Technical Foam Market Report 2026

The technical foam market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $38.55 billion in 2025 to $41.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automotive production, growth of construction insulation demand, increasing use of protective packaging materials, rising adoption of polymer-based foams, advancements in foam manufacturing technologies.

The technical foam market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $55.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings, rising adoption of lightweight materials in transportation, expansion of electric vehicle manufacturing, growing focus on recyclable foam materials, increasing investments in advanced polymer foams. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of lightweight technical foam solutions, rising demand for acoustic and thermal insulation foams, growing use in electric vehicle components, expansion of customized foam applications, enhanced focus on material performance and durability.

Growing construction and infrastructure projects are expected to drive the growth of the technical foam market going forward. Construction and infrastructure projects involve the planning, building, maintenance, and management of infrastructure systems, services, and facilities, providing solutions to support economic growth and strategic development. In these projects, technical foams are used for thermal insulation, soundproofing, and as structural components, conforming to irregular surfaces and providing excellent sealing properties. For instance, in September 2023, the US Census Bureau reported that total construction spending reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.99 trillion, exceeding the revised August estimate of $1.98 trillion. Therefore, growing construction and infrastructure activities are fueling the technical foam market.

Major companies in the technical foam market are developing innovative solutions, such as water foam technology, to enhance performance, reduce environmental impact, and meet the evolving demands of various industries. Water foam technology produces foam using water as a primary component, minimizing the use of harmful chemicals and solvents. For example, in July 2023, CET Group Co., Ltd., a China-based OA industry manufacturer, launched an advanced water foam technology for lower fuser rollers, featuring a sponge-like design with a finer molecular structure that improves performance over traditional silicone rollers. The new roller has a NIP width of 15mm, 7mm wider than standard options, increasing efficiency and contact area. This technology enables rapid energy absorption and release, optimizing the fusing process while reducing energy consumption.

In May 2024, Zotefoams Plc, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in advanced technical foams, entered into a licensing and collaboration agreement with Shincell New Materials Co., Ltd. (China) to access proprietary foam technologies and expand production capabilities. Through this collaboration, Zotefoams aims to enhance its technical foam capabilities, particularly for high-performance and lightweight products, by integrating Shincell’s physical-foaming technologies. These technologies enable rapid and scalable nitrogen and CO₂ micro/nano-bubble foaming processes, simplifying and accelerating the development of new foam solutions. Shincell New Materials Co., Ltd. is a China-based materials company specializing in advanced foam technologies and innovative manufacturing processes.

Major companies operating in the technical foam market are BASF SE, Covestro AG (Covestro Aktiengesellschaft), Dow Inc. (Dow Incorporated), Huntsman Corporation, Recticel NV (Recticel Naamloze Vennootschap), Rogers Corporation, Armacell International S.A., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Owens Corning, Kingspan Group plc, Evonik Industries AG (Evonik Industries Aktiengesellschaft), Zotefoams plc, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Trelleborg AB, FXI Holdings, Inc., UFP Technologies, Inc., JSP Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., Woodbridge Group, Carlisle Companies Incorporated.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the technical foam market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the technical foam market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the technical foam market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The technical foam market consists of sales of hydrophilic foams, filter foams, and high-density foams. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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