Global $79.77 Bn Polyurethane Foam Market to 2023 - High Demand for Polyurethane Foam in Building Insulation for Energy Conservation

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The "Polyurethane Foam Market by Type (Flexible, Rigid, Spray Foam), End User (Bedding & Furniture, Building & Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Footwear, Packaging), and Region (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America) - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The polyurethane foam market is estimated to be USD 54.19 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 79.77 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.0% between 2018 and 2023.

The growth of the polyurethane foam market can be attributed to the increasing demand for polyurethane foam from the bedding & furniture and building & construction end-use industries. Significant investments in new infrastructure development, new housing projects, and renovation of non-residential buildings in the US, China, India, and Brazil have also influenced the growth of the polyurethane foam market.

Based on end user, the polyurethane foam market has been classified into bedding & furniture, building & construction, electronics, automotive, footwear, packaging, and others. The others end user segment of the market includes electrical appliances, textiles & apparels, and transportation. The building & construction segment is expected to account for the largest share of the polyurethane foam market. This large share is primarily drive by the increase in the use of polyurethane foam owing to the growing demand for insulation from the building & construction industry.

Based on type, the polyurethane foam market has been segmented into rigid foam, flexible foam, and spray foam. The increasing demand for flexible polyurethane foam from the automotive industry in countries, such as India, China, and Malaysia, is driving the growth of the polyurethane foam market.

Flexible foams are widely used in various applications in the automotive, construction, and electronics industries. These foams help automobile manufacturers address issues pertaining to the weight, vibration, fuel efficiency, and durability of automobiles. Flexible foams are also used in bedding & upholstery, fabric coatings, print rollers, and footwear midsoles. The flexible foam segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the polyurethane foam market in 2018.

The polyurethane foam market in the Middle East is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. North America is projected to be the second-largest market for polyurethane foam, in terms of value. The growth of the polyurethane foam market in North America is mainly driven by the increasing demand for flexible polyurethane foam from end-use industries in this region. Moreover, there is a significant demand for polyurethane foam for specific applications, such as automotive seating and customer needs. There is also a high demand for spray polyurethane foam in the European region for use in the building & construction industry.

Asia Pacific is the largest market for polyurethane foam. The rising demand for flexible polyurethane foam, coupled with the increasing applicability of rigid polyurethane foam in the automotive and building & construction industries, is driving the growth of the Asia Pacific polyurethane foam market.

Polyurethane Foam Market

Key players in the polyurethane foam market have a strong customer base and wide regional presence. These players are adopting both, organic and inorganic growth strategies to stay competitive in the market. The adoption of growth strategies, such as expansions and agreements, has helped market players enhance their global reach and widen their customer base.

BASF SE (Germany), Covestro (Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (US), and Huntsman Corporation (US) are some of the key players operating in the polyurethane foam market. These companies are undertaking efforts to address the demand for polyurethane foam from the furniture and construction industries.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Polyurethane Foam Market
4.2 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Region
4.3 Asia Pacific Polyurethane Foam Market, By Country & End User
4.4 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Type & Region
4.5 Leading Countries in the Polyurethane Foam Market

5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Raw Material Analysis
5.2.1 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (Mdi)
5.2.2 Toluene Diisocyanate (Tdi)
5.2.3 Polyols
5.3 Market Dynamics
5.3.1 Drivers
5.3.1.1 Growth of End-Use Industries in Emerging Nations
5.3.1.2 High Demand for Polyurethane Foam in Building Insulation for Energy Conservation
5.3.1.3 Versatility and Unique Physical Properties
5.3.2 Restraints
5.3.2.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations On the Use of Flexible Polyurethane Foam
5.3.2.2 Fluctuating Prices of Raw Materials
5.3.3 Opportunities
5.3.3.1 Production of Bio-Based Polyols
5.3.4 Challenges
5.3.4.1 High Raw Material Costs Leading to Pricing Pressures On Pu Foam Manufacturers
5.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.5 Macroeconomic Indicators
5.5.1 Construction Industry
5.5.2 Manufacturing
5.6 Cell Structure of Polyurethane Foam
5.6.1 Introduction
5.6.2 Open-Cell Polyurethane Foam
5.6.3 Closed-Cell Polyurethane Foam
5.7 Size of Polyurethane Foam Cell Structure
5.7.1 Introduction
5.7.2 Microcellular
5.7.3 Nanocellular
5.8 Pricing Analysis
5.8.1 Introduction

6 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Density Composition
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Low-Density Polyurethane Foams
6.2.1 Reticulated Polyurethane Foams
6.2.2 Polyester Foams
6.2.3 Polyether Foams
6.3 Medium-Density Polyurethane Foams
6.4 High-Density Polyurethane Foams

7 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Flexible Foams
7.2.1 Applications of Flexible Foams
7.2.1.1 Cushioning
7.2.1.2 Apparel Padding
7.2.1.3 Filtration
7.2.1.4 Other Applications
7.3 Rigid Foams
7.3.1 Applications of Rigid Foams
7.3.1.1 Insulation
7.3.1.2 Decorative and Architectural Applications
7.3.1.3 Flotation Modules
7.4 Spray Foams
7.4.1 Applications of Spray Foams
7.4.1.1 Insulation
7.4.1.2 Air-Barriers
7.4.1.3 Flotation
7.4.1.4 Roofing
7.4.1.5 Packaging

8 Polyurethane Foam Market, By End User
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Bedding & Furniture
8.2.1 Polyurethane Foams for Bedding & Furniture
8.2.1.1 Mattress & Pillows
8.2.1.2 Medical
8.2.1.3 Carpet Cushioning
8.2.1.4 Seating
8.2.1.5 Office Furniture
8.3 Building & Construction
8.3.1 Polyurethane Foams for Building & Construction
8.3.1.1 thermal Insulations
8.3.1.2 Air Sealing
8.4 Electronics
8.4.1 Polyurethane Foams for Electronics
8.4.1.1 Sealing
8.4.1.2 Insulations
8.5 Automotive
8.5.1 Polyurethane Foams for Automotive
8.5.1.1 Cushion Overlays
8.5.1.2 Seat Foams
8.5.1.3 Door Panels
8.5.1.4 Energy Absorbers
8.5.1.5 Sound Absorption and Vibration Dampening
8.5.1.6 Others
8.6 Footwear
8.6.1 Polyurethane Foams for Footwear
8.6.1.1 Shoe Midsoles
8.6.1.2 Shoe Bottoms
8.6.1.3 Shoe Upper
8.7 Packaging
8.7.1 Polyurethane Foams for Packaging
8.7.1.1 Foam Packaging
8.7.1.2 Composite Packaging
8.8 Others

9 Polyurethane Foam Market, By Region

10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Ranking Analysis
10.3 Competitive Situations & Trends
10.3.1 Expansions
10.3.2 Agreements
10.3.3 Acquisitions
10.4 New Product Launches
10.5 Mergers, Joint Ventures & Collaborations
10.6 New Product Developments

11 Company Profiles
11.1 BASF
11.2 Covestro AG
11.3 Dowdupont
11.4 Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.
11.5 Huntsman Corporation
11.6 Nitto Denko Corporation
11.7 Armacell
11.8 Chemtura Corporation
11.9 Compagnie De Saint-Gobain S.A.
11.10 Eurofoam Group
11.11 Foamcraft, Inc.
11.12 Foampartner Group
11.13 Future Foam, Inc.
11.14 Fxi-Foamex Innovations
11.15 Inoac Corporation
11.16 Recticel
11.17 Rogers Corporation
11.18 Tosoh Corporation (Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd.)
11.19 Trelleborg
11.20 UFP Technologies, Inc.
11.21 Vita (Lux Iii) S. R.L.
11.22 Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (Former: Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Ltd.)
11.23 Woodbridge Foam Corporation
11.24 Other Leading Players
11.24.1 Adient
11.24.2 American Foam Products
11.24.3 Carpenter Co.
11.24.4 Foam Supplies, Inc.
11.24.5 Henkel Polybit
11.24.6 Heubach Corporation
11.24.7 Interfoam Limited
11.24.8 Interplasp
11.24.9 Rempac Foam

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