Polystyrene (PS) foam was initially used as a rubber replacement and as a coating to protect metal, wood, and other similar materials. However, with the invention of polyurethane (PU), the scope of application of polymer foam extended to the furniture and automotive industries. The invention of injection molding, twin screw foam, and other extrusion techniques led to a further increase in the spectrum of applications in which it can be used.

PART 01: Executive summary

PART 02: Scope of the report

PART 03: Research Methodology

PART 04: Introduction

Key market highlights

Outlook

PART 05: Market landscape

Market size and forecast

Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market segmentation by resin type

Global polymer foam market by resin type

PU

PS

PVC

Phenolic

Polyolefin

Melamine

Others

PART 07: Market segmentation by application

Global polymer foam market by application

Global polymer foam market for packaging

Global polymer foam market for building and

construction

Global polymer foam market for furniture and bedding

Global polymer foam market for transportation

Global polymer foam market for other applications

PART 08: Geographical segmentation

Global polymer foam market by geography

Polymer foam market in APAC

Polymer foam market in EMEA

Polymer foam market in the Americas

PART 09: Market drivers

Growth in the bedding and furniture industry

High demand from emerging economies

Growth in the building and construction industry

Growing use of LCCs in developing regions

Advantages of using polymer foam

PART 10: Impact of drivers

PART 11: Market challenges

Environmental hazards due to the manufacture and

application of PU

Volatility in raw material prices

Lack of awareness of eco-friendly products

PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 13: Market trends

Augmented investment in R&D of PU foams

Increasing number of manufacturers in APAC

PART 14: Vendor landscape

Competitive scenario

Key market vendors

Other prominent vendors

Armacell

Arkema

BASF

The Dow Chemical Company

Rogers Communications

PART 15: Appendix

List of abbreviations

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