Dublin, Oct. 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r9m36p/polymer_foam)
has announced the addition of the "Polymer
Foam Market by Types, Applications & Geography - Global Trends
& Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.
The global polymer foams market's revenue was estimated to be
worth $82.6 billion in 2012, which is expected to reach $131.1
billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2013 to
2018.
Polymer foams are used in various consumer products that provide
durability, comfort, support, and safety. These polymer foams are
lightweight and less costly compared to other substitutes such as
metallic foams or fiberglass. Their growing demand reflects their
versatile nature against other competitive materials. Polymer foams
are generally foamed plastics of polymer resins. Flexible
polyurethane foam is one of the most versatile materials as it is
used in furniture, bedding, carpet cushion, automotive, and
packaging applications.
The global polymer foams market is driven by its diverse range of
applications. There is huge demand from the automotive sector which
finds its usefulness in a myriad of applications such as gaskets,
headliners, cushioning and cables. Environmental regulations from
different industry sectors such as plastic, automotive, building
and construction, furniture and bedding, packaging and other
sectors facilitates the growth of foams. The growing polyolefin
foams demand from the automotive and packaging markets is notable
in key countries at global levels. New technology and innovations
emerge commercially and would be very effective for the growth of
foams in future. The APAC region foam market demands for higher
consumption due to its larger population needs and their growing
activities across constructions and other industries.
The APAC region dominated the global polymer foams market,
bestowing 36.5% of the total revenue in 2012. China and US shared
40.0% of the total polymer foam consumption in 2012. The Brazilian
polymer foam is one of the fastest amongst major consuming
countries
Key market players concentrate on launching new products proving to
be the predominant strategic initiative. Following this dominant
strategy helped expand their geographical reach for success and
increased production capacities. The market witnessed agreements
and collaborations, mergers and acquisitions that target developing
economies.
The polymer
foam market focuses on high research activities to improve the
adaptability of the foams to use them in a variety of end-use
applications. Environmental regulations, unsuitable in a specific
environment, side-effects on usage, such as corrosion of metal
surfaces and high prices are some of the major challenges faced by
the market. The report analyzes the market on the basis of product
types, penetration of each type of polymer foam in each major
region and every end-user market. It also covers the market
behavior of leading producers, key developments, and strategies
implemented to sustain and succeed in the market.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Premium Insights
4 Polymer Foams Overview
5 Raw Materials And Polymer Foam Price Analysis
6 Global Polymer Foams Market Assessment
7 Market Assessment By Foam Type
8 Market Assessment By Application
9 Market Assessment By Geography
10 Competitive Landscape & Strategies
11 Burning Issues & Winning Strategies
12 Patent And Regulations In Global Polymer Foam Industry
13 Porter Five Forces Analysis
14 Company Profiles
- Arkema
- Armacell LIC
- BASF
- Borealis AG
- Carpenter Co
- Dyplastproducts
- Foampartner Group
- Ineos Styrenics
- JSP Corporation
- Ming Dih Industry Co Ltd
- Nitto Denko Corporation
- Polypreen
- Recticel
- Rogers Corporation
- Sealed Air
- Sekisui Alveo AG
- St Gobain Performance Plastics
- Sunpor
- Synthos
- The Vita Group
- Woodbridge Foam Corporation
- Zotefoams PLC
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