The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Polymer Foam Market would witness market growth of 8.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2026, the LAMEA market's volume is expected to surge to 6,170.0 million square meter, showcasing a growth of 9.2% (2023-2030).
In the polymer foam market, packaging represents one of the most significant and widespread applications. Polymer foams are extensively utilized in packaging due to their excellent cushioning properties, lightweight nature, and versatility. Thus, the Brazil market would utilize 320.2 million square meter of polymer foam in packaging by 2030.

The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $4,778.2 million by 2030. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 10.1% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The UAE market would register a CAGR of 9.1% during (2023 - 2030).
Foams are employed in orthopedic supports, prosthetics, and cushioning pads for patient comfort and support. Foams are utilized in wound dressings and bandages to absorb exudate, provide cushioning, and promote healing. Biocompatible foams have potential applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine as implants or scaffolds.
It has been widely adopted across various industries, driven by their unique properties, versatility, and numerous advantages. The lightweight nature of polymer foams makes them appealing for applications like the automobile and aerospace sectors, where weight reduction is crucial. Their low density allows for improved fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and enhanced performance in vehicles and aircraft.
As the healthcare industry expands in Saudi Arabia, there will be a growing demand for medical devices and equipment. Polymer foams are essential in manufacturing various medical devices, including orthopaedic supports, prosthetics, surgical implants, and cushioning pads. According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), Saudi Arabia contributes 60% of the healthcare expenditures of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, and the Saudi Arabian government continues to prioritize this sector. It was projected to spend $50.4 billion on healthcare and social development in 2023, representing 16.96 percent of its budget. Thus, the growing chemical industry and rising investments in the region’s healthcare sector propel the market’s growth.
Free Valuable Insights: The Worldwide Polymer Foam Market is Projected to reach USD 228.8 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.3%
Based on Type, the market is segmented into Polystyrene Foam, Polyurethane Foam, PVC Foam, Phenolic Foam, Polyolefin Foam, Melamine Foam, and Others. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Building & Construction, Packaging, Furniture & Bedding, Automotive, Rail, Wind, Marine, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rest of LAMEA.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Arkema S.A.
- BASF SE
- Borealis AG (OMV)
- Synthos S.A. (FTF Galleon S.A.)
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Trelleborg AB
- Zotefoams plc
- Sealed Air Corporation
- Woodbridge Foam Corporation
- Polymer Technologies, Inc.
LAMEA Polymer Foam Market Report Segmentation
By Type (Volume, Million Square Meter, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Polystyrene Foam
- Polyurethane Foam
- PVC Foam
- Phenolic Foam
- Polyolefin Foam
- Melamine Foam
- Others
By Application (Volume, Million Square Meter, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Building & Construction
- Packaging
- Furniture & Bedding
- Automotive
- Rail
- Wind
- Marine
- Others
By Country (Volume, Million Square Meter, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
TABLE 1 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 2 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 3 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 4 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 5 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 6 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 7 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 8 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 9 LAMEA Polystyrene Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 10 LAMEA Polystyrene Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 11 LAMEA Polystyrene Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 12 LAMEA Polystyrene Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 13 LAMEA Polyurethane Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 14 LAMEA Polyurethane Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 15 LAMEA Polyurethane Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 16 LAMEA Polyurethane Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 17 LAMEA PVC Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 18 LAMEA PVC Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 19 LAMEA PVC Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 20 LAMEA PVC Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 21 LAMEA Phenolic Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 22 LAMEA Phenolic Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 23 LAMEA Phenolic Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 24 LAMEA Phenolic Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 25 LAMEA Polyolefin Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 26 LAMEA Polyolefin Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 27 LAMEA Polyolefin Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 28 LAMEA Polyolefin Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 29 LAMEA Melamine Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 30 LAMEA Melamine Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 31 LAMEA Melamine Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 32 LAMEA Melamine Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 33 LAMEA Others Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 34 LAMEA Others Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 35 LAMEA Others Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 36 LAMEA Others Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 37 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 38 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 39 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 40 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 41 LAMEA Building & Construction Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 42 LAMEA Building & Construction Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 43 LAMEA Building & Construction Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 44 LAMEA Building & Construction Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 45 LAMEA Packaging Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 46 LAMEA Packaging Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 47 LAMEA Packaging Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 48 LAMEA Packaging Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 49 LAMEA Furniture & Bedding Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 50 LAMEA Furniture & Bedding Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 51 LAMEA Furniture & Bedding Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 52 LAMEA Furniture & Bedding Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 53 LAMEA Automotive Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 54 LAMEA Automotive Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 55 LAMEA Automotive Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 56 LAMEA Automotive Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 57 LAMEA Rail Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 58 LAMEA Rail Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 59 LAMEA Rail Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 60 LAMEA Rail Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 61 LAMEA Wind Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 62 LAMEA Wind Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 63 LAMEA Wind Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 64 LAMEA Wind Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 65 LAMEA Marine Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 66 LAMEA Marine Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 67 LAMEA Marine Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 68 LAMEA Marine Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 69 LAMEA Others Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 70 LAMEA Others Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 71 LAMEA Others Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 72 LAMEA Others Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 73 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 74 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 75 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 76 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 77 Brazil Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 78 Brazil Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 79 Brazil Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 80 Brazil Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 81 Brazil Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 82 Brazil Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 83 Brazil Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 84 Brazil Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 85 Brazil Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 86 Brazil Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 87 Brazil Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 88 Brazil Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 89 Argentina Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 90 Argentina Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 91 Argentina Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 92 Argentina Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 93 Argentina Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 94 Argentina Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 95 Argentina Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 96 Argentina Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 97 Argentina Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 98 Argentina Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 99 Argentina Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 100 Argentina Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 101 UAE Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 102 UAE Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 103 UAE Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 104 UAE Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 105 UAE Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 106 UAE Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 107 UAE Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 108 UAE Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 109 UAE Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 110 UAE Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 111 UAE Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 112 UAE Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 113 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 114 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 115 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 116 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 117 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 118 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 119 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 120 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 121 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 122 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 123 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 124 Saudi Arabia Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 125 South Africa Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 126 South Africa Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 127 South Africa Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 128 South Africa Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 129 South Africa Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 130 South Africa Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 131 South Africa Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 132 South Africa Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 133 South Africa Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 134 South Africa Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 135 South Africa Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 136 South Africa Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 137 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 138 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 139 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 140 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 141 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 142 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 143 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 144 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 145 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 146 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 147 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 148 Nigeria Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 149 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 150 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 151 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 152 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 153 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 154 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 155 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 156 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 157 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 158 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 159 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Square Meter
TABLE 160 Rest of LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Square Meter
TABLE 161 Key information – Arkema S.A.
TABLE 162 Key Information – BASF SE
TABLE 163 Key Information – Borealis AG
TABLE 164 Key Information – Synthos S.A.
TABLE 165 Key Information –DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
TABLE 166 Key Information – Trelleborg AB
TABLE 167 Key Information – Zotefoams plc
TABLE 168 Key Information – Sealed Air Corporation
TABLE 169 Key Information – Woodbridge Foam Corporation
TABLE 170 Key Information – Polymer Technologies, Inc.
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Polymer Foam Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Polymer Foam Market
FIG 5 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market share by Type, 2022
FIG 6 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market share by Type, 2030
FIG 7 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Type, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 8 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market share by Application, 2022
FIG 9 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market share by Application, 2030
FIG 10 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Application, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 11 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market share by Country, 2022
FIG 12 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market share by Country, 2030
FIG 13 LAMEA Polymer Foam Market by Country, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 14 SWOT Analysis: Arkema S.A.
FIG 15 SWOT Analysis: BASF SE
FIG 16 SWOT Analysis: Borealis AG
FIG 17 SWOT Analysis: SYNTHOS S.A.
FIG 18 Swot Analysis: DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
FIG 19 SWOT Analysis: Trelleborg AB
FIG 20 Swot Analysis: Zotefoams plc
FIG 21 SWOT analysis: Sealed Air Corporation
FIG 22 SWOT Analysis: Woodbridge Foam Corporation
FIG 23 SWOT Analysis: Polymer Technologies, Inc.