The U.S. market for polyurethane and polystyrene foam used for building and construction has grown steadily since 2002. Professional contractors and consumers increasingly purchased foam-based insulation products for a multitude of energy-saving renovation projects that could offset the rising cost of heating commercial and residential properties. But by mid-2007 as the price of oil rose and construction slowed, the demand for the plastic foam began to weaken. The detrimental effects of the down economy have extended to manufacturers of foam products used for purposes other than building and construction.

This Specialists in Business Information (SBI) report contains data and analysis describing the U.S. market for polystyrene and polyurethane foam products, with a specific focus on building and construction. The report examines the state of the U.S. industry for polyurethane and polystyrene foam construction products and how manufacturers are coping with a rapidly changing market in which consumers increasingly crave offerings that are environmentally friendly, innovative, and durable.

The report explores economic factors affecting polystyrene and polyurethane foam products The report covers shipments, imports and exports, as well as the economic and market trends driving the industry. It identifies key market trends and dynamics, and profiles major market players, outlining their strategies to maximize growth and profitability.

SBI’s research methodology for this report involved aggregating, synthesizing, and analyzing data from several sources, including the U.S. government and several third-party market research syndicated data suppliers. Historical data relating to the manufacturing and distribution of foam products in the U.S are culled from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Analysis of these data, including market-level shipments, imports and exports, provide the foundation for our projections of overall market size and growth during the next five years. Our projections also take into account data that indirectly affects the growth of the polystyrene and polyurethane foam market, such as information provided by the National Association of Home Builders, Energy Information Association, and the Home Improvement Research Institute. Simmons Market Research Bureau is our primary source of data covering consumer trends in plastic foam products.

The shipment value has been used to indicate the market supply. Shipment statistics are derived from the U.S. Census of Manufacturers and the Annual Survey of Manufacturers, and are estimated and projected by SBI. We provide historical data for 2002 through 2007 (all 2007 shipments are estimates), with forecast data from 2008 to 2012.

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