Technical Foam Market Outlook:
Technical Foam Market size was valued at USD 35.9 billion in 2025 and is expected to surpass USD 60.7 billion by the end of 2035, rising at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period, i.e., 2026-2035. In 2026, the industry size of technical foam is evaluated at USD 37.8 billion.
The booming e-commerce activities across the world are directly propelling the consumption of technical foam. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that online retail sales for April to June 2025 reached USD 304.2 billion. This is a 1.4% increase (±0.9%) compared to the first three months of 2025, after adjusting for seasonal changes but not for price changes. The need for protective packaging, owing to robust online retail trade, is poised to fuel the sales of technical foams. The World Packaging Organization estimates that the e-commerce packaging market is estimated to increase from USD 69.3 billion in 2023 to USD 111.9 billion by 2028. The polyethylene and polyurethane foams are being widely used for cushioning, impact resistance, and vibration damping. Furthermore, in North America and Europe, stricter sustainability policies are pushing packaging suppliers to shift toward eco-friendly foams, while Asia Pacific leads in volume demand due to its booming e-commerce hubs, including China and India.
