Use in building insulation, coatings to support gains
Cleveland, OH, June 26, 2023 — US demand for polyurethane resin is forecast to increase 1.5% per year in volume terms through 2027, according to Polyurethane: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Expansion will be driven by growth in real construction spending, which will fuel demand for polyurethane building insulation, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Growth in transport equipment shipments and consumer disposable income will boost polyurethane demand associated with motor vehicle and household product manufacturing.
Polyurethane's low cost and ease of manufacturing and handling will continue to support widespread use. Furthermore, the introduction of improved products and processes – such as polyol processes that can limit volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from polyurethane foam – will aid value demand growth. Increased use of soy and other biobased polyols is expected as polyurethane manufacturers make efforts to reduce energy consumption and lessen their impact on the environment.
These and other key insights are featured in Polyurethane: United States. This report forecasts annually from 2023 to 2027 US polyurethane demand in pounds. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of:
- flexible foam
- rigid foam
- coatings, adhesives, and sealants
- elastomers
- other products such as binders and composites
Total demand is also segmented by market as follows:
- construction
- household products
- transportation equipment
- packaging
- other markets such as agricultural products, electronics, and footwear
To illustrate historical trends, total demand and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2012 to 2022.
Demand figures refer to the weight of final products, rather than input chemicals. Scrap is excluded from the scope of this report. Rebond foam carpet padding, which consists of factory scrap generated in the production of furniture, bedding, or transport foams, is also excluded from the scope of this report.
More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniagroup.com/freedonia-focus/polyurethane-united-states-ff55019.htm
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