Chemical Blowing Agents Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Exothermic Chemical Foaming Agents (Azodicarbonamide (ADC), Others), Endothermic Chemical Foaming Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Others), ENDO/EXO Blend Chemical Foaming Agents), By Foaming Process (Molding, Extrusion), By End-User (Automotive, Construction, Packaging, Furniture, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Chemical Blowing Agents Market Size:

The chemical blowing agents market is estimated to attain a market size of USD 210.256 million by 2030, growing at a 2.96% CAGR from a valuation of USD 181.695 million in 2025.

Chemical Blowing Agents Market Key Highlights:

• Rising demand for lightweight, energy-efficient materials in construction and automotive industries.
• Innovations in sustainable chemical blowing agents drive market growth.
• Polyurethane foam's versatility fuels rapid market expansion across multiple sectors.
• E-commerce growth boosts need for protective foamed plastic packaging.

The rising demand for lightweight materials in the construction and automotive industries, along with the innovation of sustainable product launches, is propelling market growth. The market is growing due to the features of lightweight and energy-efficient design, along with enhanced thermal insulation, which are utilized in diverse applications such as automotive, construction, and packaging industries, among others. Moreover, the increasing demand in the e-commerce sector is leading to a rise in the requirement for protective packaging, such as foamed plastics, which is propelling the need for chemical blowing agents, including polystyrene and polyolefin foams, during the projected period. The innovations and developments in chemical blowing agents are estimated to propel the demand in the global market.

Chemical Blowing Market Overview & Scope

The Chemical Blowing Market is segmented by:

• By Gas Type: By gas type, the chemical blowing agents market is segmented into nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapour, and others. The other segment is further divided into hydrocarbons, HFOs, and other gases. The nitrogen segment has a major market share.
• By Foam Type: By foam type, the chemical blowing agents market is segmented into polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, phenolic foam, polypropylene foam, polyethylene foam, and other foam types. The polyurethane foam is predicted to have the fastest-growing market share.
• By Process: By Process, the chemical blowing agents market is segmented into injection molding, extrusion, and others. The injection molding segment is expected to have a significant market share in this segment.
• By End-User Industry: The chemical blowing agents market is segmented into building and construction, automotive, bedding and furniture, appliances, packaging, and other applications. The building and construction industry is expected to grow at a significant pace.
• Region:  The market is segmented into five major geographic regions, namely North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific. North America is poised to hold a prominent position in the chemical blowing agents market, particularly due to its increasing infrastructure development, which demands lightweight and insulating materials.

Top Trends Shaping the Chemical Blowing Market

1. Growth in PU Foam both in terms of Demand and Innovation

• The demand for polyurethane foam is expected to rise due to its versatile applications across construction, automotive, furniture, and packaging industries. As manufacturers seek materials that offer lightweight properties, excellent insulation, and energy efficiency, PU foam has emerged as a preferred choice for both rigid and flexible applications. Its adaptability to various forms and functions makes it highly valuable in modern manufacturing.
• Another factor driving market growth is the rising emphasis on energy-efficient buildings and sustainable construction practices, particularly in Europe and North America. Polyurethane foam’s superior thermal insulation performance aligns well with green building standards and energy regulations. In addition, the expansion of the automotive sector and increasing demand for lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions is further boosting PU foam usage.
• As a result of these drivers, polyurethane foam has gained widespread adoption for its durability, thermal performance, and cost-effectiveness, making it a critical material in numerous end-use sectors. This trend will continue as industries push for high-performance materials that contribute to sustainability, comfort, and energy savings.

2. Building and Construction are high-growth area

• The building and construction segment is witnessing considerable expansion due to stringent government policies and regulations focusing on sustainability and rising demand for eco-friendly products. Further, energy efficiency and the requirement for thermal insulation are major drivers for the segment are boosting the overall market expansion in the coming years.
• In 2024, over 70 per cent of global energy demand is represented by government actions for new or updated efficiency policies for energy in this sector. For instance, building energy codes were modified in Kenya under the "National Building Code 2024," establishing energy efficiency requirements for new buildings based on natural lighting, ventilation, and cooling strategies to enhance sustainability in the construction sector.
• Furthermore, in April 2024, the EU Council adopted new legislation intended to achieve zero-emission buildings by 2050, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than one-third in the EU. The proposed directives are provisions aiming for all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030 and the entire EU's building stock to be zero-emission by 2050, thereby increasing demand for blowing agents in the building and construction sector.\
• Producing high-performance insulation that meets energy efficiency standards will drive research and development into blowing agent technology, leading major market players to innovate their products toward sustainable solutions.

Chemical Blowing Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges

Opportunities:

• Increasing Demand from the Construction Industry: A major factor propelling the growth of the global chemical blowing agents market is the expansion of the global construction landscape. In the construction sector, chemical blowing agents play a critical role in enhancing the thermal efficiency of infrastructure and aligning with green building standards. These agents are also used to manufacture lightweight and insulating foam material, which is commonly used for the insulation of roofing, walls, and panels of residential and commercial infrastructure. Additionally, the global construction sector has witnessed major growth over the past few years. The increasing emphasis on sustainability in the construction sector and the growing demand for housing and commercial infrastructure are among the major factors pushing the chemical blowing agents market expansion during the forecast period.

Statistics Canada, an agency of the Government of Canada, stated in its report that investment in building construction during September 2024 witnessed a growth of 2.1% over the previous month, with total investment recorded at USD 21.6 billion. The residential sector in the nation grew about 2.9%, while the non-residential sector observed an increase of 0.3% in September 2024. The agency stated that total investment in the building construction sector in Canada was recorded at USD 21.4 billion in June 2024,  increasing to USD 21.6 billion September 2024. 

• Growing Product Innovation: The innovations and developments in chemical blowing agents are estimated to propel the demand in the global market. These innovations and research & development are mainly driven by the increasing consumer preferences towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials. With rising global environmental, health, and safety concerns, governments worldwide have introduced key policies and regulations, necessitating the need for innovations in the market. Moreover, manufacturers are increasing the production capacity of eco-friendly chemical blowing agents to align with the growing demand in multiple industries. For instance, in April 2024, Solvay announced the opening of its blowing agent production facility in Italy, aimed at advancing the plastic foaming sector by manufacturing eco-developed Alve-One chemical blowing agent.

Challenges:

• Growing Regulatory Pressures: Stringent environmental regulations, such as the Kigali Amendment and national phase-down programs, are restricting the use of high-GWP chemical blowing agents like HFCs and HCFCs. This is compelling manufacturers to invest in costly low-GWP alternatives, acting as a restraint on market flexibility and profitability.

Chemical Blowing Market Regional Analysis

• North America: The North American region will constitute a considerable share of the Chemical Blowing Market. Ongoing technological innovations to bolster the development of lightweight foam components, followed by growing end-user demand for high-performance raw materials, are driving the regional market expansion.

For instance, the United States holds great market potential for chemical-blowing agents fueled by the nation’s growing industrial productivity. Major sectors, including sive of construction, electronics, and automotive, are experiencing a significant shift toward the usage of high-performance materials that offer thermal management.

Likewise, due to rapid urbanization, the demand for residential units as well as public infrastructures is also showing progression in the United States, which has paved the way for future market expansion. For instance, according to the U.S Census Bureau, in the first three months of 2025, the total construction spending (Not Seasonable Adjusted) reached US$495.726 billion, marking which marked a 2.9% growth over the spending incurred in the same period in the preceding year.

Chemical Blowing Market Competitive Landscape

The market is moderately fragmented, with some of the major companies including Berger International, Arkema, and HPL Additives Limited, among others.

• Bergen International: Bergen International is a significant company in the chemical blowing agent market and manufactures Foamazol, a range of chemical blowing agents for plastics and rubber.
• Arkema: Arkema is a global specialty chemicals leader that offers Forane blowing agents, which include hydrofluoroolefins, for foam applications.
• HPL Additives Limited: HPL Additives Limited provides azodicarbonamide-based blowing agents for diverse industrial applications.

Some of the key developments in the market are:

Sustainability: In April 2024, Solvay announced the opening of its Alve-One production unit in Rosignano, Italy. This unit will ensure that it can meet the increasing requirement for safer, sustainable blowing agents in diverse industries.

List of Top Chemical Blowing Agents Companies:

• Bergen  International
• Arkema
• HPL Additives  Limited
• Solvay  S.A.
• Lautan  Otsuka Chemical

Chemical Blowing Agents Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Chemical Blowing Agents Market Size in 2025	US$181.695 million
Chemical Blowing Agents Market Size in 2030	US$210.256 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 2.96%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Million
Segmentation	Gas Type Foam Type Process End-User Industry Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Chemical Blowing Agents Market	Solvay  S.A. Lautan  Otsuka Chemical Ataman  Chemicals Sundow  Polymers Co., Ltd. Henan  Jinhe Industry Co., Ltd.
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

The chemical blowing market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Gas Type

• Nitrogen
• Carbon Dioxide
• Water Vapour
• Others
  • Hydrocarbons
  • HFOs
  • Other Gases

By Foam Type

• Polyurethane Foam
• Polystyrene Foam
• Phenolic Foam
• Polypropylene Foam
• Polyethylene Form
• Other Foam Type

By Process

• Injection Molding
• Extrusion
• Others

By End-User Industry

• Building and Construction
• Automotive
• Bedding and Furniture
• Appliances
• Packaging
• Other Applications

By Region

• North America
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Others
• Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Others
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Others

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. CHEMICAL BLOWING MARKET BY GAS TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Nitrogen

5.3. Carbon Dioxide

5.4. Water Vapour

5.5. Others

5.5.1. Hydrocarbons

5.5.2. HFOs

5.5.3. Other Gases

6. CHEMICAL BLOWING MARKET BY FOAM TYPE

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Polyurethane Foam

6.3. Polystyrene Foam

6.4. Phenolic Foam

6.5. Polypropylene Foam

6.6. Polyethylene Form

6.7. Other Foam Type

7. CHEMICAL BLOWING MARKET BY PROCESS

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Injection Molding

7.3. Extrusion

7.4. Others

8. CHEMICAL BLOWING MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Building and Construction

8.3. Automotive

8.4. Bedding and Furniture

8.5. Appliances

8.6. Packaging

8.7. Other Applications

9. CHEMICAL BLOWING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. North America

9.2.1. USA

9.2.2. Canada

9.2.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. Brazil

9.3.2. Argentina

9.3.3. Others

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. United Kingdom

9.4.2. Germany

9.4.3. France

9.4.4. Spain

9.4.5. Others

9.5. Middle East and Africa

9.5.1. Saudi Arabia

9.5.2. UAE

9.5.3. Others

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. China

9.6.2. Japan

9.6.3. India

9.6.4. South Korea

9.6.5. Taiwan

9.6.6. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. Bergen  International

11.2. Arkema  

11.3. HPL Additives  Limited

11.4. Solvay  S.A.

11.5. Lautan  Otsuka Chemical 

11.6. Ataman  Chemicals

11.7. Sundow  Polymers Co., Ltd.

11.8. Henan  Jinhe Industry Co., Ltd.

11.9. Hubei  Yuchuan New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

11.10. Kumyang  Co., Ltd.

12. APPENDIX

12.1. Currency 

12.2. Assumptions

12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

12.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

12.5. Research Methodology 

12.6. Abbreviations 

Bergen  International

Arkema  

HPL Additives  Limited

Solvay  S.A.

Lautan  Otsuka Chemical 

Ataman  Chemicals

Sundow  Polymers Co., Ltd.

Henan  Jinhe Industry Co., Ltd.

Hubei  Yuchuan New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Kumyang  Co., Ltd.

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