Global PET Foam Core Material Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global PET Foam Core Material market size is expected to reach $ 602 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 7.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
PET foam core materials are rigid, closed cell structural cores used inside composite sandwich laminates to deliver high stiffness to weight and strength to weight ratios. They bond well with common resins and skins, resist water uptake, and offer predictable mechanical properties across density ranges. The material has become a default core in many serial applications because it balances mechanical performance, thermoformability, recyclability options, and a competitive cost position against legacy cores such as balsa, PVC, and SAN. Leading brands market families that span density and fire performance classes so designers can tune weight, strength, and compliance without switching chemistries.
Upstream, supply is underpinned by PET polymer feedstocks and continuous extrusion plus thermal processing into sheets and blocks, followed by finishing steps such as scoring, perforating, or kitting. Several producers highlight recycled content options that lower embodied carbon while maintaining design values, and many publish application notes for wind, marine, transportation, and construction. On the demand side, wind blades, hulls and decks, rolling stock and road vehicles, building panels, and general industrial equipment make up the primary use cases. Buyers typically source via annual agreements or multi year framework contracts for repeat programs, with project based buys for custom kits. Gross margins tend to cluster in a mid twenties band in stable conditions, helped by technical qualification hurdles, customer approvals, and the stickiness of approved core kits within certified platforms. Application pages and product notes from leading suppliers consistently position PET foam in wind energy and marine as anchor segments, with transportation and construction growing through lightweighting and sustainability programs that favor recycled PET content.
In the current market, global production is around 62027 tons and the average selling price is about 5243 USD per ton on an EXW basis, implying a total market value of roughly 325207561 USD. The competitive field features a clear top tier of international brands alongside an expanding group of Chinese and European specialists. 3A Composites, Diab, Gurit, Armacell, and CoreLite are widely recognized as the global leaders, while 3D CORE, Yueke, JLON, UTEK, TOPOLO, and others add regional depth and kitting capability. Based on public footprints and partnerships, industry concentration is moderate and consistent with a scenario where the top five suppliers command a majority share of revenue, while regional players target specific densities, finishes, and programs. Looking to 2025 through 2031, growth should track wind and transportation platform launches, the substitution of PET for traditional cores, and the broader availability of high recycled PET grades. Risks include PET resin cost swings, qualification lead times for new grades, and capacity expansions that must stay aligned with program demand to avoid price pressure.
This report studies the global PET Foam Core Material production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for PET Foam Core Material and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of PET Foam Core Material that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global PET Foam Core Material total production and demand, 2021-2032, (MT)
Global PET Foam Core Material total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global PET Foam Core Material production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT), (based on production site)
Global PET Foam Core Material consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (MT)
U.S. VS China: PET Foam Core Material domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global PET Foam Core Material production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global PET Foam Core Material production by Nominal Thickness, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global PET Foam Core Material production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
This report profiles key players in the global PET Foam Core Material market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include 3A Composites Core Materials, Diab Group, Gurit, Armacell, CoreLite, 3D CORE GmbH & Co. KG, Yueke New Materials, Carbon-Core Corporation, CEL Components S.R.L., etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World PET Foam Core Material market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (MT) and average price (USD/MT) by manufacturer, by Nominal Thickness, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Nominal Thickness:
6mm
8mm
10mm
10mm-20mm
Other
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Density Grade:
60–90 kg per m3
100–150 kg per m3
160–220 kg per m3
230–300 kg per m3
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Fire Performance Class:
Standard
Fire Retardant
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Recycled Content:
Virgin or Mixed
High rPET over 50 percent
100 percent rPET
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Application:
Renewable Energy
Marine
Building & Construction
Automotive
Rail
Aerospace
Manufacturing Industry
Others
Companies Profiled:
3A Composites Core Materials
Diab Group
Gurit
Armacell
CoreLite
3D CORE GmbH & Co. KG
Yueke New Materials
Carbon-Core Corporation
CEL Components S.R.L.
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global PET Foam Core Material market?
2. What is the demand of the global PET Foam Core Material market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global PET Foam Core Material market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global PET Foam Core Material market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global PET Foam Core Material market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
PET foam core materials are rigid, closed cell structural cores used inside composite sandwich laminates to deliver high stiffness to weight and strength to weight ratios. They bond well with common resins and skins, resist water uptake, and offer predictable mechanical properties across density ranges. The material has become a default core in many serial applications because it balances mechanical performance, thermoformability, recyclability options, and a competitive cost position against legacy cores such as balsa, PVC, and SAN. Leading brands market families that span density and fire performance classes so designers can tune weight, strength, and compliance without switching chemistries.
Upstream, supply is underpinned by PET polymer feedstocks and continuous extrusion plus thermal processing into sheets and blocks, followed by finishing steps such as scoring, perforating, or kitting. Several producers highlight recycled content options that lower embodied carbon while maintaining design values, and many publish application notes for wind, marine, transportation, and construction. On the demand side, wind blades, hulls and decks, rolling stock and road vehicles, building panels, and general industrial equipment make up the primary use cases. Buyers typically source via annual agreements or multi year framework contracts for repeat programs, with project based buys for custom kits. Gross margins tend to cluster in a mid twenties band in stable conditions, helped by technical qualification hurdles, customer approvals, and the stickiness of approved core kits within certified platforms. Application pages and product notes from leading suppliers consistently position PET foam in wind energy and marine as anchor segments, with transportation and construction growing through lightweighting and sustainability programs that favor recycled PET content.
In the current market, global production is around 62027 tons and the average selling price is about 5243 USD per ton on an EXW basis, implying a total market value of roughly 325207561 USD. The competitive field features a clear top tier of international brands alongside an expanding group of Chinese and European specialists. 3A Composites, Diab, Gurit, Armacell, and CoreLite are widely recognized as the global leaders, while 3D CORE, Yueke, JLON, UTEK, TOPOLO, and others add regional depth and kitting capability. Based on public footprints and partnerships, industry concentration is moderate and consistent with a scenario where the top five suppliers command a majority share of revenue, while regional players target specific densities, finishes, and programs. Looking to 2025 through 2031, growth should track wind and transportation platform launches, the substitution of PET for traditional cores, and the broader availability of high recycled PET grades. Risks include PET resin cost swings, qualification lead times for new grades, and capacity expansions that must stay aligned with program demand to avoid price pressure.
This report studies the global PET Foam Core Material production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for PET Foam Core Material and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of PET Foam Core Material that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global PET Foam Core Material total production and demand, 2021-2032, (MT)
Global PET Foam Core Material total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global PET Foam Core Material production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT), (based on production site)
Global PET Foam Core Material consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (MT)
U.S. VS China: PET Foam Core Material domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global PET Foam Core Material production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global PET Foam Core Material production by Nominal Thickness, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global PET Foam Core Material production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
This report profiles key players in the global PET Foam Core Material market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include 3A Composites Core Materials, Diab Group, Gurit, Armacell, CoreLite, 3D CORE GmbH & Co. KG, Yueke New Materials, Carbon-Core Corporation, CEL Components S.R.L., etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World PET Foam Core Material market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (MT) and average price (USD/MT) by manufacturer, by Nominal Thickness, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Nominal Thickness:
6mm
8mm
10mm
10mm-20mm
Other
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Density Grade:
60–90 kg per m3
100–150 kg per m3
160–220 kg per m3
230–300 kg per m3
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Fire Performance Class:
Standard
Fire Retardant
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Recycled Content:
Virgin or Mixed
High rPET over 50 percent
100 percent rPET
Global PET Foam Core Material Market, Segmentation by Application:
Renewable Energy
Marine
Building & Construction
Automotive
Rail
Aerospace
Manufacturing Industry
Others
Companies Profiled:
3A Composites Core Materials
Diab Group
Gurit
Armacell
CoreLite
3D CORE GmbH & Co. KG
Yueke New Materials
Carbon-Core Corporation
CEL Components S.R.L.
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global PET Foam Core Material market?
2. What is the demand of the global PET Foam Core Material market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global PET Foam Core Material market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global PET Foam Core Material market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global PET Foam Core Material market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
103 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Nominal Thickness
- 6 Market Analysis by Density Grade
- 7 Market Analysis by Fire Performance Class
- 8 Market Analysis by Recycled Content
- 9 Market Analysis by Application
- 10 Company Profiles
- 11 Industry Chain Analysis
- 12 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 13 Appendix
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