The Global Polyurethane Market size is expected to reach $102.3 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 4.3% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2022, the market attained a volume of 29,519.9 kilo tonnes, experiencing a growth of 3.5% (2019-2022).
The growth of the packaging industry is a crucial factor in the higher demand for it. Thus, the packaging segment captured 7.6% revenue share in 2022. For instance, as per the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, the Indian packaging industry is expected to reach $ 204.81 Bn by 2025, with a rate of 26.7% from 2020-2025. Therefore, the segment will grow rapidly in the coming years.
Polyurethane foams are widely used in producing mattresses, sofas, chairs, and other upholstered furniture due to their exceptional comfort and durability. Polyurethane foam offers superior cushioning properties, providing support and resilience for extended periods and enhancing furniture products' overall comfort and longevity.
Additionally, according to the European Commission, the Italian government is considering extending the measure until 2023. EU funding for energy-efficient housing investment and social housing promotion are EUR 18.5 billion and EUR 2.8 billion, respectively. Additionally, households have steadily grown since 2010, reaching 26.1 million in 2020 (+5.7%). Therefore, the expansion of the global construction industry is driving the market's growth.
However, Polyurethane production relies heavily on petrochemical-based raw materials such as polyols and isocyanates. Fluctuations in crude oil prices, which serve as the primary feedstock for petrochemicals, directly impact the cost of raw materials for its manufacturers. Any disruptions in the global oil supply, geopolitical tensions, or changes in oil production quotas by major oil-producing nations can lead to rapid and unpredictable changes in raw material prices. Thus, volatility in raw material prices is hampering the market's growth.
By Raw Material Analysis
Based on raw material, the market is divided into toluene di-isocyanate, methylene diphenyl di-isocyanate, polyols, and others. In 2022, the polyols segment garnered 41.6% revenue share in the market. Polyols serve as one of the main building blocks in its production. They can be derived from various sources, including petrochemicals and renewable feedstocks like soybeans or corn.
By Application Analysis
Based on application, the market is categorized into furniture & interiors, construction, electronics & appliances, automotive, footwear, packaging, and others. The furniture and interiors segment procured 21.3% revenue share in the market in 2022. In terms of volume furniture and interiors segment would register 6,652.5 kilo tonnes in 2022. Polyurethane foam is lightweight compared to traditional furniture materials such as wood or metal.
By Product Analysis
On the basis of the product, the market is segmented into rigid foam, flexible foam, coatings, adhesives & sealants, elastomers, and others. The rigid foam segment recorded 30.4% revenue share in the market in 2022. Rigid foam is highly valued for its excellent thermal insulation properties. It is extensively used in construction to insulate roofs, walls, floors, and refrigeration systems.
By Regional Analysis
Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2022, the Europe region generated 16.2% revenue share in the market. Europe has stringent energy efficiency regulations and building codes to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable construction practices.
Market Competition and Attributes
The polyurethane market is marked by fierce competition and dynamic attributes, driven by its versatile applications in construction, automotive, furniture, electronics, and packaging. Key players continually innovate to meet evolving demands and regulatory standards, emphasizing lightweight, durability, and insulation properties. Sustainability is a growing focus, with bio-based polyurethane gaining prominence. Economic conditions, technological advancements, and regulatory changes impact market trends. The material's popularity is closely tied to industries like construction and automotive.
Recent Strategies Deployed in the Market
- Jan-2024: BASF SE came into partnership with Xuchuan Chemical, a chemical manufacturing company. Through this partnership, BASF SE would enhance its portfolio and market presence in China.
- Dec-2023: BASF SE establishes production capacity for essential specialty amines in the Americas. This expansion would enhance its production capabilities for essential polyether amines and amine catalysts, which are marketed under the Baxxodur(R) and LupragenTM brands.
- Nov-2023: Covestro AG introduced five state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly polyurethane coating solutions "The Desmodur(R) N 31500 hardener, Desmodur(R) ultra-E 30800, NeoCryl(R) XK 824, NeoCryl(R) A 2085, Decovery(R) CQ 6010". These solutions are designed to meet the needs of various industries, spanning transportation, construction, printing and packaging, and industrial coatings.
- Mar-2023: BASF SE established a polymer dispersions production plant in the Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Park in Guangdong, China. The news plant would aid the architectural coatings, construction, and battery binder sectors.
- Aug-2023: Covestro AG established a new production facility for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) in Shanghai, China. The plant would manufacture waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) that exhibit performance properties comparable to solvent-based varieties.
- May-2023: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. came into partnership with Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd., a chemical manufacturing company. Through this partnership, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. would bolster the production and supply of polypropylene glycols (PPGs) in Japan.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- ArcelorMittal S.A.
- thyssenkrupp AG
- BASF SE
- Covestro AG
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Huntsman Corporation
- Lanxess AG
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- Tosoh Corporation
- Eastman Chemical Company
Global Polyurethane Market Report Segmentation
By Raw Material (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion,2019-2030)
- Polyols
- Toluene Di-isocyanate
- Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate
- Others
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion,2019-2030)
- Construction
- Furniture & Interiors
- Electronics & Appliances
- Footwear
- Automotive
- Packaging
- Others
By Product (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion,2019-2030)
- Rigid Foam
- Flexible Foam
- Coatings
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Elastomers
- Others
By Geography (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion,2019-2030)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1.Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1Market Definition
- 1.2Objectives
- 1.3Market Scope
- 1.4Segmentation
- 1.4.1Global Polyurethane Market, by Raw Material
- 1.4.2Global Polyurethane Market, by Application
- 1.4.3Global Polyurethane Market, by Product
- 1.4.4Global Polyurethane Market, by Geography
- 1.5Methodology for the research
Chapter 2.Market at a Glance
Chapter 3.Market Overview
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.1.1Overview
- 3.1.1.1Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1Market Drivers
- 3.2.2Market Opportunities
- 3.2.3Market Restraints
- 3.2.4Market Challenges
- 3.3Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4.Strategies Deployed in Polyurethane Market.
Chapter 5.Global Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 5.1Global Polyols Market by Region
- 5.2Global Toluene Di-isocyanate Market by Region
- 5.3Global Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate Market by Region
- 5.4Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6.Global Polyurethane Market by Application
- 6.1Global Construction Market by Region
- 6.2Global Furniture & Interiors Market by Region
- 6.3Global Electronics & Appliances Market by Region
- 6.4Global Footwear Market by Region
- 6.5Global Automotive Market by Region
- 6.6Global Packaging Market by Region
- 6.7Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 7.Global Polyurethane Market by Product
- 7.1Global Rigid Foam Market by Region
- 7.2Global Flexible Foam Market by Region
- 7.3Global Coatings Market by Region
- 7.4Global Adhesives & Sealants Market by Region
- 7.5Global Elastomers Market by Region
- 7.6Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 8.Global Polyurethane Market by Region
- 8.1North America Polyurethane Market
- 8.1.1North America Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.1.1.1North America Polyols Market by Country
- 8.1.1.2North America Toluene Di-isocyanate Market by Country
- 8.1.1.3North America Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate Market by Country
- 8.1.1.4North America Others Market by Country
- 8.1.2North America Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.1.2.1North America Construction Market by Country
- 8.1.2.2North America Furniture & Interiors Market by Country
- 8.1.2.3North America Electronics & Appliances Market by Country
- 8.1.2.4North America Footwear Market by Country
- 8.1.2.5North America Automotive Market by Country
- 8.1.2.6North America Packaging Market by Country
- 8.1.2.7North America Others Market by Country
- 8.1.3North America Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.1.3.1North America Rigid Foam Market by Country
- 8.1.3.2North America Flexible Foam Market by Country
- 8.1.3.3North America Coatings Market by Country
- 8.1.3.4North America Adhesives & Sealants Market by Country
- 8.1.3.5North America Elastomers Market by Country
- 8.1.3.6North America Others Market by Country
- 8.1.4North America Polyurethane Market by Country
- 8.1.4.1US Polyurethane Market
- 8.1.4.1.1US Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.1.4.1.2US Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.1.4.1.3US Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.1.4.2Canada Polyurethane Market
- 8.1.4.2.1Canada Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.1.4.2.2Canada Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.1.4.2.3Canada Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.1.4.3Mexico Polyurethane Market
- 8.1.4.3.1Mexico Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.1.4.3.2Mexico Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.1.4.3.3Mexico Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.1.4.4Rest of North America Polyurethane Market
- 8.1.4.4.1Rest of North America Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.1.4.4.2Rest of North America Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.1.4.4.3Rest of North America Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.2Europe Polyurethane Market
- 8.2.1Europe Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.2.1.1Europe Polyols Market by Country
- 8.2.1.2Europe Toluene Di-isocyanate Market by Country
- 8.2.1.3Europe Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate Market by Country
- 8.2.1.4Europe Others Market by Country
- 8.2.2Europe Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.2.2.1Europe Construction Market by Country
- 8.2.2.2Europe Furniture & Interiors Market by Country
- 8.2.2.3Europe Electronics & Appliances Market by Country
- 8.2.2.4Europe Footwear Market by Country
- 8.2.2.5Europe Automotive Market by Country
- 8.2.2.6Europe Packaging Market by Country
- 8.2.2.7Europe Others Market by Country
- 8.2.3Europe Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.2.3.1Europe Rigid Foam Market by Country
- 8.2.3.2Europe Flexible Foam Market by Country
- 8.2.3.3Europe Coatings Market by Country
- 8.2.3.4Europe Adhesives & Sealants Market by Country
- 8.2.3.5Europe Elastomers Market by Country
- 8.2.3.6Europe Others Market by Country
- 8.2.4Europe Polyurethane Market by Country
- 8.2.4.1Germany Polyurethane Market
- 8.2.4.1.1Germany Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.2.4.1.2Germany Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.2.4.1.3Germany Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.2.4.2UK Polyurethane Market
- 8.2.4.2.1UK Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.2.4.2.2UK Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.2.4.2.3UK Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.2.4.3France Polyurethane Market
- 8.2.4.3.1France Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.2.4.3.2France Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.2.4.3.3France Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.2.4.4Russia Polyurethane Market
- 8.2.4.4.1Russia Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.2.4.4.2Russia Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.2.4.4.3Russia Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.2.4.5Spain Polyurethane Market
- 8.2.4.5.1Spain Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.2.4.5.2Spain Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.2.4.5.3Spain Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.2.4.6Italy Polyurethane Market
- 8.2.4.6.1Italy Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.2.4.6.2Italy Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.2.4.6.3Italy Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.2.4.7Rest of Europe Polyurethane Market
- 8.2.4.7.1Rest of Europe Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.2.4.7.2Rest of Europe Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.2.4.7.3Rest of Europe Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.3Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market
- 8.3.1Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.3.1.1Asia Pacific Polyols Market by Country
- 8.3.1.2Asia Pacific Toluene Di-isocyanate Market by Country
- 8.3.1.3Asia Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate Market by Country
- 8.3.1.4Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 8.3.2Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.3.2.1Asia Pacific Construction Market by Country
- 8.3.2.2Asia Pacific Furniture & Interiors Market by Country
- 8.3.2.3Asia Pacific Electronics & Appliances Market by Country
- 8.3.2.4Asia Pacific Footwear Market by Country
- 8.3.2.5Asia Pacific Automotive Market by Country
- 8.3.2.6Asia Pacific Packaging Market by Country
- 8.3.2.7Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 8.3.3Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.3.3.1Asia Pacific Rigid Foam Market by Country
- 8.3.3.2Asia Pacific Flexible Foam Market by Country
- 8.3.3.3Asia Pacific Coatings Market by Country
- 8.3.3.4Asia Pacific Adhesives & Sealants Market by Country
- 8.3.3.5Asia Pacific Elastomers Market by Country
- 8.3.3.6Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 8.3.4Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market by Country
- 8.3.4.1China Polyurethane Market
- 8.3.4.1.1China Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.3.4.1.2China Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.3.4.1.3China Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.3.4.2Japan Polyurethane Market
- 8.3.4.2.1Japan Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.3.4.2.2Japan Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.3.4.2.3Japan Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.3.4.3India Polyurethane Market
- 8.3.4.3.1India Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.3.4.3.2India Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.3.4.3.3India Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.3.4.4South Korea Polyurethane Market
- 8.3.4.4.1South Korea Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.3.4.4.2South Korea Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.3.4.4.3South Korea Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.3.4.5Singapore Polyurethane Market
- 8.3.4.5.1Singapore Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.3.4.5.2Singapore Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.3.4.5.3Singapore Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.3.4.6Malaysia Polyurethane Market
- 8.3.4.6.1Malaysia Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.3.4.6.2Malaysia Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.3.4.6.3Malaysia Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.3.4.7Rest of Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market
- 8.3.4.7.1Rest of Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.3.4.7.2Rest of Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.3.4.7.3Rest of Asia Pacific Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.4LAMEA Polyurethane Market
- 8.4.1LAMEA Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.4.1.1LAMEA Polyols Market by Country
- 8.4.1.2LAMEA Toluene Di-isocyanate Market by Country
- 8.4.1.3LAMEA Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate Market by Country
- 8.4.1.4LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 8.4.2LAMEA Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.4.2.1LAMEA Construction Market by Country
- 8.4.2.2LAMEA Furniture & Interiors Market by Country
- 8.4.2.3LAMEA Electronics & Appliances Market by Country
- 8.4.2.4LAMEA Footwear Market by Country
- 8.4.2.5LAMEA Automotive Market by Country
- 8.4.2.6LAMEA Packaging Market by Country
- 8.4.2.7LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 8.4.3LAMEA Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.4.3.1LAMEA Rigid Foam Market by Country
- 8.4.3.2LAMEA Flexible Foam Market by Country
- 8.4.3.3LAMEA Coatings Market by Country
- 8.4.3.4LAMEA Adhesives & Sealants Market by Country
- 8.4.3.5LAMEA Elastomers Market by Country
- 8.4.3.6LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 8.4.4LAMEA Polyurethane Market by Country
- 8.4.4.1Brazil Polyurethane Market
- 8.4.4.1.1Brazil Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.4.4.1.2Brazil Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.4.4.1.3Brazil Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.4.4.2Argentina Polyurethane Market
- 8.4.4.2.1Argentina Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.4.4.2.2Argentina Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.4.4.2.3Argentina Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.4.4.3UAE Polyurethane Market
- 8.4.4.3.1UAE Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.4.4.3.2UAE Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.4.4.3.3UAE Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.4.4.4Saudi Arabia Polyurethane Market
- 8.4.4.4.1Saudi Arabia Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.4.4.4.2Saudi Arabia Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.4.4.4.3Saudi Arabia Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.4.4.5South Africa Polyurethane Market
- 8.4.4.5.1South Africa Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.4.4.5.2South Africa Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.4.4.5.3South Africa Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.4.4.6Nigeria Polyurethane Market
- 8.4.4.6.1Nigeria Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.4.4.6.2Nigeria Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.4.4.6.3Nigeria Polyurethane Market by Product
- 8.4.4.7Rest of LAMEA Polyurethane Market
- 8.4.4.7.1Rest of LAMEA Polyurethane Market by Raw Material
- 8.4.4.7.2Rest of LAMEA Polyurethane Market by Application
- 8.4.4.7.3Rest of LAMEA Polyurethane Market by Product
Chapter 9.Company Profiles
- 9.1ArcelorMittal S.A.
- 9.1.1Company Overview
- 9.1.2Financial Analysis
- 9.1.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.1.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.1.5SWOT Analysis
- 9.2thyssenkrupp AG
- 9.2.1Company Overview
- 9.2.2Financial Analysis
- 9.2.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.2.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.2.5SWOT Analysis
- 9.3BASF SE
- 9.3.1Company Overview
- 9.3.2Financial Analysis
- 9.3.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.3.4Research & Development Expense
- 9.3.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.3.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.3.5.2Geographical Expansions:
- 9.3.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.4Covestro AG
- 9.4.1Company Overview
- 9.4.2Financial Analysis
- 9.4.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.4.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.4.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.4.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.4.5.2Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 9.4.5.3Acquisition and Mergers:
- 9.4.5.4Geographical Expansions:
- 9.4.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.5The Dow Chemical Company
- 9.5.1Company Overview
- 9.5.2Financial Analysis
- 9.5.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.5.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.5.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.5.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.5.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.6Huntsman Corporation
- 9.6.1Company Overview
- 9.6.2Financial Analysis
- 9.6.3Segment and Regional Analysis
- 9.6.4Research & Development Expense
- 9.6.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.6.5.1Acquisition and Mergers:
- 9.6.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.7Lanxess AG
- 9.7.1Company Overview
- 9.7.2Financial Analysis
- 9.7.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.7.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.7.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.7.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.7.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.8Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- 9.8.1Company Overview
- 9.8.2Financial Analysis
- 9.8.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.8.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.8.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.8.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.8.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.9Tosoh Corporation
- 9.9.1Company Overview
- 9.9.2Financial Analysis
- 9.9.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.9.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.9.5SWOT Analysis
- 9.10.Eastman Chemical Company
- 9.10.1Company Overview
- 9.10.2Financial Analysis
- 9.10.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.10.4Research & Development Expense
- 9.10.5SWOT Analysis
Chapter 10.Winning Imperatives for Polyurethane Market