Consumer Foam Global Market Report 2026

Consumer foam is a material characterized by numerous tiny air bubbles that create a frothy or thick substance. These foam cushions play a crucial role in various consumer and commercial applications, such as bedding, furniture, and automotive interiors. They offer effective protection and support for delicate items throughout the distribution chain.

The primary categories of consumer foams include flexible and rigid foam. Flexible foam is designed to provide cushioning for a diverse range of commercial and consumer products. This polymer possesses a cellular structure, demonstrating compression and resilience properties. It is manufactured through the reaction of polyols and isocyanates. The different types of resins involved in flexible foam production include polystyrene, polyurethane, phenolic, polyolefins, and others. Flexible foam finds applications in bedding and furniture, automotive, consumer electronics and appliances, footwear, sports and recreational products, as well as other areas such as beauty and personal care, apparel, and household cleaning.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the consumer foam market by increasing costs of imported petrochemical feedstocks, blowing agents, additives, and foam processing machinery. Manufacturers in North America and Europe are most impacted due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-driven foam products. These tariffs are increasing production costs and reducing margin flexibility. However, they are also encouraging local raw material sourcing, regional foam production, and development of alternative sustainable foam formulations.

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The consumer foam market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $43.73 billion in 2025 to $47.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of furniture and mattress manufacturing, growth of automotive interior production, increasing demand for protective packaging, rising consumer goods production, availability of polyurethane foam technologies.

The consumer foam market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $61.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on bio-based foam materials, rising demand for lightweight automotive components, expansion of e-commerce packaging needs, growing adoption of recyclable foam solutions, increasing investments in foam innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable foam materials, rising use of flexible foams in furniture and bedding, growing adoption in automotive interiors, expansion of protective packaging applications, enhanced focus on lightweight cushioning solutions.

The expanding automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the consumer foam market. The automotive sector includes companies involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sale, repair, and modification of motor vehicles. Consumer foam is widely used in automotive interiors to provide comfort, insulation, and enhanced safety, improving the overall driving experience. For instance, in August 2023, according to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, a US-based government agency, total vehicle production in the United States rose to 11.77 million units in July, up from 10.91 million units in June. Therefore, the expanding automotive industry is fueling the consumer foam market.

Major companies in the consumer foam market are developing innovative products, such as Pocketed Coil Technology, to improve comfort, support, and durability in foam-based mattresses and seating solutions. Pocketed Coil Technology, also referred to as individually wrapped coil technology, involves a mattress design in which each coil or spring is enclosed in its own fabric pocket. For example, in May 2024, Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) LLC, a U.S.-based sleep company, introduced the Beauty Sleep collection. This mattress line is designed to offer quality sleep solutions and includes eight models featuring quilted innerspring and hybrid constructions. It incorporates Original Beautyrest Pocketed Coil(R) Technology to ensure consistent support and comfort using high-quality foams. Additionally, it features AllCool Gel memory foam, which adapts to the body's shape for improved pressure relief. The AirCool foam includes a specialized channeled structure that facilitates airflow through the mattress, promoting a cool and comfortable sleeping experience.

In August 2024, Wynnchurch Capital LLC, a U.S.-based private equity firm, acquired Harbor Foam for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of Wynnchurch Capital LLC's strategy to consolidate its foam-related investments under the brand Foam Holdings, also referred to as Alleguard, to better serve its customer base in the Midwest. Harbor Foam is a U.S.-based manufacturer of polystyrene and consumer foams.

Major companies operating in the consumer foam market are Covestro AG, ACH Foam Technologies LLC, Arkema Inc., BASF SE, Borealis AG, Dow Chemical Company, Hanwha Chemical Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, JSP Corporation, Kaneka Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Toray Industries Inc., Trelleborg AB, Woodbridge Foam Corporation, INOAC Corporation, Recticel NV, Rogers Corporation, Foamcraft Inc., UFP Technologies Inc., Armacell International S.A., Sealed Air Corporation, Zotefoams PLC, American Excelsior Company, All Foam Products Co. Inc., Wisconsin Foam Products Inc., ArtUSA Noise Control Products Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the consumer foam market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the consumer foam market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The consumer foam market consists of sales of foam that is used in furniture cushioning, bedding, carpet underlay, and mattresses. 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.

Consumer Foam Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses consumer 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Flexible Foam; Rigid Foam
• 2) By Resin Type: Polystyrene; Polyurethane; Phenolic; Polyolefins; Other Resin Types
• 3) By End-Use: Bedding And Furniture; Automotive; Consumer Electronics And Appliances; Footwear; Sports And Recreational Products; Other End-Uses
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Flexible Foam: Polyurethane Foam; Latex Foam; Memory Foam
• 2) By Rigid Foam: Polyurethane Rigid Foam; Polystyrene Foam; Polyisocyanurate Foam
• Companies Mentioned: Covestro AG; ACH Foam Technologies LLC; Arkema Inc.; BASF SE; Borealis AG; Dow Chemical Company; Hanwha Chemical Corporation; Huntsman Corporation; JSP Corporation; Kaneka Corporation; Mitsui Chemicals Inc.; Saudi Basic Industries Corporation; Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA; Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.; Toray Industries Inc.; Trelleborg AB; Woodbridge Foam Corporation; INOAC Corporation; Recticel NV; Rogers Corporation; Foamcraft Inc.; UFP Technologies Inc.; Armacell International S.A.; Sealed Air Corporation; Zotefoams PLC; American Excelsior Company; All Foam Products Co. Inc.; Wisconsin Foam Products Inc.; ArtUSA Noise Control Products Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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.
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