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Global Polycarbonate Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028
Market Report I 2023-10-03 I 184 Pages I EMR Inc.
Global Polycarbonate Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028
Market Outlook
According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global polycarbonate market reached a volume of 4.92 million metric tons in 2022. Aided by the increasing demand for lightweight, durable materials and the growing applications of polycarbonate in various industries, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 3.30% between 2023 and 2028 to reach a volume of 5.99 million metric tons by 2028.
Polycarbonate is a versatile thermoplastic known for its high impact resistance, transparency, and light weight. It is extensively used in various applications, such as automotive components, construction materials, consumer electronics, and medical devices. Its intrinsic properties, such as thermal resistance and electrical insulating capacity, make polycarbonate an ideal material in an array of industrial applications.
The growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions is driving the global polycarbonate market growth. The material's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and transparency have led to its increasing use as a lightweight alternative to glass in energy-efficient building applications.
The diverse applications of polycarbonate in various industries significantly contribute to the expansion of the market. In the automotive sector, polycarbonates are used to produce lightweight, impact-resistant components that contribute to fuel efficiency and safety. Its use in headlamp lenses, sunroofs, and dashboard components is prevalent.
In the construction sector, polycarbonate sheets are used as an alternative to glass and other plastics in skylights, windows, and protective barriers due to their superior strength and light transmission properties. In consumer electronics, polycarbonate's electrical insulation properties and durability make it a prime choice for manufacturing various components.
Furthermore, the healthcare sector is boosting the polycarbonate market demand by employing polycarbonate for medical devices and equipment, given its biocompatibility, strength, and resistance to sterilisation processes. Its transparency is particularly advantageous in applications where clear visibility is essential, such as in surgical instruments and diagnostic devices.
Polycarbonate production typically involves the use of bisphenol A (BPA), which has raised environmental and health concerns. In response, the sector is innovating with the development of BPA-free polycarbonates and recycled polycarbonates to align with growing environmental and consumer safety expectations.
The drive towards sustainability is also reflected in increasing efforts to improve the recyclability of polycarbonate products, thereby contributing to the circular economy. Innovations, such as the development of bio-based polycarbonates from CO2 and plant-based feedstocks, present promising avenues for polycarbonate market outlook.
Asia Pacific is expected to continue its dominance in the global polycarbonate market due to rapid industrialisation and expanding automotive and construction sectors in countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asian nations. Europe and North America are also significant markets, where demand is driven by stringent regulations around energy efficiency and increased adoption of electric vehicles, which leverage polycarbonate components for weight reduction.
Market Segmentation
The market can be divided based on application and region.
Market Breakup by Application
- Electrical and Electronics
- Automotive
- Construction
- Optical Media
- Packaging
- Consumer
- Medical
Market Breakup by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape
The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the global polycarbonate market. Some of the major players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
- Covestro AG (OTCMKTS: COVTY)
- SABIC
- Teijin Limited
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation
- Trinseo S.A.
- Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Polycarbonate Market Size Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Polycarbonate Historical Market (2018-2022)
8.3 Global Polycarbonate Market Forecast (2023-2028)
8.4 Global Polycarbonate Market by Application
8.4.1 Electrical and Electronics
8.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.2 Automotive
8.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.3 Construction
8.4.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.4 Optical Media
8.4.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.5 Packaging
8.4.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.6 Consumer
8.4.6.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.6.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.7 Medical
8.4.7.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.7.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5 Global Polycarbonate Market Size by Region
8.5.1 North America
8.5.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.2 Europe
8.5.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.3 Asia Pacific
8.5.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.4 Latin America
8.5.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.5 Middle East and Africa
8.5.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9 North America Polycarbonate Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.2 Canada
9.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10 Europe Polycarbonate Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.2 Germany
10.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.3 France
10.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.4 Italy
10.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Polycarbonate Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.2 Japan
11.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.3 India
11.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.5 Australia
11.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Polycarbonate Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Polycarbonate Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier's Power
14.2.2 Buyer's Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Trade Data Analysis ( HS Code- 390740)
16.1 Major Exporting Countries
16.1.1 By Value
16.1.2 By Volume
16.2 Major Importing Countries
16.2.1 By Value
16.2.2 By Volume
17 Price Analysis
17.1 North America Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
17.2 Europe Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
17.3 Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
17.4 Latin America Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
17.5 Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
18 Competitive Landscape
18.1 Market Structure
18.2 Company Profiles
18.2.1 Covestro AG (OTCMKTS: COVTY)
18.2.1.1 Company Overview
18.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.1.4 Certifications
18.2.2 SABIC
18.2.2.1 Company Overview
18.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.2.4 Certifications
18.2.3 Teijin Limited
18.2.3.1 Company Overview
18.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.3.4 Certifications
18.2.4 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
18.2.4.1 Company Overview
18.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.4.4 Certifications
18.2.5 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation
18.2.5.1 Company Overview
18.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.5.4 Certifications
18.2.6 Trinseo S.A.
18.2.6.1 Company Overview
18.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.6.4 Certifications
18.2.7 Others
19 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
Additional Customisations Available
1 Manufacturing Process
1.1 Overview
1.2 Detailed Process Flow
1.3 Operation Involved
2 Project Requirement and Cost Analysis
2.1 Land, Location and Site Development
2.2 Construction
2.3 Plant Machinery
2.4 Cost of Raw Material
2.5 Packaging
2.6 Transportation
2.7 Utilities
2.8 Manpower
2.9 Other Capital Investment
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Polycarbonate Market Size: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2028
2. Global Polycarbonate Historical Market: Breakup by Application (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
3. Global Polycarbonate Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
4. Global Polycarbonate Historical Market: Breakup by Region (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
5. Global Polycarbonate Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
6. North America Polycarbonate Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
7. North America Polycarbonate Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
8. Europe Polycarbonate Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
9. Europe Polycarbonate Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
10. Asia Pacific Polycarbonate Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
11. Asia Pacific Polycarbonate Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
12. Latin America Polycarbonate Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
13. Latin America Polycarbonate Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
14. Middle East and Africa Polycarbonate Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
15. Middle East and Africa Polycarbonate Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
16. Major Exporting Countries by Value
17. Major Importing Countries by Value
18. Major Exporting Countries by Volume
19. Major Importing Countries by Volume
20. North America Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
21. Europe Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
22. Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
23. Latin America Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
24. Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
25. Global Polycarbonate Market Size Structure
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