Wood Foam Market Size & Share 2023 to 2032
Market Size by Type (Flexible, Rigid), by Application (Cushioning, Insulation, Thermal Packaging, Decorative Elements, Sandwich Board, Curtain Wall), by End Use (Building & Construction, Packaging, Automotive, Furniture), & Global Forecast.
Report ID: GMI5666
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Published Date: May 2023
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Report Format: PDF
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Authors:
Avinash Singh, Sunita Singh
Wood Foam Market Size
Wood Foam Market size reached USD 230 million in 2022 and is progress at over 6.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032.
Wood Foam Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
The wood foam demand is fueled by the increasing popularity of online sales channels globally. The rise in internet users and e-commerce businesses will contribute to market growth. Similarly, consistent R&D in the field of wood foam is fueling the industry outlook.
Stringent policies and regulations related to safe handling of product are major factors restraining market growth. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established permissible exposure limits (PELs) for certain wood dust generated during the production of wood foam. These PELs depend on specific kinds of wood to protect workers from health hazards. Nonetheless, the growing demand for furniture across the world is propelling wood foam market demand. As per Volza Furniture Export Import data, Vietnam accounted for over 7,800 shipments, and shipments in the U.S. stood at more than 6,900 in the first quarter of 2023.
COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy which resulted in disruptions in supply chains and caused labor shortages and led to decreased demand for several products including wood foam. However, increased focus on sustainable and eco-friendly materials has pushed the demand for wood foam in many end-use industries such as packaging and automotive. The increasing awareness associated with wood foam capabilities is also boosting business outreach.
Wood Foam Market Trends
The rising number of construction projects which use wood foam as an insulation material is benefitting the industry outlook. Wood foam has a low density and high insulation, making it lightweight and easy to transport. Furthermore, supportive government measures for using sustainable materials and increased investment in the R&D of wood foam technology are complementing the product demand.
Wood Foam Market Analysis
Based on end-use, the industry is segmented into packaging, building & construction, automotive, and furniture. The packaging segment of wood foam market will expand at more than 6% CAGR through 2032, propelled by the rising shift toward sustainability and carbon-neutral materials that are eco-friendly in comparison to traditional foam packaging materials. Moreover, many packaging companies are driven towards the cost-effectiveness of wood foam as wood is easily available in the market. The packaging industry contributes highly to the GHG emission every year and the use of wood foam is considered a promising alternative.
With respect to application, the market is segregated into cushioning, thermal packaging, insulation, decorative elements, sandwich board, and curtain wall. The wood foam market value from the cushioning segment was worth USD 60 million in 2022. Cushioning materials are used in various applications, such as packaging, transportation, and furniture. Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly cushioning materials is generating lucrative opportunities. The porous structure of the wood foam allows it to compress and deform under pressure, which helps to dissipate energy and reduce the force of impact, making it an effective material for protecting fragile or delicate items during shipping or transportation.
Europe wood foam market crossed USD 88 million in 2022, attributed to a growing focus on carbon footprint reduction and growing demand for lightweight and high-performance materials in several end-use industries. Additionally, strong efforts by the European Union on promoting the use of sustainable materials for the circular economy have increased product adoption in the region. A 2022 research study by Open Research Europe concluded that wooden by-products such as wood foam, lignin-based adhesives, glycols, and bioplastics drive preference for bio-based alternatives in the region.
Wood Foam Market Share
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These companies engage in R&D programs and strategic partnerships to stay ahead in the industry.
Wood Foam Business in News
This wood foam market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of volume in Tons and revenue in USD million from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:
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