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The global foam plastics market is projected to reach $123.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2020 to 2027 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Allied ...

The global foam plastics market was valued at $102.0 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $123.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2020 to 2027. Foam plastics, also known as ...