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According to Technavio’s polyurethane market forecast, the global polyurethane market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during the forecast period. One of the major drivers for this polyurethane market growth is the increased use of bio-based polyurethane in construction applications. Rigid polyurethane foam has extensive usage in thermal insulation of walls for buildings, vessels for refrigerated cargo, light-weight products used in construction and automotive applications, pipelines, and cryogenic wind tunnels. These foams have preference over conventional materials such as fiberglass and mineral wool due to the relatively higher insulation offered by them. Also, these foams increase the living space and offer excellent energy efficiency. In addition, the increased use of polyurethane coatings due to stringent government regulations for greener and sustainable environment is expected to provide tremendous opportunities for the market growth in the coming years.
APAC is the largest revenue-generating region in the polyurethane market and is anticipated to account for around 46% of the total market share. Much of the region’s growth is due to the rising demand from construction, bedding and furniture, packaging, automotive, footwear, and electronics industries. Urbanization and industrialization, coupled with the growing requirement for energy-efficient buildings are enhancing the need for insulation, which will boost the demand for bio-based polyurethane in the region in the coming years.
The global polyurethane market is extremely competitive with the presence of several players and is primarily dominated by the global players. These established vendors are planning to shift toward eco-friendly methods of production due to a rise in awareness regarding sustainability. Several vendors in the market are collaborating with biotechnology companies for developing advanced polymers to decrease the overall production expenses. The expansion and technological advancements in manufacturing techniques are likely to create immense growth opportunities for the market during the forecast period.
Leading vendors in the market are -
Other prominent vendors in the polyurethane market include Alliance Polymer and Services, Austin Novel Materials, Hitachi Chemical company, Mitsui Chemicals, RAMPF Polymer Solutions, Rhino Linings, Myriant, and SNP.
The flexible foams segment accounts for the largest market share and is anticipated to occupy more than 41% of the overall market by the end of the predicted period. This segment is primarily driven by the use of flexible polyurethane foams in home furnishing products including interiors, carpet underlays, cushions, and bedding owing to their flexibility and durability. Several manufacturers are shifting toward bio-based foams due to the imposition of stringent government regulations regarding the control of carbon footprint. Moreover, the growing sales of passenger vehicles has led to the high demand for furnishing materials like flexible foams, which will boost the growth prospects for this segment over the forecast period.
This global market research estimates that the construction sector will continue its dominance in the polyurethane market over the next four years and is likely to occupy around 34% of the total market share. Rigid polyurethane foam is used for thermal insulation and other applications in modern construction practices as they are relatively thinner than other insulating materials such as fiberglass. The growing trend towards sustainable and green infrastructure will increase the consumption of bio-based polyurethanes in the coming years.
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PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Market research methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
PART 06: Market segmentation by product type
PART 07: Market segmentation by application
PART 08: Geographical segmentation
PART 09: Market drivers
PART 10: Impact of drivers
PART 11: Market challenges
PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 13: Market trends
PART 14: Vendor landscape
PART 15: Key vendor analysis
PART 16: Appendix
PART 17: Explore Technavio
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