Plastic Foams: United States

Report Overview

This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US plastic foam demand in pounds. Total demand is segmented by plastic foam type in terms of: polyurethane foam; polystyrene foam; and other plastic foams such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene, and vinyl. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: packaging; construction; appliances and furniture; motor vehicles; and other markets (such as industrial; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning – HVAC); transport equipment other than motor vehicles; and electrical and electronic products).

To illustrate historical trends, total demand and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes:
326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
424610 Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Competitive Materials
• Environmental & Regulatory Factors

• Polyurethane Foam
• Polystyrene Foam
• Other Plastic Foams

• Packaging
• Construction
• Appliances & Furniture
• Motor Vehicles
• Other Markets

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Leaders

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Plastic Foams Demand, 2021 - 2026
• Figure 2 | US Plastic Foams Demand Trends, 2011 - 2021
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Plastic Foams Demand, 2011 - 2026 (2012US$ bil)
• Figure 3 | US Plastic Foams Demand by Type, 2011 - 2026 (bil lbs)
• Table 2 | US Plastic Foams Demand by Type, 2011 - 2026 (mil lbs)
• Figure 4 | US Plastic Foams Demand by Type, 2011 - 2026 (%)
• Figure 5 | US Plastic Foams Demand by Market, 2011 - 2026 (bil lbs)
• Table 3 | US Plastic Foams Demand by Market, 2011 - 2026 (mil lbs)
• Figure 6 | US Plastic Foams Demand by Market, 2011 - 2026 (%)
• Figure 7 | US Urethane & Other Plastic Foams Value Shipments Concentration, 2007 - 2017
• Figure 8 | US Polystyrene Foam Value Shipments Concentration, 2007 - 2017
• Figure 9 | US Urethane & Other Plastic Foams Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2011 - 2019
• Table 4 | US Urethane & Other Plastic Foams Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2011 - 2019
• Figure 10 | US Polystyrene Foam Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2011 - 2019
• Table 5 | US Polystyrene Foam Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2011 - 2019
• Table 6 | Leading Suppliers to the US Plastic Foams Market by Resin
• Table 7 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Plastic Foams