Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane): Market Research Report

January 2015 | 355 pages | ID: FCDE8842C11EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Tons by the following End-Use Applications: Furniture & Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear & Recreational, Packaging, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 61 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Armacell International S.A.
• BASF SE
• Bayer AG
• Carpenter Company
• Chemtura Corporation

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane)
Furniture & Bedding
Transportation
Construction
Appliances
Footwear & Recreational
Packaging
Others

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Foamed Plastics (Polyurethanes): Energy Efficient, Comfortable, Durable, and Sustainable
Growth Drivers in a Nutshell

Table 1. Global Plastic Foams Market by Type (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Share for Polyurethane Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyolefin Foams and Other Plastic Foams (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Polyurethane Market by Type (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Myriad Applications of Rigid and Flexible Foams Drive Market Adoption

Table 3. Global Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market by Type (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Molded Foam Parts, Slabstock Polyether, and Slabstock Polyester (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growth Prospects Closely Tied to Global Economic Situation
Improvement in Global GDP Performance Benefits Market Prospects

Table 4. World GDP (2012-2015): Breakdown of Percentage GDP Growth for Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Outlook

2. COMPETITION

BASF: Leading Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Company Worldwide

Table 5. Leading SPF Manufacturers Worldwide (2013): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for BASF, Bayer, Bio Based, CertainTeed, Demilec, Icynene, Lapolla and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Producers Focus on Capacity Expansions
Pricing Scenario
Regulatory Scenario for PU Foam Manufacturers
Issue of Choice of Blowing Agents: A Major Challenge for PU Foam Manufacturers

3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS

Increasing Focus on Reducing Energy Usage in Buildings: A Strong Growth Driver for SPF

Table 6. Global SPF Production by Geographic Region (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume for Asia-Pacific, Europe, NAFTA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Passive House Standards: The Future of Building Insulation
The United States: Leading SPF Producing Country Worldwide
European Spray Foam Market Offer Significant Potential
Spray Foam Building Insulation Considered One of the Most Efficient in China
One-Component Spray Polyurethane Foams Experience Demand Growth
Furniture and Bedding: The Largest and the Fastest Growing End-Use Application Area for PU Foams

Table 7. Global Furniture Market by Category (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Value for Furniture Components, Hotel Furniture, Office Furniture, and Residential Furniture (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Mattresses: A Major Market for PU Foams

Table 8. Global Mattresses Market by Geographic Region (2013 & 2018) - Breakdown of Annual Sales (in US$ Million) for Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, Rest of World and the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Demand for Specialty Mattresses: Opportunity for Growth
Polyurethane Innovations and Advancements: Spearheading Growth
‘Green’ Polyurethane Foams
Bio-Based Polyurethane
Infinergy: The First E-TPU
PURe Liner: An Innovative Technology for PU Production
Rising Focus on Safety and Comfort Drives Market Demand in the Automotive Industry
Flexible PU Foam Finds Widespread Applications in Automotive Parts

Table 9. Breakdown of Plastic Usage in an Average Car (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Positive Outlook for the Global Automotive Production Spells Market Opportunities

Table 10. Global Automobile Production (in 000 Units): 2015, 2017 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Global Automobiles Production - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production of Automobiles by Geographic Region/Country for 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growing Emphasis on Energy Efficiency Boosts Market Demand in the Construction Industry
Net Zero Energy Buildings: The Ultimate Objective
Recovering Construction Activity Benefits Demand for Polyurethane Foams

Table 12. Energy Consumption in an Average Commercial Building (2011) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Projected World Infrastructure Spending by Select Regions (2010-2030)

Table 14. Growth in the Global Construction Market by Sector (2013-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Global Construction Market (2015P & 2020P): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spending by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. Global Construction Spend across Select Countries in US$ Billion for the year 2011 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Building Renovations & Remodeling: A Key Revenue Contributor
Rising Commercial Real Estate Investments Extend New Opportunities

Table 17. Global Commercial Real Estate Market (2014E): Percentage Breakdown of Direct Investments by Region - Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Lightweight and Durability Attributes of PU Foams Spur Demand in the Aerospace Sector
Protective Packaging Offers Lucrative Growth Opportunities for PU Forms

Table 18. Global Protective Packaging Market (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Cold Food Chain: A Niche Yet Growing Application of Rigid PU Foams
Expanding End-Use Application Areas Fuel Demand for Colored PU Foams
Rising Insulation Needs in Electrical Appliances Lends Traction to Market Growth

Table 19. Global Electric Household Appliances Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Global Electric Household Appliances Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR for 2013-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Eco-Friendly PU Products Find Prominence to Meet Market Standards
Developing Countries: At the Forefront of Growth

Table 21. Global Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) Market - Geographic Regions/ Countries Ranked by Volume CAGR for 2014-2020: Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Rest of World, Europe, Canada, the US, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Polyurethane & Polyurethane Foams
Flexible PU foams
Rigid PU Foams
Production Process of Polyurethanes
Isocyanates
Polyols
Polyethers
Polyesters
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate: A Key Raw Material
Chemical Composition
Properties
Polymeric MDI
Applications of MDI
Dominance by Few Players
Toluene Diisocyanate
MDI and TDI – A Comparison
Major Application Areas for Polyurethane Foams (PU Foams)
Furniture & Bedding
Transportation
Construction
Appliances
Footwear & Recreational
Packaging
Miscellaneous
Rigid PU Foam: Products and Uses
Rigid Domestic Freezer and Refrigerator Insulation
Production Process
Other Applications
Production Process
Construction: Boardstock/Flexible-Faced Lamination
Construction and Transport: Sandwich Panels
Products and Uses
Production Process
Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
Products and Uses
Production Process
Other Rigid Polyurethane Foam Uses
Slabstock
Preformed Pipe/Pipe-In-Pipe
One Component Polyurethane Foam
Flexible Polyurethane Foams: Products and Uses
Slabstock Foams
Production Process
Molded Foams
Production Process
Integral Skin and Miscellaneous Foams
RIM
Integral Skin
Non-Insulation Rigid
Production Process
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
Significance of Blowing Agents in Polyurethane Foam Segments
Rigid PU Foam
Domestic Refrigerator and Freezer Insulation – Performance Requirements
Insulated Trucks and Reefers – Performance Requirements
Boardstock/Flexible-Faced Lamination – Performance Requirements
Technical Alternatives
Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation – Performance Requirements
Pipe-In-Pipe – Performance Requirements
Slabstock/Preformed Pipe – Performance Requirements
One Component Polyurethane Foam – Performance Requirements
Flexible PU Foam
Slabstock – Performance Requirements
Alternative Substances
Methylene Chloride
Acetone
MDI Technology
Molded Foams – Performance Requirements
Technical Options
Hot Cure and Cold Cure
Integral Skin Foams – Performance Requirements
Non-Insulating Rigid Foams
Semi-Rigid Foam
Rigid Foam
Technical Options
Status and Trends for Technologies in the Flexible PU Foam Sector

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Bayer Plans To Introduce Impranil
Huntsman Unveils RUBIFLEX
Dow Announces First Industrial Implementation of PASCAL
Reverdia and Covestro Announce Plans to Develop Bio-Based TPU
BASF To Showcase Elastoflex E
Covestro Introduces New Spray Foam System
Mitsui Chemicals Announces Plans to Introduce New Aliphatic Polyurethanes
BASF Rolls Out WALLTITE
BASF Launches Flexible Polyurethane Integral Foam
Dow Introduces first amine emission free PU foam solution
Trexel Partners with Lubrizol To Launch BounCell-X TPU Foam
FoamLine Launches Polyurethane Foams
Soudal USA Unveils Genius Gun, an Expanding PU Foam Product
Tremco Launches ExoAir Flex Foam
General Plastics Showcases High-Strength, Lightweight Composite Core Foams
Woodbridge Introduces lower VOC Polyurethane Auto Interior Foam
3M LAUNCHES LIGHTWEIGHT POLYURETHANE FOAM CORES
SPI Unveils Polyurea Coating & Polyurethane Foam Low Pressure Equipment
BASF Develops 'world's first' Expanded TPU
General Plastics Showcases Rigid Polyurethane Composite Core Foams

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Bayer MaterialScience Renamed As Covestro
Huntsman Takes Over Tecnoelastomeri
EC Approves Venture Between SKC and Mitsui Chemicals
Accella Acquires IPS
Accella Acquires BPL and CFS
Unique Fabricating Plans To Acquire Great Lakes Foam
Hennecke Unveils New Application Technology Centre
Woodbridge Acquires Chemque
Sleep Innovations Merges With Flexible Foam, Unveils Innocor
Godrej & Boyce Acquire Somany
PDM Takes Over Prime Industries Packaging Business
Huntsman Signs CPI Code of Conduct
Bayer Purchases polyurethane feedstock plant from Dupont
BASF Files Patent application for Plastic Reformable Polyurethane Foam
Tosoh Corp Announces Plans to Merge With NPU
UFP Technologies Takes Over PAC
Huntsman Gains Stake In Nippon Aqua
Benecke-Kaliko Unveils New Plant in China
Emery Oleochemicals Establishes New Eco-Friendly Polyols Business Unit
Lapolla Partners With HouzeAdvanced
SAIP Partners With FSI
Emery Oleochemicals Takes Over InfiGreen Polyols Technology
Era Polymers Acquires Ariel Industries Pty Ltd Business
Ciech to Sell Foam Unit to BASF

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Armacell International S. A. (Germany)
BASF SE (Germany)
BASF Polyurethanes GmbH (Germany)
Bayer AG (Germany)
Carpenter Company (USA)
Chemtura Corporation (US)
Baxenden Chemicals Ltd (UK)
FXI – Foamex Innovations (USA)
Huntsman Corporation (USA)
Joyce Foam Products (Australia)
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
Nimrod Plastics (Australia)
Recticel S. A (Belgium)
Rogers Corporation (USA
The Dow Chemical Company (USA)
Vita Group (UK)
Woodbridge Foam Corporation (Canada)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 22. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture and Bedding Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture and Bedding Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture and Bedding Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Transportation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Transportation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Transportation Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Footwear and Recreational Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Footwear and Recreational Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Footwear and Recreational Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Furniture and Bedding Application Dominates Polyurethane Consumption in the US
Expanding Bedding Market Drives Demand for Foamed Plastics
PU Foams and Engineered Plastics Dominate Overall Plastic Foams Market
Energy Conserving Attribute of Foamed Plastics Drives Myriad Applications

Table 46. Energy Usage in the US by Sector (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Energy Consumption for Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Transportation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Energy Usage in the US Residential Sector by End Use (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Energy Consumption for Lighting, Refrigeration, Space Heating, Space Cooling, Water Heating, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Energy Usage in the US Commercial Sector by End Use (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Energy Consumption for Lighting, Refrigeration, Space Heating, Space Cooling, Water Heating, Ventilation, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rigid & Flexible Polyurethane Foam Witness Surging Demand
Foam Plastic Market Migrate to Green Products
Recovery in US Automobile Sector Boost Market Prospects
Implementation of CAFE Standard in the Automotive Sector
EPA’s Safer Alternatives to Flame Retardants Used in Flexible PU Foam Bode Well for the Market
Recovering Construction Spending to Spur Market Demand

Table 49. US Construction Spending by Type of Construction (2014, 2013 & 2012): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Spending for Non-Residential and Residential Construction (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Residential Construction in the US (2007-2014): Number of Housing Starts by Type - Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in ‘000) (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)

Table 51. Projected Growth of the US Construction Market by Sector (2012-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growing Preference for Energy-Efficient Household Appliances Benefit PU Foam Demand
Product Introductions/Innovations
Recent Industry Activity
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 52. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. US Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. US 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Rising Environmental Consciousness Sustains Demand
Foamed Plastics Demand to Benefit from Recovery in the Housing Market

Table 55. Housing Starts in Canada (2008-2014): Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts in ‘000s (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Introduction/Innovation
Woodbridge Foam Corporation – A Key Canada-Based Company
B. Market Analytics

Table 56. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Canadian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Polyurethane Foams Market in Japan: An Overview

Table 59. Polyurethane Foam Market in Japan by Type (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production for Flexible PU Foam and Rigid PU Foam (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. Foam Grade and Use level of CFC-11 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. Blowing Efficiency of Water and Auxiliary Blowing Agents (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. Rigid PU Foam Market in Japan by End Use Application (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Housing, Appliances, Non-Housing, Tanks & Pipes, Furniture, Transportation, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. Flexible PU Foam Market in Japan by End Use Application (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Transportation, Furniture, Bedding, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Steady Growth in Residential Construction Augurs Well for the Market

Table 64. Annual Housing Construction Starts in Japan (2007-2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Introduction/Innovation
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. – A Major Japan-Based Company
B. Market Analytics

Table 65. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. Japanese Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook

Table 68. European Plastics Market by Resin Type (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyurethane, Polyvinyl Chloride and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rising Preference for Natural Fiber Reinforced PUR Parts in Automobiles Drive Demand
Stringent Energy Efficiency Regulations Benefit Demand for PU Foams in Europe
Insulation and Building Needs Drive Demand for Polyurethane in the Construction Sector

Table 69. Household Energy Usage in the EU by End Use (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Energy Consumption for Electrical Appliances, Lighting, Space Cooling, Space Heating, Water Heating, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Energy Consumption for Space Heating in Select European Countries (2013): Ranked by Energy Consumed for Space Heating as a Percentage of Overall Energy Consumption (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The Energy Performance in Buildings (EPBD) Directive
Europe’s 2020 Program
Recovery in Construction Activity to Drive Market Growth

Table 71. Construction Industry in Europe (2010-2015E): Percentage Change of Construction Output by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. European Construction Market by Sector (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Civil Engineering, Non-Residential, and Residential (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 73. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. European Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. European Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. European 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. European 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 79. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. French Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81. French 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Introductions/Innovations
Recent Industry Activity
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 82. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83. German Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84. German 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 85. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. Italian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 88. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89. UK Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90. UK 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 91. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92. Spanish Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Overview
A Combination of Favorable Factors Drives the Foamed Plastics Market
Product Introduction/Innovation
Recent Industry Activity
B. Market Analytics

Table 94. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Russian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Central and Eastern Europe: The New Focus Area for Market Growth
Recent Industry Activity
Recticel S. A (Belgium) – A Select Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 97. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Asia-Pacific: The Leading PU Foams Market Worldwide
Surging Passenger Cars Market Augurs Well for PU Foams Demand in the Region
Strong Demand for Electric Appliances Favors PU Foam Consumption
Construction Industry in Asia Offers Significant Growth Opportunities

Table 100. Construction Spending (in US$ Billion) in Asia by Country: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101. Global Construction Market by Region (2015E & 2020P): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spending for Asia, Western Europe, North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102. Projected Growth in the Asian Construction Market by Country and Sector over the Period 2014-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 103. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 108. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
China: The Largest Polyurethane Market in the World.
Key Growth Drivers in a Nutshell
And the Fastest Growing Too
Demand Expandable Polyurethane (EPU) Foams to Driven by End-use Applications
Polyurethane Demand Influenced by Economic Trends
Demand for PU Foams as Insulation Material Witness Growth
Energy Conservation Initiatives in Construction Sector: An Important Demand Driver
Booming Market for Green Buildings in China
Raw Material Scenario
Product Introduction/Innovation
Recent Industry Activity
B. Market Analytics

Table 109. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110. Chinese Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. INDIA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
A Potential Laden Market
Strong Demand for Two-Wheelers Spur Demand for PU Foams
Recent Industry Activity
B. Market Analytics

Table 112. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 113. Indian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 115. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 116. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 117. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Latin America Offers Lucrative Opportunities for Suppliers and Producers
Growing Construction Industry in Latin America to Benefit Market Expansion
B. Market Analytics

Table 118. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 119. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 120. Latin American Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 121. Latin American Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 122. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 123. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6A. BRAZIL

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Brazil: The Largest and Rapidly Growing PU Foam Market in the Region
B. Market Analytics

Table 124. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 125. Brazilian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 126. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6B. MEXICO

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 127. Mexican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 128. Mexican Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 129. Mexican 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6C. REST OF LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 130. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 131. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 132. Rest of Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Middle East Polyurethane Market: An Overview
Rapid Expansion in the Middle East Construction Sector Boosts Market Demand
Product Introduction/Innovation
B. Market Analytics

Table 133. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 134. Rest of World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 135. Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture and Bedding, Transportation, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Footwear and Recreational, Packaging and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 61 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 74)
The United States (30)
Canada (1)
Japan (7)
Europe (32)
  Germany (9)
  The United Kingdom (3)
  Italy (4)
  Rest of Europe (16)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (3)
Latin America (1)