RIGID FOAM MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2026 - 2033)

Rigid Foam Market, By Foam Type (Polyurethane (PUR/PIR) Foam, Polystyrene Foam, Polypropylene Foams, Polyethylene Foam, Polyvinyl Chloride Foam, and Others), By Product Type (Molded Foam, Slab Stock Polyether, Slab Stock Polyester, and Others), By End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Appliances, Packaging, Automotive, and Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa)

Published In: 22 Jan, 2026
Code: CMI9250
Pages: 140
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Polymers and Resins
- Historical Range : 2020 - 2024
- Estimated Year : 2025
- Forecast Period : 2026 - 2033

According to Coherent Market Insights, the global rigid foam market is estimated to be valued at USD 87.56 Bn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 119.16 Bn by 2033, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2026 to 2033. The global rigid foam market represents a critical segment within the broader foam industry, encompassing specialized cellular plastic materials characterized by their structural integrity, dimensional stability, and superior insulation properties.

Market Dynamics

The global rigid foam market experiences robust growth driven by multiple interconnected factors that collectively strengthen demand across key application sectors. Primary market drivers include escalating global construction activities, particularly in emerging economies where rapid urbanization and infrastructure development create substantial demand for high-performance insulation materials that comply with increasingly stringent energy efficiency regulations and green building standards.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global rigid foam market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2026–2033), considering 2025 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global rigid foam market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Huntsman Corporation, Covestro AG, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Armacell International S.A., Recticel, Kingspan Group, Atlas Roofing Corporation, Roxul Inc., Fletcher Building Limited, Calfoam, Inc., and Carpenter Co.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global rigid foam market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global rigid foam market

Market Segmentation

Foam Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Polyurethane (PUR/PIR) Foam
- Polystyrene Foam
- Polypropylene Foams
- Polyethylene Foam
- Polyvinyl Chloride Foam
- Others
Product Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Molded Foam
- Slab Stock Polyether
- Slab Stock Polyester
- Others
End-Use Industry Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Building & Construction
- Appliances
- Packaging
- Automotive
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
  - U.S.
  - Canada
- Latin America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- BASF SE
- Dow Chemical Company
- Huntsman Corporation
- Covestro AG
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Armacell International S.A.
- Recticel
- Kingspan Group
- Atlas Roofing Corporation
- Roxul Inc.
- Fletcher Building Limited
- Calfoam, Inc.
- Carpenter Co.

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Global Rigid Foam Market, By Foam Type
  - Global Rigid Foam Market, By Product Type
  - Global Rigid Foam Market, By End-Use Industry
  - Global Rigid Foam Market, By Region
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Impact Analysis
- Key Highlights
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Key Developments
- Industry Trends
Global Rigid Foam Market, By Foam Type, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Polyurethane (PUR/PIR) Foam
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Polystyrene Foam
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Polypropylene Foams
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Polyethylene Foam
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Polyvinyl Chloride Foam
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Rigid Foam Market, By Product Type, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Molded Foam
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Slab Stock Polyether
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Slab Stock Polyester
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Rigid Foam Market, By End-Use Industry, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Building & Construction
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Appliances
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Packaging
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Automotive
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Rigid Foam Market, By Region, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share (%) Analysis, 2026, 2029 & 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2022 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Regional Trends
- North America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - U.S.
    - Canada
- Latin America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - Brazil
    - Argentina
    - Mexico
    - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - Germany
    - U.K.
    - Spain
    - France
    - Italy
    - Russia
    - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    - Australia
    - South Korea
    - ASEAN
    - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - GCC Countries
    - Israel
    - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - South Africa
    - North Africa
    - Central Africa
Competitive Landscape
- BASF SE
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Dow Chemical Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Huntsman Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Covestro AG
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Armacell International S.A.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Recticel
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Kingspan Group
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Atlas Roofing Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Roxul Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Fletcher Building Limited
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Calfoam, Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Carpenter Co.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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