PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1697948
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1697948
North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market For Transportation Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Vehicle Type, Foam Type, Mold Release Agent Type, and Country (US, Canada, and Mexico) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034
The North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market For Transportation size is expected to reach USD 140.85 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Vehicle Type [Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Recreational Vehicles (RVs) & Specialty Vehicles, and Agricultural & Off-road Vehicles], Foam Type, Mold Release Agent Type, and Country (US, Canada, and Mexico) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation demand is expected to grow at a faster rate during the forecast period due to advancements in foam manufacturing technology in North America's transportation sector. Innovations such as the development of high-resilience and viscoelastic foams have led to the need for specialized mold release agents that can handle complex formulations and ensure defect-free production. In 2024, BASF's partnered with Future Foam and introduced flexible foam bedding by utilizing 100% domestically produced Biomass Balance (BMB) Lupranate T 80 TDI, highlighting a shift toward sustainable materials in foam production. As manufacturers shift to eco-friendly foam formulations, the demand for flexible foam mold release agents will increase in North America, especially water-based and low-VOC solutions that support sustainability objectives. These technological advancements are driving the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation.
The rising production of automobiles in Mexico is boosting the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation expansion. For instance, the International Trade Administration published data stating that Mexico is the world's seventh-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, producing 3.5 million vehicles annually. The flexible foam mold release agents demand will increase in the country with the growing production of automobiles. Additionally, the rising number of aerospace manufacturing firms in Mexico is propelling the flexible foam mold release agents market growth in the country. The Mexican Aerospace Industry Federation (FEMIA) estimates that Mexico's aerospace sector grew from 100 manufacturing firms and organizations in 2004 to 368 as of mid-2022. Hence, as the number of aerospace manufacturing firms in Mexico increases, the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation also grows.
In Mexico, the electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing significant growth. BYD Auto Co., Ltd., a Chinese multinational manufacturing company, states that they have sold 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in Mexico in 2024 and projects to sell 100,000 by 2025. This surge is mainly driven by substantial investments from major automakers. Also, Chinese automaker Jetour announced to build a USD 3 billion automotive plant in Mexico by 2024, with the aim of manufacturing electric and gasoline-powered cars for the North American market. The rising EV production propels the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation development.
North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation Report Highlights
By mold release agent type, the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation has been segmented into water-based release agents, silicone-based release agents, solvent-based release agents, wax-based release agents, and others. In 2024, the water-based release agents segment dominated the market. Water-based release agents comply with regulations and enhance worker safety by minimizing exposure to hazardous chemicals. This will surge the water-based release agent usage in the manufacturing process.
The polyurethane (PU) segment, by foam type, dominated the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation share in 2024, mainly due to its energy efficiency, lightweight nature, and adaptability to different formulations and densities. Polyurethane (PU) foam is a versatile material widely used in the transportation industry due to its lightweight, durable, and flexible properties. PU foam is a polymer formed by reacting polyols with diisocyanates.
The US holds the largest market share of the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation revenue. Bureau of Transportation Statistics published a report stating that US airlines carried 853 million passengers in 2022, up from 658 million in 2021 and 388 million in 2020. Increased airline travelers lead airlines to focus on enhancing passenger experience by upgrading seat cushions, armrests, and headrests with high-performance polyurethane foams that provide superior comfort and durability, thereby driving the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation demand.
A few global key market players are DOW; Huntsman International LLC; Chem Trend L.P.; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Michelman, Inc.; McGee Industries, Inc.; Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company, Inc.; Concentrol; KEMI Srl; and Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation report on the basis of vehicle type, foam type, mold release agent type, and country:
North america flexible foam mold release agents market for transportation Segmentation
By Vehicle Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Marine
- Recreational Vehicles (RVs) & Specialty Vehicles
- Agricultural & Off-Road Vehicles
By Foam Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Polyethylene Foam (PE)
- Viscoelastic Foam
- Others
By Mold Release Agent Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)
- Water-Based Release Agents
- Silicone-Based Release Agents
- Solvent-Based Release Agents
- Wax-Based Release Agents
- Others
By Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Report Description
- 1.1.1 Objective of the Study
- 1.1.2 Market Scope
- 1.1.3 Assumptions
- 1.2 Stakeholders
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1 Research Methodology
- 2.2 Research Scope and Assumptions
- 2.3 Information Procurement
- 2.3.1 Purchased Database
- 2.3.2 Internal Database
- 2.3.3 Secondary Sources
- 2.3.4 Third Party Perspective
- 2.3.5 Primary Research
- 2.4 Information Analysis
- 2.4.1 Data Analysis Models
- 2.5 Market Formulation and Data Visualization
- 2.6 Data Validation and Publishing (Secondary Sources)
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
Chapter 4. Market Insights
- 4.1 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation - Industry snapshot
- 4.2 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation - Value Chain Analysis
- 4.3 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation Dynamics
- 4.3.1 Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.3.1.1 Increasing Production and Adoption of Electric Vehicles
- 4.3.1.2 Growing Investment in Aerospace Industry
- 4.3.2 Restraints and Challenges
- 4.3.2.1 Regulatory Compliance and Supply Chain Disruption
- 4.3.1 Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.4 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation - Porter's Five Forces
- 4.4.1 Threat of Substitutes: (Moderate)
- 4.4.2 Threat of New Entrants: (Moderate)
- 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers: (High)
- 4.4.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers: (Moderate)
- 4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry: (High)
- 4.5 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation - PESTLE Analysis
- 4.6 List of Flexible Foam Manufacturers
Chapter 5. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation Assessment, By Vehicle Type
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Automotive
- 5.3 Aerospace
- 5.4 Marine
- 5.5 Recreational Vehicles (RVs) & Specialty Vehicles
- 5.6 Agricultural & Off-road Vehicles
Chapter 6. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation Assessment, By Foam Type
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Polyurethane (PU)
- 6.3 Polyethylene Foam (PE)
- 6.4 Viscoelastic Foam
- 6.5 Others
Chapter 7. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation Assessment, By Mold Release Agent Type
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Water-Based Release Agents
- 7.3 Silicone-Based Release Agents
- 7.4 Solvent-Based Release Agents
- 7.5 Wax-Based Release Agents
- 7.6 Others
Chapter 8. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation Assessment, By Country
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 US Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation
- 8.2.1 US Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Vehicle Type
- 8.2.2 US Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Foam Type
- 8.2.3 US Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Mold Release Agent Type
- 8.3 Canada Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation
- 8.3.1 Canada Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.2 Canada Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Foam Type
- 8.3.3 Canada Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Mold Release Agent Type
- 8.4 Mexico Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation
- 8.4.1 Mexico Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Vehicle Type
- 8.4.2 Mexico Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Foam Type
- 8.4.3 Mexico Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Mold Release Agent Type
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1 Key Market Players: Categorization
- 9.2 Strategy Framework
- 9.3 Vendor Landscape
Chapter 10. Company Profiles
- 10.1 DOW
- 10.1.1 Business Overview
- 10.1.2 Financial Snapshot
- 10.1.2.1 Net Sales by Market Segment
- 10.1.2.2 Net sales by region
- 10.1.3 Products Benchmarking
- 10.2 Huntsman International LLC
- 10.2.1 Business Overview
- 10.2.2 Financial Snapshot
- 10.2.2.1 Revenue by Market Segment
- 10.2.2.2 Revenue by Region
- 10.2.3 Products and Services
- 10.3 Chem Trend L.P.
- 10.3.1 Business Overview
- 10.3.2 Products and Services
- 10.3.3 Recent Developments
- 10.4 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- 10.4.1 Business Overview
- 10.4.2 Financial Snapshot
- 10.4.2.1 Sale by Market Segment
- 10.4.2.2 Sale by Region
- 10.4.3 Products and Services
- 10.5 Michelman, Inc.
- 10.5.1 Business Overview
- 10.5.2 Products and Services
- 10.6 McGee Industries, Inc
- 10.6.1 Business Overview
- 10.6.2 Products and Services
- 10.7 Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company, Inc.
- 10.7.1 Business Overview
- 10.7.2 Products and Services
- 10.8 Concentrol
- 10.8.1 Business Overview
- 10.8.2 Products and Services
- 10.9 KEMI Srl
- 10.9.1 Business Overview
- 10.9.2 Products and Services
- 10.10 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
- 10.10.1 Business Overview
- 10.10.2 Products Benchmarking
List of Tables
- Table 1 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 2 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 3 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Mold Release Agent Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 4 North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation Assessment, By Geography, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 5 US Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 6 US Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 7 US Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Mold Release Agent Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 8 Canada Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 9 Canada Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 10 Canada Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Mold Release Agent Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 11 Mexico Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 12 Mexico Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Foam Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Table 13 Mexico Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Mold Release Agent Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Information Procurement
- Figure 2. Primary Research Pattern
- Figure 3. Primary research process
- Figure 4. Market research approaches - Bottom-Up Approach
- Figure 5. Market research approaches - Top-Down Approach
- Figure 6. Market research approaches - Combined Approach
- Figure 7. Executive Summary
- Figure 8. Market by Country, 2024 (USD Million)
- Figure 9. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 10. Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 11. Porter's Five Forces
- Figure 12. PESTLE Analysis
- Figure 13. Market By Vehicle Type
- Figure 14. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Vehicle Type, 2024 & 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 15. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Automotive, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 16. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Aerospace, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 17. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Marine, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 18. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Recreational Vehicles (RVs) & Specialty Vehicles, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 19. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Agricultural & Off-road Vehicles, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 20. Market By Foam Type
- Figure 21. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Foam Type, 2024 & 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 22. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Polyurethane (PU), 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 23. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Polyethylene Foam (PE), 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 24. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Viscoelastic Foam, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 25. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Others, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 26. Market By Mold Release Agent Type
- Figure 27. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Mold Release Agent Type, 2024 & 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 28. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Water-Based Release Agents, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 29. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Silicone-Based Release Agents, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 30. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Solvent-Based Release Agents, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 31. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Wax-Based Release Agents, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 32. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation, By Others, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)
- Figure 33. North America Flexible Foam Mold Release Agents Market for Transportation Assessment, By Geography, 2024 & 2034 (USD Million)
