Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market by Type (Non-XLPE and XLPE), End-Use Application (Protective Packaging, Automotive, Building & Construction, Footwear, Sports & Recreational, and Medical), and Region - Global Forecast to 2021

The global polyethylene (PE) foams market is expected to grow from USD 2.74 billion in 2016 to USD 3.64 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2016 to 2021. PE foam is a closed-cell foam made from polyethylene and blended co-polymers with a high level of chemical crosslinking. Polyethylene foams are being used in many end-use industries such as protective packaging, building and construction, automotive, footwear, sports and recreational, medical, and others. The base year considered for the study is 2015, and the forecast has been provided for the period between 2016 and 2021.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Automotive, packaging, building and construction, and sports and recreational applications to drive the PE foams market
• High demand for PE foams from Asia-Pacific
• Energy sustainable and energy conservative material driving the PE foams market

Restraints

• Volatile raw material prices affect the manufacturing cost structure of the products

Opportunities

• Growing demand for bio-based polyols
• Growing demand for CO2-based polyols

Challenges

• High pricing pressure on manufacturers
• Stringent regulatory requirements for production

Growing demand for PE foams from medical and building & construction end-use applications

The polyethylene foams market in mainly driven by the increasing residential and commercial construction activities, owing to rapid urbanization, supported by increasing income levels and modern attitudes to home ownership in several countries. In addition, these foams are made from non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and latex-free foam and safe during direct skin contact as they are filled with nitrogen gas, which is expected to propel the demand for PE foams in the medical end-use application

The following are the major objectives of the study.

• To describe and forecast the polyethylene foams market, in terms of value, by type and end-use application
• To describe and forecast the polyethylene foams market, in terms of volume, by type and end-use application
• To describe and forecast the polyethylene foams market, in terms of value, by region–Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, North America, The Middle East, South America, and Africa along with their respective countries
• To provide detailed information regarding major factors influencing market growth (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
• To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
• To study the complete value chain of polyethylene foams
• To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the polyethylene foams ecosystem
• To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market position in terms of ranking and core competencies, along with detailing competitive landscape for market leaders
• To analyze strategic approaches such as expansions, product launches, acquisitions, and partnerships in the polyethylene foams market

During this research study, major players operating in the polyethylene foams market in various regions have been identified, and their offerings, regional presence, and distribution channels have been analyzed through in-depth discussions. Top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to determine the overall market size. Sizes of the other individual markets have been estimated using the percentage splits obtained through secondary sources such as Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Factiva, along with primary respondents. The entire procedure includes the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews with industry experts such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives for key insights (both qualitative and quantitative) pertaining to the market. The figure below shows the breakdown of the primaries on the basis of the company type, designation, and region considered during the research study.

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The polyethylene foams market comprises a network of players involved in the research and product development; raw material supply; component manufacturing; distribution and sale; and post-sales services. Key players considered in the analysis of the polyethylene foams market are Armacell (Germany), JSP (Japan), Zotefoams Plc. (U.K), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Sealed Air Corporation (U.S.), INOAC Corporation (Japan), Thermotec (Australia), Wisconsin Foam Products (U.S.), Trecolan GmbH (Germany), and PAR Group (U.K.).

Major Market Developments

• In November 2016, Sealed Air has launched Stealth Wrap ultra-durable technological cartoning solution, a patented micro-layer, opaque cartoning alternative which allows primary package cartons to be protected for transit without the need for outer boxes or additional packaging materials.
• In October 2016, Armacell acquired PoliPex (Brazil) company, which is a leading Brazilian manufacturer of extruded PE insulation foam. This transaction significantly strengthens Armacell´s product portfolio in Latin America and increases the domestic customer service levels, as well as, the support for regional OEMs.
• In March 2015, Zotefoams has done joint venture with King Lai Group to manufacture and sell insulation products. The new venture will be called ZOTEK King Lai “ZKL”.

Target Audience

• Polyethylene foams manufacturers
• Raw material suppliers
• Manufacturing type providers
• Industry associations
• End-use industries such as protective packaging, building and construction, automotive, footwear, sports and recreational, medical, and others
• NGOs, governments, and regional agencies and research organizations
• Investment banks, venture capitalists, and private equity firms

Report Scope

On the basis of Type:

• Non-XLPE Foam
• XLPE Foam

On the basis of End-use Application:

• Protective Packaging
• Automotive
• Building & Construction
• Footwear, Sports & Recreational
• Medical
• Others

On the basis of Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
• South America

Critical questions which the report answers

• What are new application areas which the PE foams companies are exploring?
• Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?

Available Customizations

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Geographic Analysis

• Further country-wise breakdown of the region based on application

Company Information

Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (Up to 5)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Scope of the Study
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Years Considered in the Report
    1.4 Currency & Pricing
    1.5 Package Size
    1.6 Limitations
    1.7 Stake Holders

2 Research Methodology
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.1 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions
           2.4.1 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
    4.1 Significant Opportunities for Polyethylene Foam
    4.2 Polyethylene Foam Market: Major Regions
    4.3 Polyethylene Foam Market, By Application
    4.4 Polyethylene Foam Market: Developed vs Developing Nations
    4.5 Lifecycle Analysis, By Region, 2015
    4.6 Replacement Analysis:- Polymer Foams 

5 Market Overview
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Segmentation
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
           5.3.2 Restraints
           5.3.3 Opportunities
           5.3.4 Challenges

6 Market Overview
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Value Chain Analysis
           6.2.1 List of Manufacturer
           6.2.2 List of Raw Material and Technology Suppliers
           6.2.3 List of Customers
           6.2.4 List of Distributors
    6.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

7 Polyethylene Foam Market, By Type
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Market Size & Projection
           7.2.1 PE Foam
                    7.2.1.1 Non-XLPE Foam
                    7.2.1.2 XLPE Foam

8 Polyethylene Foam Market, By End-Use Applications
    8.1 Protective Packaging 
           8.1.1 Food Trays
           8.1.2 Fruit Trays
           8.1.3 Tableware
           8.1.4 Cap Liners
           8.1.5 Electric Products
           8.1.6 Groceries
           8.1.7 Fish Containers
           8.1.8 Heat-Resistant Packaging
    8.2 Automotive 
           8.2.1 Under Carpet
           8.2.2 Child Seat
           8.2.3 Console Box
           8.2.4 Tool Boxes
           8.2.5 Shock Absorber
           8.2.6 Side Impact
    8.3 Building & Construction
    8.4 Foot Wear, Sports & Recreationals
    8.5 Medical
    8.6 Others

9 Polyethylene Market, By Region
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Asia-Pacific
           9.2.1 China
                    9.2.1.1 Economic Outlook
                    9.2.1.2 Market Size & Forecast
           9.2.2 Japan
           9.2.3 India
           9.2.4 South Korea
           9.2.5 Thailand
           9.2.6 Singapore
           9.2.7 Indonesia
           9.2.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    9.3 North America
           9.3.1 U.S
           9.3.2 Canada
           9.3.3 Mexico
    9.4 Europe
           9.4.1 Germany
           9.4.2 Russia
           9.4.3 France
           9.4.4 U.K
           9.4.5 Italy
           9.4.6 Spain
           9.4.7 Turkey
           9.4.8 Rest of the Europe
    9.5 South America
           9.5.1 Brazil
           9.5.2 Argentina
           9.5.3 Chile
           9.5.4 Rest of the South America
    9.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
           9.6.1 Africa
           9.6.2 Iran
           9.6.3 Saudi Arabia
           9.6.4 Rest of MEA

10 Competitive Landscape
     10.1 Overview
     10.2 Competitive Benchmarking By Brands
     10.3 The Most Adopted Growth Strategy
     10.4 Maximum Developments 
     10.5 Competitive Situation & Trends

11 Company Profiles
(Overview, Financial*, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)
     11.1 Armacell
     11.2 JSP 
     11.3 Zotefoams PLC
     11.4 Sealed Air Corporation
     11.5 The DOW Chemical Company
     11.6 Inoac Corporation
     11.7 Thermotec
     11.8 Wisconsin Foam Products
     11.9 Trecolan GmbH
     11.10 Par Group Ltd
     11.11 Other Key Players*/Companies Considered in the Report
             11.11.1 Basf
             11.11.2 Palziv Group
             11.11.3 Rhira Industries LLC
             11.11.4 Benien-Aerospace
             11.11.5 Pregis
             11.11.6 Quality Foam
             11.11.7 Sanwa Kako Co.,Ltd.
             11.11.8 Pro-Tac Industries Inc.
             11.11.9 Polycell Korea Corporation
             11.11.10 Dafa A/S

*Details Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies

12 Appendix
     12.1 Excerpts From Industry Experts
     12.2 Discussion Guide
     12.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
     12.4 Available Customizations
     12.5 Related Reports

List of Tables (120 Tables)

Table 1 Polyethylene Foams Key Data 2016–2021
Table 2 PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 3 PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 4 Non-XLPE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 5 Non-XLPE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 6 XLPE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 7 XLPE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 8 PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 9 PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 10 Protective Packaging PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 11 Protective Packaging PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 12 Automotive PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 13 Automotive PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 14 Building & Construction PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 15 Building & Construction PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 16 Footwear, Sports & Recreational PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 17 Footwear, Sports & Recreational PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 18 Medical PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 19 Medical PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 20 Other PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 21 Other PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 22 PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 23 PE Foams Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 24 Asia-Pacific: PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 25 Asia-Pacific: PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 26 Asia-Pacific: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 27 Asia-Pacific: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 28 Asia-Pacific: PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 29 Asia-Pacific: PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 30 China: Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 31 India: Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 32 Indonesia: Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 33 China: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 34 China: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 35 Japan: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 36 Japan: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 37 India: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 38 India: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 39 South Korea: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 40 South Korea: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 41 Thailand: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 42 Thailand: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 43 Singapore: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 44 Singapore: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 45 Indonesia: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 46 Indonesia: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 47 Rest of Asia-Pacific: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 48 Rest of Asia-Pacific: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 49 Europe: PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 50 Europe: PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 51 Europe: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 52 Europe: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 53 Europe: PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 54 Europe: PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 55 Germany Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 56 France Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 57 Russia Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 58 Germany: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 59 Germany: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 60 Russia: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 61 Russia: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 62 France: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 63 France: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 64 U.K.: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 65 U.K.: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 66 Italy: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 67 Italy: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 68 Spain: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 69 Spain: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 70 Turkey: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 71 Turkey: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 72 Rest of Europe: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 73 Rest of Europe: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 74 North America: PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 75 North America: PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 76 North America: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 77 North America: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 78 North America: PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 79 North America: PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 80 U.S. Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 81 Canada Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 82 Mexico Macroeconomic Indicators
Table 83 U.S.: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 84 U.S.: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 85 Canada: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 86 Canada: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 87 Mexico: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 88 Mexico: PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 89 South America PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 90 South America PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 91 South America PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 92 South America PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 93 South America PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 94 South America PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 95 Brazil PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 96 Brazil PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 97 Argentina PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 98 Argentina PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 99 Chile PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 100 Chile PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 101 Rest of South America PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 102 South America PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 103 Middle East & Africa PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 104 Middle East & Africa PE Foams Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 105 Middle East & Africa PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 106 Middle East & Africa PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 107 Middle East & Africa PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application , 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 108 Middle East & Africa PE Foams Market Size, By End-Use Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 109 Africa PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 110 Africa PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 111 Iran PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 112 Iran PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 113 Saudi Arabia PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 114 Saudi Arabia PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 115 Rest of Middle East & Africa PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (Kiloton)
Table 116 Rest of Middle East & Africa PE Foams Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 117 New Product Launches, 2010–2016
Table 118 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2009–2016
Table 119 Investments & Expansions, 2009–2016
Table 120 Joint Ventures/Partnerships/Contracts & Agreements/Collaborations, 2009–2016

List of Figures (10 Figures)

Figure 1 Asia-Pacific to Register Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 2 Building & Construction and Medical to Register Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 3 Attractive Opportunities in Polyethylene Foams Market
Figure 4 Protective Packaging to Be Largest and Building & Construction and Medical to Be the Fastest-Growing End-Use Application in Polyethylene Foams Market, 2016–2021
Figure 5 Polyethylene Foams Market to Register High Growth in Developing Countries Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 6 India Projected to Be Fastest-Growing Polyethylene Foams Market During Forecasted Period (2016-2021)
Figure 7 Value Chain Analysis
Figure 8 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 9 XLPE Projected to Be Fastest-Growing Type of Polyethylene Foams Market During Forecasted Period (2016-2021)
Figure 10 Battle for Developmental Market Share: New Product Launches Was the Key Strategy Between 2009 and 2016

The global polyethylene foams market is expected to grow from USD 2.74 billion in 2016 to USD 3.64 billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 5.8%. Energy sustainable and energy conservative material, growth in demand from end-use applications, and from APAC are the key factors driving the growth of this market.

PE foam is a closed-cell foam made from polyethylene and blended co-polymers with a high level of chemical crosslinking. The benefits of PE foams include impact and vibration absorption; weather and chemical resistance including splash resistance to oils and fuels; acoustic and thermal insulation properties; buoyancy with low water absorption; and thermo-forming and thermo-molding properties. Polyethylene foam is mainly used for coating of metals, such as protective packaging, building and construction, automotive, footwear, sports and recreational, medical, and others.

The polyethylene foams market has been segmented, on the basis of type, into crosslinked foam (XLPE) and non-crosslinked foam (Non-XLPE). The market for XLPE foams is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2021. XLPE foam offers superior thermal stability and insulating properties in addition to improved dimensional consistency and stability over a wide range of fabrication methods and end-use conditions. So, it is used in medical, protective packaging, automobiles, sports and recreational, building and construction, and gaskets end-use applications.

The polyethylene foams market in APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Strong growth can be witnessed in polyethylene foams market in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China, India, and South-East Asian countries. Increase in purchasing power parity and demand from the end-use applications especially medical, building & construction and automotive drives the polyethylene foams market.

End-use applications such as medical, building & construction, protective packaging and automotive drive the growth of polyethylene foams market

Medical

PE foam is mostly used in medical device packaging, orthopedic soft goods, and medical components in medical end-use applications. These products are made from non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and latex-free foam. They are safe during direct skin contact as they are filled with nitrogen gas. The medical PE foams market is being driven by high growth in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products and medical instruments in Asia-Pacific both for domestic and exports markets.

Automotive

The polyethylene foams market in the automotive segment is anticipated to witness healthy growth owing to increased competition among players, growing demand for vehicles, supportive government policies, development of transportation infrastructure, and rapid economic growth. The automotive industry continues to use polyethylene foam on an increasing number of automotive parts and products. In addition, it is used in trains, trucks, buses, and cars for passenger comfort; it is used under the carpet, seats, console boxes, tool boxes, shock absorbers, and on the sides to reduce impact.

Building & Construction

PE foam is used in building and construction end-use applications such as forging, pipe-in-pipe, doors, roof boards, and slabs. XLPE foams have excellent thermal insulation, moisture resistance, and sound and vibration absorption properties and hence are appropriate for use in the building and construction industry.

The building and construction market is projected to grow at the second highest rate during the forecast period driven by huge investments in new infrastructure developments, new housing projects, and renovation of non-residential buildings in the U.S., China, India, and Brazil.

Critical questions that report answers:

• Where will all these developments take the industry in the mid to long term?
• What are the upcoming end-use applications for polyethylene foams?

The basic raw materials to manufacture PE foams are naphtha, low density polyethylene (LDPE) resin, high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin, and additives. Volatile raw material prices affect the manufacturing cost structure of the products is a major factor restraining the growth of the market.

Key players in the market include Armacell (Germany), JSP (Japan), Zotefoams Plc. (U.K), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Sealed Air Corporation (U.S.), INOAC Corporation (Japan), Thermotec (Australia), Wisconsin Foam Products (U.S.), Trecolan GmbH (Germany), and PAR Group (U.K.). These players are increasingly undertaking expansions, new product launches, acquisitions, and partnerships to expand its global presence and develop and introduce new technologies and products in the market.

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