Market Overview:

The global aerospace foam market reached a value of US$ 4.89 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 7.38 Billion by 2027 exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.40% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Aerospace foams are cellular structured materials utilized for vibration damping, cushioning, insulating, and packaging. They are used in bedding, upholstery, truck seats, and unique inorganic plant substrates for wall gardens. As they offer heat resistance, durability, and tensile strength to aircraft, aerospace foams are widely used in ceilings and walls, headrests, gaskets, seals, rotor blades, baggage sections, and separators between lavatories and class segments. Besides this, they find extensive applications in the construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries.

Aerospace Foam Market Trends:

Aerospace foams can absorb energy from impacts and block rays and radiations. This, along with the rising volume of air traffic and the escalating demand for fuel-efficient and lightweight aircraft around the world, represents one of the key factors driving the market. In addition, governments of several countries are investing in military aircraft and renewable feedstock for manufacturing green aerospace foams. This, coupled with the growing demand for flame retardant and customizable foams across the globe, is positively influencing the market. Additionally, the rising demand for low-cost carrier (LCC) aircraft is propelling the growth of the market. Other growth-inducing factors are rapid urbanization and technological advancements in the aerospace industry. Furthermore, key market players are introducing enhanced headrest platforms by adding a noise cancellation technology to offer a curve around the head of passengers. These players are also installing sensors in the seating systems to monitor temperature, seat belt status, and mobile activation of passengers. Besides this, due to rising concerns about the contribution of the aerospace sector in the global carbon emission and stringent regulations have propelled manufacturers to adopt sustainable materials and newer engineering designs. These innovations are projected to bolster the growth of the market.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global aerospace foam market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on type, application and end user.

Breakup by Type:

• Polyurethane
• Polyimide
• Metal Foams
• Melamine
• Polyethylene
• Others
   

Breakup by Application:

• Aircraft Seats
• Aircraft Floor Carpets
• Cabin Walls and Ceilings
• Flight Deck Pads
• Overhead Stow Bins
• Others
   

Breakup by End User:

• General Aviation
• Military Aircraft
• Commercial Aviation
   

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Aerofoam Industries LLC, BASF SE, Boyd Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG, General Plastics Manufacturing Company, Greiner AG, Huntsman International LLC, Pyrotek Inc., Recticel NV/SA, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabian Oil Co.), Solvay S.A., UFP Technologies Inc. and Zotefoams Plc.

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