Published April 2022
Global consumption of polyurethane foam will continue to grow steadily during 2021–26, with rigid foam consumption increasing only slightly faster than flexible foam.
Major drivers for consumption growth for flexible foam are production of beds and furniture, such as sofas and chairs, and automotive seats. Growth of rigid foam consumption is predominantly from insulation.
Consumption for insulation will continue to grow as stricter energy efficiency improvements are required.
The following chart shows consumption of polyurethane foam by major region:
Mainland China and Other Asia account for almost half of global consumption of polyurethane foams in 2018.
This report provides an excellent insight into the global market for polyurethane foams with detailed breakdown of end uses for both flexible polyurethane foams and rigid polyurethane foams. It has been compiled using primary industry research and brings together elements of other S&P Global reports in the Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) and Specialty Chemicals Update Program (SCUP) suite of polyurethane chains including di-isocyanates and polyisocyanates, polyether polyols, polyester polyols, and polyurethane elastomers.
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