Polymeric Foams: Market Research Report

April 2018 | 536 pages | ID: P16BEF3F112EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Polymeric Foams in Metric Tons by the following Product Segments: Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams, 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 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-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 194 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Abriso NV
• Achilles Corporation
• American Excelsior Company
• Armacell International SA
• BASF SE
• Boyd Corporation

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Resurgent Activity in End-Use Markets to Propel Demand for Polymer Foams

Table 1. Global Polymer Foam Market by End-Use Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Building & Construction, Footwear, Furniture & Interiors, Packaging, Refrigeration, Sports & Recreational Goods, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growth Prospects Closely Tied to Global Economic Situation

Table 2. World Real GDP Growth Rates in % (2016-2018P): Breakdown by Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Emerging Markets: At the Forefront of Growth
Urbanization Trend & Growing Middle Class Population – Factors with Positive Impact on Developing Economies

Table 3. World Urban Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Degree of Urbanization Worldwide: Urban Population as a % of Total Population by Geographic Region for the Years 1990, 2014 & 2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) by Geographic Region: 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Landscape
Leading Players in the Global Polymeric Foams Market
Surge in M&A Activity
Select M&A Deals in the Global Polymeric Foams Market (2014-2017)

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & GROWTH DRIVERS

Polymer Foams in Building & Construction Sector Favorable Prospects

Table 6. Growing Insulation Market Drives Demand for Polymer Foam: World Insulation Market - Breakdown of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, Middle East and the US for 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Global Insulation Market (2015 & 2020) - Breakdown of Annual Sales (in US$ Million) by Product Segment for Fiberglass Insulation, Foamed Plastics Insulation, Mineral Wool Insulation and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Recovering Construction Activity to Benefit Demand for Polymeric Foams

Table 8. World Construction Industry Size (in US$ Trillion) for the Year 2010, 2016, 2020 & 2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Growth in the Global Construction Market by Sector: 2013-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Global Construction Market by Region (2015 & 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 11. Construction Spending in Select Countries for 2015 (in US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Building Renovations to Boost Demand for Polymer Foam Insulation
Pressing Need for Energy Efficiency Drives Demand for Insulating Technologies
Meeting Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets Demand Driver for Insulation Market
Building Insulation Market: An Insight

Table 12. Global Building Insulation Market by Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Plastic Foam, Wool and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Green Buildings: Favorable Prospects for Polymer Foams
Polymer Foams Demand in Furniture Market Favored by Improving Residential & Commercial Construction Activity
Mattresses: A Major Market for Polymer Foams

Table 13. Global Mattresses Market by Geographic Region (2015 & 2020) - 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)

Sustained Demand for Polymer Foams in Packaging Applications

Table 14. Global Protective Packaging Market by Geographic Region (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Seating: A High-Growth Market for Polymeric Foams
Automotive Foams Market: Focus on Safety & Comfort
Flexible PU Foam Finds Widespread Applications in Automotive Parts

Table 15. Breakdown of Plastic Usage in an Average Car (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Projected Increase in Vehicle Production to Spur Demand for Polymer Foams in Automotive Industry

Table 16. Projected Increase in Automotive Production to Aid Polymer Foams Market: Global Production of Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles (in ‘000 Units) for 2017E and 2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Aerospace Remains a Potential End-Use Vertical
Eco-Friendly Alternatives Find Prominence
Foam Industry Confronted by Issue of Choice of Blowing Agents
Polymeric Foams Exploring Use in Drug Delivery Systems
Use Cases: Polymeric Foams in Drug Delivery
Environmental Concerns over Plastic Use – A Major Issue

3. A REVIEW OF SELECT PRODUCT SEGMENTS

Polyurethane Foam Dominates Polymeric Foam Market

Table 17. Global Polyurethane Foams Market by End-Use Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for Bedding, Cushioning, Insulation, Packaging and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Asia-Pacific Leads Consumption of PU Foams
Myriad Applications of Rigid and Flexible Foams Drive Market Adoption

Table 18. Global Polyurethane Foams Market by Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Rigid PU Foams and Flexible & Spray PU Foams (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. Global Rigid PU Foams Market by Geographic Region (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Global Rigid PU Foams Market by Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Molded Foam Parts, Slabstock Polyester, and Slabstock Polyether (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyurethane Innovations and Advancements: Spearheading Growth
Focus on ‘Green’ Polyurethane Foams
Bio-Based Polyurethane
Infinergy: The First E-TPU
Colored PU Foams Market: Improving Aesthetics of Products
Lightweight and Durability of PU Foams Spur Demand in Aerospace Sector
Spray Polyurethane Foam Market: Focus on Reducing Energy Usage in Buildings to Drive Market Growth

Table 21. Global Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Market by Geographic Region (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. Leading SPF Production Countries Worldwide (2015): Ranked by Production Volume (Million lbs) for Canada, China, Japan and USA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Microcellular Polyurethane Foam Market: Demand for Lightweight Materials to Fuel Growth
Global Polyurethanes Market: An Overview

Table 23. Global Polyurethane Production by Product Category (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Adhesives, Binders, Coatings, Elastomers, Flexible Foam, Rigid Foam and Sealants (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World Rigid Foam Market by Raw Material Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Additives, PMDI, Polyester Polyols and Polyether Polyols (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World Flexible Foam Market by Raw Material Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Additives, MMDI, PMDI, Polyester Polyols, Polyether Polyols and TDI (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Polyurethane Market by End-Use Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Appliances, Building & Construction, Furniture & Bedding, Machinery & Foundry, Packaging, Transportation & Marine and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polystyrene Foam: Growth Driven by Use in Insulation Products

Table 27. Global Polystyrene Foams Market by End-Use Sector (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Building & Construction, Insulation, Packaging and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyolefin Foams: Opportunities in Sports Goods & Automotive Applications

Table 28. Global Polyolefin Foams Market by Foam Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for EPP Beads, EVA Foams, Non-XLPE Foams, PP Foams and XLPE Foams (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Global Polyolefin Foams Market by End-Use Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Automotive, Building & Construction, Footwear, Medical, Protective Packaging, Sports & Recreational and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Global Polyethylene Foams Market by End-Use Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Automotive, Building & Construction, Medical, Protective Packaging, Sports & Recreational and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Global Polypropylene Foams Market by End-Use Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Automotive, Building & Construction, Packaging and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polypropylene Foams Market on the Growth Curve
Polyethylene Foams: Diverse Applications Aid Market Growth

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

5. OVERVIEW OF SELECT POLYMER FOAMS: FOCUS ON PRODUCTS AND USES

Rigid PU Foam Products and Uses
Rigid Domestic Freezer and Refrigerator Insulation
Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Slabstock Foams
Molded Foams
Integral Skin and Miscellaneous Foams
Extruded Polystyrene
Extruded Polystyrene Sheet
Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Board
Polyolefin Foams
Products and Uses
Production Process
Phenolic Foams
Products and Uses
Production Process

6. BLOWING AGENTS: A REVIEW

Overview
Exothermic Blowing Agents
Endothermic Blowing Agents
Adding Blowing Agents to Plastics
A Detailed Insight into Blowing Agents
Overview
Status of Transition
Zero ODP Alternatives
Significance of Blowing Agents in Polymeric Foam Segments
Rigid PU Foam
Flexible PU Foam
Non-Insulating Rigid Foams
Extruded Polystyrene
Polyolefin Foams
Phenolic Foam
Issues Confronting Developing Nations
Drivers
Deterrents

7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

Boyd Unveils Densified SOLIMIDE Foam
Total Petrochemicals Unveils CX5237 HMS Grade High Heat Crystal Polystyrene
Addivant Launches NAUGARD FOAMPLUS LE
Dow Polyurethanes Develops V PLUS PERFORM Technology
BASF Rolls Out Neopor Plus GPS Rigid Foam Insulation
BASF Introduces Elastospray LWP Spray Foam Insulation
Armacell Rolls Out ArmaFORM PET MC
Recticel Develops Xentro Technology
SABIC Introduces SABIC LDPE HP0824NDF Low-Density Polyethylene Foam
Carpenter Introduces Serene Foam
Braskem Launches Amppleo HMS-PP Resin
SABIC Rolls Out New Polyolefin Foams
Carpenter Company Unveils New iSkin Polyurethane Foam Systems
Cristex Introduces Flexyfoam PVC Foams
Bayer Pearl Launches PU Spray Foam System in Middle East
American Excelsior Unveil Eco-Friendly Earth-Cell PU Foams

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Dow Chemical and DuPont Establish DowDuPont
Huntsman and Clariant Merger Receives Board Approval
Woodbridge Group Fully Acquires Woodbridge FoamPartner Company
Tekni-Plex Snaps Up BrunaSeals
Borealis to Establish a New PP Compounding Plant in North Carolina
Rogers Relocates Global Headquarters in Chandler
Sealed Air Divests Diversey Business to Bain Capital
Accella Polyurethane Acquires Covestro’s North American Spray Polyurethane Foam Business
Armacell Deploys New PET Production Line at Brampton Facility
Zotefoams Delivers MuCell Technology to Coveris Holdings
Recticel to Add New Capacity in the UK
Recticel to Launch a New Greenfield Production Site in Finland
Armacell Snaps Up Nomaco’s Insulation Business
Armacell Launches New PET Foam Production Line in China
Zotefoams Snaps Up 100% Stake in Kunshan ZOTEK King Lai
Tekni-Plex Launches New Manufacturing Facility in Suzhou
Borealis Opens New Sales Office in South Africa
Armacell to Build New Facility in Bahrain
Carpenter Inaugurates New Expanded Polystyrene Production Facility in Indiana
Bain Capital to Acquire Innocor
FXI Takes Over Hickory Springs’ Portland Foam Pouring & Fabrication Plant
American Excelsior to Reinforce Foam Fabricating Capabilities
Borealis Collaborates with Reach Plastic
Armacell Snaps Up PoliPex
Johnson Controls Establishes PU Foam Components Production Line in Warsaw
BASF Expands High-Performance Foam Products Range
Arsenal Capital Acquires HSM Foam
Accella Takes Over Spray Foam Division of Quadrant Urethane Technologies
Armacell Establishes Foam Insulation Plant in Russia
Zotefoams to Commence Production of T-FIT Closed-Cell Foam Insulation Products
INEOS Enterprises Divests INEOS Styrenics to Synthos
Toray to Increase Polyolefin Foam Capacity in the United States
Bayer Establishes Covestro
Coastal Automotive Inks Licensing Deal with Dow Chemical
Wallopwear and Cisco Enter into Strategic Partnership for Polymer Foam Products
Armacell Takes Over Industrial Thermo Polymers Limited
Sealed Air Sells North American Foam Trays and Absorbent Pads Business

9. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Abriso NV (Belgium)
Achilles Corporation (Japan)
American Excelsior Company (USA)
Armacell International SA (Luxembourg)
BASF SE (Germany)
Boyd Corporation (USA)
Carpenter Company (USA)
Celotex Limited (UK)
Covestro AG (Germany)
DowDuPont, Inc. (USA)
Fagerdala World Foams AB (Sweden)
FXI (USA)
Huntsman International LLC (USA)
JSP Corporation (Japan)
Recticel (Belgium)
Rogers Corporation (USA)
Sealed Air Corporation (USA)
Sekisui Alveo AG (Switzerland)
Sonoco Products Company (USA)
Synthos S. A. (Poland)
Tekni-Plex, Inc. (USA)
The Woodbridge Group (Canada)
Vita Cellular Foams (UK) Limited (UK)
Zotefoams PLC (UK)

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 32. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. World Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polymeric Foams Market by Product Segment

Table 35. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyolefin Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. World Historic Review for Polyolefin Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. World 14-Year Perspective for Polyolefin Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polystyrene Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. World Historic Review for Polystyrene Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. World 14-Year Perspective for Polystyrene Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyurethane Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. World Historic Review for Polyurethane Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. World 14-Year Perspective for Polyurethane Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PVC Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. World Historic Review for PVC Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. World 14-Year Perspective for PVC Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. World Historic Review for Other Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. World 14-Year Perspective for Other Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
PU Foams and Engineered Plastics Dominate Foam Market
Specialty Foams Flourish in Industrial and Electronics Markets
Polyurethane Foam: The Largest Product Segment

Table 50. US Polyurethane Foam Market by Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Flexible PU Foam and Rigid PU Foam (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. US Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Market by Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Roofing, Walls and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Furniture and Bedding Dominates PU Consumption

Table 52. US Furniture Market by Segment (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Institutional Furniture, Office Furniture and Residential Furniture (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growing Preference for Energy-Efficient Household Appliances Benefits PU Foam Demand
Polystyrene Foam Market – An Overview

Table 53. US Polystyrene Foams Market by Processing Method (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Expanded and Extruded (Sheet and Boardstock) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. US Polystyrene Foams Market by End-Use Sector (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Building & Construction, Consumer & Institutional, Furniture & Furnishings, Packaging, Transportation and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rising Prominence of Polystyrene Foam Block Walls
Restrictions on PS Foam Use in Food Packaging to Impact Market Growth
Polyolefins – Market Overview
Furniture & Bedding Market: A Major Market for Polymer Foams
Polymer Foams in Protective Packaging Market

Table 55. US Protective Packaging Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Type of Packaging (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Energy Conserving Attribute of Foamed Plastics Drives Myriad Applications

Table 56. Energy Usage in the US by Sector (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Energy Consumption for Commercial, Electric Power, Industrial, Residential and Transportation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Recovering Construction Activity to Generate Demand for Polymer Foams

Table 57. US Construction Sector: Annual Construction Spending (in US$ Billion) for Years 2012 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. US Construction Sector by Segment (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Spending for Residential and Non-Residential Projects (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. Residential Construction in the US (2013-2019P): Number of Housing Starts by Type - Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. Projected Growth in the US Construction Market by Sector (2015-2022) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polymeric Foams in Automotive Industry – Stringent Regulatory Standards Drive Growth
Implementation of CAFE Standard in the Automotive Sector
Competition

Table 61. Leading Players in the US Plastic Foams Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Carpenter, Dart Container, Dow Chemical, FXI, Reynolds Group, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Foam Blowing Agents: An Overview
Introduction
Regulatory Status
Acceptable Substitutes for CFC Foams under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program as of August 21, 2003
Acceptable Substitutes for CFC Foams under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program as of August 21, 2003
Unacceptable Substitutes for CFC Foams under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program as of August 21, 2003
Acceptable Substitutes for HCFC Foams under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program as of August 21, 2003
Substitutes for HCFC Foams, Acceptable Subject to Narrowed Use Limits under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program as of August 21, 2003.
Unacceptable Substitutes for HCFC Foams Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program as of August 21, 2003
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 62. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. US Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64. US 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Foamed Plastics Demand to Benefit from Recovery in the Housing Market

Table 65. Housing Starts in Canada (in Units) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regulatory Scenario
Strategic Corporate Developments
The Woodbridge Group – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 66. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. Canadian Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Polyurethane Foams Market: An Insight

Table 69. Foam Grade and Use level of CFC-11 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Blowing Efficiency of Water and Auxiliary Blowing Agents (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regulatory Overview
HCFC Phase-Out Schedule in Japan
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 71. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. Japanese Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
New Product Developments to Drive Polymer Foams Market
EPS Foam Market in Europe: An Insight

Table 74. European Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market by Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Building & Construction, Packaging, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

PU Foams – A Market Set to Benefit from Stringent Regulatory Specifications
Insulation and Building Needs Drive Demand for Polyurethane
The Energy Performance in Buildings (EPBD) Directive
Europe’s 2020 Program
B. Market Analytics

Table 75. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. European Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. European 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. European Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. European 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 81. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82. French Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83. French 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current And Future Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 84. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. German Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. German 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 87. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88. Italian Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Government Policy for Insulation Industry
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 90. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91. UK Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92. UK 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 93. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94. Spanish Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Use of Polymers in Heat Insulation Applications Grows Significantly
Polystyrene Foam: Gaining Preference as Insulation Material in Buildings
Polyethylene Foam Market
Polyurethane Foam
Polymeric Foams Find Use in Window Applications
Plastic Replaces Conventional Glass in Construction of Transparent Architectures
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 96. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97. Russian Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Central and Eastern Europe – The New Focus for Growth
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 99. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 100. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Asia-Pacific: The Leading PU Foams Market Worldwide
B. Market Analytics

Table 102. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Polyurethane Foam: The Largest Market
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
Insulation Market: A Key End-Use Application for Polymer Foams
Building Insulation Landscape in China – A Glance
Protective Packaging: Opportunities for Polymer Foams

Table 108. Chinese Protective Packaging Market by Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Foamed Plastics, Paperboard Protectors, Protective Mailers and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 109. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110. Chinese Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. INDIA

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Polyurethane Foams: A Potential Laden Market

Table 112. Indian PU Foam Market (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Production by Type - Flexible PU Foam (Flexible Slabstock PU Foam and Flexible Molded PU Foam) and Rigid PU Foam (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Flexible PU Foam Market – Set for Robust Growth

Table 113. Flexible Slabstock PU Foam Market in India (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Market - Automotive, Footwear, Mattresses & Furnishings and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 114. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 115. Indian Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 116. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 117. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 118. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 119. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Regulatory Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 120. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 121. Latin American Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 122. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 123. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 124. Latin American Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 125. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6A. BRAZIL

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
A Rapidly Growing PU Foam Market in Latin America
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 126. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 127. Brazilian Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 128. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 129. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 130. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 131. Rest of Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 132. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 133. Rest of World Historic Review for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 134. Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Polymeric Foams by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams and Other Polymeric Foams Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 194 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 216)
The United States (48)
Canada (2)
Japan (9)
Europe (136)
  France (9)
  Germany (29)
  The United Kingdom (37)
  Italy (10)
  Spain (4)
  Rest of Europe (47)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (11)
Middle East (1)
Latin America (6)
Africa (3)