The global polymer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2015 to 2020. The demand for polymers is driven by growth in end use markets, such as packaging, building & construction, consumer goods, horticulture, automotive, rail transport, electronics and telecommunications.
Polymer industries are continuously substituting metals, glass, paper, and other traditional materials in various applications due to their lightweight, strength and design flexibility along with low-cost.
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The study includes the polymer market size, and forecast for the global polymer market through 2020, segmented by application, by type, and region as follows:
Polymer market segmented by application for the year 2014:
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Packaging, Consumer and Institutional, Building and Construction, Transportation, Furniture and Furnishing, Electrical and Electronics, and others -Thermoplastics
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Plywood, Furniture and Bedding, Building and Construction, Automotive, Electronics and others - Thermosets
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Tires, Automotive (non-tires), Building and Construction, Industrial Products and others - Elastomers
Polymer market by region:
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North America
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Europe
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Asia Pacific (APAC)
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Rest of World (ROW)
Polymer market by type of polymer:
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Thermoplastics (PE,PP,PVC,PC,PS,PU,PMMA, polyamide and others)
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Thermosets (Epoxy, unsaturated polyester, PF,UF, MF,PU and others)
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Elastomers (Neoprene, nitrile, butyl, SBR, EPDM and others)
Polymer companies profiled in this market report include Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec), and Exxon Mobil Corporation.
On the basis of its comprehensive research, Lucintel forecasts that majority of the market segments for the global polymer industry would register good growth from 2015 to 2020. Rising applications of PE, PP, PS in automotive and packaging; increasing reliance of PET and PVC in bottling of beverages; extensive use of PE,PC, PVC,PMMA films for greenhouse covering; dependence on PU, PVC for footwear are some of the key factors driving demand in the thermoplastics segment. Consistent growth of the automotive sector is expected to increase demand for elastomers in tires. Continuous technological advancements in commercial development of polymers with improved properties and processing characteristics at competitive prices for most applications will be the key factor to future growth. The thermoplastics segment is expected to witness the highest growth over the next five years. Increasing applications of engineered plastics in various fields, such as construction, automotive, and industrial manufacturing equipment, are expected to drive this industry.
The APAC region is expected to make great gains over the next five years due to envisaged increase in per capita consumption of plastics.
Some of the features of this report:
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Analysis of competitive intensity of the market based on Porter’s Five Forces model which helps to understand the competitive position of industry players.
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Market size in terms of value ($B) by segment, market size trend (2009-2014) and forecast (2015-2020) for key regional segments to make major investment decisions.
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Regional Analysis provides polymer equipment industry breakdown by region among North America, Europe, APAC and ROW.
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Competitor analysis: growth leadership analysis, market drivers and challenges, growth opportunity analysis by segment market and by regional market that helps to ascertain a sound investment decision.
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Market strategic assessment, emerging trend, innovations and new product launches, mergers and acquisitions by the market players are studied in the report.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Industry Definition and Scope
3. Industry Overview
4. Macroeconomic Trend
5. Industry Trends
6. Competitive Landscape
7. Macroeconomic Forecast
8. Industry Forecasts
9. Emerging Trends
10. Growth Opportunity
11. Conclusions
12. About Lucintel
List of Figures
Chapter 3. Industry Overview
Figure 3.1: External forces shaping global polymer industry
Chapter 4. Macroeconomic Trend
Figure 4.1: Global GDP growth rate trend
Figure 4.2: Global inflation rate trend
Figure 4.3: Global population growth rate trend
Figure 4.4: Global unemployment rate trend
Figure 4.5: Regional GDP growth rate trend
Figure 4.6: Regional inflation rate trend
Figure 4.7: Regional population growth rate trend
Figure 4.8: Regional unemployment rate trend
Chapter 5.Industry Trends
Figure 5.1: Global polymer industry annual trend 2009-2014
Figure 5.2: Global polymer industry regional trend 2009-2014 ($ B)
Figure 5.3: Global polymer industry regional trend 2009-2014 (%)
Figure 5.4: Global polymer industry by countries 2014 (Total Industry Size: $ 495 Billion)
Figure 5.5: Global polymer industry segment trend 2009-2014 ($B)
Figure 5.6: Global polymer industry segment trend 2009-2014 (%)
Figure 5.7: Global thermoplastic polymer industry by segment 2014 (total industry size: $382 Billion)
Figure 5.8: Global thermoset polymer industry by segment 2014 (total industry size: $74 Billion)
Figure 5.9: Global elastomer polymer industry by application 2014 (total industry size: $39 Billion)
Figure 5.10: Global polymer industry quarterly trend 2013-2014 ($B)
Figure 5.11: Global polymer industry profitability trend 2009-2014
Figure 5.12: Global polymer industry revenue per employee trend 2009-2014
Figure 5.13: Global polymer industry cost structure 2009-2014
Figure 5.14: North American polymer industry cost structure 2009-2014 (%)
Figure 5.15 European polymer industry cost structure 2009-2014 (%)
Figure 5.16: Asia Pacific polymer industry cost structure 2009-2014 (%)
Figure 5.17: Cash on hand for global polymer industry 2009-2014 ($ B)
Figure 5.18: Cash on hand for global polymer industry 2009-2014 (%)
Figure 5.19: Total asset for global polymer industry 2009-2014 ($ B)
Figure 5.20: Total asset for global polymer industry 2009-2014 (%)
Figure 5.21: Total debt for global polymer industry 2009-2014 ($ B)
Figure 5.22: Total debt for global polymer industry 2009-2014 (%)
Chapter 6.Competitive Landscape
Figure 6.1: Industry shares of top players in global polymer industry in 2009
Figure 6.2: Industry shares of top players in global polymer industry in 2014
Figure 6.3: Global polymer industry 2009 industry share analysis
Figure 6.4: Global polymer industry 2014 industry share analysis
Chapter 7.Macroeconomic Forecast
Figure 7.1: Global GDP growth rate forecast
Figure 7.2: Global inflation rate forecast
Figure 7.3: Global population growth rate forecast
Figure 7.4: Global unemployment rate forecast
Figure 7.5: Regional GDP growth rate forecast
Figure 7.6: Regional inflation rate forecast
Figure 7.7: Regional population growth rate forecast
Figure 7.8: Regional unemployment rate forecast
Chapter 8.Industry Forecasts
Figure 8.1: Global polymer industry annual forecast 2015-2020 ($ B)
Figure 8.2: Global polymer industry quarterly forecast 2014-2015 ($ B)
Figure 8.3: Global polymer industry regional forecast 2015-2020 ($ B)
Figure 8.4: Global polymer industry regional forecast 2015-2020 (%)
Figure 8.5: Global polymer industry segment forecast 2015-2020 ($ B)
Figure 8.6: Global polymer industry segment forecast 2015-2020 (%)
Chapter 9.Emerging Trends
Figure 9.1: Emerging trends in global polymer industry
Chapter 10.Growth Opportunity
Figure 10.1: Global polymer industry opportunity by region
Figure 10.2: Global polymer industry opportunity by segment
List of Tables
Chapter 3. Industry Overview
Table 3.1: Industry parameters of global polymer industry
Table 3.2: Relative industry attractiveness by region
Chapter 5.Industry Trends
Table 5.1: Regional revenue growth rate
Table 5.2: Revenue growth rate
Table 5.3: Percentage change in expenses
Table 5.4: Growth rate in cash on hand
Table 5.5: Growth rate in total asset
Table 5.6: Growth rate in total debt
Chapter 8.Industry Forecasts
Table 8.1: Growth rate
Table 8.2: Revenue growth rate