Chemical Blowing Agents Market expected to reach US$210.256 million by 2030

Chemical Blowing Agents Market Trends & Forecast:

As per Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI) latest report, the chemical blowing agents market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.96% to reach a market size of US$210.256 million by 2030 from US$181.695 million in 2025.

The chemical blowing agents have been important in recent years for the production of foamed films and sheets. This is mainly due to the wide range of applications of these materials in different industries like the packaging and construction industries. Chemical blowing agents are substances that release gases through chemical reactions when heated. These gases form fine bubbles in the melt of the plastic, which leads to the formation of the cell structure in the material. The most common chemical blowing agents include azodicarbonamide, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and organic acid compounds. Chemical-blowing agents can be used in a wide range of thermoplastics. Sodium hydrogen carbonate is a natural mineral-blowing agent. It releases CO2 and promotes foaming by its exothermic reaction during the PU’s foaming process. The emission of CO2 results in the cell opening process in PU foam and maintains the PU structure. There has been a significant increase in the import value of sodium bicarbonate in the European Union, according to WITS (World Integrated Trade Solution), the import increased from US$ 120.79362 million in 2021 to US$ 178.580 million in 2023. This may be due to the increasing concern about the environmental impact of physical blowing agents (PBAs) which favors the use of chemical blowing agents (CBAs) to replace PBAs. Further, to support the thermoplastic foam industry´s sustainability goals, Solvay inaugurated the production and supply of Alve-One, a line of chemical blowing agents, from its new plant located in Rosignano, Italy, in April 2024. Solvay is a major producer of sodium bicarbonate and innovates with versatile molecules for Alve-One Foaming Solutions. Alve-One Foaming Solutions is a portfolio of chemical blowing agents formulated with sodium bicarbonate. It had been developed aligned with the new EU’s chemicals strategy for sustainability, to be a safe and viable alternative to Azodicarbonamide (ADCA). ADCA is a substance of very high concern (SVHC) on the Reach Candidate List. Alve-One can also replace other blowing agents, such as OBSH, TSH, and expandable microspheres. ? View a sample of the report or purchase the complete study at: Chemical Blowing Agents Market Report

Chemical Blowing Agents Market Report Highlights:

• The chemical blowing agents market by gas type is divided into nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapour, and others. CO2 is becoming a popular choice for environmentally friendly applications. This is applied particularly in polystyrene and polyurethane foams.
• The chemical blowing agents market foam type is divided into polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, phenolic foam, polypropylene foam, polyethylene foam, and other foam types. Polystyrene foam is used in the packaging, construction, food, and beverage industry, with the growing food and beverage industry, the demand for the polystyrene foam will expand.
• The chemical blowing agents market by end-user industry is divided into building and construction, automotive, bedding and furniture, appliances, packaging, and other applications. Building and construction is the crucial segment as chemical blowing agents are extensively used in the production of insulation materials, roofing panels, and structural components.
• Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, driven by huge population, industrialization and urbanization and investment in countries like China and India.
• North America is anticipated to see considerable growth, fueled by a continuous rise in consumer demands, better passenger safety measures, and technology and operational breakthroughs that have also contributed to passenger train services in the region.

Chemical Blowing Agents Market Segmentation:

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the global Chemical Blowing Agents Market based on gas type, foam type, process, end-user industry and region: Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By Gas Type

• Nitrogen
• Carbon Dioxide
• Water Vapour
• Others

Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By Foam Type

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

Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By Process

• Injection Molding
• Extrusion
• Others

Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By End-User Industry

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

Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Others

Chemical Blowing Agents Market Key Players:

• Bergen International
• Arkema S.A.
• HPL Additives Limited
• Solvay S.A.
• Lautan Otsuka Chemical
• Linde Group
• Ataman Chemicals
• Sundow Polymers Co., Ltd.
• Henan Jinhe Industry Co., Ltd
• Hubei Yuchuan New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Report Coverage:

Report Metric	Details
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

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