Consumer Foam Market Report 2026

The consumer foam market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $43.73 billion in 2025 to $47.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of furniture and mattress manufacturing, growth of automotive interior production, increasing demand for protective packaging, rising consumer goods production, availability of polyurethane foam technologies.

The consumer foam market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $61.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on bio-based foam materials, rising demand for lightweight automotive components, expansion of e-commerce packaging needs, growing adoption of recyclable foam solutions, increasing investments in foam innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable foam materials, rising use of flexible foams in furniture and bedding, growing adoption in automotive interiors, expansion of protective packaging applications, enhanced focus on lightweight cushioning solutions.

The expanding automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the consumer foam market. The automotive sector includes companies involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sale, repair, and modification of motor vehicles. Consumer foam is widely used in automotive interiors to provide comfort, insulation, and enhanced safety, improving the overall driving experience. For instance, in August 2023, according to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, a US-based government agency, total vehicle production in the United States rose to 11.77 million units in July, up from 10.91 million units in June. Therefore, the expanding automotive industry is fueling the consumer foam market.

Major companies in the consumer foam market are developing innovative products, such as Pocketed Coil Technology, to improve comfort, support, and durability in foam-based mattresses and seating solutions. Pocketed Coil Technology, also referred to as individually wrapped coil technology, involves a mattress design in which each coil or spring is enclosed in its own fabric pocket. For example, in May 2024, Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) LLC, a U.S.-based sleep company, introduced the Beauty Sleep collection. This mattress line is designed to offer quality sleep solutions and includes eight models featuring quilted innerspring and hybrid constructions. It incorporates Original Beautyrest Pocketed Coil® Technology to ensure consistent support and comfort using high-quality foams. Additionally, it features AllCool Gel memory foam, which adapts to the body's shape for improved pressure relief. The AirCool foam includes a specialized channeled structure that facilitates airflow through the mattress, promoting a cool and comfortable sleeping experience.

In August 2024, Wynnchurch Capital LLC, a U.S.-based private equity firm, acquired Harbor Foam for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of Wynnchurch Capital LLC's strategy to consolidate its foam-related investments under the brand Foam Holdings, also referred to as Alleguard, to better serve its customer base in the Midwest. Harbor Foam is a U.S.-based manufacturer of polystyrene and consumer foams.

Major companies operating in the consumer foam market are Covestro AG, ACH Foam Technologies LLC, Arkema Inc., BASF SE, Borealis AG, Dow Chemical Company, Hanwha Chemical Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, JSP Corporation, Kaneka Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Toray Industries Inc., Trelleborg AB, Woodbridge Foam Corporation, INOAC Corporation, Recticel NV, Rogers Corporation, Foamcraft Inc., UFP Technologies Inc., Armacell International S.A., Sealed Air Corporation, Zotefoams PLC, American Excelsior Company, All Foam Products Co. Inc., Wisconsin Foam Products Inc., ArtUSA Noise Control Products Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the consumer foam market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the consumer 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 consumer foam market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The consumer foam market consists of sales of foam that is used in furniture cushioning, bedding, carpet underlay, and mattresses. 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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