Product Code: PLS008J
Highlights:
The global market for polymeric foams reached $121.8 billion in 2021. The market is estimated to increase from $124.1 billion in 2022 to $154.3 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during 2022-2027.
The global market for polyurethane foams is estimated to increase from $56.2 billion in 2022 to $71.9 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2022-2027.
The global market for polystyrene foams is estimated to increase from $39.4 billion in 2022 to $46.8 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 3.5% during 2022-2027.
Report Scope:
The report takes a general outlook of the polymeric foams market. It examines industry standards, government and industry support, and other factors related to the success of polymeric foams. This report segments the market into major sub-segments like resin family and application. In-depth study of the most important technological, economic, political and environmental considerations in the polymeric foams industry are also included.
This report covers the global market for polymeric foams and analyzes global market trends, with the base year as 2021 and estimated compound annual growth rates (CAGR) for 2022 and 2027. Sales values are presented in U.S. dollars. Estimated values used are based on manufacturers' total revenues.
The study also discusses market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges. It further examines new and emerging trends and their impact on current and future market dynamics.
Report Includes:
- 47 data tables and 13 additional tables
- An overview of the global markets for polymeric foams
- Estimation of the market size and analyses of market trends, with data from 2021, estimates for 2022 with projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
- Characterization and quantification of market potential for polymeric foams by technology, applications, resin family and region
- Description of plastic resin chemistry, manufacturing, and properties; information on conventional polymer foam technology including polyolefin foam processes and polystyrene foam processes
- Information on environmental laws and regulations, and the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment, and discussion on CFC- and HCFC-replacement issues
- Identification of market drivers, restraints and other forces impacting the global market and evaluation of current market trends, market size, and market forecast
- Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of events like mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations or partnerships, and other key market strategies and a relevant patent analysis
- Company profiles of major industry players, including Arkema, BASF SE, Covestro AG, Dow Chemical Co., Evonik Industries AG, Saint-Gobain and Toray Industries, Inc.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing This Study
- What's New in This Update?
- Scope of Report
- Methodology and Information Sources
- Geographic Breakdown
- Analyst's Credentials
- BCC Custom Research
- Related BCC Research Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market Overview
- Petrochemical and Plastic Resin Industries
- Petrochemicals
- Plastic Resins
- Polymeric Foams
- Structural Foams
- Competitive Foam Materials and Products
Chapter 4 Polymer Foams Market by Resin Family
- Overall Market Estimate and Forecast
- Post-Pandemic Market Recovery
- Blowing Agents
- Physical Blowing Agents
- CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs
- Chemical Blowing Agents
- Polyolefin Foams
- Polyolefin Foam Market Estimate and Forecast
- Resins and Processes
- Properties and Applications
- Cross-Linked Polyolefin Foams
- Polystyrene Foams
- XPS and EPS Foams Compared
- Polystyrene Foam Market Estimate and Forecast
- Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Sheet
- XPS Foam Sheet Blowing Agents
- Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Expanded Board
- XPS Foam Board Blowing Agents
- Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Beads
- EPS Bead Blowing Agents
- Polyurethane Foams
- Raw Materials Demand and Use
- Polyurethane Foam Market Analysis and Forecast
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Foams
- PVC Foam Market Estimate and Forecast
- Resins and Processes
- Properties and Applications
- Other Polymeric Foams and Competing Materials
- Market Estimate and Forecast
- Phenolic Foams
- Structural Foams
- Fluoropolymer Foams
- Competitive Materials
Chapter 5 Market Breakdown by Application
- Overall Market Estimate and Forecast
- Appliance Insulation
- Alternative Blowing Agents
- Building and Construction
- Electrical and Electronics
- Furniture and Furnishings
- Medical Applications
- Packaging
- Transportation
- Miscellaneous Other Markets and Applications
Chapter 6 Technology Overview
- Plastic Resin Chemistry, Manufacture and Properties
- Polymeric Foam Properties and Characteristics
- Mechanical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Acoustical Properties
- Light Penetration
- Safety and Health Issues
- Conventional Polymer Foam Technology
- Polyolefin Foam Processes
- Polystyrene Foam Processes
- Polyurethane Foam Chemistry and Processes
- Developments in Polymer Foam Technology
- New Blowing Agents
- Microcellular Foams
- Polymer Recycling Technology
- Conventional (Mechanical or Physical) Recycling
- Advanced (Chemical) Recycling
- Polyurethane Recycling Technologies
Chapter 7 Industry Structure and Competitive Analysis
- Trends in the Plastic Resins Industry
- Structure of the Polymeric Foams Industry
- Blowing Agent Suppliers
- Physical Blowing Agents
- Chemical Blowing Agents
- Plastic Resin Suppliers
- Polyurethane Raw Material Suppliers
- Isocyanates
- Polyols
- Polyurethane Foam System Suppliers
- Foam Fabricators and Molders
- Strategic Steps Undertaken by Key Players
- Trends
- Environmental Aspects
Chapter 8 Environmental, Regulatory and Public Policy Issues
- Foam Packaging Issues
- Food Service
- Protective Shipping Products
- CFC- and HCFC-Replacement Issues
- Ozone Depletion
- Chronology of Major Events
- Clean Air Act and Amendments
- Sherwood-Molina
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Montreal Protocol
- Action by the U.S. EPA
- 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment
- CFC Ban
- Ozone-Depletion Potential
- Options Available for HCFC Reduction and Replacement
- Greenhouse Gases
- Foam Recycling and Recovery
- Polystyrene Foam
- Polyurethane Foam
- Performance Standards
- Thermal Insulating Standards (R-Values)
- Compressive Strength, Dimensional Stability
- Polymer Foam Health and Safety Issues
- Flammability
- Toxicity
- Environmental Laws and Regulations
- International
- Europe
- U.S.
- Public Perceptions
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
- ARKEMA INC.
- ARMACELL INTERNATIONAL S.A.
- BASF SE
- BOREALIS AG
- COVESTRO AG
- DOW CHEMICAL CO.
- EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
- GREINER GROUP AG
- HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC
- JSP CORP.
- RECTICEL NV/SA
- ROGERS CORP.
- SABIC
- SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS
- SEALED AIR CORP.
- TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
- TOSOH CORP.
- WANHUA CHEMICAL GROUP CO., LTD.
- ZOTEFOAMS PLC
Chapter 10 Appendix: Abbreviations