The global market for Expandable Microspheres was estimated to be worth US$ 620 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 939 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Expandable Microspheres cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Expandable microspheres are microscopic spheres comprising a thermoplastic shell encapsulating a low boiling point liquid hydrocarbon. When heated to a temperature high enough to soften the thermoplastic shell, the increasing pressure of the hydrocarbon will cause the microsphere to expand. The volume can increase by 60 to 80 times.
The Expandable Microspheres market is experiencing significant global growth, fueled by increasing demand for lightweight, sustainable, and high-performance materials across industries such as automotive, construction, packaging, coatings, and consumer goods. These microspheres are thermoplastic hollow spheres filled with low-boiling-point hydrocarbons. Upon heating, the internal core vaporizes, causing the microspheres to expand significantly-leading to lower density and increased volume of the end material. Automotive manufacturers are under pressure to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Expandable microspheres are being widely used in interior components, headliners, sealants, and underbody coatings due to their ability to reduce weight without compromising strength or durability. In construction, microspheres are used in lightweight concrete, insulation materials, sealants, and paints. Their ability to reduce thermal conductivity and improve workability makes them ideal for energy-efficient building solutions. Microspheres are used in plastic and paper packaging materials to reduce weight and material usage while maintaining strength. They also enhance surface texture and flexibility in consumer products like shoes, furniture, and electronics casings. In coatings, expandable microspheres reduce density, increase volume, and offer matte or textured finishes. Their closed-cell structure contributes to improved elasticity and durability in industrial coatings. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, with China, India, and Southeast Asia leading demand due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Local automotive production and construction activities are key contributors. North America and Europe have mature markets, driven by strong innovation, regulatory push for sustainable products, and adoption in aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors. Latin America, Middle East & Africa are emerging markets with increasing investments in construction, packaging, and lightweight materials. The expandable microspheres market is poised for strong, sustained growth, supported by evolving industrial needs and environmental priorities. Innovations in material science and increasing cross-industry applications will further drive adoption in the coming decade.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Expandable Microspheres, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Expandable Microspheres by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Expandable Microspheres market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Expandable Microspheres.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Nouryon
- Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku
- Kureha
- Sekisui Chemical
- Kumyang
- Dongjin Semichem
- Chase Corporation
- Crerax
- Bublon GmbH
- The Kish Company
- Hunan Farida
- Yunyan Materials Science
Segment by Type
- Lightweight Filler
- Blowing Agents
Segment by Application
- Buildings and Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Food Contact Materials
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Expandable Microspheres manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Expandable Microspheres in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Expandable Microspheres in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Expandable Microspheres Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Expandable Microspheres Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Expandable Microspheres Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Expandable Microspheres Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Expandable Microspheres Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Expandable Microspheres Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Expandable Microspheres Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Expandable Microspheres Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Expandable Microspheres Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Expandable Microspheres
- 2.9 Expandable Microspheres Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Expandable Microspheres Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Expandable Microspheres Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Expandable Microspheres as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Lightweight Filler
- 3.1.2 Blowing Agents
- 3.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Expandable Microspheres Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Buildings and Infrastructure
- 4.1.2 Transportation
- 4.1.3 Consumer Goods
- 4.1.4 Food Contact Materials
- 4.1.5 Others
- 4.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Expandable Microspheres Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Expandable Microspheres Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Expandable Microspheres Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Expandable Microspheres Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Expandable Microspheres Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Expandable Microspheres Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Expandable Microspheres Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Nouryon
- 7.1.1 Nouryon Company Information
- 7.1.2 Nouryon Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Nouryon Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Nouryon Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Nouryon Recent Development
- 7.2 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku
- 7.2.1 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Company Information
- 7.2.2 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Recent Development
- 7.3 Kureha
- 7.3.1 Kureha Company Information
- 7.3.2 Kureha Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Kureha Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Kureha Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Kureha Recent Development
- 7.4 Sekisui Chemical
- 7.4.1 Sekisui Chemical Company Information
- 7.4.2 Sekisui Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Sekisui Chemical Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Sekisui Chemical Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Sekisui Chemical Recent Development
- 7.5 Kumyang
- 7.5.1 Kumyang Company Information
- 7.5.2 Kumyang Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Kumyang Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Kumyang Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Kumyang Recent Development
- 7.6 Dongjin Semichem
- 7.6.1 Dongjin Semichem Company Information
- 7.6.2 Dongjin Semichem Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Dongjin Semichem Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Dongjin Semichem Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Dongjin Semichem Recent Development
- 7.7 Chase Corporation
- 7.7.1 Chase Corporation Company Information
- 7.7.2 Chase Corporation Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Chase Corporation Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Chase Corporation Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Chase Corporation Recent Development
- 7.8 Crerax
- 7.8.1 Crerax Company Information
- 7.8.2 Crerax Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Crerax Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Crerax Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Crerax Recent Development
- 7.9 Bublon GmbH
- 7.9.1 Bublon GmbH Company Information
- 7.9.2 Bublon GmbH Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 Bublon GmbH Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 Bublon GmbH Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 Bublon GmbH Recent Development
- 7.10 The Kish Company
- 7.10.1 The Kish Company Company Information
- 7.10.2 The Kish Company Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 The Kish Company Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 The Kish Company Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 The Kish Company Recent Development
- 7.11 Hunan Farida
- 7.11.1 Hunan Farida Company Information
- 7.11.2 Hunan Farida Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.11.3 Hunan Farida Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.11.4 Hunan Farida Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.11.5 Hunan Farida Recent Development
- 7.12 Yunyan Materials Science
- 7.12.1 Yunyan Materials Science Company Information
- 7.12.2 Yunyan Materials Science Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.12.3 Yunyan Materials Science Expandable Microspheres Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.12.4 Yunyan Materials Science Expandable Microspheres Product Offerings
- 7.12.5 Yunyan Materials Science Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Expandable Microspheres Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Expandable Microspheres Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Expandable Microspheres Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Expandable Microspheres Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer