Polyurethane Market Trends, Business Opportunities, Challenges, Size, Share, Growth Insights to 2026
The Global Polyurethane Market Size is set to hit USD 87,635.8 million by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period 2019 to 2026
The global Polyurethane market size is set to hit $87,635.8 million by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for furniture from urban areas will be one of the key growth drivers of this market. The furniture industry is rapidly expanding owing to speedy urbanization and a general change in lifestyle of people living in cities. Polyurethane (PUR or PU) is widely utilized in furniture applications, primarily for cushioning and bedding purposes.
List of Top Players Covered in the Polyurethane Market Report by Fortune Business Insights™:
- Tosoh Corporation
- Eurofoam Group
- Compagnie De Saint-Gobain S.A.
- Mitsui Chemicals and SKC Polyurethanes Inc.
- Lanxess
- BASF
- Huntsman
- Foampartner Group
- Rogers Corporation
- Fxi-Foamex Innovations
- Future Foam, Inc
- Other Players
Polyurethane is a type of polymer formed as a result of the reaction between polyols and isocyanate. The polyurethane market research highlights the highly useful properties including hardness, electrical insulation, flexibility, resistance to abrasion, and ruggedness under inhospitable weather conditions. The polymer is also available in the form of foams, elastomers, fibers, and surface coatings.
These qualities have made PUR a highly demanded commodity across the industrial spectrum. For instance, this polymer is widely applied in automobiles as it can be converted into foam. In construction, PU is extensively utilized in sealants, adhesives, and coatings. Since these are thriving industries, demand for polyurethane is likely to climb and accelerate the polyurethane market growth in the forecast period.
Increasing Focus on Innovation to Stimulate Competition
The polyurethane market analysis reveals that competition in this market will be characterized by growing attention of players towards developing innovative products. This will aid them to consolidate their position in the market and widen their product offerings.
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North America to Lead the Pack; Asia Pacific to Hold Major Share
North America generated a revenue of USD 13,504.7 million in 2018 and is, therefore, projected to dominate the Polyurethane Market share. Being one of the largest consumers of PUR owing to prosperous construction and automotive industries, the US will lead the market in North America. Asia-Pacific is slated to hold a sizeable share in the market owing to growth in the construction and furniture industries, mainly in China, where PU is highly utilized. On account of its high shock resistance properties, this polymer is also witnessing rising demand in the expanding automotive and transport industries in Asia-Pacific.
In Europe, advancements in machinery and furniture manufacturing will boost the demand for PUR in the region. Increasing demand for PUR in construction will be the major driver for this market in South America, the Middle East & Africa, with Brazil and Saudi Arabia taking the lead.
