Global Polyurethane Foam Markets, 2018-2019 & 2023 Featuring BASF, Covestro, DowDuPont, Huntsman International, Recticel, & Trelleborg

DUBLIN, May 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Polyurethane Foam Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The polyurethane foam market will register a CAGR of over 3% by 2023.

The increasing demand for polyurethane foams in China will lead the market to register continuous growth in the forthcoming years. PU foams are increasingly being used in different industries including consumer goods, automotive, construction, furniture and bedding, and healthcare. Such rising applications will positively impact market growth in the long run.

Market Overview

Rising demand for PU foams in China

One of the growth drivers of the global polyurethane foam market is the rising demand for PU foams in China. The growing construction, automotive, and packaging industries in China will drive the demand for PU foams during the forecast period.

Health hazard on use of TDI and MDI as a raw material in production of PU foams

One of the challenges in the growth of the global polyurethane foam market is the health hazard on the use of TDI and MDI as a raw material in the production of PU foams. Increasing health hazards such as skin and respiratory tract irritation, and immune sensitization due to exposure to TDI and MDI will negatively impact the market.

Competitive Landscape

The market appears to be highly fragmented with the presence of several market players. Various companies are focusing on offering HFO-based PU foam blowing agents, which can be used as replacements for HFCs and HCFCs. This market research report will help clients identify new growth opportunities and design unique growth strategies by providing a comprehensive analysis of the market's competitive landscape and offering information on the products offered by companies.

Key Topics Covered:

PART 01: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PART 02: SCOPE OF THE REPORT

PART 03: MARKET LANDSCAPE

• Market ecosystem
• Market characteristics
• Market segmentation analysis

PART 04: MARKET SIZING

• Market definition
• Market sizing 2018
• Market size and forecast 2018-2023

PART 05: FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

• Bargaining power of buyers
• Bargaining power of suppliers
• Threat of new entrants
• Threat of substitutes
• Threat of rivalry
• Market condition

PART 06: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY TYPE

• Market segmentation by type
• Comparison by type
• Flexible PU foams - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Rigid PU foams - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Molded PU foams - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Market opportunity by type

PART 07: CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE

PART 08: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY APPLICATION

• Market segmentation by application
• Comparison by application
• Furniture and bedding - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Building and construction - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Transport - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Appliances - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Others - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Market opportunity by application

PART 09: GEOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPE

• Geographic segmentation
• Geographic comparison
• APAC - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Europe - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• North America - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• MEA - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• South America - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
• Key leading countries
• Market opportunity

PART 10: DECISION FRAMEWORK

PART 11: DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES

• Market drivers
• Market challenges

PART 12: MARKET TRENDS

• Increased use of methylal and HFOs as an alternative to HFCs and HCFCs
• Emergence of bio-based PU foams
• Rising production capacity for thermoplastic PU

PART 13: VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• Overview
• Landscape disruption
• Competitive scenario

PART 14: VENDOR ANALYSIS

• Vendors covered
• Vendor classification
• Market positioning of vendors
• BASF SE
• Covestro AG
• DowDuPont
• Huntsman International LLC
• Recticel NV
• Trelleborg AB

PART 15: APPENDIX

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/x2flac

Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research.

Media Contact:

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com

For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470
For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630
For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716

SOURCE Research and Markets