Polyurethane: United States

Polyurethane: United States

This report forecasts US polyurethane demand in pounds and US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2020. Total demand in pounds and dollars is segmented by product in terms of: flexible foam; rigid foam; coatings, adhesives, and sealants; elastomers; and other products. Total demand in pounds is also segmented by market as follows: construction, household products, transportation equipment, packaging, and other markets.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand in pounds is provided in an annual series from 2005 to 2015; total demand in dollars and the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2010 and 2015. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical trends, key economic indicators, legislative and regulatory factors, and raw material demand. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines products and markets, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product and market segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and identifies the leading firms competing to serve US demand, as well as their market share. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 29-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.