The global elastomeric foam industry size is projected to reach USD 4,462.1 million by the end of 2027. The presence of several large-scale companies will contribute to the growth of the market in the coming years. According to a report published by Fortune Business Insights, titled “Elastomeric Foam Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Function (Thermal Insulation, Acoustic Insulation), By Type (EPDM, Nitrile Rubber (NBR), Others), By Application (HVAC, Automotive & Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Others), and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027” the market was worth USD 2,648.6 million and will exhibit a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period, 2020-2027.
Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/elastomeric-foam-market-104004
Elastomeric foam is widely used in the electronics and electrical industry for a wide range of applications among which insulations stands out as a primary use. The product possesses the properties of rubber on the physical front, including ‘flexibility’ and ‘elasticity’. These properties make it suitable for specific or customized applications wherein a large distance of wire is to be insulated without the luxury of a straight line.
The massive investments in the research and development of efficient products will have a massive impact on the growth of the overall market in the coming years. The presence of several large scale companies will subsequently emerge in favor of growth of the overall market in the foreseeable future. The increasing investments in product R&D have enabled a wider application scope and subsequently cater to consumer-specific applications, thus creating a massive growth platform for companies in this sector.
Lack of Raw Material Supply during the Covid-19 Pandemic has Affected Production
The recent coronavirus outbreak has had a massive impact on several economies across the globe. Due to the rapid spread of the disease, several countries are looking to implement strict measures with a view to controlling the spread of the disease.
The efforts taken to curb the spread of the disease have limited the growth of the businesses across the world. Due to practices such as social distancing and lockdowns, there has been a massive shortage of raw materials and resources across the globe. This has affected the production of elastomeric foam across the world. However, the efforts taken to resume industrial operations will bring relief to the companies in this sector.
Increasing Number of Product Innovations will Contribute to Market Growth
The report encompasses several factors that have contributed to the growth of the overall market in recent years. Among all factors, the increasing number of product innovations has made the highest impact on the growth of the market. The rising innovations are attributable to the increasing R&D investments and evidently, the increasing global demand for the product has had a direct impact on this.