North America Automotive Foam Market Outlook

the automotive foam market in north america is set for a remarkable growth, with demand from both new and used vehicles expected to continue increase in the near future. the leading factor driving the growth of the foam market is its use in automotive seating and interior insulation, as it provides superior acoustic and thermal performance, along with improved seating comfort. in addition, advances in technologies used for foam production - such as polyurethane (pu) and expanded polypropylene (epp) - have enabled foam manufacturers to offer the automotive sector a product that meets safety and performance criteria. other factors driving the automotive foam market include innovations in interior trim parts, such as door handles, console lids and air vents, as well as aftermarket customization, including exterior trim. in addition, the increasing demand for luxury cars in north america is likely to drive the automotive foam market in the region. product-wise, the automotive foam market in north america is expected to be driven mostly by polyurethane (pu) foam, which is widely used in automotive seats and interior insulation. pu foams and epp foams are also gaining traction due to their superior mechanical properties and sound insulation capabilities, and may contribute significantly in the coming years. in terms of applications, the north american automotive foam market is expected to be dominated by automotive seating applications, although there will be an increasing demand for foam from the interior and exterior automotive trim markets. additionally, automotive foam is increasingly being used in non-traditional applications such as air bags, bumpers, slats, and window seals. in terms of geography, canada and the united states are expected to remain the major regional contributors to the growth of the north american automotive foam market. owing to the existence of well-established automotive part supply chains, as well as an expanding car production sector, these two countries are expected to remain the main markets for the production of automotive foam. overall, with the increased focus on safety, as well as the proliferation of luxury cars and automotive customization across north america, the automotive foam market is poised to experience steady growth over the forecast period of 2018-2032.