Polyurethane (PU) Foam Market Analysis By Product (Rigid Foam, Flexible Foam), By Application (Bedding & Furniture, Transportation, Packaging, Electronics, Footwear) And Segment Forecasts To 2024
The global Polyurethane Foam Market is expected to reach USD 91.96 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing construction spending coupled with high demand from bedding & furniture industry for cushioning and insulation is estimated to drive industry growth.
Polyurethane foams consumption is anticipated to increase significantly owing to reduced wastage, elevated recyclability, greater sustainability, and reduce energy consumption throughout their life cycle. Growing requirement in end-use industries such as packaging and footwear is anticipated to further compliment growth.
Various governments and federal agencies are increasingly being concerned with detrimental health effects of isocyanates utilized in PU production. Recent trends in PU production include the elimination of chlorinated fluorocarbon blowing agents, due to toxicity & sustainability concerns.
Further key findings from the report suggest:
Global polyurethane foams market demand was 9.46 million tons in 2015 and is expected to reach 12.74 million tons by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2016 to 2024
Flexible foam was the leading product segment and accounted for over 55% of the global volume in 2015. Strong demand from end-use industries such as transportation and furniture for cushioning applications is expected to drive the segment growth over the forecast period.
Construction accounted for over a quarter of overall volume in 2014. Increasing construction spending coupled with regulatory intervention are expected to remain key driving factors for this segment.
Transportation is expected to witness the highest growth of 4.1% over the forecast period. Increasing automobile production in Asian countries such as India, China, Indonesia, and Thailand is expected to remain a key driving factor for this segment. Recovery of automotive industry from financial crisis in the U.S and parts of Europe are also expected to fuel demand growth.
Asia Pacific emerged as the leading consumer with demand share estimated at 44.6%in 2015. Asia Pacific is also expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period. Emerging economies of China and India are major consumers of PU foam and are characterized by rapidly expanding manufacturing sector along with adequate raw material availability.
Global Polyurethane Foam Market is fragmented in nature with considerable presence of integrated companies as well as independent manufacturers. Key industry participants include BASF S.E., Huntsman Corporation, Trelleborg AG, The Dow Chemical Company and Recticel S.A.
Polyurethane foams consumption is anticipated to increase significantly owing to reduced wastage, elevated recyclability, greater sustainability, and reduce energy consumption throughout their life cycle. Growing requirement in end-use industries such as packaging and footwear is anticipated to further compliment growth.
Various governments and federal agencies are increasingly being concerned with detrimental health effects of isocyanates utilized in PU production. Recent trends in PU production include the elimination of chlorinated fluorocarbon blowing agents, due to toxicity & sustainability concerns.
Further key findings from the report suggest:
Global polyurethane foams market demand was 9.46 million tons in 2015 and is expected to reach 12.74 million tons by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2016 to 2024
Flexible foam was the leading product segment and accounted for over 55% of the global volume in 2015. Strong demand from end-use industries such as transportation and furniture for cushioning applications is expected to drive the segment growth over the forecast period.
Construction accounted for over a quarter of overall volume in 2014. Increasing construction spending coupled with regulatory intervention are expected to remain key driving factors for this segment.
Transportation is expected to witness the highest growth of 4.1% over the forecast period. Increasing automobile production in Asian countries such as India, China, Indonesia, and Thailand is expected to remain a key driving factor for this segment. Recovery of automotive industry from financial crisis in the U.S and parts of Europe are also expected to fuel demand growth.
Asia Pacific emerged as the leading consumer with demand share estimated at 44.6%in 2015. Asia Pacific is also expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period. Emerging economies of China and India are major consumers of PU foam and are characterized by rapidly expanding manufacturing sector along with adequate raw material availability.
Global Polyurethane Foam Market is fragmented in nature with considerable presence of integrated companies as well as independent manufacturers. Key industry participants include BASF S.E., Huntsman Corporation, Trelleborg AG, The Dow Chemical Company and Recticel S.A.
CHAPTER 1 METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE
1.1 Research methodology
1.2 Research scope and assumptions
1.3 List of data sources
CHAPTER 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1 Polyurethane Foam – Industry Summary & Key Buying Criteria, 2014 – 2024
CHAPTER 3 POLYURETHANE FOAMS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
3.1 Market segmentation
3.2 Market size and growth prospects, 2014 - 2024
3.3 Polyurethane foam value chain analysis
3.3.1 Vendor landscape
3.4 Regulatory framework
3.5 Polyurethane resin average selling price, 2012 – 2015
3.6 Polyurethane foam market dynamics
3.6.1 Market driver analysis
3.6.1.1 High demand in building insulation for energy conservation
3.6.1.2 Growing automotive industry
3.6.2 Market restraint analysis
3.6.2.1 Volatile raw material landscape
3.7 Key opportunities prioritized
3.8 Industry Analysis – Porter’s
3.9 Polyurethane foam company heat map analysis, by region
3.10 Polyurethane foam PESTEL analysis
CHAPTER 4 POLYURETHANE FOAMS PRODUCT OUTLOOK
4.1 Global polyurethane foam market volume share by product, 2015 & 2024
4.2 Rigid foam
4.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
4.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
4.3 Flexible foam
4.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
4.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
CHAPTER 5 POLYURETHANE FOAMS APPLICATION OUTLOOK
5.1 Global polyurethane foam market volume share by application, 2015 & 2024
5.2 Bedding & furniture
5.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.3 Transportation
5.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.4 Packaging
5.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.5 Construction
5.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.6 Electronics
5.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.7 Footwear
5.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.8 Other applications
5.8.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.8.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
CHAPTER 6 POLYURETHANE FOAMS REGIONAL OUTLOOK
6.1 Global polyurethane foam market volume share by region, 2015 & 2024
6.2 North America
6.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.2.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.2.4 U.S.
6.2.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.2.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.2.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.2.5 Canada
6.2.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.2.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.2.5.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.2.6 Mexico
6.2.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.2.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.2.6.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3.4 Germany
6.3.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3.5 France
6.3.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.5.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3.6 UK
6.3.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.6.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3.7 Russia
6.3.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.7.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4 Asia Pacific
6.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4.4 China
6.4.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4.5 India
6.4.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.5.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4.6 Japan
6.4.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.6.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4.7 South Korea
6.4.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.7.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.5 Central & South America
6.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.5.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.5.4 Brazil
6.5.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.5.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.5.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.6 Middle East & Africa
6.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.6.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.6.4 Saudi Arabia
6.6.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.6.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.6.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
CHAPTER 7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Huntsman Corporation
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Performance
7.1.3 Product Benchmarking
7.1.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.1.5 SWOT Analysis
7.2 The Dow Chemical Company
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Performance
7.2.3 Product Benchmarking
7.2.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.2.5 SWOT Analysis
7.3 BASF SE
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Performance
7.3.3 Product Benchmarking
7.3.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.3.5 SWOT Analysis
7.4 Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Performance
7.4.3 Product Benchmarking
7.4.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
7.5 Trelleborg AG
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Performance
7.5.3 Product Benchmarking
7.5.4 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Future Foam, Inc.
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Performance
7.6.3 Product Benchmarking
7.6.4 SWOT Analysis
7.7 Elliott Co. of Indianapolis, Inc.
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Financial Performance
7.7.3 Product Benchmarking
7.7.4 SWOT Analysis
7.8 Recticel S.A.
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Performance
7.8.3 Product Benchmarking
7.8.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.8.5 SWOT Analysis
7.9 Foamcraft, Inc.
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 Financial Performance
7.9.3 Product Benchmarking
7.9.4 SWOT Analysis
7.10 UFP Technologies, Inc.
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 Financial Performance
7.10.3 Product Benchmarking
7.10.4 SWOT Analysis
7.11 Rogers Corporation
7.11.1 Company Overview
7.11.2 Financial Performance
7.11.3 Product Benchmarking
7.11.4 SWOT Analysis
7.12 Chemtura Corporation
7.12.1 Company Overview
7.12.2 Financial Performance
7.12.3 Product Benchmarking
7.12.4 SWOT Analysis
7.13 Saint-Gobain S.A.
7.13.1 Company Overview
7.13.2 Financial Performance
7.13.3 Product Benchmarking
7.13.4 SWOT Analysis
1.1 Research methodology
1.2 Research scope and assumptions
1.3 List of data sources
CHAPTER 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1 Polyurethane Foam – Industry Summary & Key Buying Criteria, 2014 – 2024
CHAPTER 3 POLYURETHANE FOAMS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
3.1 Market segmentation
3.2 Market size and growth prospects, 2014 - 2024
3.3 Polyurethane foam value chain analysis
3.3.1 Vendor landscape
3.4 Regulatory framework
3.5 Polyurethane resin average selling price, 2012 – 2015
3.6 Polyurethane foam market dynamics
3.6.1 Market driver analysis
3.6.1.1 High demand in building insulation for energy conservation
3.6.1.2 Growing automotive industry
3.6.2 Market restraint analysis
3.6.2.1 Volatile raw material landscape
3.7 Key opportunities prioritized
3.8 Industry Analysis – Porter’s
3.9 Polyurethane foam company heat map analysis, by region
3.10 Polyurethane foam PESTEL analysis
CHAPTER 4 POLYURETHANE FOAMS PRODUCT OUTLOOK
4.1 Global polyurethane foam market volume share by product, 2015 & 2024
4.2 Rigid foam
4.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
4.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
4.3 Flexible foam
4.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
4.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
CHAPTER 5 POLYURETHANE FOAMS APPLICATION OUTLOOK
5.1 Global polyurethane foam market volume share by application, 2015 & 2024
5.2 Bedding & furniture
5.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.3 Transportation
5.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.4 Packaging
5.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.5 Construction
5.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.6 Electronics
5.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.7 Footwear
5.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
5.8 Other applications
5.8.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
5.8.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
CHAPTER 6 POLYURETHANE FOAMS REGIONAL OUTLOOK
6.1 Global polyurethane foam market volume share by region, 2015 & 2024
6.2 North America
6.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.2.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.2.4 U.S.
6.2.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.2.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.2.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.2.5 Canada
6.2.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.2.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.2.5.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.2.6 Mexico
6.2.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.2.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.2.6.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3.4 Germany
6.3.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3.5 France
6.3.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.5.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3.6 UK
6.3.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.6.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.3.7 Russia
6.3.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.3.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.3.7.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4 Asia Pacific
6.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4.4 China
6.4.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4.5 India
6.4.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.5.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4.6 Japan
6.4.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.6.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.4.7 South Korea
6.4.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.4.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.4.7.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.5 Central & South America
6.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.5.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.5.4 Brazil
6.5.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.5.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.5.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.6 Middle East & Africa
6.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.6.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
6.6.4 Saudi Arabia
6.6.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
6.6.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by product, 2014 - 2024
6.6.4.3 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
CHAPTER 7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Huntsman Corporation
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Performance
7.1.3 Product Benchmarking
7.1.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.1.5 SWOT Analysis
7.2 The Dow Chemical Company
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Performance
7.2.3 Product Benchmarking
7.2.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.2.5 SWOT Analysis
7.3 BASF SE
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Performance
7.3.3 Product Benchmarking
7.3.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.3.5 SWOT Analysis
7.4 Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Performance
7.4.3 Product Benchmarking
7.4.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
7.5 Trelleborg AG
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Performance
7.5.3 Product Benchmarking
7.5.4 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Future Foam, Inc.
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Performance
7.6.3 Product Benchmarking
7.6.4 SWOT Analysis
7.7 Elliott Co. of Indianapolis, Inc.
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Financial Performance
7.7.3 Product Benchmarking
7.7.4 SWOT Analysis
7.8 Recticel S.A.
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Performance
7.8.3 Product Benchmarking
7.8.4 Strategic Initiatives
7.8.5 SWOT Analysis
7.9 Foamcraft, Inc.
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 Financial Performance
7.9.3 Product Benchmarking
7.9.4 SWOT Analysis
7.10 UFP Technologies, Inc.
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 Financial Performance
7.10.3 Product Benchmarking
7.10.4 SWOT Analysis
7.11 Rogers Corporation
7.11.1 Company Overview
7.11.2 Financial Performance
7.11.3 Product Benchmarking
7.11.4 SWOT Analysis
7.12 Chemtura Corporation
7.12.1 Company Overview
7.12.2 Financial Performance
7.12.3 Product Benchmarking
7.12.4 SWOT Analysis
7.13 Saint-Gobain S.A.
7.13.1 Company Overview
7.13.2 Financial Performance
7.13.3 Product Benchmarking
7.13.4 SWOT Analysis
