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Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F- Product Image
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Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F

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  • 184 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Global
  • TechSci Research
  • ID: 5952827
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The Global Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market, valued at USD 3.15 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 3.20% to reach USD 3.81 Billion by 2030. Rigid polyurethane foams are a class of thermoset polymer materials renowned for their closed-cell structure, offering superior thermal insulation, high strength-to-weight ratio, and excellent compressive resistance. Key drivers supporting market growth include the escalating global emphasis on energy efficiency in building and construction applications, where these foams significantly reduce energy consumption.

Key Market Drivers

The Global Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market is significantly influenced by stringent energy efficiency regulations and the widespread adoption of green building standards. These regulatory frameworks and certification programs compel the construction sector to prioritize high-performance insulation solutions to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. Rigid polyurethane foams, known for their superior thermal insulation properties, are critical in achieving the demanding energy performance targets set by various governments and industry bodies.

Key Market Challenges

The inherent volatility in raw material prices, particularly for polyols and isocyanates, presents a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market. These essential petrochemical derivatives are highly susceptible to fluctuations driven by crude oil market dynamics and broader geopolitical factors. Such price instability directly elevates production costs for manufacturers of rigid polyurethane foams, consequently compressing profit margins and introducing considerable uncertainty into business planning. The unpredictability of these critical input costs can deter investment in new capacity or expansion projects, thereby restraining overall market development.

Key Market Trends

The rigid polyurethane foams market is significantly influenced by increasing demand for bio-based and recycled content foams, aligning with global sustainability goals and circular economy principles. Manufacturers are actively pursuing innovations in chemical recycling and renewable resource integration. European Bioplastics projected global bioplastics production capacity to increase from approximately 2.47 million tonnes in 2024 to around 5.73 million tonnes by 2029, indicating a broader industry shift towards bio-based materials.

Key Market Players Profiled:

  • Evonik Industries
  • BASF SE
  • SABIC
  • 3M Company
  • Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
  • Solvay SA
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  • Covestro AG

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Type:

  • Sheets
  • Blocks
  • Molded

By Raw Material:

  • Di-isocyanates
  • Polyols

By Application:

  • Medical Imaging Equipment
  • Nuclear Containers
  • Refrigerator and Freezer
  • Thermal Insulation Systems
  • Tooling and Molds
  • Prototypes and Models
  • Cold Room
  • Dance Floors and Sports Flooring
  • Others

By End User:

  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Construction
  • Consumer Goods
  • Healthcare
  • Automotive, Sports
  • Furniture and Bedding
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South America
  • Europe
  • MEA

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Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Type (Sheets, Blocks, Molded)
5.2.2. By Raw Material (Di-isocyanates, Polyols)
5.2.3. By Application (Medical Imaging Equipment, Nuclear Containers, Refrigerator and Freezer, Thermal Insulation Systems, Tooling and Molds, Prototypes and Models, Cold Room, Dance Floors, Sports Flooring, Others)
5.2.4. By End User (Electrical and Electronics, Construction, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Automotive, Sports, Furniture, Bedding, Others)
5.2.5. By Region
5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
6. North America Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Type
6.2.2. By Raw Material
6.2.3. By Application
6.2.4. By End User
6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Raw Material
6.3.1.2.3. By Application
6.3.1.2.4. By End User
6.3.2. Canada Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Raw Material
6.3.2.2.3. By Application
6.3.2.2.4. By End User
6.3.3. Mexico Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Raw Material
6.3.3.2.3. By Application
6.3.3.2.4. By End User
7. Europe Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Type
7.2.2. By Raw Material
7.2.3. By Application
7.2.4. By End User
7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Raw Material
7.3.1.2.3. By Application
7.3.1.2.4. By End User
7.3.2. France Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Raw Material
7.3.2.2.3. By Application
7.3.2.2.4. By End User
7.3.3. United Kingdom Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Raw Material
7.3.3.2.3. By Application
7.3.3.2.4. By End User
7.3.4. Italy Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Raw Material
7.3.4.2.3. By Application
7.3.4.2.4. By End User
7.3.5. Spain Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Raw Material
7.3.5.2.3. By Application
7.3.5.2.4. By End User
8. Asia-Pacific Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Type
8.2.2. By Raw Material
8.2.3. By Application
8.2.4. By End User
8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Raw Material
8.3.1.2.3. By Application
8.3.1.2.4. By End User
8.3.2. India Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Raw Material
8.3.2.2.3. By Application
8.3.2.2.4. By End User
8.3.3. Japan Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Raw Material
8.3.3.2.3. By Application
8.3.3.2.4. By End User
8.3.4. South Korea Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Raw Material
8.3.4.2.3. By Application
8.3.4.2.4. By End User
8.3.5. Australia Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Raw Material
8.3.5.2.3. By Application
8.3.5.2.4. By End User
9. Middle East & Africa Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Type
9.2.2. By Raw Material
9.2.3. By Application
9.2.4. By End User
9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Raw Material
9.3.1.2.3. By Application
9.3.1.2.4. By End User
9.3.2. UAE Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Raw Material
9.3.2.2.3. By Application
9.3.2.2.4. By End User
9.3.3. South Africa Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Raw Material
9.3.3.2.3. By Application
9.3.3.2.4. By End User
10. South America Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Type
10.2.2. By Raw Material
10.2.3. By Application
10.2.4. By End User
10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Raw Material
10.3.1.2.3. By Application
10.3.1.2.4. By End User
10.3.2. Colombia Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Raw Material
10.3.2.2.3. By Application
10.3.2.2.4. By End User
10.3.3. Argentina Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Raw Material
10.3.3.2.3. By Application
10.3.3.2.4. By End User
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Rigid Polyurethane Foams Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Evonik Industries
15.1.1. Business Overview
15.1.2. Products & Services
15.1.3. Recent Developments
15.1.4. Key Personnel
15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. BASF SE
15.3. SABIC
15.4. 3M Company
15.5. Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
15.6. Solvay SA
15.7. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
15.8. LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
15.9. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
15.10. Covestro AG
16. Strategic Recommendations17. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Rigid Polyurethane Foams market report include:
  • Evonik Industries
  • BASF SE
  • SABIC
  • 3M Company
  • Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
  • Solvay SA
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  • Covestro AG

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages184
PublishedNovember 2025
Forecast Period2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024 $ 3.15 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030 $ 3.81 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate3.2%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned11

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About the Market

Rigid polyurethane foams, part of the larger family of polyurethanes, are materials with a wide array of applications owing to their excellent insulation properties, strength, and light weight. They are commonly used in the construction industry for insulation panels, in the refrigeration industry for thermal insulation systems, and various other applications that require a strong, lightweight material with high thermal resistance. The market for rigid polyurethane foams is diverse, encompassing construction, automotive, packaging, and other industrial sectors. Manufacturers constantly innovate to improve foam performance, longevity, and environmental impact, responding to regulatory demands and market preferences for sustainable and high-efficiency materials. Within the market for rigid polyurethane foams, several influential companies play key roles. Some of these include BASF SE, a chemical giant that offers a range of polyurethane-based products; The Dow Chemical Company, known for its specialized foams and materials technology; Huntsman Corporation, providing an array of foam solutions; Covestro AG, which focuses on sustainability and innovative applications of polyurethane; and Recticel, a company that specializes in polyurethane foam products for insulation and comfort. Other notable participants include Wanhua Chemical Group, Armacell, and Saint-Gobain, each contributing to the dynamic development of the rigid polyurethane foam industry. Show Less Read more

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