Product Code: ETC4514740 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 | |
The foam market in Saudi Arabia is a broad category encompassing various types of foams, including polyurethane, polystyrene, and polyethylene, used in diverse industries for insulation, packaging, and cushioning.
The foam market is growing as foams find diverse applications in industries ranging from construction to automotive. Foam materials offer a combination of lightness, insulation, and shock absorption. With the expansion of industries that require versatile materials, the demand for foams is on the rise in Saudi Arabia.
Challenges in the foam market involve achieving a balance between foam density and flexibility, addressing concerns related to foam structure, and optimizing foam formulations for various applications. Developing foams that offer both strength and flexibility poses significant hurdles.
The foam market experienced fluctuations during the COVID-19 pandemic, with disruptions in various industries like packaging, furniture, and automotive. Recovery is tied to the resumption of consumer spending and industrial activities, and the demand for foam materials used in various applications.
Major players in the Saudi Arabia foam market include BASF SE, Huntsman Corporation, and Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., producing a wide range of foam materials for diverse applications, including construction, automotive, and packaging.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Saudi Arabia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Saudi Arabia Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Saudi Arabia Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Foam Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing construction and infrastructure development projects in Saudi Arabia leading to increased demand for foam insulation products. |
4.2.2 Rising awareness about energy efficiency and sustainability driving the adoption of foam insulation in residential and commercial buildings. |
4.2.3 Expansion of automotive and manufacturing industries in Saudi Arabia boosting the demand for foam materials in production processes. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production costs of foam manufacturers. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and standards related to environmental sustainability and safety affecting the foam market. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative insulation materials such as fiberglass and cellulose hindering the growth of the foam market. |
5 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Trends |
6 Saudi Arabia Foam Market, By Types |
6.1 Saudi Arabia Foam Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Saudi Arabia Foam Market, By Foam Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyolefin, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Phenolic, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By PET, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Saudi Arabia Foam Market, By End-use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Furniture & Bedding, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Footwear, Sports, & Recreational, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency ratings of buildings using foam insulation. |
8.2 Number of new construction permits issued in Saudi Arabia. |
8.3 Percentage of automotive manufacturers using foam materials in production. |
8.4 Investment in research and development for innovative foam products. |
8.5 Adoption rate of foam insulation in retrofit projects. |
9 Saudi Arabia Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Foam Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Saudi Arabia Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Saudi Arabia Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |