10.2.2. By Type
10.2.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. Pricing Analysis
10.4. MEA: Country Analysis
10.4.1. South Africa Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
10.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.1.2.1. By Raw Material
10.4.1.2.2. By Type
10.4.1.2.3. By End Use Industry
10.4.2. Saudi Arabia Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
10.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.2.2.1. By Raw Material
10.4.2.2.2. By Type
10.4.2.2.3. By End Use Industry
10.4.3. UAE Bio-Based Foam Market Outlook
10.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.3.2.1. By Raw Material
10.4.3.2.2. By Type
10.4.3.2.3. By End Use Industry
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.1.1. Easy degradability of Bio-based Foams
11.1.2. Increasing demand from Automotive Industry
11.1.3. Growth of Novel Bio-based Foam for Aeronautical and Marine Sectors
11.2. Challenges
11.2.1. Availability of Low-Cost alternatives
11.2.2. Lack of Basic Testing Procedures and Transitioning Governing Landscape
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Product Launches
12.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
12.3. Technological Advancements
13. Global Bio-Based Foam Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Business Overview
15.2. Product Offerings
15.3. Recent Developments
15.4. Financials (In Case of Listed Companies)
15.5. Key Personnel
15.6. SWOT Analysis
15.6.1. Woodbridge Corporation
15.6.2. EVA GLORY Industrial Co., Ltd
15.6.3. BASF SE
15.6.4. Cargill Inc.
15.6.5. BEWi ASA
15.6.6. Stora Enso Oyj
15.6.7. Trocellen GmbH
15.6.8. Lifoam Industries, LLC
15.6.9. Huntsman Corporation
15.6.10. Foamite Industries Inc.
16. Strategic Recommendations

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