# Polymer Foam Market to Witness a Pronounce Growth During 2019 to 2027 Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2021-11-23 Category: Research Reports Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/research-reports Meta Title: Polymer Foams Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size & Trends Meta Description: Discover the latest industry analysis, size, share, and trends in the global polymer foams market. Learn how the market is driven by the building & URL: https://financedigest.com/polymer-foam-market-to-witness-a-pronounce-growth-during-2019-to-2027html ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/research-report-1736837032568-compressed.jpg) The global polymer foams market was valued at around US$ 81 Bn in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of approximately 4.5% during the forecast period, according to a new report titled ‘Polymer Foams Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2019–2027’ published by Transparency Market Research (TMR) . According to the report, rise in usage of polymer foams in the insulation of buildings is driving the market. Asia Pacific is a leading region of the global polymer [foams market](https://www.financedigest.com/polyurethane-foam-market.html "Polyurethane Foam Market"). The [polymer foams market](https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/polymer-foam-market.html) in the region is projected to expand at a significant pace during the forecast period owing to the growth in construction activities and rise in demand for automotive. **Increase in [Demand for Polymer Foams in Building & Construction Sector](https://www.financedigest.com/growth-in-the-power-generation-and-transmission-sector-is-likely-to-fuel-the-demand-for-special-tool-wire-cutters-2021-2031.html "Growth In The Power Generation And Transmission Sector Is Likely To Fuel The Demand For Special Tool Wire Cutters 2021-2031") to Boost Market** Based on application, the global polymer foams [market has been segmented](https://www.financedigest.com/plant-based-yogurt-market-regional-growth-drivers-segmental-analysis-opportunities-and-trends-2021-2030.html "Plant-based Yogurt Market Regional Growth Drivers, Segmental Analysis, Opportunities and Trends 2021-2030") into building & construction, packaging, furniture, automotive, footwear, and others (including electrical & electronics and appliances). The building & construction segment is estimated to expand at a significant pace during the forecast period. The buildings sector [consumes about 35% to 40% of energy](https://www.financedigest.com/uk-consumer-mood-sinks-to-new-depths-despite-energy-bills-help.html "UK consumer mood sinks to new depths despite energy bills help") in developing nations. Governments are focusing on sustainable building projects to [lower the consumption of energy](https://www.financedigest.com/ahold-turns-to-solar-panels-lowers-thermostats-to-save-energy.html "Ahold turns to solar panels, lowers thermostats to save energy"). Approximately 5% to 6% energy can be saved by using polymer foams. This, in turn, is likely to [drive the demand](https://www.financedigest.com/hard-disc-drive-market-current-and-future-demand-analysis-growth-and-forecast-by-2029.html "Hard Disc Drive Market Current and Future Demand, Analysis, Growth and Forecast By 2029") for polymer foams across the globe. Expansion of the polymer foams [market can be ascribed to its properties](https://www.financedigest.com/2017-spanish-property-market-gems-kyero-com-gazes-into-the-crystal-ball.html "2017 Spanish property market gems – Kyero.com gazes into the crystal ball") such as lightness of weight, high k-factor, flexibility, low heat, and sound transfer. Polymer foams are extensively used for insulation purposes in the building & construction sector. For instance, flexible polymer foams are used for padding cushions in carpets. Polymer foam acts as reflective covering to bounce sunlight and heat away from roofs. This, in turn, helps houses to [stay cool](https://www.financedigest.com/shaken-by-heatwaves-u-s-clinics-get-tips-on-staying-cool.html "Shaken by heatwaves, U.S. clinics get tips on staying cool") and aid in reducing energy consumption. This is expected to boost the demand for polymer foams in the [construction](https://www.financedigest.com/uk-construction-growth-hits-14-month-high-in-april-pmi-survey-shows.html) sector. **[Growth of Automotive Sector to Propel Demand](https://www.financedigest.com/digital-ad-demand-helps-publicis-hike-2021-growth-outlook.html "Digital ad demand helps Publicis hike 2021 growth outlook") for Polymer Foams** [Rise in disposable income](https://www.financedigest.com/stanchart-surprises-with-40-profit-jump-ups-income-goal-on-rising-rates.html "StanChart surprises with 40% profit jump, ups income goal on rising rates") has led to an increase in the spending power of consumers across the globe. This has boosted the disposable [income and spending power of consumers](https://www.financedigest.com/incoming-starbucks-boss-to-bring-consumer-insight-to-coffee-culture.html "Incoming Starbucks boss to bring consumer insight to coffee culture"). In turn, this is driving the demand for vehicles in developing [economies such as China](https://www.financedigest.com/china-steps-up-easing-cuts-lending-benchmarks-to-revive-faltering-economy.html "China steps up easing, cuts lending benchmarks to revive faltering economy"), India, and GCC countries. [Rise in sale](https://www.financedigest.com/factory-shutdown-to-hit-barry-callebaut-after-9-month-sales-rise.html "Factory shutdown to hit Barry Callebaut after 9-month sales rise") of vehicles across the globe has been fuelling the [demand](https://www.financedigest.com/platinum-set-for-biggest-deficit-in-a-decade-in-2024-says-johnson-matthey.html) for polymer foams. Polymer foams are employed in seating, auto bumper systems, and sandwich panels in the automotive sector. Additionally, increase in demand for [electrical and fuel-efficient vehicles](https://www.financedigest.com/bmw-invests-1-7-billion-to-build-electric-vehicles-in-u-s.html "BMW invests .7 billion to build electric vehicles in U.S") across the globe is estimated to fuel the demand for polymer foams. **Pre Book our Premium Research Report@** [https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/checkout.php?rep\_id=5651<ype=S](https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/checkout.php?rep_id=5651<ype=S) **Polyurethane Segment to Gain Momentum** The report [presents a detailed segmentation of the global polymer foams market](https://www.financedigest.com/andro-supplements-market-2022-present-scenario-and-growth-prospects-2028.html "Andro Supplements Market 2022 | Present Scenario and Growth Prospects 2028") based on type and application. In terms of type, the polyurethane segment constituted a major [share of the global polymer foams market](https://www.financedigest.com/armored-vehicle-market-size-share-growth-trends-and-forecast-analysis-to-2028.html "Armored Vehicle Market Size, Share, Growth Trends, and Forecast Analysis to 2028") in 2018. Polyurethane foams are being used in several applications due to their characteristics such as high impact resistance and excellent load bearing capacity. This is likely to augment the usage of these foams in the [construction industry](https://www.financedigest.com/women-entrepreneurship-in-the-construction-industry.html "Women Entrepreneurship in the Construction Industry"). Additionally, increase in natural calamities, such as hurricanes, is expected to boost the building & construction industry. This, in turn, is anticipated to propel the demand for polyurethane foams in the region. Additionally, increase in implementation of stringent regulations in the building & construction [sector is projected to boost the requirement for research activities](https://www.financedigest.com/dollar-slides-on-contraction-in-private-sector-activity.html "Dollar slides on contraction in private sector activity") on polymer foams across the globe. For instance, according to the International Building Code, a foamed plastic has to [pass fire tests](https://www.financedigest.com/ensuring-traders-pass-the-test-of-mifid-ii-and-mar.html "Ensuring traders pass the test of MiFID II and MAR") such as NFPA286, FM 4880, and UL1715.  Therefore, [manufacturers of polyurethane foams are striving to obtain the certification](https://www.financedigest.com/unionpayquickpass-sponsorship-programreduces-certification-costs-for-manufacturers.html "UnionPayQuickPass sponsorship programreduces certification costs for manufacturers") of these test standards. **Asia Pacific to Lead Global Polymer Foams Market** Asia Pacific and Europe were key [regions of the global polymer foams market](https://www.financedigest.com/mould-inhibitors-market-in-depth-overview-growth-factors-regional-analysis-and-forecasts-outlook-2030.html "Mould Inhibitors Market In-Depth Overview, Growth Factors, Regional Analysis And Forecasts Outlook-2030") in 2018. The polymer foams [market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace owing to the increase in per capita income of the people and rise](https://www.financedigest.com/pallet-pooling-market-to-cross-us-11-bn-mark-by-2029-backed-by-rising-focus-on-lean-supply-management.html "Pallet Pooling Market to Cross US$ 11 Bn Mark by 2029, Backed by Rising Focus on Lean Supply Management") in urbanization. These factors have augmented the purchasing power of the people. This, in turn, is fueling the demand for automotive and housing facilities across the region. Polymer foams are primarily used to reduce the weight of the structure and manufacture various parts of vehicles. Additionally, government [initiatives are projected](https://www.financedigest.com/taylor-fay-homes-recruit-cordant-projects-for-innovative-property-initiative.html "Taylor Fay homes recruit Cordant Projects for innovative property initiative") to boost the construction industry in Asia Pacific. The [market in North America is projected to expand](https://www.financedigest.com/non-ionizing-radiation-emf-detection-measurement-and-safety-market-is-projected-to-expand-at-a-cagr-of-4-57-from-2016-to-2024-tmr.html "Non-ionizing Radiation/EMF Detection, Measurement, and Safety Market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.57% from 2016 to 2024 – TMR") at a steady pace during the forecast period. The market in Latin America is likely to expand at a substantial pace during the forecast period owing to the high demand for automotive in Mexico. **Prominent** [Players in Global Polymer Foams Market](https://www.financedigest.com/tungstic-acid-market-recent-industry-developments-and-growth-strategies-adopted-by-players.html "Tungstic Acid Market: Recent Industry Developments and Growth Strategies Adopted by Players") Major players operating in the global polymer foams market include BASF SE, Covestro AG, Sealed Air Corporation, Recticel NV, SABIC, Rogers Corporation,Total S.A., DowDuPont Inc. and Zotefoams PLC. These players offer sustainable and durable [solutions to clients](https://www.financedigest.com/redpalm-enhances-client-engagement-with-vias-advanced-call-routing-solution.html "REDPALM ENHANCES CLIENT ENGAGEMENT WITH VIA’S ADVANCED CALL ROUTING SOLUTION "). 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