Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Forecast to 2030 - Regional Analysis - by Type (Closed Cell Foam, High Resilience Foam, Integral Skins Foam, Memory Foam, and Others), Form (Rigid Foam and Flexible Foam), Material (Expanded Polystyrene, Polyurethane Foam, Expanded Polyethylene, Expanded Polypropylene, and Others), and Application (Seating and Furniture, Automotive Interior, Bedding and Mattresses, Footwear, and Others)
The Middle East & Africa molded foam market was valued at US$ 755.81 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 1,153.20 million by 2030; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2030.
Focus on Developing Sustainable Solutions Fuels Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market
The escalating demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials is propelling a notable shift towards the adoption of biobased and recycled molded materials. This trend reflects a growing global consciousness regarding environmental preservation and resource conservation. Manufacturers and consumers alike are increasingly prioritizing materials that minimize carbon footprint and reduce reliance on finite resources. Biobased molded foam materials, derived from renewable sources like plant-based polymers, offer a compelling alternative to traditional, petroleum-based foams, significantly reducing environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. Additionally, the upsurge in recycled molded foam materials addresses the pressing need for wastage reduction and circular economy practices by repurposing post-consumer or post-industrial foam waste into new products. Also, the product has excellent biodegradability in a wide range of environments. As sustainability continues to drive purchasing decisions across industries, the adoption of biobased and recycled molded foam materials is poised to witness further acceleration, reshaping the landscape of material sourcing and manufacturing processes.
Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Overview
The Middle East & Africa has a massive demand for molded foam in various countries such as the UAE, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia due to the growing requirement for seating & furniture, mattresses, and thermal insulation in residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. The demand for new residential projects has increased due to a migration surge from rural to urban areas. The increasing populace is also boosting the construction of residential areas. According to the United Nations report on Urbanization and Migration in Africa, the region's urban population has been increasing at a high rate (i.e., from ~27% in 1950 to 40% in 2015). It is expected to reach 60% by 2050. Thus, the demand for seating and furniture, mattresses, and air conditioners in the region is expected to grow due to the increasing number of new constructions. Subsequently, the need for molded foam is also expected to grow. In addition, in the automotive industry, molded foam is used in components such as seats, armrests & headrests, and door panels.
Further, the automotive industry is pivotal in driving demand for molded foam in the Middle East & Africa. As car manufacturers in the region strive to meet consumer demand for modern, comfortable vehicles, they increasingly turn to molded foam for various applications. Molded foam is a critical component in car seats, providing cushioning and support for passengers. With consumers in the Middle East & Africa region becoming more discerning about the quality of their vehicles and seeking improved driving experience, there is a growing demand for high-quality foam materials that contribute to superior seating comfort. According to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Middle East & Africa is projected to have 90 million vehicles on the road by 2040, up from 59 million in 2018. As the automakers in the Middle East & Africa strive to meet the evolving demands of consumers and adhere to regulatory requirements, molded foam remains a critical material in the production of vehicles that provide both superior driving experience and safety.
Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa molded foam market is segmented based on type, form, material, application, and country.
Based on type, the Middle East & Africa molded foam market is segmented into closed cell foam, high resilience foam, integral skins foam, memory foam, and others. The closed cell foam segment held the largest Middle East & Africa molded foam market share in 2022.
In terms of form, the Middle East & Africa molded foam market is bifurcated into rigid foam and flexible foam. The flexible foam segment held a larger Middle East & Africa molded foam market share in 2022.
By material, the Middle East & Africa molded foam market is segmented into expanded polystyrene, polyurethane foam, expanded polyethylene, expanded polypropylene, and others. The polyurethane foam segment held the largest Middle East & Africa molded foam market share in 2022.
By application, the Middle East & Africa molded foam market is segmented into seating and furniture, automotive interior, bedding and mattresses, footwear, and others. The bedding and mattresses segment held the largest Middle East & Africa molded foam market share in 2022.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa molded foam market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. Saudi Arabia dominated the Middle East & Africa molded foam market in 2022.
Foam Factory Mattresses, INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LLC, Poly Chem Molding Solutions, and SABIC are some of the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa molded foam market.
Table of Content
1. Introduction
1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness
2.2.1 Market Attractiveness
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research
4. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.3.1 List of Vendors in the Value Chain
5. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Robust Growth of Automotive Industry
5.1.2 Increasing Demand for Furniture Products
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Harmful Impact of Raw Materials on Environment
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Growing Footwear Industry
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Focus on Developing Sustainable Solutions
5.5 Impact Analysis
6. Molded Foam Market - Middle East & Africa Market Analysis
6.1 Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume (Kilo Tons)
6.2 Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue (US$ Million)
6.3 Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Forecast and Analysis
7. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Analysis - Type
7.1 Closed Cell Foam
7.1.1 Overview
7.1.2 Closed Cell Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.2 High Resilience Foam
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 High Resilience Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.3 Integral Skins Foam
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Integral Skins Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.4 Memory Foam
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Memory Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.5 Others
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Others: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Analysis - Form
8.1 Rigid Foam
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Rigid Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.2 Flexible Foam
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Flexible Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
9. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Analysis - Material
9.1 Expanded Polystyrene
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.2 Expanded Polystyrene: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Million)
9.2 Polyurethane Foam
9.2.1 Overview
9.2.2 Polyurethane Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Million)
9.3 Expanded Polyethylene
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Expanded Polyethylene: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Million)
9.4 Expanded Polypropylene
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Expanded Polypropylene : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Million)
9.5 Others
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Others : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Million)
10. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Analysis - Application
10.1 Seating and Furniture
10.1.1 Overview
10.1.2 Seating and Furniture : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.2 Automotive Interior
10.2.1 Overview
10.2.2 Automotive Interior : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.3 Bedding and Mattresses
10.3.1 Overview
10.3.2 Bedding and Mattresses : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.4 Footwear
10.4.1 Overview
10.4.2 Footwear : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.5 Others
10.5.1 Overview
10.5.2 Others : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
11. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market - Country Analysis
11.1 Middle East and Africa
11.1.1 Middle East and Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
11.1.1.1 Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Country
11.1.1.2 South Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
11.1.1.3 South Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
11.1.1.3.1 South Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Type
11.1.1.3.2 South Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Form
11.1.1.3.3 South Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Material
11.1.1.3.4 South Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Material
11.1.1.3.5 South Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Application
11.1.1.4 Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
11.1.1.5 Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
11.1.1.5.1 Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Type
11.1.1.5.2 Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Form
11.1.1.5.3 Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Material
11.1.1.5.4 Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Material
11.1.1.5.5 Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Application
11.1.1.6 UAE Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
11.1.1.7 UAE Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
11.1.1.7.1 UAE Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Type
11.1.1.7.2 UAE Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Form
11.1.1.7.3 UAE Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Material
11.1.1.7.4 UAE Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Material
11.1.1.7.5 UAE Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Application
11.1.1.8 Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
11.1.1.9 Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
11.1.1.9.1 Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Type
11.1.1.9.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Form
11.1.1.9.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Material
11.1.1.9.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Application
12. Industry Landscape
12.1 Overview
12.2 Market Initiative
12.3 New Product Development
12.4 Merger and Acquisition
13. Company Profiles
13.1 Foam Factory Inc
13.1.1 Key Facts
13.1.2 Business Description
13.1.3 Products and Services
13.1.4 Financial Overview
13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 Poly Chem Molding Solutions
13.2.1 Key Facts
13.2.2 Business Description
13.2.3 Products and Services
13.2.4 Financial Overview
13.2.5 SWOT Analysis
13.2.6 Key Developments
13.3 Saudi Basic Industries Corp
13.3.1 Key Facts
13.3.2 Business Description
13.3.3 Products and Services
13.3.4 Financial Overview
13.3.5 SWOT Analysis
13.3.6 Key Developments
13.4 International Industries LLC
13.4.1 Key Facts
13.4.2 Business Description
13.4.3 Products and Services
13.4.4 Financial Overview
13.4.5 SWOT Analysis
13.4.6 Key Developments
14. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Segmentation
Table 2. List of Raw Material Suppliers
Table 3. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Table 4. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Table 5. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - Type
Table 6. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - Form
Table 7. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - Material
Table 8. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - Material
Table 9. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - Application
Table 10. South Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Type
Table 11. South Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Form
Table 12. South Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - By Material
Table 13. South Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Material
Table 14. South Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Application
Table 15. Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Type
Table 16. Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Form
Table 17. Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - By Material
Table 18. Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Material
Table 19. Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Application
Table 20. UAE Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Type
Table 21. UAE Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Form
Table 22. UAE Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - By Material
Table 23. UAE Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Material
Table 24. UAE Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Application
Table 25. Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Type
Table 26. Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Form
Table 27. Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - By Material
Table 28. Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Material
Table 29. Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Application
List of Figures
Figure 1. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Segmentation, By Country
Figure 2. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 3. Ecosystem: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market
Figure 4. Market Dynamics: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market
Figure 5. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 6. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2020 - 2030
Figure 7. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2020 - 2030
Figure 8. Molded Foam Market Share (%) - Type, 2022 and 2030
Figure 9. Closed Cell Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 10. High Resilience Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 11. Integral Skins Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 12. Memory Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 13. Others: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 14. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Share (%) - Form, 2022 and 2030
Figure 15. Rigid Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 16. Flexible Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 17. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Share (%) - Material, 2022 and 2030
Figure 18. Expanded Polystyrene: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 19. Expanded Polystyrene: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 20. Polyurethane Foam: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 21. Polyurethane Foam : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 22. Expanded Polyethylene: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 23. Expanded Polyethylene : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 24. Expanded Polypropylene : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 25. Expanded Polypropylene: Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 26. Others : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 27. Others : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 28. Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Share (%) - Application, 2022 and 2030
Figure 29. Seating and Furniture : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 30. Automotive Interior : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 31. Bedding and Mattresses : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 32. Footwear : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 33. Others : Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 34. Molded Foam Market Revenue, by Key Countries, 2022 (US$ Mn)
Figure 35. Molded Foam Market Breakdown by Key Countries, 2022 and 2030 (%)
Figure 36. South Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 37. South Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 38. Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 39. Saudi Arabia Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 40. UAE Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 41. UAE Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 42. Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 43. Rest of Middle East & Africa Molded Foam Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
1. Foam Factory Mattresses
2. INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LLC
3. Poly Chem Molding Solutions
4. SABIC
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