Global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market size is predicted to grow from US$ 20710 million in 2025 to US$ 30280 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2031.
Polyether polyols used for flexible foam are generally long-chain, low-functionality polyethers. The polyether polyol functionality in the soft foam formula is generally 2~3, and the average molecular weight is between 2000~6500. Polyether triol is the most widely used in soft foam, generally glycerin (glycerol) is used as the initiator, and there are 1,2-propylene oxide ring-opening polymerization or propylene oxide with two less ethylene oxide It is obtained by copolymerization, and the molecular weight is generally 3000~7000. Polyether diol can be used as an auxiliary raw material and mixed with polyether triol in the soft foam formula. The soft foam polyether with the largest amount in the early days was polyoxypropylene triol with a molecular weight of about 3000. The terminal hydroxyl groups of such polyethers are mainly secondary hydroxyl groups with low reactivity. Later, PO and EO copolyethers have basically been adopted. The polyether with a molecular weight of 3000~3500, containing a small amount of ethylene oxide chains and primary hydroxyl groups is used for ordinary heat-cured soft foam; the polyether with a molecular weight of 5000~6500 and a high content of primary hydroxyl groups (more than 70% mole fraction), commonly known as "high "Reactive polyether" is mainly used for high-resilience soft foam, and can also be used for semi-rigid foam and other foam products. This kind of polyether has good miscibility with water and isocyanate, suitable reactivity and greatly improved foam process stability. In addition, the foam curing time is shortened, which also reduces the production cost. In recent years, double metal cyanide complex (DMC) catalytic systems have been used at home and abroad to produce low unsaturation, high molecular weight polyether polyols. The high-molecular-weight polyether polyol produced by this new catalytic polymerization system can even reach a molecular weight of over 10,000, and the molecular weight distribution range is very narrow, which can be used in the production of soft foam and reduce the amount of TDI used.
The flexible slabstock foam market continues to evolve with advancements in foam chemistry and growing sustainability concerns. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing low volatile organic compound (VOC) formulations, renewable-based polyols, and foam recycling technologies to meet environmentally friendly and regulatory standards. Polyether polyols play a vital role in the production of flexible slabstock foam, enabling the creation of high-quality foam products that deliver comfort, durability, and performance in various applications.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam sales for 2025 through 2031. With Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Polypropylene Glycols (PPG) and PPG-co-polyethylene Glycol (EG) Polyols
EG “tipped” PPG Polyols
Specialty PPG Polyols
Polytetramethylene Ether Glycols (PTMEG)
Segmentation by Application:
Furniture
Mattress
Car Seat
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
BASF
Shell
DOW
Covestro
Green view technology and development Co.,Ltd
SHANDONG INOV NEW MATERIALS
Shandong Longhua New Materials Co., Ltd.
Wudi Dexin Chemical Co., Ltd
GFN Industrial Co Limited
Befar Group
Zibo Dexin Lianbang Chemical Industry
SABIC
LECRON SHAPE
Aekema
AGC
Cargill
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market?
What factors are driving Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Polyether polyols used for flexible foam are generally long-chain, low-functionality polyethers. The polyether polyol functionality in the soft foam formula is generally 2~3, and the average molecular weight is between 2000~6500. Polyether triol is the most widely used in soft foam, generally glycerin (glycerol) is used as the initiator, and there are 1,2-propylene oxide ring-opening polymerization or propylene oxide with two less ethylene oxide It is obtained by copolymerization, and the molecular weight is generally 3000~7000. Polyether diol can be used as an auxiliary raw material and mixed with polyether triol in the soft foam formula. The soft foam polyether with the largest amount in the early days was polyoxypropylene triol with a molecular weight of about 3000. The terminal hydroxyl groups of such polyethers are mainly secondary hydroxyl groups with low reactivity. Later, PO and EO copolyethers have basically been adopted. The polyether with a molecular weight of 3000~3500, containing a small amount of ethylene oxide chains and primary hydroxyl groups is used for ordinary heat-cured soft foam; the polyether with a molecular weight of 5000~6500 and a high content of primary hydroxyl groups (more than 70% mole fraction), commonly known as "high "Reactive polyether" is mainly used for high-resilience soft foam, and can also be used for semi-rigid foam and other foam products. This kind of polyether has good miscibility with water and isocyanate, suitable reactivity and greatly improved foam process stability. In addition, the foam curing time is shortened, which also reduces the production cost. In recent years, double metal cyanide complex (DMC) catalytic systems have been used at home and abroad to produce low unsaturation, high molecular weight polyether polyols. The high-molecular-weight polyether polyol produced by this new catalytic polymerization system can even reach a molecular weight of over 10,000, and the molecular weight distribution range is very narrow, which can be used in the production of soft foam and reduce the amount of TDI used.
The flexible slabstock foam market continues to evolve with advancements in foam chemistry and growing sustainability concerns. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing low volatile organic compound (VOC) formulations, renewable-based polyols, and foam recycling technologies to meet environmentally friendly and regulatory standards. Polyether polyols play a vital role in the production of flexible slabstock foam, enabling the creation of high-quality foam products that deliver comfort, durability, and performance in various applications.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam sales for 2025 through 2031. With Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Polypropylene Glycols (PPG) and PPG-co-polyethylene Glycol (EG) Polyols
EG “tipped” PPG Polyols
Specialty PPG Polyols
Polytetramethylene Ether Glycols (PTMEG)
Segmentation by Application:
Furniture
Mattress
Car Seat
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
BASF
Shell
DOW
Covestro
Green view technology and development Co.,Ltd
SHANDONG INOV NEW MATERIALS
Shandong Longhua New Materials Co., Ltd.
Wudi Dexin Chemical Co., Ltd
GFN Industrial Co Limited
Befar Group
Zibo Dexin Lianbang Chemical Industry
SABIC
LECRON SHAPE
Aekema
AGC
Cargill
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market?
What factors are driving Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
141 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Polyether Polyol for Flexible Slabstock Foam by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
Pricing
Currency Rates
Questions or Comments?
Our team has the ability to search within reports to verify it suits your needs. We can also help maximize your budget by finding sections of reports you can purchase.
