Table of Contents 1 Report Prologue 13 2 Scope of The Report 14 2.1 Market Definition 14 2.2 Scope of The Study 14 2.2.1 Research Objectives 14 2.2.2 Assumptions 14 2.2.3 Limitations 15 2.3 Market Structure 15 3 Research Methodology 17 3.1 Research Process 17 3.2 Primary Research 18 3.3 Secondary Research 18 3.4 Market Size Estimation 18 4 Market Dynamics 21 4.1 Introduction 21 4.2 Drivers 23 4.2.1 Rising automobile production trend benefits polyurethane applications. 23 4.2.2 Growing infrastructure activity drives the use of rigid polyurethane foams in building thermal insulation 24 4.2.3 Innovation and advancement in polyurethane to spearhead growth in end user industry 24 4.3 Restraints 25 4.3.1 Fluctuation in crude oil prices affects the raw material cost 25 4.3.2 Strong competition from fiberglass and polystyrene industries will hinder the market growth 25 4.4 Trends & Opportunities 25 4.4.1 Environmental regulation regarding emission of CO2 and GHG has led to open opportunity in bio-based polyurethane. 25 5 Market Factor Analysis 27 5.1 Value Chain Analysis 27 5.1.1 Raw Material Suppliers 28 5.1.2 Polyurethane manufacturers 28 5.1.3 Polyurethane Distributors 28 5.1.4 End User 28 5.2 Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis 28 5.2.1 Threat of New Entrants 28 5.2.2 Threat of Rivalry 29 5.2.3 Threat of substitute 29 5.2.4 Bargaining Power of Supplier 29 5.2.5 Bargaining Power of Buyers 29 6 Global Polyurethane Market, By Product 30 6.1 Introduction 30 6.2 Rigid Foam 33 6.3 Flexible Foam 38 6.4 Adhesives & Sealants 43 6.5 Coatings 48 6.6 Elastomers 53 6.7 Others 58 7 Global Polyurethane Market, By End User 63 7.1 Introduction 63 7.2 Construction 66 7.3 Furniture 71 7.4 Automotive 75 7.5 Electronics appliances 80 7.6 Footwear 84 7.7 Packaging 89 7.8 Others 94 8 Global Polyurethane Market, By Region 99 8.1 Introduction 99 8.2 North America 103 8.2.1 US 106 8.2.2 Canada 109 8.3 Europe 111 8.3.1 Germany 115 8.3.2 UK 118 8.3.3 France 120 8.3.4 Spain 123 8.3.5 Italy 126 8.3.6 Rest of Europe 128 8.4 Asia Pacific 131 8.4.1 China 134 8.4.2 Japan 137 8.4.3 India 140 8.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific 142 8.5 Latin America 145 8.6 Middle East & Africa 148 9 Competitive Landscape 151 9.1 Introduction 151 9.2 Key Developments of Major Market Players 152 10 Company Profile 155 10.1 BASF SE (Germany) 155 10.1.1 Company Overview 155 10.1.2 Product/Business Segment Overview 156 10.1.3 Financial Updates 157 10.1.4 Key Developments 158 10.2 The Dow Chemical Company (U.S) 159 10.2.1 Company Overview 159 10.2.2 Product/Business Segment Overview 159 10.2.3 Financial Updates 161 10.2.4 Key Developments 162 10.3 Huntsman International LLC (U.S) 163 10.3.1 Company Overview 163 10.3.2 Product/Business Segment Overview 163 10.3.3 Financial Updates 164 10.3.4 Key Developments 165 10.4 Tosoh Corporation (Japan) 167 10.4.1 Company Overview 167 10.4.2 Product/Business Segment Overview 167 10.4.3 Financial Updates 168 10.4.4 Key Developments 168 10.5 Covestro AG (Germany) 169 10.5.1 Company Overview 169 10.5.2 Product/Business Segment Overview 169 10.5.3 Financial Updates 170 10.5.4 Key Developments 171 10.6 DIC Corporation (Japan) 172 10.6.1 Company Overview 172 10.6.2 Product/Business Segment Overview 172 10.6.3 Financial Updates 174 10.6.4 Key Developments 174 10.7 Eastman Chemical Company (U.S) 175 10.7.1 Company Overview 175 10.7.2 Product/Business Segment Overview 175 10.7.3 Financial Updates 176 10.7.4 Key Developments 176 11 Conclusion 177