DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Polyurethane Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The market for polyurethane was valued at over USD 45 billion in 2020, and the market is projected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2021-2026).
COVID-19 has hindered the polyurethane market for reasons such as government restrictions, travel restrictions, lockdowns, and factories being shut down. As the building and construction industries were at a halt, this affected the polyurethane market negatively. Polyurethane is a customizable insulator; it is used in the transportation of vaccines around the world. As the vaccine distribution has begun in the countries like India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and few others, the demand for polyurethane is anticipated to increase in the field in 2021.
Companies Mentioned
- BASF SE
- BCI Holding SA
- Carpenter
- Covestro AG
- DIC Corporation
- Dow
- Huntsman International LLC
- INOAC Corporation
- Kemipex
- Kuwait Polyurethane Industries WLL
- Lanxess
- Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
- Recticel NV/SA
- Rogers Corporation
- Sheela Foam Ltd
- Tosoh Corporation
- Wanhua
Key Market Trends
Increasing Demand from the Building and Construction Industry
- Polyurethane finds its largest application in the building and construction industry, where it is used in various household, commercial, and industrial applications. Owing to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, insulation properties, durability, and versatility, polyurethane is frequently used in building and construction applications.
- The building and construction industry is by far the largest consumer for rigid and sprays polyurethane foam. There are many benefits of using rigid polyurethane foam insulation, including its energy efficiency, high performance, versatility, thermal/mechanical performance, and environment-friendly nature. Rigid polyurethane foams are widely applied as wall and roof insulation, insulated panels, and gap fillers for the space around doors and windows.
- With the rising number of building codes that promote energy-efficient structures, home builders and consumers are gradually moving toward building strategies that deliver performance and energy savings in the long run.
- According to the department of energy, heating and cooling costs account for 48% of the energy use in a typical US household. Spray polyurethanes are important solutions in improving a home's energy efficiency, along with other insulating foams, such as EPS, XPS, etc.
- According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the energy star program can save up to 11% on a person's energy bills, by adding insulation and sealing air leaks.
- If properly insulated, the spray foam insulation can also provide protection against moisture. This, in turn, reduces the chances of walls developing harmful molds, mildews, etc. In addition to providing temperature and moisture control, insulation is often used to provide noise reduction. The insulation also proves to be helpful during the summer season in reducing air-conditioning.
- From the above-mentioned factors, the demand for polyurethane from the building and construction industry is expected to grow over the forecast period rapidly.
Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Polyurethane Market
- The Asia-Pacific region dominated the global market share. With growing construction activities and rapid urbanization in countries, such as China and India, the usage of polyurethane is increasing in the region.
- China's construction activity witnessed a rise in 2019. However, this growth is far less compared to the average growth of the construction sector over the past ten years, which is about 11%. The construction activity is slowly recovering in the country post-COVID-19 impact.
- On the other hand, the infrastructure expenditure in China has been rising lately, with significant growth in infrastructure in the transportation and social sectors. To boost economic growth, the government has approved new subway projects worth CNY 200 billion.
- China represents the world's largest electronics production base and is extremely competitive with the existing upstream producers, like South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. Electronic products, such as smartphones, OLED TVs, and tablets, have a major share in the market.
Key Topics Covered:
1 INTRODUCTION
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Drivers
4.1.1 Increasing Demand from the Bedding, Carpet, and Cushioning Industry
4.1.2 Increasing Demand from the Building and Construction Industry
4.2 Restraints
4.2.1 Toxic Nature of Polyurethane Coatings
4.2.2 Competition from Polystyrene and Polypropylene Foam
4.2.3 Unfavorable Conditions Arising Due to the Impact of COVID-19
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.5 Raw Material Analysis
4.6 Import-Export Trends
5 MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Application
5.2 End-user Industry
5.3 Geography
6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Share Analysis
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles
7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8 Increasing Demand for Bio-based Polyurethane
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