ポリマーフォーム市場 – 2030年までの世界予測

Polymer Foam Market - Global Forecast To 2030

ポリマーフォーム市場 - 樹脂タイプ (PU、PS、PO、フェノール樹脂)、フォームタイプ (硬質、柔軟)、最終用途産業 (建築および建設、包装、自動車、家具および寝具、履物、スポーツおよびレクリエーション)、および地域 - 2030年までの世界予測
Polymer Foam Market by Resin Type (PU, PS, PO, Phenolic), Foam Type (Rigid, Flexible), End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Packaging, Automotive, Furniture & Bedding, Footwear, Sports, & Recreational), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030

商品番号 : SMB-67595

出版社MarketsandMarkets
出版年月2024年10月
ページ数288
図表数283
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価格USD 4,950
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Report Overview

The global polymer foam market is projected to grow from USD 102.61 billion in 2024 to USD 142.02 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period.

世界のポリマーフォーム市場は、2024年の1,026億1,000万米ドルから2030年までに1,420億2,000万米ドルに、予測期間中に5.6%のCAGRで成長すると予測されています。

The polymer foam market is growing mainly due to its numerous end-use industries. The building and construction end-use industry is expected to be one of the major drivers for this market, mainly due to the rapid urbanization and the growing demand for more sustainable and energy-efficient building materials. The polymer foams are found to be used in the building and construction end-use industry’s flooring, wall cavities, insulation panels, and roofing sectors.

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“Packaging segment, by end-use industry, is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period.”

The packaging segment is projected to secure the second-largest share in the forecast period. The escalating utilization of protective and versatile packaging solutions is expected to make the packaging segment, based on the end-use industry, account for the second largest share of the polymer foam market. Concerning hazards of transit and storage, polymer foams, being the most widely used, are particularly beneficial to the products. They offer optimal cushioning, shockproof assistance, and heat insulation, which can be extensively used for delicate and perishable products such as electronics, glass, and food items. E-commerce and global businesses have lured businesses needing reliable and light packaging since the packaging enhances safety against risks and lowers shipping costs.

“By resin type, polystyrene segment accounted for the second largest share during the forecast period.”

The polystyrene segment by resin type is expected to have the second-largest share of the polymer foam market owing to its affordability, adaptability, and widespread applications across various sectors. There are two significant types of polystyrene: extruded polystyrene and expanded polystyrene. These two significant kinds are extensively used in multiple sectors, including construction, consumer goods, and packaging. Polystyrene foams are used in the packaging industry due to their lightweight nature, which makes them ideal for protecting and shipping fragile items like glass and electronics. Similarly, these foams are insulating materials in the building and construction industry.

“Europe region is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period.”

Europe is expected to have the second-largest share of the polymer foam market, mainly due to an established automotive industry in the region, particularly in countries like France, Italy, and Germany. The automotive sector extensively utilizes polymer foam due to its beneficial properties, including soundproofing, lightweight nature, and cushioning ability. Moreover, Europe’s rapidly growing construction industry utilizes polymer foams as energy-efficient building materials due to their thermal insulating properties. Apart from these two major industries, the demand for polymer foams is also increasing in the packaging industry of Europe due to its protective and lightweight nature, thus driving the market for polymer foams.

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Profile break-up of primary participants for the report:

  • By Company Type: Tier 1 – 69%, Tier 2 – 23%, and Tier 3 – 8%
  • By Designation: Directors– 37%, Managers– 23%, and Others – 40%
  • By Region: North America – 32%, Asia Pacific – 28%, Europe – 21%, Middle East & Africa – 12%, and South America – 7%

ARMACELL (Luxembourg), Sheela Foam Limited (India), Kingspan Insulation, LLC (Ireland), Owens Corning (US), and Zotefoams plc (UK) are some of the major players operating in the polymer foam market. These players have adopted acquisitions, expansions, product launches, and partnerships to increase their market share business revenue.

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Research Coverage:

The report defines, segments, and projects the polymer foam market based on resin type, foam type, end-use industry, and region. It provides detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the market’s growth, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It strategically profiles polymer foam manufacturers, comprehensively analyzing their market shares and core competencies, and tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, agreements, product launches, and acquisitions.

Reasons to Buy the Report:

The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants by providing them with the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the polymer foam market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholders obtain an improved understanding of the market’s competitive landscape, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the market’s pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

  • Analysis of critical drivers (growth of major end-use industries of polymer foams, high demand for polymer foams in the Asia Pacific, global focus on energy sustainability and energy conservation), restraints (volatility in raw material prices), opportunities (growing demand for bio-based polyols, growing demand for CO2-based polyols), and challenges (high pricing pressure to cause fluctuations in crude oil prices, stringent regulations) influencing the growth of the polymer foam market.
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities in the polymer foam market.
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the polymer foam market across varied regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, various types, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the polymer foam market.
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players such as ARMACELL (Luxembourg), Sheela Foam Limited (India), Kingspan Insulation, LLC (Ireland), Owens Corning (US), Zotefoams plc (UK), Saint-Gobain (France), Dura Foam Industries Pvt. Ltd. (India), FXI (US), Aeroflex USA, Inc. (US), Duroflex Foam (India)), and others in the polymer foam market.

Table of Contents

1            INTRODUCTION            26

1.1         STUDY OBJECTIVES      26

1.2         MARKET DEFINITION   26

1.2.1      POLYMER FOAM MARKET DEFINITION, BY RESIN TYPE 26

1.2.2      POLYMER FOAM MARKET DEFINITION, BY END-USE INDUSTRY              27

1.3         STUDY SCOPE  28

1.3.1      MARKETS COVERED     28

1.3.2      POLYMER FOAM MARKET: INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS        29

1.3.3      POLYMER FOAM MARKET: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS, BY REGION              29

1.3.4      YEARS CONSIDERED     30

1.3.5      CURRENCY CONSIDERED          31

1.3.6      UNITS CONSIDERED     31

1.4         STAKEHOLDERS            31

1.5         RESEARCH LIMITATIONS           31

1.6         SUMMARY OF CHANGES            32

2            RESEARCH METHODOLOGY     33

2.1         RESEARCH DATA           33

2.1.1      SECONDARY DATA       34

2.1.2      PRIMARY DATA 34

2.1.2.1   Primary interviews – demand and supply sides             34

2.1.2.2   Key industry insights          35

2.1.2.3   Breakdown of interviews with experts            35

2.2         MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION       36

2.2.1      BOTTOM-UP APPROACH           36

2.2.2      TOP-DOWN APPROACH             37

2.3         DATA TRIANGULATION             38

2.4         FACTOR ANALYSIS        40

2.5         RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS         40

2.6         GROWTH FORECAST    41

2.6.1      SUPPLY SIDE    41

2.6.2      DEMAND SIDE  41

2.7         LIMITATIONS   41

2.8         RISK ASSESSMENT         42

3            EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 43

4            PREMIUM INSIGHTS      47

4.1         ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN POLYMER FOAM MARKET            47

4.2         POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION  47

4.3         POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE         48

4.4         POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY    48

5            MARKET OVERVIEW     49

5.1         INTRODUCTION            49

5.2         MARKET DYNAMICS     50

5.2.1      DRIVERS            50

5.2.1.1   Growth of major end-use industries of polymer foams 50

5.2.1.2   High demand for polymer foams in Asia Pacific           53

5.2.1.3   Global focus on energy sustainability and energy conservation   54

5.2.2      RESTRAINTS     54

5.2.2.1   Volatility in raw material prices        54

5.2.3      OPPORTUNITIES           55

5.2.3.1   Growing demand for bio-based polyols          55

5.2.3.2   Rising demand for CO2-based polyols           56

5.2.4      CHALLENGES   57

5.2.4.1   High pricing pressure to cause fluctuations in crude oil prices    57

5.2.4.2   Stringent regulations         57

6            INDUSTRY TRENDS       58

6.1         SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS          58

6.1.1      RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS       59

6.1.2      MANUFACTURERS        59

6.1.3      DISTRIBUTION NETWORK         59

6.1.4      END-USE INDUSTRIES  59

6.2         ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 60

6.3         PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS         62

6.3.1      THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS    63

6.3.2      THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES         63

6.3.3      BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS           63

6.3.4      BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS     64

6.3.5      INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 64

6.4         KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA    65

6.4.1      KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS         65

6.4.2      BUYING CRITERIA         66

6.5         PRICING ANALYSIS        67

6.5.1      AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF POLYMER FOAM, BY REGION              67

6.5.2      GLOBAL FLEXIBLE FOAM PRICES, BY COUNTRY             68

6.5.3      GLOBAL RIGID FOAM PRICES, BY COUNTRY      69

6.6         TARRIF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE            70

6.6.1      TARIFF DATA   70

6.6.2      REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS          70

6.7         KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2024–2025           74

6.8         PATENT ANALYSIS        75

6.8.1      APPROACH       75

6.8.2      DOCUMENT TYPES       75

6.8.3      TOP APPLICANTS          78

6.8.4      JURISDICTION ANALYSIS           80

6.9         TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS           81

6.9.1      KEY TECHNOLOGIES    81

6.9.1.1   Extrusion foaming             81

6.9.1.2   Injection foaming 82

6.9.1.3   Compression foaming        83

6.9.2      COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES     84

6.9.2.1   Bio-based foams  84

6.9.2.2   Nanotechnology  85

6.10       CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 86

6.10.1    CASE STUDY 1: KINGSPAN INTRODUCED HEMKOR RANGE, FEATURING ITS INAUGURAL BIO-BASED INSULATION PRODUCT          86

6.10.2    CASE STUDY 2: OWENS CORNING INTRODUCED FOAMULAR NEXT-GENERATION EXTRUDED (NGX) AS A BUILDING MATERIAL     87

6.10.3    CASE STUDY 3: KINGSPAN GROUP LAUNCHED ALPHACORE, AN ADVANCED INSULATION PRODUCT FOR BUILDINGS   87

6.11       TRADE ANALYSIS          88

6.11.1    IMPORT DATA (HS CODE 3913) 88

6.11.2    EXPORT DATA (HS CODE 3913) 88

6.12       TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS       89

6.13       INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO            89

6.14       MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS           90

6.14.1    GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST FOR MAJOR ECONOMIES             90

6.14.2    GDP PERCENTAGE CHANGE OF KEY COUNTRIES           91

6.15       IMPACT OF AI/GENERATIVE AI 93

7            POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE         94

7.1         INTRODUCTION            95

7.2         POLYURETHANE           97

7.2.1      WIDE USE IN BEDDING AND UPHOLSTERY TO LEAD MARKET  97

7.2.2      RAW MATERIALS OF POLYURETHANE FOAM    99

7.2.2.1   Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate     99

7.2.2.2   Toluene diisocyanate         100

7.2.2.3   Polyol    101

7.2.3      POLYURETHANE FOAM CELL STRUCTURE        102

7.2.3.1   Introduction        102

7.2.3.2   Microcellular polyurethane foam     102

7.2.3.3   Nanocellular polyurethane foam      102

7.2.4      DENSITY COMPOSITION OF POLYURETHANE FOAM     103

7.2.4.1   Introduction        103

7.2.4.2   Low-density polyurethane foam       103

7.2.4.2.1 Reticulated polyurethane foam        104

7.2.4.2.2 Polyester foam     104

7.2.4.2.3 Polyether foam    104

7.2.4.3   Medium-density polyurethane foam 104

7.2.4.4   High-density polyurethane foam      105

7.3         POLYSTYRENE 105

7.3.1      INCREASING DEMAND FOR ECO-FRIENDLY BUILDING STRUCTURES TO DRIVE MARKET       105

7.3.2      TYPES OF POLYSTYRENE (PS) FOAM     107

7.3.2.1   Expanded polystyrene        107

7.3.2.2   Eps manufacturing process 107

7.3.2.2.1 Pre-expansion     108

7.3.2.2.2 Intermediate maturing and stabilization         108

7.3.2.2.3 Expansion and final molding            108

7.3.2.3   White expanded polystyrene            108

7.3.2.4   Grey expanded polystyrene 109

7.3.2.4.1 Silver expanded polystyrene             109

7.3.2.5   Black expanded polystyrene             109

7.3.2.6   Extruded polystyrene foam 109

7.4         POLYOLEFIN    110

7.4.1      HIGH DEMAND IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TO DRIVE MARKET              110

7.4.2      POLYPROPYLENE FOAM            112

7.4.3      POLYETHYLENE FOAM 112

7.4.4      EVA FOAM         112

7.5         PHENOLIC        112

7.5.1      INCREASING DEMAND FROM HIGH-END APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET            112

7.6         OTHER RESIN TYPES     114

7.6.1      PVC FOAM        114

7.6.2      MELAMINE FOAM          115

7.6.3      SILICONE FOAM             115

7.6.4      PVDF FOAM      115

7.6.5      RUBBER             115

8            POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY FOAM TYPE         118

8.1         INTRODUCTION            118

8.2         FLEXIBLE FOAMS           118

8.2.1      TYPES OF FLEXIBLE FOAMS      118

8.2.1.1   Flexible polyurethane foam 118

8.2.1.2   Flexible polyethylene foam 118

8.2.1.3   Flexible polypropylene foam            118

8.2.2      GROWTH OF FLEXIBLE FOAM SEGMENT            119

8.2.3      MANUFACTURING PROCESS     119

8.2.4      PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES       119

8.2.5      KEY APPLICATIONS OF FLEXIBLE FOAMS          120

8.2.5.1   Cushioning          120

8.2.5.2   Apparel padding  120

8.2.5.3   Filtration             120

8.2.5.4   Other applications             120

8.3         RIGID FOAMS   121

8.3.1      TYPES OF RIGID FOAMS             121

8.3.1.1   Rigid polyurethane foam   121

8.3.1.2   Rigid polystyrene foam      121

8.3.1.3   Rigid polypropylene foam  121

8.3.1.4   Rigid polyethylene foam    121

8.3.2      SURGING DEMAND FOR INSULATION IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS         122

8.3.3      MANUFACTURING PROCESS     122

8.3.4      PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF RIGID FOAM           123

8.3.5      KEY APPLICATIONS OF RIGID FOAMS   124

8.3.5.1   Building and transport insulation     124

8.3.5.2   Appliances insulation (refrigerators and freezers)        124

8.3.5.3   Buoyancy and in-fill           124

9            POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY        125

9.1         INTRODUCTION            126

9.2         BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION   127

9.2.1      STRINGENT REGULATIONS REGARDING ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TO FUEL DEMAND          127

9.2.2      POLYMER FOAM FOR BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION      128

9.2.2.1   Thermal insulation            128

9.2.2.2   Air sealing           128

9.3         BEDDING & FURNITURE             129

9.3.1      PRESSING NEED IN UPHOLSTERY APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET              129

9.3.2      POLYURETHANE FOAM FOR BEDDING & FURNITURE   130

9.3.2.1   Mattress & pillows             130

9.3.2.2   Medical 130

9.3.2.3   Carpet cushioning              130

9.3.2.4   Seating  130

9.3.2.5   Office furniture   130

9.4         PACKAGING     132

9.4.1      INCREASING DEMAND FOR POLYURETHANE FOAMS IN ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS TO DRIVE MARKET 132

9.4.2      POLYURETHANE FOAM FOR PACKAGING          132

9.4.2.1   Foam packaging   132

9.4.2.2   Composite packaging         133

9.5         AUTOMOTIVE  134

9.5.1      SURGING DEMAND FOR POLYMER FOAMS TO BOOST MARKET              134

9.5.2      POLYURETHANE FOAM FOR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 134

9.5.2.1   Cushion overlays 134

9.5.2.2   Seat foams           134

9.5.2.3   Door panels         135

9.5.2.4   Energy absorbers 135

9.5.2.5   Sound absorption and vibration dampening   135

9.5.2.6   Others   135

9.6         FOOTWEAR, SPORTS & RECREATIONAL             136

9.6.1      RISING DEMAND FOR POLYMER FOAMS AS ADHESIVES IN FOOTWEAR TO DRIVE MARKET       136

9.6.2      POLYMER FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR         136

9.6.2.1   Shoe midsoles      136

9.6.2.2   Shoe bottoms       136

9.6.2.3   Shoe upper materials         137

9.7         OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES  138

9.7.1      AVIATION & AEROSPACE           138

9.7.2      WIND ENERGY 138

9.7.3      MARINE             138

9.7.4      MEDICAL          138

9.7.5      REFRIGERATION           138

10          POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION  140

10.1       INTRODUCTION            141

10.2       ASIA PACIFIC    143

10.2.1    ASIA PACIFIC POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE            145

10.2.2    ASIA PACIFIC POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY              146

10.2.3    ASIA PACIFIC POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY 147

10.2.3.1 China     148

10.2.3.1.1            Expanding automotive sector and need for improved public infrastructure to boost demand        148

10.2.3.2 Japan     149

10.2.3.2.1            Presence of a well-established building & construction industry to boost demand for polymer foams 149

10.2.3.3 India      150

10.2.3.3.1            Availability of resources and urbanization to drive market          150

10.2.3.4 South Korea        152

10.2.3.4.1            Growth in automotive industry to drive demand for polymer foams              152

10.2.3.5 Indonesia             153

10.2.3.5.1            High growth in building & construction and automotive industries to drive market        153

10.2.3.6 Thailand 154

10.2.3.6.1            Strong local supply chain and automobile production to drive market              154

10.2.3.7 Malaysia 155

10.2.3.7.1            Increase in demand for polyurethane foam to drive market        155

10.2.3.8 Rest of Asia Pacific            157

10.3       EUROPE             158

10.3.1    EUROPE POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE       160

10.3.2    EUROPE POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY      161

10.3.3    EUROPE POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY          162

10.3.3.1 Italy       163

10.3.3.1.1            Increasing investments by foreign investors to drive market       163

10.3.3.2 Spain     164

10.3.3.2.1            Growth of construction industry to boost demand for polymer foams              164

10.3.3.3 Germany             165

10.3.3.3.1            Presence of major automobile companies and production facilities to boost demand      165

10.3.3.4 France   166

10.3.3.4.1            Growing demand for auto parts and packaging materials to drive market              166

10.3.3.5 UK         167

10.3.3.5.1            Rising consumption of polyolefin foams in automotive industry to drive market   167

10.3.3.6 Turkey   168

10.3.3.6.1            Presence of key automotive players to drive market      168

10.3.3.7 Russia    169

10.3.3.7.1            Government investments for modernizing and expanding infrastructure to boost demand  169

10.3.3.8 Rest of Europe     170

10.4       NORTH AMERICA          171

10.4.1    NORTH AMERICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE     173

10.4.2    NORTH AMERICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY              174

10.4.3    NORTH AMERICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY        175

10.4.3.1 US         176

10.4.3.1.1            Growth of housing projects to drive market    176

10.4.3.2 Mexico  177

10.4.3.2.1            Expanding construction sector to drive polymer foam market    177

10.4.3.3 Canada  179

10.4.3.3.1            State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and excellent infrastructure to provide growth opportunities           179

10.5       MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA             180

10.5.1    MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE              181

10.5.2    MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY         182

10.5.3    MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY              183

10.5.3.1 GCC      184

10.5.3.1.1            Saudi Arabia        185

10.5.3.1.1.1         Increased local car sales to drive demand for polymer foams      185

10.5.3.1.2            UAE      186

10.5.3.1.2.1         Building of new resorts, shopping malls, and other ongoing projects to boost market        186

10.5.3.1.3            Rest of GCC        187

10.5.3.2 South Africa        188

10.5.3.2.1            Growth of various manufacturing industries to drive market      188

10.5.3.3 Rest of middle east & Africa             189

10.6       SOUTH AMERICA           191

10.6.1    SOUTH AMERICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE     191

10.6.2    SOUTH AMERICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY              193

10.6.3    SOUTH AMERICA POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY        194

10.6.3.1 Brazil     195

10.6.3.1.1            Expansion of production capacity and proximity to major South American countries to drive market 195

10.6.3.2 Argentina            196

10.6.3.2.1            Growing automobile sector to drive market    196

10.6.3.3 Chile      197

10.6.3.3.1            Government investment in end-use industries to drive demand for polymer foams     197

10.6.3.4 Rest of South America       199

11          COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE       201

11.1       INTRODUCTION            201

11.2       KEY PLAYERS’ STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN       201

11.3       REVENUE ANALYSIS      203

11.4       MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS         204

11.5       BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS      207

11.6       COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023   208

11.6.1    STARS  208

11.6.2    EMERGING LEADERS    208

11.6.3    PERVASIVE PLAYERS     208

11.6.4    PARTICIPANTS 208

11.6.5    COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023      210

11.6.5.1 Company footprint            210

11.6.5.2 Resin type footprint           211

11.6.5.3 Foam type footprint           211

11.6.5.4 Region footprint  212

11.7       COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023          212

11.7.1    PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES       212

11.7.2    RESPONSIVE COMPANIES          212

11.7.3    DYNAMIC COMPANIES 212

11.7.4    STARTING BLOCKS       212

11.7.5    COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023             214

11.8       VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 216

11.9       COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS             217

11.9.1    PRODUCT LAUNCHES  217

11.9.2    DEALS  218

11.9.3    EXPANSIONS    218

12          COMPANY PROFILES    219

12.1       KEY PLAYERS   219

12.1.1    ARMACELL       219

12.1.1.1 Business overview 219

12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 220

12.1.1.3 Recent developments         224

12.1.1.3.1            Deals     224

12.1.1.4 MnM view           225

12.1.1.4.1            Key strengths       225

12.1.1.4.2            Strategic choices  225

12.1.1.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 226

12.1.2    SHEELA FOAM LIMITED             227

12.1.2.1 Business overview 227

12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 228

12.1.2.3 MnM view           233

12.1.2.3.1            Key strengths       233

12.1.2.3.2            Strategic choices  233

12.1.2.3.3            Weakness and competitive threats   233

12.1.3    KINGSPAN INSULATION, LLC    234

12.1.3.1 Business overview 234

12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 235

12.1.3.3 Recent developments         236

12.1.3.3.1            Deals     236

12.1.3.4 MnM view           236

12.1.3.4.1            Key strengths       236

12.1.3.4.2            Strategic choices  236

12.1.3.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 236

12.1.4    OWENS CORNING          237

12.1.4.1 Business overview 237

12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 238

12.1.4.3 Recent developments         239

12.1.4.3.1            Product launches 239

12.1.4.3.2            Deals     240

12.1.4.4 MnM view           240

12.1.4.4.1            Key strengths       240

12.1.4.4.2            Strategic choices  240

12.1.4.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 241

12.1.5    ZOTEFOAMS PLC          242

12.1.5.1 Business overview 242

12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 244

12.1.5.3 Recent developments         244

12.1.5.3.1            Product launches 244

12.1.5.3.2            Deals     245

12.1.5.3.3            Expansions          246

12.1.5.4 MnM view           246

12.1.5.4.1            Key strengths       246

12.1.5.4.2            Strategic choices  246

12.1.5.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 246

12.1.6    SAINT-GOBAIN 247

12.1.6.1 Business overview 247

12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 247

12.1.6.3 Recent developments         248

12.1.6.3.1            Deals     248

12.1.7    DURA FOAM INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.     250

12.1.7.1 Business overview 250

12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 250

12.1.8    FXI        251

12.1.8.1 Business overview 251

12.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 252

12.1.8.3 Recent developments         253

12.1.8.3.1            Deals     253

12.1.9    AEROFLEX USA, INC.     254

12.1.9.1 Business overview 254

12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 255

12.1.9.3 Recent developments         256

12.1.9.3.1            Product launches 256

12.1.10  DUROFLEX FOAM          257

12.1.10.1             Business overview 257

12.1.10.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered 257

12.2       OTHER PLAYERS           259

12.2.1    WOODBRIDGE 259

12.2.2    UFP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.         260

12.2.3    CARPENTER CO.            261

12.2.4    TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.           262

12.2.5    BOYD   263

12.2.6    VITA (HOLDINGS) LIMITED      264

12.2.7    TROCELLEN     265

12.2.8    LAPUR GMBH   266

12.2.9    JOY FOAM         267

12.2.10  MEGAFLEX SCHAUMSTOFF GMBH        268

12.2.11  SAFAS   269

12.2.12  ORGANIKA S.A. 270

12.2.13  IKANO INDUSTRY          271

12.2.14  KING KOIL INDIA           272

12.2.15  NEVEON HOLDING GMBH         273

13          ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS          274

13.1       INTRODUCTION            274

13.2       LIMITATIONS   274

13.3       POLYURETHANE FOAM MARKET           274

13.3.1    MARKET DEFINITION   274

13.3.2    MARKET OVERVIEW     275

13.3.3    POLYURETHANE FOAM MARKET, BY REGION   275

13.4       INSULATION PRODUCTS MARKET         276

13.4.1    INTRODUCTION            276

13.4.2    THERMAL INSULATION             277

13.4.2.1 Rising demand in green buildings to drive market        277

13.4.3    ACOUSTIC & OTHER INSULATION         278

13.4.3.1 Improved standard of living and rise in infrastructural activities to drive market              278

14          APPENDIX         280

14.1       DISCUSSION GUIDE      280

14.2       KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL             283

14.3       CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS      285

14.4       RELATED REPORTS       285

14.5       AUTHOR DETAILS         287

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1             POLYMER FOAM MARKET: RISK ASSESSMENT   42

TABLE 2             POLYMER FOAM MARKET SNAPSHOT: 2024 VS. 2029      44

TABLE 3             CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: GDP CONTRIBUTION BY COUNTRY, 2014–2019 (USD BILLION)     52

TABLE 4             CRUDE OIL PRICE TREND (2019−2023) 55

TABLE 5             POLYMER FOAM MARKET: ROLE OF PLAYERS IN ECOSYSTEM              60

TABLE 6             POLYMER FOAM MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS              63

TABLE 7             IMPACT OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS

FOR TOP THREE RESIN TYPES (%)         65

TABLE 8             KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP THREE RESIN TYPES   66

TABLE 9             INDICATIVE PRICING OF FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM, BY REGION, 2021–2023 (USD/CUBIC METER)            67

TABLE 10           GLOBAL FLEXIBLE FOAM PRICES, BY COUNTRY, 2016–2022 (USD/ KILOGRAM)        68

TABLE 11           GLOBAL RIGID FOAM PRICES, BY COUNTRY, 2016–2022 (USD/ KILOGRAM)      69

TABLE 12           NORTH AMERICA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS         70

TABLE 13           EUROPE: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 71

TABLE 14           ASIA PACIFIC: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS         72

TABLE 15           MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS         73

TABLE 16           SOUTH AMERICA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS         74

TABLE 17           POLYMER FOAM MARKET: DETAILED LIST OF KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2024–2025     74

TABLE 18           PATENT STATUS           75

TABLE 19           MAJOR PATENTS FOR POLYMER FOAM 77

TABLE 20           PATENTS BY NIKE INC  78

TABLE 21           PATENTS BY 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY 79

TABLE 22           TOP 10 PATENT OWNERS IN US, 2013–2023         79

TABLE 23           IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 3913–COMPLIANT PRODUCTS              88

TABLE 24           EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 3913–COMPLIANT PRODUCTS              88

TABLE 25           GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST OF MAJOR ECONOMIES, 2021–2029 (USD BILLION)      91

TABLE 26           GDP PERCENTAGE CHANGE OF KEY COUNTRIES, 2019–2024              91

TABLE 27           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          95

TABLE 28           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          96

TABLE 29           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (KILOTON)       96

TABLE 30           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (KILOTON)       97

TABLE 31           POLYURETHANE FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          98

TABLE 32           POLYURETHANE FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          98

TABLE 33           POLYURETHANE FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (KILOTON)   99

TABLE 34           POLYURETHANE FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (KILOTON)   99

TABLE 35           TYPES OF METHYLENE DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE        100

TABLE 36           TYPES OF TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE     100

TABLE 37           POLYSTYRENE FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          106

TABLE 38           POLYSTYRENE FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          106

TABLE 39           POLYSTYRENE FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (KILOTON)   106

TABLE 40           POLYSTYRENE FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (KILOTON)   107

TABLE 41           POLYOLEFIN FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          110

TABLE 42           POLYOLEFIN FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          110

TABLE 43           POLYOLEFIN FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (KILOTON)   111

TABLE 44           POLYOLEFIN FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (KILOTON)   111

TABLE 45           PHENOLIC FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          113

TABLE 46           PHENOLIC FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          113

TABLE 47           PHENOLIC FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (KILOTON)   113

TABLE 48           PHENOLIC FOAM: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (KILOTON)   114

TABLE 49           OTHER FOAMS: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)     116

TABLE 50           OTHER FOAMS: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)     116

TABLE 51           OTHER FOAMS: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (KILOTON)             116

TABLE 52           OTHER FOAMS: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (KILOTON)             117

TABLE 53           KEY PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FLEXIBLE POLYMER FOAM            120

TABLE 54           KEY PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF RIGID POLYMER FOAM            123

TABLE 55           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 126

TABLE 56           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 127

TABLE 57           BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          128

TABLE 58           BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          129

TABLE 59           BEDDING & FURNITURE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          131

TABLE 60           BEDDING & FURNITURE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          131

TABLE 61           PACKAGING: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 133

TABLE 62           PACKAGING: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 133

TABLE 63           AUTOMOTIVE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)     135

TABLE 64           AUTOMOTIVE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)     136

TABLE 65           FOOTWEAR, SPORTS & RECREATIONAL: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)            137

TABLE 66           FOOTWEAR, SPORTS & RECREATIONAL: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)            137

TABLE 67           OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          139

TABLE 68           OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          139

TABLE 69           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          142

TABLE 70           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          142

TABLE 71           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2023 (KILOTON)              143

TABLE 72           POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2030 (KILOTON)              143

TABLE 73           ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          145

TABLE 74           ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          145

TABLE 75           ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (KILOTON)             146

TABLE 76           ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (KILOTON)             146

TABLE 77           ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          146

TABLE 78           ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          147

TABLE 79           ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)     147

TABLE 80           ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)     148

TABLE 81           CHINA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 149

TABLE 82           CHINA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 149

TABLE 83           JAPAN: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 150

TABLE 84           JAPAN: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 150

TABLE 85           INDIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 151

TABLE 86           INDIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 152

TABLE 87           SOUTH KOREA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          153

TABLE 88           SOUTH KOREA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          153

TABLE 89           INDONESIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          154

TABLE 90           INDONESIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          154

TABLE 91           THAILAND: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)     155

TABLE 92           THAILAND: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)     155

TABLE 93           MALAYSIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)     156

TABLE 94           MALAYSIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)     156

TABLE 95           REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          157

TABLE 96           REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          158

TABLE 97           EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 160

TABLE 98           EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 160

TABLE 99           EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (KILOTON)       160

TABLE 100         EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (KILOTON)       161

TABLE 101         EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          161

TABLE 102         EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          161

TABLE 103         EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 162

TABLE 104         EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 162

TABLE 105         ITALY: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 163

TABLE 106         ITALY: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 164

TABLE 107         SPAIN: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 164

TABLE 108         SPAIN: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 165

TABLE 109         GERMANY: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)     166

TABLE 110         GERMANY: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)     166

TABLE 111         FRANCE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 167

TABLE 112         FRANCE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 167

TABLE 113         UK: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          168

TABLE 114         UK: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          168

TABLE 115         TURKEY: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 169

TABLE 116         TURKEY: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 169

TABLE 117         RUSSIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 170

TABLE 118         RUSSIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 170

TABLE 119         REST OF EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          171

TABLE 120         REST OF EUROPE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          171

TABLE 121         NORTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          173

TABLE 122         NORTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          173

TABLE 123         NORTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (KILOTON)   173

TABLE 124         NORTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (KILOTON)   174

TABLE 125         NORTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          174

TABLE 126         NORTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          175

TABLE 127         NORTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          175

TABLE 128         NORTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          175

TABLE 129         US: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          177

TABLE 130         US: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          177

TABLE 131         MEXICO: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 178

TABLE 132         MEXICO: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 178

TABLE 133         CANADA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 179

TABLE 134         CANADA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 180

TABLE 135         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          181

TABLE 136         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          181

TABLE 137         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (KILOTON)   181

TABLE 138         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (KILOTON)   182

TABLE 139         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          182

TABLE 140         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          183

TABLE 141         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          183

TABLE 142         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          184

TABLE 143         SAUDI ARABIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          185

TABLE 144         SAUDI ARABIA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          186

TABLE 145         UAE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 187

TABLE 146         UAE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 187

TABLE 147         REST OF GCC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          188

TABLE 148         REST OF GCC: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          188

TABLE 149         SOUTH AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          189

TABLE 150         SOUTH AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          189

TABLE 151         REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)         190

TABLE 152         REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)         190

TABLE 153         SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          191

TABLE 154         SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          192

TABLE 155         SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (KILOTON)   192

TABLE 156         SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (KILOTON)   192

TABLE 157         SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          193

TABLE 158         SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          193

TABLE 159         SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          194

TABLE 160         SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          194

TABLE 161         BRAZIL: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION) 195

TABLE 162         BRAZIL: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION) 196

TABLE 163         ARGENTINA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          197

TABLE 164         ARGENTINA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          197

TABLE 165         CHILE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          198

TABLE 166         CHILE: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2030 (USD MILLION)          198

TABLE 167         REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)         199

TABLE 168         REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: POLYMER FOAM MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2030 (USD MILLION)         200

TABLE 169         OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY POLYMER FOAM MANUFACTURERS           201

TABLE 170         DEGREE OF COMPETITION: POLYMER FOAM MARKET 205

TABLE 171         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: RESIN TYPE FOOTPRINT      211

TABLE 172         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: FOAM TYPE FOOTPRINT     211

TABLE 173         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: REGION FOOTPRINT            212

TABLE 174         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: DETAILED LIST OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES           214

TABLE 175         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES   215

TABLE 176         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2018–AUGUST 2024        217

TABLE 177         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2018–AUGUST 2024      218

TABLE 178         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2018–AUGUST 2024    218

TABLE 179         ARMACELL: COMPANY OVERVIEW        219

TABLE 180         ARMACELL: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED              220

TABLE 181         ARMACELL: DEALS (2018–2024) 224

TABLE 182         SHEELA FOAM LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 227

TABLE 183         SHEELA FOAM LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          228

TABLE 184         KINGSPAN INSULATION, LLC: COMPANY OVERVIEW    234

TABLE 185         KINGSPAN INSULATION, LLC: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED   235

TABLE 186         KINGSPAN INSULATION, LLC: DEALS (2018–2024)           236

TABLE 187         OWENS CORNING: COMPANY OVERVIEW          237

TABLE 188         OWENS CORNING: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          238

TABLE 189         OWENS CORNING: PRODUCT LAUNCHES (2018–2024)   239

TABLE 190         OWENS CORNING: DEALS (2018–2024)   240

TABLE 191         ZOTEFOAMS PLC: COMPANY OVERVIEW           242

TABLE 192         ZOTEFOAMS PLC: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          244

TABLE 193         ZOTEFOAMS PLC: PRODUCT LAUNCHES (2018–2024)    244

TABLE 194         ZOTEFOAMS PLC: DEALS (2018–2024)    245

TABLE 195         ZOTEFOAMS PLC: EXPANSIONS (2018–2024)      246

TABLE 196         SAINT-GOBAIN: COMPANY OVERVIEW 247

TABLE 197         SAINT-GOBAIN: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED              247

TABLE 198         SAINT-GOBAIN: DEALS (2018–2024)        248

TABLE 199         DURA FOAM INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW              250

TABLE 200         DURA FOAM INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED   250

TABLE 201         FXI: COMPANY OVERVIEW        251

TABLE 202         FXI: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED         252

TABLE 203         FXI: DEALS (2018–2024) 253

TABLE 204         AEROFLEX USA, INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW      254

TABLE 205         AEROFLEX USA, INC.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          255

TABLE 206         AEROFLEX USA, INC.: PRODUCT LAUNCHES (2018–2024)              256

TABLE 207         DUROFLEX FOAM: COMPANY OVERVIEW          257

TABLE 208         DUROFLEX FOAM: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          257

TABLE 209         WOODBRIDGE: COMPANY OVERVIEW  259

TABLE 210         UFP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW         260

TABLE 211         CARPENTER CO.: COMPANY OVERVIEW             261

TABLE 212         TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW           262

TABLE 213         BOYD: COMPANY OVERVIEW    263

TABLE 214         VITA (HOLDINGS) LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW       264

TABLE 215         TROCELLEN: COMPANY OVERVIEW      265

TABLE 216         LAPUR GMBH: COMPANY OVERVIEW    266

TABLE 217         JOY FOAM: COMPANY OVERVIEW          267

TABLE 218         MEGAFLEX SCHAUMSTOFF GMBH: COMPANY OVERVIEW              268

TABLE 219         SAFAS: COMPANY OVERVIEW   269

TABLE 220         ORGANIKA S.A.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 270

TABLE 221         IKANO INDUSTRY: COMPANY OVERVIEW          271

TABLE 222         KING KOIL INDIA: COMPANY OVERVIEW           272

TABLE 223         NEVEON HOLDING GMBH: COMPANY OVERVIEW         273

TABLE 224         POLYURETHANE FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KILOTON)       275

TABLE 225         POLYURETHANE FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KILOTON)       275

TABLE 226         POLYURETHANE FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)          276

TABLE 227         POLYURETHANE FOAM MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)          276

TABLE 228         INSULATION PRODUCTS MARKET, BY INSULATION TYPE,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          277

TABLE 229         INSULATION PRODUCTS MARKET, BY INSULATION TYPE,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          277

TABLE 230         THERMAL: INSULATION PRODUCTS MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          278

TABLE 231         THERMAL: INSULATION PRODUCTS MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          278

TABLE 232         ACOUSTIC: INSULATION PRODUCTS MARKET, BY REGION,

2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          279

TABLE 233         ACOUSTIC: INSULATION PRODUCTS MARKET, BY REGION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          279

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1           POLYMER FOAM: MARKET SEGMENTATION     28

FIGURE 2           POLYMER FOAM MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN 33

FIGURE 3           MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY: APPROACH 1 (DEMAND SIDE): COLLECTIVE REVENUE FROM END-USE INDUSTRIES 37

FIGURE 4           MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY: APPROACH 3 –TOP-DOWN      38

FIGURE 5           POLYMER FOAM MARKET: DATA TRIANGULATION       39

FIGURE 6           POLYURETHANE TO DOMINATE POLYMER FOAM MARKET DURING

FORECAST PERIOD       44

FIGURE 7           BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD       45

FIGURE 8           ASIA PACIFIC PROJECTED TO RECORD HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD     46

FIGURE 9           INCREASING DEMAND BY MAJOR END-USE INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE MARKET 47

FIGURE 10         ASIA PACIFIC TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD       47

FIGURE 11         POLYURETHANE SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET FROM 2024 TO 2030      48

FIGURE 12         INDIA TO EXHIBIT HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD              48

FIGURE 13         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: MARKET DYNAMICS             50

FIGURE 14         GROWTH IN INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION (2020–2030)              53

FIGURE 15         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS    58

FIGURE 16         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: ECOSYSTEM             60

FIGURE 17         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS              62

FIGURE 18         INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR

TOP THREE RESIN TYPES           65

FIGURE 19         KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP THREE RESIN TYPES   66

FIGURE 20         AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM, BY REGION, 2021–2023    67

FIGURE 21         GLOBAL FLEXIBLE FOAM PRICES REGISTERED DECLINE FROM 2016 TO 2022     68

FIGURE 22         RIGID FOAM PRICES REGISTERED DECLINE IN SOME NATIONS IN 2022 69

FIGURE 23         PATENTS REGISTERED, 2013–2023          75

FIGURE 24         LIST OF MAJOR PATENTS FOR POLYMER FOAMS           76

FIGURE 25         LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS FILED IN POLYMER FOAM MARKET            80

FIGURE 26         MAXIMUM PATENTS FILED IN JURISDICTION OF US      80

FIGURE 27         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING

CUSTOMER BUSINESS   89

FIGURE 28         INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO            90

FIGURE 29         POLYURETHANES TO DOMINATE POLYMER FOAM MARKET

DURING FORECAST PERIOD     95

FIGURE 30         EPS MANUFACTURING PROCESS           108

FIGURE 31         BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD       126

FIGURE 32         ASIA PACIFIC TO LEAD POLYMER FOAM MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD       141

FIGURE 33         ASIA PACIFIC MARKET SNAPSHOT         144

FIGURE 34         EUROPE MARKET SNAPSHOT   159

FIGURE 35         NORTH AMERICA MARKET SNAPSHOT 172

FIGURE 36         ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN US, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020              176

FIGURE 37         REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY COMPANIES (2018−2022)  203

FIGURE 38         POLYMER FOAM MARKET ANALYSIS     204

FIGURE 39         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON              207

FIGURE 40         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX (KEY PLAYERS), 2023     209

FIGURE 41         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: COMPANY OVERALL FOOTPRINT              210

FIGURE 42         POLYMER FOAM MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION

MATRIX (STARTUPS/SMES), 2023           213

FIGURE 43         EV/REVENUE    216

FIGURE 44         EV/EBITDA       216

FIGURE 45         YEAR-TO-DATE (YTD) PRICE TOTAL RETURN AND FIVE-YEAR STOCK BETA OF

KEY MANUFACTURERS 217

FIGURE 46         ARMACELL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT        220

FIGURE 47         SHEELA FOAM LIMITED: COMPANY SNAPSHOT             228

FIGURE 48         KINGSPAN INSULATION, LLC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT    235

FIGURE 49         OWENS CORNING: COMPANY SNAPSHOT          238

FIGURE 50         ZOTEFOAMS PLC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT           243