Packaging Foams Market by Structure Type (Flexible Foam, Rigid Foam), Material Type (Polystyrene Foam, Polyurethane Foam, Polyolefin Foam), Service Type (Food Service, Protective Packaging), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

“Growing demand for PO material based packaging foams in the protective packaging service industry drives the market”
The packaging foams market is projected to reach USD 17.21 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.09% from 2017 to 2022. The packaging foams market is mainly driven by the increased online shopping of products. Technological advancements in packaging and transportation techniques is also increasing the use of foams. However, volatility in raw material prices affects the cost structure of the products can restrain the packaging foams market growth.

“Flexible is the major structure type segment of the packaging foams market”
Flexible and rigid are the two main structure type of packaging foams. The flexible foams segment accounted for a larger share of the packaging foams market in terms of value in 2016. Flexible foam such as PE foam, sub-type of PO foam and PU foam material is recommended for high-value products of over 10 kilograms; this material also helps in the production of cost-effective cartons, thereby reducing shipping costs.

“Rising demand for packaging foams in the Asia-Pacific region is a major driver of the packaging foams market”
The packaging foams market in Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth during the forecast period, owing to availability of inexpensive raw materials, low cost of production, and ability to cater to the local emerging market. In addition, increased demand for premium and better-quality products has contributed to the growth of the packaging foams market in this region.

Breakup of primary interviews:
‧ By Company Type - Tier 1 – 35%, Tier 2 – 30%, and Tier 3 – 35%
‧ By Designation - C Level – 45%, D Level – 33%, and Others – 22%
‧ By Region - North America – 28%, Europe – 22%, Asia-Pacific – 20%, South America - 13%, and Middle East & Africa – 17%

Key companies profiled in this market research report include Armacell (Germany), JSP (Japan), Zotefoams Plc. (U.K.), BASF (Germany), Sealed Air Corporation (U.S.), Synthos SA (Poland), Rogers Corporation (U.S.), Kaneka Corporation (Japan), Arkema (France), Total (France), Recticel (Belgium), and Foampartner Group (Switzerland).

Research Coverage:
The packaging foams market report covers three different segmentations that include structure type (flexible and rigid), material type (PS, PU, PO and others), service type (food service and protective packaging), and region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America). The structure type segment is further analyzed for each country in the respective regions.

Reasons to buy the Report
From an insight perspective, this research report has focused on various levels of analyses—industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, value chain analysis, and company profiles, which together comprise and discuss the basic views on the competitive landscape; emerging and high-growth segments of the packaging foams market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:
 Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on packaging foams offered by top players in the packaging foams market
 Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the packaging foams market
 Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets – the report analyzes the market for packaging foams across varied regions
 Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the packaging foams market
 Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the packaging foams market

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED IN THE REPORT
1.4 STAKE HOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DESIGN
2.2 BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARY INTERVIEWS
2.3 KEY INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
2.4 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.5 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.6 DATA TRIANGULATION
3 EXCECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 OPPORTUNITIES IN PACKAGING FOAMS MARKET
4.2 PACKAGING FOAMS MARKET, BY MATERIAL TYPE
4.3 PACKAGING FOAMS MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS
4.4 PACKAGING FOAMS MARKET, DEVELOPING VS. DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.3 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.3.1 DRIVERS
5.3.2 RESTRAINTS
5.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.3.4 CHALLENGES

6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.2.1 LIST OF MANUFACTURER
6.2.2 LIST OF RAW MATERIAL AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIERS
6.2.3 LIST OF CUSTOMERS
6.2.4 LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS
6.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
7 PACKAGING FOAMS MARKET, BY STRUCTURES
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 MARKET SIZE & PROJECTION
7.2.1 PACKAGING FOAMS
7.2.1.1 FLEXIBLE
7.2.1.2 RIGID
8 PACKAGING FOAMS MARKET, BY MATERIAL TYPE
8.1 POLYSTYRENE
8.2 POLYURETHANE
8.3 POLYOLEFIN
8.3.1 POLYPRYPYLENE
8.3.1.1 EXPANDED POLYPROPYLENE
8.3.2 POLYETHYLENE
8.4 OTHERS (PVDF AND PVC)
9 PACKAGING FOAMS MARKET, BY SERVICE TYPE
9.1 PACKAGING FOAMS BY EPS
9.2 FOOD SERVICE
9.2.1 CUPS
9.2.2 FOOD TRAYS
9.2.3 PLATES & BOWLS
9.2.4 HINGED CONTAINERS
9.3 PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
9.3.1 MEDICAL
9.3.2 AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION
9.3.3 CONSUMER GOODS/ ELECTRONICS GOODS
9.3.4 OTHERS
10 PACKAGING FOAMS MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ASIA-PACIFIC
10.2.1 CHINA
10.2.2 INDIA
10.2.3 JAPAN
10.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
10.2.5 THAILAND
10.2.6 SINGAPORE
10.2.7 INDONESIA
10.2.8 REST OF THE ASIA
10.3 NORTH AMERICA
10.3.1 U.S
10.3.2 MEXICO
10.3.3 CANADA
10.4 EUROPE
10.4.1 RUSSIA
10.4.2 TURKEY
10.4.3 GERMANY
10.4.4 FRANCE
10.4.5 U.K
10.4.6 SPAIN
10.4.7 ITALY
10.5.7 REST OF EUROPE
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (MEA)
10.5.1 SAUDI ARABIA
10.5.2 AFRICA
10.5.3 IRAN
10.5.4 REST OF MEA
10.6 SOUTH AMERICA
10.6.1 BRAZIL
10.6.2 ARGENTINA
10.6.3 CHILE
10.6.4 REST OF THE SOUTH AMERICA
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 RECENT DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
11.2 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
11.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
(OVERVIEW, FINANCIAL*, PRODUCTS & SERVICES, STRATEGY, AND DEVELOPMENTS)
12.1 ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES
12.2 ARKEMA
12.3 ARMACELL LLC
12.4 BASF SE
12.5 BOREALIS AG
12.6 FOAMPARTNER GROUP
12.7 JSP
12.8 KANEKA CORPORATION
12.9 RECTICEL
12.10 ROGERS CORPORATION
12.11 SEALED AIR
12.12 SYNTHOS S.A.
12.13 TOTAL
12.14 ZOTEFOAMS PLC
12.15 OTHER KEY PLAYERS*/COMPANIES CONSIDERED IN THE REPORT
12.15.1 DONGSHING INDUSTRY, INC
12.15.2 FOAMCRAFT INC.
12.15.3 HANWHA CORPORATION
12.15.4 SYNBRA HOLDING BV
12.15.5 TOSOH CORPORATION
12.15.6 UFP TECHNOLOGIES
*DETAILS MIGHT NOT BE CAPTURED IN CASE OF UNLISTED COMPANIES
13 APPENDIX
13.1 EXCERPTS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
13.2 DISCUSSION GUIDE
13.3 INTRODUCING RT: REAL TIME MARKET INTELLIGENCE
13.4 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS
13.5 RELATED REPORTS