Polymer Foam Industry Overview
The global polymer foam market size is expected to reach USD 170.1 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2022 to 2030. Rising demand from the automotive and building and construction industries is likely to drive the market. Polymer foams are widely utilized in combination with other materials in various composite constructions, high-resilience foam seating, rigid insulation panels, automotive components, carpet underlays, upholstery stuffing, and packaging, among other applications.
Rigid types are primarily used as insulation material in construction and refrigeration applications. They are energy-efficient and help in cutting energy costs. Flexible types are mainly used as cushioning material in transportation, furniture, bedding, carpet underlay, and packaging, among others.
Polyolefin foams including polypropylene and polyethylene are expected to witness significant expansion in the forthcoming years. Traditionally, the low melt strength of these products, particularly polypropylene, limited the growth of this segment in the global market. Several technologies including post-reactor radiation and compounding modifiers method have been introduced by various polyolefin manufacturers, such as Borealis and LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. The aim is to improve the strength of polyolefins to meet the requirements of wind energy applications, including spar webs and shell panels, and marine applications like vibration control and cushion seats.
Polymer Foam Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global polymer foam market on the basis of type, application, and region:
Based on the Type Insights, the market is segmented into Polyurethane Foam, Polystyrene Foam, PVC Foam, Phenolic Foam, Polyolefin Foam, Melamine Foam and Others.
- Polystyrene foam was the largest type segment with a revenue share of more than 30.0% in 2021. It is expected to maintain its lead throughout the forecast period. The type is used in various applications, including furniture, cushions, and carpets. It has a wide customer base owing to its superior capabilities, such as lightweight, low heat and sound transfer, high-energy dissipation, and insulation.
Based on the Application Insights, the market is segmented into Packaging, Building & Constructions, Furniture & Bedding, Automotive, Rail, Wind, Marine and Others.
- The building and construction segment held the largest revenue share of more than 30.0% in 2021 owing to the rising applications of polymer foam for insulation purposes, flooring, pipe, molding, and in wire and cables.
- The furniture and bedding segment is expected to witness growth owing to increasing applications, such as carpet padding, fibers, chair cushions, mattress padding, and furniture.
- The automotive segment is estimated to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period on account of the increasing product use in various automotive components, such as seats, dashboards, power trains, and suspension bushings.
Polymer Foam Regional Outlook
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Central & South America
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Key Companies Profile
The market is fragmented in nature with various regional players and well-established global manufacturers. The majority of the manufacturers are based in North America and Europe and therefore these regions witness the high competition.
Some prominent players in the global Polymer Foam market include
- Arkema Group
- Armacell International S.A.
- BASF SE
- Borealis AG
- Fritz Nauer AG
- Koepp Schaum GmbH
- JSP Corporation
- Polymer Technologies, Inc.
- Recticel NV
- Rogers Corporation
- SEKISUI ALVEO AG
- Synthos S.A.
- DowDuPont, Inc.
- Trelleborg AB
- Zotefoams plc
- Woodbridge Foam Corporation
- Sealed Air Corporation
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