The report on the Global Polycarbonate Market gives an estimation of the development of the market based on historical studies and also provides forecasts on the basis of comprehensive research. The report gives a complete market analysis for the forecasted period from 2020 to 2026. The market is divided into various segments with an in-depth outlook of the competitors and a listing of the profiled key players. The market size in terms of revenue (USD MN) is calculated and provided for the study period along with the dynamics of the market such as the drivers and the restraints.
Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic polymer which is produced using bisphenol A (BPA) and phosgene as raw materials. Polycarbonate has properties such as lightweight, high-performance, electrical resistance, stability, optical clarity, high heat resistance, and toughness. It can be easily molded and thermoformed according to industrial requirements. The major applications for Polycarbonate include electrical & electronics, optical media, consumer, and automotive.
Polycarbonate is segmented according to application as automotive, electronics, construction, optical media, packaging and others (including medical implants, tableware, etc.). The electronics application segment held the largest market share of the global polycarbonate. Automotive is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. The Packaging and construction segments are estimated to expand at moderate rates during the forecast period.
The key drivers for polycarbonate market are rising demand for light vehicles. The growing application of polycarbonate in consumer electronics industry is expected to fuel the market. The increased usage thermoplastic polymers in the manufacturing of electronic components is also helping to boost the market. The increase in demand for polycarbonates in packaging industry is fueling the polycarbonate market. The key constraint of this market is volatility in prices of major raw materials. The rising demand for bio-based and scratch resistant polycarbonates is estimated to provide growth opportunities to the existing players.
Asia Pacific dominates the global polycarbonate market due to growth in automotive and electronics sectors.
The key players operating in the polycarbonate market are:
- Bayer Material Science AG
- Chi Mei Corporation
- Trinseo (Styron)
- Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation
- SABIC Innovative Plastics
- Teijin Limited
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
- Centroplast Engineering Plastics GmbH
- Royal DSM
- Asahi Kasei Chemical Corporation
SEGMENTATIONS IN REPORT:
Polycarbonate By Application
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Construction
- Optical Media
- Packaging
- Others (Including Medical Implants, Tableware, Etc.)
Polycarbonate By Geography
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Europe
- Latin America
- Middle East And Africa
The Global Polycarbonate Market has been exhibited in detail in the following chapters -
Chapter 1 Polycarbonate Market Preface
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
Chapter 3 Polycarbonate Industry Analysis
Chapter 4 Polycarbonate Market Value Chain Analysis
Chapter 5 Polycarbonate Market Analysis By Application
Chapter 6 Polycarbonate Market Analysis By Geography
Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape Of Polycarbonate Companies
Chapter 8 Company Profiles Of Polycarbonate Industry