Market Overview
The global flexible foam market is growing at an incremental pace and is poised to reach USD 39,387.5 Million by the end of 2030, and expand at a CAGR of 6.45% over the forecast period 2022-2030
Market Dynamics
According to Flexible Foam Market Demand researchers, the global market is expected to rise due to factors such as increased demand from automakers and growth across the automotive sector. A prominent driver of market growth is slabstock foam's growing adoption in the furniture and bedding industries. Because of its several desirable features, including as lightweight, low odor, resiliency, and the capacity to swiftly recover after compression, slabstock foam is increasingly being used entirely in mattresses and beddings. The flexible foam industry will rise due to advancements in flexible foams and the trend toward thicker, firmer mattresses. The usage of flexible foams in automobiles is encouraged by the rising demand for lightweight commercial vehicles, as well as a strong focus on convenience, comfort, quality, and safety. As a result, the rising automobile industry propels the worldwide flexible foam market forward. Manufacturers' increasing interest in generating ecologically friendly and sustainable products has led to the development of flexible foams with higher bio-based content. Over the forecast period, the worldwide flexible foam market is likely to benefit from the development of new polyol manufacturing processes that are safer.
Crude oil and other key raw materials are vulnerable to price changes, which are projected to limit market growth throughout the projection period, particularly among price-sensitive customers.
Analytical Segmentation
The flexible foam market is divided into two categories: type and end-use industries.
The market is segmented into furniture upholstery, automotive, consumer products, construction, packaging, and others based on the end-use industries sector. The automobile industry's need for flexible foam is being driven by a shift in the trend toward lightweight and durable car components in order to improve fuel efficiency. The second and third largest segments are predicted to be packaging and furniture and upholstery, respectively. These divisions are projected to be driven by global housing and infrastructure growth.
The polyurethane, polypropylene, and polyethylene segments of the worldwide flexible foam market are further divided into polyurethane, polypropylene, and polyethylene. Because of the expanding need for cost-effective sports and leisure goods, as well as the expanding demand for cushioned effect in medical applications, the polyether variant of slabstock is predicted to be the fastest expanding category.
Regional Overview
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa are all part of the worldwide flexible plastic market. Asia Pacific is seen as a promising market for flexible foam, with a forecasted CAGR of 7.39 percent during the projection period. Asia Pacific offers prospective growth possibilities for the flexible foam market, as the region accounts for a growing portion of global vehicle sales, resulting in increased demand for flexible foams in the region. Furthermore, with automotive giants such as Mitsubishi and Toyota expanding their production facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, as well as revised tax policies resulting in lower vehicle prices, the Asia Pacific region's production and sales of automobiles are expected to grow, supporting the flexible foam market's growth. Rapid urbanization in the region has resulted in high demand for polyurethane and polyethylene foam, which is projected to propel the global flexible foam market forward. By the end of 2023, the Asia Pacific market is expected to reach USD 17,183.8 million, up from USD 11,266.3 million in 2017. The main contributors to the Asia Pacific market are China and India.
Europe is also seen as a lucrative growing market for flexible foam. The Europe market will grow at a CAGR of 5.29 percent over the projected period, because to rising demand for lightweight automobiles and increased awareness of the use of bio-based foam in the residential sector. The rising standard of living in the region is driving up demand for modern furniture, which will help the market reach USD 8397.4 million in revenue by the end of 2023.
Competitive Analysis
The notable players to drive the DowDuPont Inc., BASF SE, Huntsman International LLC, and Covestro AG are the major players operating in the global flexible foam market. Other notable players include JSP, Ube Industries, Ltd., Woodbridge Foam Corporation, 3M, Flexipol Foams Pvt. Ltd., Recticel, Zotefoams plc, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., and Sekisui Alveo AG.
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