About Packaging Foams
Packaging foams are cross-linked structures, used in the packaging and safe transportation of products, both heavy and light, from one place to other. Basic raw materials are required for the manufacture of packaging foams to be used in various end-user applications. These basic raw materials are resin, naphtha, polyols, additives, and others. The packaging foams market is mainly driven by the increased online shopping of various products, be it small items or large LCD and refrigerators. Technological advances in packaging and transportation techniques are increasing the use of foams in various applications.
Technavio’s analysts forecast the global packaging foams market to grow at a CAGR of 6.04% during the period 2017-2021.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global packaging foams market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of packaging foams across various types.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• APAC
• Europe
• North America
• ROW
Technavio's report, Global Packaging Foams Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• Arkema
• BASF
• Borealis
• Sealed Air
• Zetofoams
Other prominent vendors
• ACH Foam Technologies
• Armacell
• INOAC
• JSP
• Kaneka Corporation
• Pregis
• Premier Foam
• SEKISUI CHEMICAL
• Tosoh Corporation
• Total
• UFP Technologies
• Williams Foam
Market driver
• Increase in the use of polyurethane foams in packaging industry
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Market challenge
• Price fluctuation of raw material
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Market trend
• Growing number of manufacturers in APAC
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
• Market outline
PART 05: Market landscape
• Market size and forecast
• Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by structure type
• Global packaging foams market by structure type
• Global packaging foams market by flexible foams
• Global packaging foams market by rigid foams
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
• Global packaging foams market by geography
• Packaging foams market in APAC
• Packaging foams market in Europe
• Packaging foams market in North America
• Packaging foams market in ROW
PART 08: Decision framework
PART 09: Drivers and challenges
• Market drivers
• Market challenges
PART 10: Market trends
• Growing number of manufacturers in APAC
• Development of environment-friendly foams
• Use of green foams in packaging
PART 11: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
• Major market vendors
• Other prominent vendors
PART 12: Key vendor analysis
• Arkema
• BASF
• Borealis
• Sealed Air
• Zetofoams
PART 13: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Global packaging foams market 2016 and 2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 02: Market forecast: Global packaging foams market 2016-2021
Exhibit 03: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 04: Global packaging foams market by structure type 2016
Exhibit 05: Global packaging foams market by structure type 2021
Exhibit 06: Global packaging foams market for flexible foams 2016 and 2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 07: Market forecast: Global packaging foams market by flexible foams 2016-2021
Exhibit 08: Global packaging foams market for rigid foams 2016 and 2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 09: Market forecast: Global packaging foams market for rigid foams 2016-2021
Exhibit 10: Global packaging foams market by geography 2016 (%)
Exhibit 11: Global packaging foams market by geography 2021 (%)
Exhibit 12: Global packaging foams market in APAC 2016 and 2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 13: Market forecast: Global packaging foams market in APAC 2016-2021
Exhibit 14: Global packaging foams market in Europe 2016 and 2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 15: Market forecast: Global packaging foams market in Europe 2016-2021
Exhibit 16: Global packaging foams market in North America 2016 and 2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 17: Market forecast: Global packaging foams market in North America 2016-2021
Exhibit 18: Global packaging foams market in ROW 2016 and 2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 19: Market forecast: Global packaging foams market in ROW 2016-2021
Exhibit 20: Global polyurethane foam market 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 21: Global packaging foams market: Major vendors 2016
Exhibit 22: Arkema: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 23: Arkema: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 24: BASF: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 25: BASF: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 26: Borealis: Geographic segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 27: Borealis: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 28: Sealed Air: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 29: Sealed Air: Geographic segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 30: Zotefoams: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 31: Zotefoams: Geographic segmentation by revenue 2016
