Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market by Function, Type (Natural Rubber, NBR/PVC, EPDM, Chloroprene), End-Use Industry (HVAC, Automotive & Transportation, Solar Installations, Refrigeration Systems), and Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The global flexible elastomeric foam market is projected to grow from USD 2.8 billion in 2024 to USD 3.6 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. Flexible elastomeric foam is a closed cell elastomeric foam that is used for insulating plumbing, ductwork, chilled water, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. These foams provide cushioning, and insulation in wide variety of industries including automotive & transportation, HVAC, refrigeration systems, and solar installations.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2022
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2029
Units Considered
Value (USD Billion) and Volume (Million Square Meters)
Segments
Type, Function, End-use Industry, and Region.
Regions covered
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, and South America
"Acoustic Insulation segment, by function, is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period"
The acoustic insulation segment is projected to secure the second-largest share in the forecast period, primarily fueled by the rising demand for soundproofing solutions across multiple sectors including industrial, residential and commercial environments. Flexible elastomeric foams offer qualities like sound absorption and vibration dampening due to which the acoustic insulation segment, by function, is expected to grow along with the growth in population and urbanization.
"By foam type, Ethylene-Propylene Dine Monomer (EPDM) segment is accounted for the second largest share during the forecast period"
The Ethylene-Propylene Dine Monomer (EPDM) segment, by type, is projected to secure the second-largest share in the forecast period. The EPDM segment's growth is fueled by the rise in the demand for energy efficient insulating material. The EPDM type of flexible elastomeric foams not only offer great temperature resistance, but they also offer great chemical resistance due to which their demand is increasing in multiple industries including construction industry, marine industry, as well as transportation and automotive industry.
"Automotive & Transportation segment, by end-use industry, is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period"
The automotive & transportation segment, by end-use industry, is projected to secure the second-largest share in the forecast period. Flexible elastomeric foams are used in the automotive and transportation industry for multiple applications including gasketing, noise dampening, weather stripping, and cushioning. The growing production of automobiles, especially in developing nations is expected to boost the market for flexible elastomeric foam in the automotive and transportation industry.
"North America region is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period"
North America is expected to be the second-largest market for flexible elastomeric foam. The US is among the key players in the region, which is driven by the rise in awareness levels regarding the importance of thermal and acoustic insulation. Furthermore, the market position of North America is further strengthened by the existence of major players in the region, such as ARMACELL and Aeroflex USA, Inc.
Profile break-up of primary participants for the report:
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 65%, Tier 2 - 20%, and Tier 3 - 15%
By Designation: C-level- 25%, Director Level- 30%, and Others - 45%
By Region: North America - 30%, Europe - 20%, Asia Pacific - 40%, Middle East & Africa - 7%, South America - 3%
ARMACELL (Luxembourg), Hira Industries LLC (UAE), L'ISOLANTE K-FLEX S.p.A. (Italy), JINAN RETEK INDUSTRIES INC(JINAN BESTAR INC) (China), and Boyd (US) are some of the major players operating in the flexible elastomeric foam market. These players have adopted strategies such as acquisitions, expansions, and partnerships, and expansions in order to increase their market share business revenue.
Research Coverage:
The report defines, segments, and projects the flexible elastomeric foam market based on foam type, function, end-use industry, and region. It provides detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the growth of the market, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It strategically profiles, flexible elastomeric foam manufacturers and comprehensively analyses their market shares and core competencies as well as tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, joint ventures, agreements, and acquisitions, undertaken by them in the market.
Reasons to Buy the Report:
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in the market by providing them the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the flexible elastomeric foam market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholders obtain an improved understanding of the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses, and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the pulse of the market and provide them information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (Superior properties of flexible elastomeric foams, Growth in the end-use industries of flexible elastomeric foams), restraints (Lack of awareness about the benefits of insulation, Competition from Alternative Materials), opportunities (Stringent government regulations encouraging energy efficiency, Growing demand of insulation for energy-efficiency), and challenges (Difficulty in the disposal of flexible elastomeric foams) influencing the growth of the flexible elastomeric foam market.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities in the flexible elastomeric foam market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the flexible elastomeric foam market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, various types, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the flexible elastomeric foam market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and product offerings of leading players such as ARMACELL (Luxembourg), Hira Industries LLC (UAE), L'ISOLANTE K-FLEX S.p.A. (Italy), JINAN RETEK INDUSTRIES INC(JINAN BESTAR INC) (China), and Boyd (US), KAIMANN (Germany), Huamei Energy-saving Technology Group Co., Ltd. (China), Aeroflex USA, Inc. (US), NMC sa (Belgium), ISIDEM INSULATION (Turkey), and others in the flexible elastomeric foam market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
1.3 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3.1 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 MARKET SCOPE
1.4.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.4.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4.3 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.4.4 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of interviews with experts
2.2 MATRIX CONSIDERED FOR DEMAND SIDE
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3.2.1 Calculations for supply-side analysis
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.6 IMPACT OF RECESSION
2.6.1 KEY ASSUMPTIONS WHILE CALCULATING DEMAND-SIDE MARKET SIZE
2.6.2 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.6.3 RISK ANALYSIS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM MARKET
4.2 FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM MARKET, BY REGION
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Superior properties of flexible elastomeric foams
5.2.1.2 Growth of several end-use industries
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Lack of awareness of benefits of insulation
5.2.2.2 Competition from alternative materials
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Growing demand for insulation for energy efficiency
5.2.3.2 Stringent government regulations encouraging energy efficiency
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Difficulty in disposal
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN
6.2 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
6.3 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
6.3.1 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
6.3.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
6.3.3 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
6.3.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
6.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
6.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
6.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
6.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.5 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.5.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM, BY REGION, 2020-2023
6.5.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM, BY NR AND NBR, 2023
6.5.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023
6.6 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.6.1 TARIFF DATA
6.6.2 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.6.2.1 Regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other organizations
6.7 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024-2025
6.8 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.8.1 METHODOLOGY
6.8.2 MAJOR PATENTS
6.9 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.9.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.9.1.1 Bio-based foam
6.9.2 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
6.9.2.1 Rigid polyurethane foam
6.10 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.10.1 IMPORT DATA (HS CODE 4002)
6.10.2 EXPORT DATA (HS CODE 4002)
6.11 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
6.11.1 EMPIRE STATE BUILDING NEW YORK CITY, NY (US)
6.11.2 RELIABLE CONDENSATION CONTROL AND LONG-TERM ENERGY EFFICIENCY
6.12 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.13 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI ON FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM MARKET
6.13.1 INTRODUCTION
6.14 OVERVIEW OF IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI
6.14.1 MATERIAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
6.14.2 MANUFACTURING PROCESS
6.14.3 QUALITY CONTROL AND TESTING
7 FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC FOAM MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 NATURAL RUBBER
7.2.1 HIGH RESILIENCE AND RESISTANCE TO COMPRESSION SET PROPERTY