Global Consumer Foam Market Size By Type(Rigid Foam and Flexible Foam), By End-Use(Bedding & Furniture, Automotive), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Consumer Foam Market Size And Forecast

Consumer Foam Market size was valued at USD 38.9 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 59.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8 % from 2022 to 2030.

In emerging economies like India, Thailand, and others, the rise of end-use sectors including bedding & furniture, consumer electronics, automotive, and sports & recreation is a major factor driving the consumer foam market. The Global Consumer Foam Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Consumer Foam Market Definition

Consumer appliances, consumer electronics, and automobile industries all make substantial use of consumer foams. Flexible foams are mostly utilized for cushioning purposes in the automotive industry. These foams are suitable for use in refrigerators and freezers in the electronics industry because they are among the best insulation materials on the market. Another significant user of foam is the shoe business, which uses it for shoe uppers, bottoms, and midsoles. Consumer foam is of two types Resin Foam and Flexible Foam. The resin foam is made by combining a variety of resins with a range of curing agents, a surfactant, and a blowing agent. This mixture is foamed and cured at a temperature higher than the boiling point of the blowing agent. Different varieties of foam that are utilized as cushions make up flexible foam. It’s a particular variety of polymeric foam made using TDI, polyols, additives, and blowing agents.

Additionally, the use of consumer foams in the automobile sector for headrests, armrests, headrests, carpet backs, filters, sound insulation, and other purposes could help the industry flourish. The market for consumer foam could expand because of its features like energy management and vibration dampening. Large-scale migration from rural to urban areas is a result of industrialization. The consumer foam industry may have a lot of room to grow as a result of people moving to emerge nations and densely populated areas. An increase in the demand for autos is being seen as a result of increased urbanization. During the projected period, it is anticipated that the growth curve would increase as consumer foams are employed in automobiles. Furthermore, smart city projects are being started by the regulatory organizations of several nations.

Global Consumer Foam Market Overview

Due to its versatility as a structural material, flexible foam is employed in bedding and furniture applications. Flexible foam is an excellent material for use in a variety of furniture applications, including sofas, mattresses, and many other home furnishings. These applications are made possible by flexible foam’s attributes, such as being lightweight, anti-microbial, and moldable into a wide range of shapes. Consumer foam is now being used more often for bedding and furniture applications as a result. The majority of polyols are used in the production of consumer foam. The consumer foam sector is constantly pursuing sustainable business methods as a result of growing concerns over the usage of fossil fuels and the environmental effects of plastics. In terms of sustainability and affordability, bio-derived materials like soy-based polyols offer substantial advantages over traditional polyols. They lessen reliance on raw resources derived from petroleum. These elements present a chance for polyurethane producers to lessen their reliance on petroleum-based raw materials for the creation of consumer foam and to lower the price of producing these foams.

The pricing and availability of raw materials, which affect the cost structure of goods, are the main factors limiting the growth of the consumer foam market. Benzene, toluene, polyol, and phosgene are the main raw components used to create foam. These derivatives, which are based on petroleum, are subject to price changes. Oil prices were quite unstable because of the rise in global demand, instability, and foreign military intervention in the Middle East. The foam market has been impacted by the fluctuating cost of petrochemical-based raw ingredients during the past few years. Stringent environmental regulations created by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for new and existing plant sites that are engaged in the production of flexible polyurethane foams have also tightened the supply and increased the price of raw materials. These factors, along with the consistent global demand, capacity constraints of primary chemicals, and resins, have also contributed to these trends.

Global Consumer Foam MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Consumer Foam Market is segmented based on Type, End-Use, and Geography.

Consumer Foam Market, by Type

• Rigid Foam• Flexible Foam

Based on Type, the Global market is segmented into Rigid Foam and Flexible Foam. The Flexible Foam segment accounted for the highest market share during the forecast period and it is expected to continue during the projected period. The expansion of the residential and commercial sectors, attractive public-private partnerships, and the development of infrastructure all contribute to the growth of the global flexible foam because they offer superior infrastructure solutions. The construction business is also positively impacted by ongoing technical improvements and the entry of foreign infrastructure providers into emerging nations. It is anticipated that increased residential construction will drive up demand for furnishings. Flexible foam is mostly consumed by the furniture industry because it is utilized as a cushioning material for upholstered furniture.

Consumer Foam Market, by End-Use

• Bedding & Furniture• Automotive• Consumer Electronics & Appliances• Footwear• Sports & Recreational Products• Others

Based on End-Use, the global market is segmented into Bedding & Furniture, Automotive, Consumer Electronics & Appliances, Footwear, Sports & Recreational Products, and Others. The Bedding & Furniture segment accounted for the highest market share during the forecast period and it is expected to continue during the projected period. Numerous end-use industries, including bedding and furniture, employ consumer foam. Due to its low density, which significantly reduces the product’s weight, this foam is utilized in mattresses, bedding, carpet underlay, and furniture cushioning. Foam comes in a variety of soft, flexible varieties that, when used in bedding and furniture, provide comfort. Although it is predicted that COVID-19 will have a significant influence on the bedding and furniture business, this end-use sector continues to rank among the top users of foams since it uses more of these materials than any other.

Consumer Foam Market, by Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

Based on Geography, the Global Consumer Foam Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific segment accounted for the highest market share during the forecast period and it is expected to continue during the projected period. The consumer foam market in the region is expected to be driven by factors like increased demand for consumer foam from a variety of sectors as well as expanding global player footprints in the polyurethane foams industry.

Key Players

The “Global Consumer Foam Market ” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are BASF SE, Covestro AG, Huntsman Corporation, INOAC Corporation, Recticel NV, Rogers Corporation, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., The DOW Chemical Company, The Woodbridge Group, Ube Industries, Ltd.

The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In February 2020, For USD 350 million, Huntsman Corporation purchased Icynene-Lapolla (US), a producer and supplier of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation solutions for domestic and industrial uses. With this acquisition, Huntsman Corporation hopes to expand its downstream polyurethane business and fortify its line of polyurethane products.

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