Polymer Foam Market

Global Polymer Foam Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Polystyrene Foam, Polyurethane Foam, PVC Foam, Phenolic Foam, Polyolefin Foam, Melamine Foam, and Others), By Application, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023 - 2030

Report Id: KBV-21680 Publication Date: April-2024 Number of Pages: 385
2022
USD 131 Billion
2030
USD 228.8 Billion
CAGR
7.3%
Historical Data
2019 to 2021

“Global Polymer Foam Market to reach a market value of USD 228.8 Billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.3%”

Analysis of Market Size & Trends

The Global Polymer Foam Market size is expected to reach $228.8 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 7.3% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2022, the market attained a volume of 55,371.9 million square meter, experiencing a growth of 6.7% (2019-2022).

Phenolic foam is renowned for its exceptional fire performance characteristics. Thus, the phenolic foam segment acquired $13,112.3 million in 2022. Also, the US market would utilize 1,059.1 million square meter of Phenolic foam by 2030. Phenolic foam is often used in building and construction applications, such as insulation for walls, roofs, and ceilings, where compliance with fire regulations is essential.

Polymer Foam Market Size - Global Opportunities and Trends Analysis Report 2019-2030

Polymer foams, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU) foam, are widely used as insulation materials in construction and infrastructure projects. Due to their superior thermal insulation qualities, these foams can assist in lowering energy costs and raise the general energy efficiency of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. In conclusion, growing construction and increasing infrastructure development propel the market’s growth.

Additionally, Continuous material science research and development efforts have created polymer foams with improved qualities like durability, strength, thermal stability, and flexibility. These advancements allow polymer foams to meet various application requirements across various industries, including automotive, construction, packaging, and electronics. In conclusion, advancements in material science and manufacturing technologies are propelling the market’s growth.

However, Polymer foam production heavily relies on raw materials like petrochemicals, resins, and other chemicals. Price fluctuations for these raw materials greatly affect the overall cost of polymer foam production. Therefore, volatility in raw material prices is hampering the market’s growth.

Driving and Restraining Factors
Polymer Foam Market
  • Growing construction activities and increasing infrastructure development
  • Ongoing advancements in material science and manufacturing technologies
  • Expansion of the global packaging industry
  • Volatility in raw material prices
  • Limited recyclability and waste management challenges
  • Rising awareness about lightweight materials
  • Increasing demand for sustainable materials
  • High initial investment and production costs
  • Increasing competition from substitute materials

By Type Analysis

Based on type, the market is divided into polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, PVC foam, phenolic foam, polyolefin foam, melamine foam, and others. The polyurethane foam segment attained a noteworthy 19% revenue share in the market in 2022. In terms of volume, the polyurethane foam segment would utilize 7,249.9 million square meter of polymer foam by 2030. Polyurethane (PU) foam is employed in medical and healthcare applications for patient positioning, support surfaces, orthopedic devices, and wound care products.

Polymer Foam Market Share and Industry Analysis Report 2022

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market is categorized into packaging, building & construction, furniture & bedding, automotive, rail, wind, marine, and others. In 2022, the building & construction segment registered 34% revenue share in the market. In terms of volume, the building & construction segment would utilize 32,219.8 million square meter of polymer foam by 2030. Polymer foams are versatile materials that can be molded, shaped, and fabricated into various forms, sizes, and configurations to suit specific building and construction needs.

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By Regional Analysis

Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2022, the Asia Pacific region witnessed a 40% revenue share in the market. In terms of volume, the Asia Pacific region would utilize 49,872.8 million square meter of polymer foam by 2030.

Polymer Foam Market Report Coverage
Report Attribute Details
Market size value in 2022 USD 131 Billion
Market size forecast in 2030 USD 228.8 Billion
Base Year 2022
Historical Period 2019 to 2021
Forecast Period 2023 to 2030
Revenue Growth Rate CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2030
Quantitative Data Volume in million square meter, Revenue in USD Billion, and CAGR from 2019 to 2030
Number of Pages 385
Number of Tables 690
Report coverage Market Trends, Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Segmentation Analysis, Regional and Country Breakdown, Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis, Company Profiling, Companies Strategic Developments, SWOT Analysis, Winning Imperatives
Segments covered Type, Application, End-use, Region
Country scope
  • North America (US, Canada, Mexico, and Rest of North America)
  • Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
  • Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • LAMEA (Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rest of LAMEA)
Companies Included

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.

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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.

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 Geography (Volume, Million Square Meter, USD Billion, 2019-2030)

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
    • Rest of North America
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Russia
    • Spain
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Singapore
    • Malaysia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Nigeria
    • Rest of LAMEA

Frequently Asked Questions About This Report

The Market size is projected to reach USD 228.8 billion by 2030.

Growing construction activities and increasing infrastructure development are driving the Market in coming years, however, Volatility in raw material prices restraints the growth of the Market.

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.

In the year 2022, the market attained a volume of 55,371.9 million square meter, experiencing a growth of 6.7% (2019-2022).

The Polystyrene Foam segment is leading the Market by Type in 2022; there by, achieving a market value of $70.6 billion by 2030.

The Asia Pacific region dominated the Market by Region in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; there by, achieving a market value of $92.7 billion by 2030.

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