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Based on product type, the polypropylene foams market is segmented as Expanded Polypropylene, Extruded Polypropylene, Others. Expanded Polypropylene held a majority market value of USD 1.36 Billion in 2022. EPP's lightweight nature and impact resistance drive its use in automotive components to reduce vehicle weight. EPP's cushioning and protective properties make it suitable for packaging fragile and sensitive items.
Based on end-use, the market is segmented as Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Electronics, Others. Packaging held a dominant polypropylene foams market share of around 34.4% in 2022 and is expected to grow at a lucrative pace till 2032. Polypropylene foams provide excellent cushioning and protective properties for fragile and sensitive items during transportation.
U.S. dominated the North American region with majority polypropylene foams market share and a revenue of USD 349.7 Million in 2022 and is anticipated to expand at a significant pace from 2023-2032. Stricter fuel efficiency and emissions regulations drive the use of lightweight materials like polypropylene foams in vehicle components to reduce weight.