Polymer Foam Global Market Report 2024

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“Polymer Foam Global Market Report 2024 ” from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on polymer foam market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for polymer foam? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? “The polymer foam market global report ” from The Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

Scope

Markets Covered:

1) By Type: Polyurethane Foam; Polystyrene Foam; PVC Foam; Phenolic Foam; Polyolefin Foam; Melamine Foam; Other Types
2) By Form: Flexible Foam; Rigid Foam
3) By Application: Packaging; Building And Construction; Furniture And Bedding; Automotive; Rail; Wind; Marine; Other Applications
Companies Mentioned: Sealed Air Corporation; Arkema Group; Armacell International SA; Borealis AG; Polymer Technologies Inc
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Executive Summary

Polymer foam refers to a polymer material characterized by the presence of numerous tiny foam holes within the polymer matrix, resulting in a porous structure. These materials typically exhibit lower density and offer good sound and heat insulation properties. Polymer foam is commonly used as insulation material in various industries.

The main types of polymer foams include polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, PVC foam, phenolic foam, polyolefin foam, melamine foam, and others. Polystyrene foam is a synthetic polymer with thermoplastic properties, derived from the petroleum-based monomer known as styrene. It is available in both flexible and rigid foam forms and finds applications in diverse industries such as packaging, building and construction, furniture and bedding, automotive, rail, wind, marine, and others.

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The polymer foam market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $107.36 billion in 2023 to $113.49 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the expansion of the construction and building industry, rising demand for consumer electronics, growth in the aerospace sector, increasing utilization in furniture and bedding applications, and the widespread use of polymer foams in medical and healthcare applications.

The polymer foam market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $141.31 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to urbanization trends in developing regions, the emergence of renewable and biodegradable polymer foams, a focus on disaster-resilient construction practices, the demand for high-performance insulation materials, and initiatives promoting energy efficiency. Major trends expected in the forecast period include advancements in polymer foam technologies, innovation in flexible foam products, the integration of nanotechnology for enhanced properties, the development of customized solutions tailored to specific end-use industries, and the adoption of smart packaging solutions.

The polymer foam market is poised for growth, primarily driven by the surge in building and construction activities. The construction sector, encompassing the building, repair, renovation, and maintenance of infrastructures, utilizes polymer foam for insulation, roofing, and sealant purposes. Polymer foam enhances a building's strength, aids in air-sealing, and contributes to improved insulation. The global construction output, reaching $10.7 trillion in 2020, is projected to grow by 42%, or $4.5 trillion, between 2020 and 2030, reaching $15.2 trillion. In the U.S., the residential construction sector is experiencing a notable rise, escalating demand for materials and labor, thereby driving up competition and costs. Total construction spending in the U.S. has seen a 16% increase since the onset of the pandemic, underscoring the significant impact of building and construction activities on the polymer foam market.

Another growth driver for the polymer foam market is the increasing sales of wood furniture. Polymer foam, particularly polyurethane foam, is employed in wood furniture as a substitute for real wood, replicating its appearance. This foam, composed of polyol and isocyanate, is available in varying densities to achieve different levels of hardness and durability. With the demand for wood furniture on the rise, evident in Finland's 9% increase in total round wood use to 85.2 million cubic meters in 2021, the polymer foam market is experiencing heightened growth. Additionally, the utilization of by-products and other wood waste increased by 17% over the previous year, further contributing to the polymer foam market's expansion.

Innovations in products stand out as a prominent trend in the polymer foam market, with major companies concentrating on the development of programmable and expandable polymer foams. For example, Desktop Metal introduced 'FreeFoam' in June 2021, a polymer foam designed with heat-activated foaming agents and manufactured using Digital Light Processing (DLP). This unique foam expands up to 2 to 7 times its original size, providing new design possibilities and delivering a high-strength-to-weight ratio suitable for light, high-performing parts in various applications, including automotive.

Companies in the polymer foam market are emphasizing bio-friendly solutions to adopt sustainable practices, utilizing approaches such as the mass balance approach. This approach tracks the flow of sustainable materials through complex value chains and is employed in various industries, including chemicals, plastics, and food. For instance, Sekisui Alveo launched Alveolit TA foam products in January 2021, featuring a certified sustainable polyolefin foam produced through a process combining traditional fossil-based polymer with an ISCC-certified sustainable polymer blend. This sustainable material is derived from biomass transformed using certified forest waste, reflecting a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable sourcing.

In March 2021, Recticel acquired FoamPartner, aligning resources to strengthen and expand Recticel's global presence in specialty foam solutions. FoamPartner, a Swiss-based provider of technical foams, including polymer foam, enhances Recticel's product offering, providing innovative engineered foam solutions and consolidating their positions in the industry.

Major companies operating in the polymer foam market report are Sealed Air Corporation, Arkema Group, Armacell International SA, Borealis AG, Polymer Technologies Inc, Zotefoams plc, Synthos S A, BASF SE, TotalEnergies SE, KANEKA CORPORATION, Toray Industries Inc, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Huntsman International LLC, SEKISUI ALVEO AG, Covestro AG, Fritz Nauer AG, Koepp Schaum GmbH, JSP Corporation, Lanxess AG, Tosoh Corporation, DowDuPont Inc., Recticel NV, Rogers Corporation, Woodbridge Foam Corporation, Trelleborg AB, BAE Systems Plc, Honeywell International Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Spongex, Genesys Aero systems .

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polymer foam market in 2023, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the polymer foam market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the polymer foam market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the polymer foam market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The polymer foam market consists of sales of thermoplastic and thermoset foams, phenolformaldehyde and urea-formaldehyde foams. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Product Code: r11247

1. Executive Summary

2. Polymer Foam Market Characteristics

3. Polymer Foam Market Trends And Strategies

4. Polymer Foam Market - Macro Economic Scenario

4.1. Impact Of High Inflation On the Market
4.2. Ukraine-Russia War Impact On the Market
4.3. COVID-19 Impact On the Market

5. Global Polymer Foam Market Size and Growth

5.1. Global Polymer Foam Market Drivers and Restraints
- 5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
- 5.1.2. Restraints Of The Market
5.2. Global Polymer Foam Historic Market Size and Growth, 2018 - 2023, Value ($ Billion)
5.3. Global Polymer Foam Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2023 - 2028, 2033F, Value ($ Billion)

6. Polymer Foam Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Polyurethane Foam
Polystyrene Foam
PVC Foam
Phenolic Foam
Polyolefin Foam
Melamine Foam
Other Types
6.2. Global Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Flexible Foam
Rigid Foam
6.3. Global Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Packaging
Building And Construction
Furniture And Bedding
Automotive
Rail
Wind
Marine
Other Applications

7. Polymer Foam Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Polymer Foam Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Polymer Foam Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Polymer Foam Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Polymer Foam Market Overview
Region Information, Impact Of COVID-19, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

9. China Polymer Foam Market

9.1. China Polymer Foam Market Overview
9.2. China Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.3. China Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.4. China Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion

10. India Polymer Foam Market

10.1. India Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.2. India Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.3. India Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

11. Japan Polymer Foam Market

11.1. Japan Polymer Foam Market Overview
11.2. Japan Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

12. Australia Polymer Foam Market

12.1. Australia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Polymer Foam Market

13.1. Indonesia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Polymer Foam Market

14.1. South Korea Polymer Foam Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Polymer Foam Market

15.1. Western Europe Polymer Foam Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

16. UK Polymer Foam Market

16.1. UK Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

17. Germany Polymer Foam Market

17.1. Germany Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

18. France Polymer Foam Market

18.1. France Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.2. France Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.3. France Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

19. Italy Polymer Foam Market

19.1. Italy Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

20. Spain Polymer Foam Market

20.1. Spain Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Polymer Foam Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Polymer Foam Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

22. Russia Polymer Foam Market

22.1. Russia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

23. North America Polymer Foam Market

23.1. North America Polymer Foam Market Overview
23.2. North America Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

24. USA Polymer Foam Market

24.1. USA Polymer Foam Market Overview
24.2. USA Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

25. Canada Polymer Foam Market

25.1. Canada Polymer Foam Market Overview
25.2. Canada Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

26. South America Polymer Foam Market

26.1. South America Polymer Foam Market Overview
26.2. South America Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Polymer Foam Market

27.1. Brazil Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Polymer Foam Market

28.1. Middle East Polymer Foam Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

29. Africa Polymer Foam Market

29.1. Africa Polymer Foam Market Overview
29.2. Africa Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Type , Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Polymer Foam Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

30. Polymer Foam Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Polymer Foam Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Polymer Foam Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Sealed Air Corporation
  - 30.2.1.1. Overview
  - 30.2.1.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.1.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.1.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.2. Arkema Group
  - 30.2.2.1. Overview
  - 30.2.2.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.2.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.2.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.3. Armacell International SA
  - 30.2.3.1. Overview
  - 30.2.3.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.3.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.3.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.4. Borealis AG
  - 30.2.4.1. Overview
  - 30.2.4.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.4.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.4.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.5. Polymer Technologies Inc
  - 30.2.5.1. Overview
  - 30.2.5.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.5.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.5.4. Financial Performance

31. Global Polymer Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking

32. Global Polymer Foam Market Competitive Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Polymer Foam Market

34. Polymer Foam Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

34.1 Polymer Foam Market In 2028 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
34.2 Polymer Foam Market In 2028 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
34.3 Polymer Foam Market In 2028 - Growth Strategies
- 34.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 34.3.2 Competitor Strategies

35. Appendix

35.1. Abbreviations
35.2. Currencies
35.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
35.4. Research Inquiries
35.5. The Business Research Company
35.6. Copyright And Disclaimer