Covestro AG and BASF SE are leading players in Polyurethane Foams Market

The polyurethane foams market is projected to grow from USD 37.8 billion in 2020 to USD 54.3 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2020 to 2025. The major reasons for the growth of the polyurethane foams market include growing end-use industries such as bedding & furniture, electronics, automotive, and building & construction, in emerging economies like India, Thailand, and others. Some of the other like increased use of polyurethane foams in building insulations for energy conservation and versatility and unique physical properties of polyurethane foams are driving factors for growth of polyurethane foams market.

Companies such as Covestro AG, BASF SE, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd., Dow Inc., and Huntsman Corporation, fall under the winners’ category. These are leading players in the polyurethane foams market, globally, and are some of the leading players operating in the polyurethane foams market. These players have adopted the strategies of expansions, agreements, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, new product launches, joint ventures, investments & contracts, collaborations, and new technology & new process developments ,to increase their presence in the global market.

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Covestro AG is the leading player in the global polyurethane foams market and is estimated to have the highest share in the market. In February 2020, Covestro AG partnered with Toyota Boshoku Corporation, a subsidiary of Toyota Group (Japan). This partnership aims at jointly developing a new polyurethane composite material for a new electric concept car— LQ— which is developed by Toyota Motor Corporation. This material is a combination of advanced Baypreg F NF technology of Covestro and kenaf fibers of Toyota Boshoku. It is a lightweight and sustainable solution. This polyurethane composite material is expected to be used in door trims of the electric concept car. This partnership is expected to enhance the competitive edge of Covestro AG in the automobile market.

Another important player in the global polyurethane foams market is BASF SE.

In June 2020, BASF SE partnered with China-based Shanghai Zhengming Modern Logistics Co., Ltd. or Zhengming to develop insulating polyurethane (PU) sandwich panels. These panels are used in refrigerated storage of the cold chain industry in China. Under this partnership, BASF SE aims at supplying polyurethanes for all joint cold storage units of Zhengming. This partnership is expected to strengthen the position of BASF SE in the polyurethane foam market of China.

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Polyurethane Additives Market by End-Use Industry (Automotive, Building & Construction, and Bedding & Furniture), and Region – Global Forecast to 2021

The Polyurethane Additives Market is projected to reach USD 2.75 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.3%, in terms of value from 2016 to 2021. The polyurethane additives market is driven by increasing usage of polyurethane in the construction and automotive industries.The report includes analysis of the polyurethane additive market by region, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.

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Building & construction expected to dominate the market for PU additive

The building & construction industry is projected to drive the polyurethane additive market, aided by increased demand for insulation applications for maintaining optimum temperature and reducing the energy cost. Automotive is another end-use industry where polyurethane is being used for vehicle interiors as well as exteriors. The use of polyurethane helps reduce the weight of vehicles and enhance fuel efficiency.

Polyurethane additives are used mainly in flexible foam, rigid foam, coatings, adhesives & sealants, elastomers, and binders. Flexible foams are primarily used in bedding & furniture, and automotive & transportation industries.

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America are considered the main regions in the polyurethane additives market report. Asia-Pacific region is dominant in the polyurethane additive market. The rising demand for polyurethane additives in this region is mainly driven by its increased use in building & construction industries. Europe is the second-largest consumer of polyurethane additives, globally. The market in this region is mainly driven by the growing opportunities from transportation and construction industries. The Middle East & Africa is the second-fastest-growing market, due to the increased demand for rigid foam for insulation purposes in the region.  

Covestro AG (Germany), BASF SE (Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), and Huntsman International LLC (U.S.) are the leading companies operating in this market. These companies are expected to account for a significant market share in the near future. Entering into related industries and targeting new markets will enable polyurethane additive manufacturers to overcome the effects of the volatile economy, leading to the diversified business portfolio and increase revenue. The other main manufacturers of polyurethane additives are Tosoh Corporation (Japan), Albemarle Corporation (U.S.), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Kao Corporation(Japan) ), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (U.S.), and Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (U.S.).