Foam Blowing Agents Market is set to reach USD 1.1 billion by 2024; as per a new research report.

The polymer foam industry was more than 1.9 million tons for 2015 and will cross 2.9 million tons by 2024. Foam blowing agents are majorly used in polymeric materials such as PU foam, with diversified foam applications in packaging, automotive, construction, and furniture industries. Strong growth indicator in these abovementioned end-user industries will positively influence the foam blowing agents industry over the estimated timeframe. For instance, the global automotive production, including both personal and commercial vehicles, was approximately 90 million units in 2015.

Strong residential &commercial spending trends along with positive infrastructure outlook has driven flooring and furnishing material usage. For example, the global construction spending by 2024 is likely to exceed USD 13 trillion. PU and polystyrene foam blowing agents market was valued over USD 450 million in 2015. PU foam will exhibit significant growth rate among all the application segments, due to increasing demand from automobile and interior decoration.

Packaging industry and medical devices are other evolving application avenues. Medical device industry, valued at over USD 300 billion, for 2016 has seen an upsurge in international trade mainly due to increasing consumer awareness along with rising expenditure towards health. This opens up opportunities for the foam blowing agents market, particularly for packaging during transit.

Polyolefins is the next upcoming segment that will drive global foam blowing agents market by 2024. Polyolefins has witnessed an increasing adoption in packaging industry for shock absorbent product packing. The segment generated more than USD 90 million in 2015 and will have a significant growth during the forecast period.

Hydrocarbons accounted for more over 50% of the global market share in 2015 and is projected to expand at over 7% CAGR by 2024. Increasing product usage in polyurethane foam, which finds widespread applications across end-user industries including appliances, flooring, furnishing, automotive and construction will positively influence the business growth in the near future.

Asia Pacific accounted for substantial demand in 2015 with nearly 50% foam blowing agents market share. Improving medical infrastructure across India and China makes APAC a high growth potential region in the coming years. Regional revenue is likely to cross USD 550 million by 2024 on account of robust automotive production and sales growth due to improved consumer lifestyle dynamics.

U.S. foam blowing agents market could be valued at more than USD 100 million by 2024. Well-established healthcare industry, consumer awareness regarding medical devices and improved living standards are the factors favoring market demand.

In 2015, the global foam blowing agents market share was consolidated. The key industry players accounted for more than half of the market share. Some of the major industry contributors are AkzoNobel N.V., Haltermann GmBH, Honeywell International Inc., Solvay S.A., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Sinochem Group, ZEON Corporation, Daikin Industries Ltd, Arkema S.A., E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Major companies the industry have multiple presence across various stages of the value chain, which makes the industry highly competitive.

Foam Blowing Agents market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates &forecast in terms of volume in tons and revenue in USD from 2013 to 2024, for the following segments:

Foam Blowing Agents Industry by Product
Hydrocarbons
Hydrofluorocarbons
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
Others

Foam Blowing Agents Industry by Applications
Polyurethane
Polystyrene
Polyolefin
Others

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

North America
U.S.
Canada

Europe
Germany
UK
France
Spain
Italy

Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
Indonesia
Malaysia

Latin America
Brazil
Mexico

MEA
South Africa
GCC