Automotive Foam Market Report 2025

This Automotive Foam market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The automotive foam market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $44.79 billion in 2024 to $49.57 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to safety regulations, customization and personalization, comfort and ergonomics, sound insulation requirements,Thermal insulation.

The automotive foam market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $76.46 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to autonomous vehicles, sustainability initiatives, advanced safety features, connectivity features, increased urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include 3d molded foams, sustainable and biodegradable, smart foam, multifunctional foam components, breathable foam materials.

The growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is anticipated to boost the automotive foam market in the future. While the economic impact of COVID-19 has reduced the demand for petrol and diesel cars, there has been an increase in interest for electric and hybrid vehicles. Concerns about climate change and the goal of achieving net-zero emissions are driving a global transition to emissions-free driving. This shift toward EVs benefits the economy by lowering fuel costs and transitioning consumption from petroleum products to locally produced electric power. These factors have led to a higher demand for automotive foam, which provides passengers with enhanced comfort, safety, and security during their journeys. According to the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, approximately 14 million electric cars were registered worldwide in 2023, representing a 35% increase from the 10.5 million registered in 2022. Electric vehicles accounted for 18% of total car sales in 2023, up from 14% in the previous year. This growth indicates strong momentum in the EV market, with weekly registrations in 2023 surpassing 250,000. Additionally, battery electric vehicles made up 70% of the total electric car stock in 2023. Consequently, the rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles will drive growth in the automotive foam market.

The upsurge in disposable income is expected to be a pivotal driver propelling the automotive foam market. Disposable income, reflecting the surplus funds available for spending and saving after mandatory deductions, has witnessed a noticeable rise. This surge in spending capacity prompts consumers to invest more in automobiles, consequently heightening the demand for automotive foam. For example, India observed a notable increase in disposable personal income, surging from 238,573,760 INR Million ($2,869,262. 20 million) in 2021 to 272,995,370 INR Million ($3,283,241. 61 million) in 2022. Hence, the rise in disposable income has significantly contributed to the growth trajectory of the automotive foam market.

The increasing adoption of shockless materials has emerged as a significant trend gaining traction in the automotive foam market. Shockless materials are specialized substances designed to absorb and dissipate impact energy, thereby minimizing damage and safeguarding sensitive components, such as those in electric vehicle batteries, during collisions or thermal events. Leading companies in the automotive foam market are focusing on delivering technologically advanced shockless foam materials to bolster their market presence. For example, in April 2024, Huntsman, a US-based chemical company, introduced its Shokless polyurethane foam systems. This new product line is designed for potting and securing cells within electric vehicle (EV) batteries and includes products that act as moldable encapsulants for battery modules or packs. The Shokless foam systems offer a versatile solution to protect the structural integrity of EV batteries during impacts or thermal events. This family of products consists of low to high-density foams that can be applied using standard polyurethane dispensing methods, providing a wide processing window for improved handling flexibility.

Key players in the automotive foam market are actively pursuing innovative solutions, notably carbon-neutral products, aimed at assisting automobile manufacturers in mitigating their carbon footprint. Carbon-neutral products, designed to maintain a net-zero carbon footprint throughout their lifecycle, effectively balance the release of carbon emissions with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset. For instance, in April 2022, Woodbridge, a Canadian company specializing in material technologies for automotive and various industries, introduced TrimVisible BIO - an automotive seat foam that achieves carbon neutrality. This groundbreaking solution significantly reduces the carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint associated with seating foam, spanning from creation to disposal, while upholding high-performance standards. The foam's production involves replacing petroleum-based elements in polyurethane seating foam, resulting in the creation of a net-zero foam, thereby contributing to carbon emission reduction within the automotive sector.

In January 2022, Thor Industries, a US-based manufacturer of recreational vehicles (RVs), completed the acquisition of Elkhart Composites, aiming to enhance Thor Industries' RV manufacturing capabilities. Elkhart Composites specializes in manufacturing sustainable foamed polypropylene-based composite material named Elkboard, utilized in RVs for sidewalls and insulation purposes. This strategic acquisition is poised to bolster Thor Industries' ability to cater to customer needs by integrating sustainable foam materials like Elkboard into their RV manufacturing processes, aligning with the industry's sustainability goals.

Major companies operating in the automotive foam market include Armacell International Holding GmbH, BASF SE, Johnson Controls International plc, Woodbridge Foam Corporation, Lear Corporation, Bridgestone Corporation, Recticel Group, Dow Chemical Company, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, Rogers Corporation, Borealis AG, Fritz Nauer AG, Adient plc, Foam Supplies Inc., Magna International Inc., Covestro AG, Huntsman International LLC, Sheela Foam Ltd., FoamPartner Group, Zotefoams plc, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., UFP Technologies Inc., Rogers Foam Corporation, Foam Supplies Inc., Future Foam Inc., Vitafoam Products Canada Limited, Foamcraft Inc., Foamex Innovations Holdings LLC, General Plastics Manufacturing Company, Grand Rapids Foam Technologies LLC.

Automotive foam, composed of materials formed by combining polyols and diisocyanates, plays a crucial role in various automotive applications. These foams, derived from sources like crude oil and bio-based biomass, find extensive use in car seats, armrests, and headrests, contributing to reduced fatigue and increased comfort for passengers.

The primary types of automotive foams include polyurethane (PU) foam, polyolefin (PO) foam, and other foams. Polyurethane (PU) foam, made from polyurethane polymer, comes in both solid and foam forms. The open cell structure of polyurethane foam allows for flexibility, making it suitable for various applications. Automotive foams are utilized in seats, door panels and watershields, instrument panels, bumper systems, and other components, catering to passenger cars, heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs), and light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive foam market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive foam market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive foam market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The automotive foam market consists of sales of open cell foam, closed cell foams, melamine foam, and natural fibers 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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