Global Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market Size, Trends & Analysis – Forecast to 2026 By Type (EPDM, CR, NBR/PVC, Natural Rubber, and Others [Silicon, ECH, and SBR]), By Function (Acoustic Insulation and Thermal Insulation), By End-Use Industry (Automotive & Transportation, HVAC, and Others [Hospital, Athletic & Yoga Mats, and Electrical & Electronics]), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA, and CSA); Competitive Landscape, Company Market Share Analysis, and Competitor Analysis
Substantial research & development expenditure, as well as developments in the production process, have enabled the fabrication of flexible elastomeric foams appropriate for demanding activities including thermal and acoustic insulation. The increasing use of flexible elastomeric foam in various sectors such as solar piping, air conditioning, commercial piping, automobile, and building walls has driven demand in the global flexible elastomeric foam market. Furthermore, rising residential and non - residential building to offer more living capacity for the world's rising population has boosted demand in this market.
The tremendous rise of end-user sectors including HVAC, automotive, electrical, and electronics is foreseen to drive the requirement for flexible elastomeric foam. Stringent regulatory restrictions and a focus on a high-energy economy are essential aspects driving the global flexible elastomeric foam market. Burgeoning prospects in the healthcare sector, on the other side, as well as government policies promoting energy efficiency, are expected to drive the flexible elastomeric foam market over the forecast period.
Flexible elastomeric foams have low thermal conductivity, are versatile and simple to implement, have strong water resistance, sustain long-term efficiency, have a wide range of temperature performance spectrum, and have better fire output. Nonetheless, a lack of knowledge regarding the product's insulating capabilities has a detrimental influence on the flexible elastomeric foam industry.
Depending on the type, the market has been categorized as EPDM, CR, NBR/PVC, natural rubber, and others. Others include Silicon, ECH, and SBR. The nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)/ polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is predicted to be the dominating segment in the flexible elastomeric foam market. This domination can be assured due to their exceptional qualities such as resistance to acid swelling, excellent fire efficiency, better fuel resistance, and due to its moderate cost compared to other forms of rubbers, and growing usage in different end-use industries.
In the automotive and aeronautical industries, NBR is used to produce hoses, seals, grommets, and fuel self-sealing vessels for fuel and oil storage. Because of its tenacity, NBR is an excellent substance for reusable lab, washing, and inspection gloves. NBR is highly resilient to lubricants and chemicals than natural rubber and possesses greater durability but less flexibility.
PVC, a synthetic resin produced from vinyl chloride polymerization. PVC is used in an immense range of residential and industrial products, from raincoats and bath curtains to window frames and indoor plumbing, second only to polyethylene among the plastics used in manufacturing and utilization. A lightweight, inflexible plastic in its pure form, it is also produced in a "plasticized" flexible form. Thus, these aforementioned factors are responsible for NBR/PVC segment supremacy.
Depending on the function, the market has been categorized as acoustic insulation and thermal insulation. The thermal insulation segment is forecasted to be the dominating segment in the flexible elastomeric foam market. Due to their extraordinary features such as easy installation and fire resistance, the use of thermal insulation from a range of end-use industries is increasing. Thermal insulation helps to reduce the amount of the transfer of heat between objects in contact with heat or in the range of radiative effects. With specifically designed processes and techniques, as well as with appropriate object shapes and materials, thermal insulation can be accomplished. Such factors are foreseen to be the main reason behind the domination of the segment in the market.
Depending on the end-use industry, the market has been categorized as automotive & transportation, HVAC, and others. Others include hospital, athletic & yoga mats, and electrical & electronics. The HVAC segment is predicted to be the dominating segment in the flexible elastomeric foam market. Increased demand for energy savings in modern heating, ventilation, and air conditioning infrastructures is anticipated to propel the market for elastomeric foams in the end-use HVAC sector. With this, the demand will be driven by the increasing need for HVAC in the construction industry. Organizations are extensively investing in research and development to create novel goods including hybrid HVAC equipment, which employs different sources of energy for heating and cooling.
The Asia-Pacific region is predicted to be dominating as well as the fastest-growing region for the market of flexible elastomeric foam. This growth and domination are expected due to rising investments in the automotive and growing construction industries, and increased use of flexible elastomeric foam in various end-use sectors. With these, countries like China and India have been rising the scale of their manufacturing sectors. The low cost of foam, when compared to natural rubber, is also a positive point for its demand in the region. In the Asia-Pacific region, the largest producers of the flexible elastomeric foam market are located.
North America notably contributed to a significant share of the global flexible elastomeric foam market, attributable to solid demand through its well-developed automobile and HVAC manufacturing industries, and perhaps even the area's rising concentration on energy saving. It will benefit from the construction sector's expansion. The strong requirement for HVAC systems from commercial and residential buildings, as well as infrastructure projects, will help to boost the regional construction sector. Increased consumer spending on infrastructure operations, along with rising per capita discretionary income, is driving significant market expansion for HVAC systems. The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) strict limits on product consumption will enhance output in the area.
Hira Industries, Armacell International S.A., Rogers Corporation, Kaimann GmbH, L’isolante K-Flex S.P.A., Huamei Energy-Saving Technology Group Co., Ltd., Aeroflex Usa, Inc., Jinan Retek Industries Inc., NMC SA, Isidem Insulation, Anavid Insulation Products Kiryat Anvim Ltd., Roka Yalitim, ODE Insulation, Rubberlite, Inc., Kingwell World Industries, Inc., Grando, China Ining Industrial Group Co., Ltd., and Recca Insulation Systems Sdn. Bhd. among others are few major market players in the global flexible elastomeric foam market.
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.
Chapter 1 Methodology
1.1 Market Scope & Definitions
1.2 Estimates & Forecast Calculation
1.3 Historical Data Overview And Validation
1.4 Data Sources
1.4.1 Secondary
1.4.2 Primary
Chapter 2 Report Outlook
2.1 Global Flexible Elastomeric Foam Industry Overview, 2016-2026
2.1.1 Industry Overview
2.1.2 Type Overview
2.1.3 Function Overview
2.1.4 End-Use Industry Overview
2.1.5 Regional Overview
Chapter 3 Global Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market Trends
3.1 Market Segmentation
3.2 Industry Background, 2016-2026
3.3 Market Key Trends
3.3.1 Positive Trends
3.3.1.1 Increasing Growth of the End User Industries
3.3.1.2 Increasing Investments on the Research and Development Activities
3.3.2 Industry Challenges
3.3.2.1 Lack of Awareness Pertaining to the Benefits of the Insulation
3.4 Prospective Growth Scenario
3.4.1 Type Growth Scenario
3.4.2 Function Growth Scenario
3.4.3 End-Use Industry Growth Scenario
3.5 COVID-19 Influence over Industry Growth
3.6 Porter’s Analysis
3.7 PESTEL Analysis
3.8 Value Chain & Supply Chain Analysis
3.9 Regulatory Framework
3.9.1 North America
3.9.2 Europe
3.9.3 APAC
3.9.4 LATAM
3.9.5 MEA
3.10 Technology Overview
3.11 Market Share Analysis, 2020
3.11.1 Company Positioning Overview, 2020
Chapter 4 Global Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market, By Type
4.1 Type Outlook
4.2 EPDM
4.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
4.3 CR
4.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
4.4 NBR/PVC
4.4.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
4.5 Natural Rubber
4.5.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
4.6 Others
4.6.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
Chapter 5 Global Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market, By Function
5.1 Function Outlook
5.2 Acoustic Insulation
5.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
5.3 Thermal Insulation
5.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
Chapter 6 Global Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market, By End-Use Industry
6.1 End-Use Industry Outlook
6.2 Automotive & Transportation
6.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
6.3 HVAC
6.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
6.4 Others
6.4.1 Market Size, By Region, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
Chapter 7 Global Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market, By Region
7.1 Regional outlook
7.2 North America
7.2.1 Market Size, By Country, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.2 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.3 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.4 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.5 U.S.
7.2.5.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.5.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.5.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.6 Canada
7.2.6.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.6.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.2.6.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3 Europe
7.3.1 Market Size, By Country, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.2 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.3 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.4 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.5 Germany
7.3.5.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.5.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.5.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.6 UK
7.3.6.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.6.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.6.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.7 France
7.3.7.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.7.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.7.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.8 Italy
7.3.8.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.8.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.8.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.9 Spain
7.3.9.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.9.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.9.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.10 Russia
7.3.10.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.10.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.3.10.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4 Asia Pacific
7.4.1 Market Size, By Country, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.2 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.3 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.4 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.5 China
7.4.5.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.5.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.5.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.6 India
7.4.6.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.6.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.6.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.7 Japan
7.4.7.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.7.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.7.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.8 Australia
7.4.8.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.8.2 Market size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.8.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.9 South Korea
7.4.9.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.9.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.4.9.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5 Latin America
7.5.1 Market Size, By Country, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.2 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.3 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.4 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.5 Brazil
7.5.5.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.5.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.5.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.6 Mexico
7.5.6.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.6.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.6.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.7 Argentina
7.5.7.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.7.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.5.7.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6 MEA
7.6.1 Market Size, By Country, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.2 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.3 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.4 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.5 Saudi Arabia
7.6.5.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.5.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.5.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.6 UAE
7.6.6.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.6.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.6.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.7 South Africa
7.6.7.1 Market Size, By Type, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.7.2 Market Size, By Function, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
7.6.7.3 Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 2016-2026 (USD Million)
Chapter 8 Company Landscape
8.1 Competitive Analysis, 2020
8.2 Hira Industries
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Financial Analysis
8.2.3 Strategic Positioning
8.2.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.3 Armacell International S.A.
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Financial Analysis
8.3.3 Strategic Positioning
8.3.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.4 Rogers Corporation
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Financial Analysis
8.4.3 Strategic Positioning
8.4.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.5 Kaimann GmbH
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 Financial Analysis
8.5.3 Strategic Positioning
8.5.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.6 L’isolante K-Flex S.P.A.
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Financial Analysis
8.6.3 Strategic Positioning
8.6.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.7 Huamei Energy-Saving Technology Group Co., Ltd.
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 Financial Analysis
8.7.3 Strategic Positioning
8.7.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.8 Aeroflex Usa, Inc.
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 Financial Analysis
8.8.3 Strategic Positioning
8.8.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.9 Jinan Retek Industries Inc.
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 Financial Analysis
8.9.3 Strategic Positioning
8.9.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.10 NMC SA
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 Financial Analysis
8.10.3 Strategic Positioning
8.10.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.11 Isidem Insulation
8.11.1 Company Overview
8.11.2 Financial Analysis
8.11.3 Strategic Positioning
8.11.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.12 Anavid Insulation Products Kiryat Anvim Ltd.
8.12.1 Company Overview
8.12.2 Financial Analysis
8.12.3 Strategic Positioning
8.12.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.13 Roka Yalitim
8.13.1 Company Overview
8.13.2 Financial Analysis
8.13.3 Strategic Positioning
8.13.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.14 ODE Insulation
8.14.1 Company Overview
8.14.2 Financial Analysis
8.14.3 Strategic Positioning
8.14.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.15 Rubberlite, Inc.
8.15.1 Company Overview
8.15.2 Financial Analysis
8.15.3 Strategic Positioning
8.15.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.16 Kingwell World Industries, Inc.
8.16.1 Company Overview
8.16.2 Financial Analysis
8.16.3 Strategic Positioning
8.16.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.17 Grando
8.17.1 Company Overview
8.17.2 Financial Analysis
8.17.3 Strategic Positioning
8.17.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.18 China Ining Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
8.18.1 Company Overview
8.18.2 Financial Analysis
8.18.3 Strategic Positioning
8.18.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.19 Recca Insulation Systems Sdn. Bhd.
8.19.1 Company Overview
8.19.2 Financial Analysis
8.19.3 Strategic Positioning
8.19.4 Info Graphic Analysis
8.20 Other Companies
8.20.1 Company Overview
8.20.2 Financial Analysis
8.20.3 Strategic Positioning
8.20.4 Info Graphic Analysis
The Global Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market has been studied from the year 2019 till 2026. However, the CAGR provided in the report is from the year 2021 to 2026. The research methodology involved three stages: Desk research, Primary research, and Analysis & Output from the entire research process.
The desk research involved a robust background study which meant referring to paid and unpaid databases to understand the market dynamics; mapping contracts from press releases; identifying the key players in the market, studying their product portfolio, competition level, annual reports/SEC filings & investor presentations; and learning the demand and supply-side analysis for the Flexible Elastomeric Foam Market.
The primary research activity included telephonic conversations with more than 50 tier 1 industry consultants, distributors, and end-use product manufacturers.
Finally, based on the above thorough research process, an in-depth analysis was carried out considering the following aspects: market attractiveness, current & future market trends, market share analysis, SWOT analysis of the company and customer analytics.
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