US Upholstery Producers Brace for Foam Price Hikes

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Upholstery manufacturers are facing significant challenges as they prepare for the upcoming High Point Market, with rising foam prices from domestic producers expected to increase raw material costs by 15-20%. This could lead to upholstery price hikes of 10% or more, compounding existing pressures from overseas fabric price increases and transportation cost inflation. Manufacturers are taking steps to manage the situation, including pre-ordering foam, obtaining fabrics early, and exploring alternative sourcing options, but many expect price increases and potential supply shortages to hit the market in the coming weeks.

Why it matters

The upholstery industry is a critical part of the furniture supply chain, and these price increases and availability issues could have ripple effects throughout the sector. Consumers may face higher prices for sofas, chairs, and other upholstered furniture, while manufacturers and retailers will need to carefully navigate this volatile period to maintain profitability.

The details

Rising costs of petroleum-based materials used in foam production are expected to raise foam prices by 15-20%, according to industry sources. This could translate to a 10% or more increase in the price of upholstered furniture, as foam accounts for a large percentage of the raw materials that go into sofas, chairs, and sectionals. Additionally, a fire at a major chemical plant in Texas has reportedly limited the supply of foam, leading to allocation limits for some manufacturers. Upholstery producers are taking steps to manage the situation, such as pre-ordering foam, obtaining fabrics early, and exploring alternative sourcing options, but many expect price increases and potential supply shortages to hit the market in the coming weeks.

• The first price increase on foam is expected to take effect around April 13, 2026.
• The fire at the LyondaleBassell plant in Pasadena, Texas occurred in mid-March 2026 and could take 90 days for the plant to return to full or near-full capacity.

What’s next

Upholstery manufacturers are closely watching the situation and preparing for potential further price increases, with some sources indicating a second wave of hikes could be as high as 30-40% if fuel prices continue to rise. Companies are exploring options to manage the challenges, such as broadening their materials sourcing network and re-engineering products to be more cost-efficient.