Polycarbonate Market Analysis By Application (Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Construction, Packaging, Consumer Goods, Optical Media, Medical Devices) And Segment Forecasts To 2024

Published: Oct, 2016 | Pages: 90 | Publisher: Grand View Research
Industry: Chemicals | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

The global polycarbonate market is expected to reach USD 25.37 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Regulatory policies are encouraging automotive OEMs to use plastics, as a means of reducing vehicular weight & improving fuel efficiency, to play a prominent role in driving growth. Polycarbonate is a completely recyclable polymer and is therefore favored as a substitute to PVC particularly in medical devices. In comparison, PC resins offer greater tensile strength & flexural modulus meaning they can be easily processed and even blended with other resins such as styrenic copolymers and PBT.

In the recent past, regulations aimed at reducing plastics wastage has encouraged the role of recycling. PC resins being completely recyclable are expected to benefit from such regulations, and in turn, ease up global supply constraints.

Electrical & electronics and transportation remained dominant application markets, and the segments together accounted for nearly half of the overall consumption in 2015. In the electronics sector, polycarbonate is widely used for producing power housings, connectors, household appliances and battery boxes. Furthermore, the resin's optical clarity has led to its usage in headlamps, face shields, laminates, and windshields.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

The global polycarbonate market demand exceeded 4.30 million tons in 2015 and is expected to reach 7.72 million tons by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2016 to 2024

Asia Pacific offer tremendous opportunities for manufacturers as resin requirements from automotive and construction industries expected to rise significantly as a result of rising investments in passenger car production and public infrastructure

China emerged as the leading consumer in Asia Pacific and accounted for nearly 60% of the regional volume in 2015

Against the backdrop of slowing GDP growth, China offers opportunities in the construction sector. New housing starts and resuming civil projects as a result of monetary policy restructuring and liquidity easing will be the primary demand driving factor

Global polycarbonate trade balance stood at a deficit of USD 2.84 billion signifying concentration of production activities. The U.S. was the leading exporter with trade value estimated at USD 1.22 billion in 2015.

In contrast, China was the largest importer of PC resins with trade value estimated at nearly USD 4.0 billion in 2015. During the same period, Chinese exports were valued at USD 650 million.

Diversifying operational presence remains a key factor for producers. Establishing commercial supply agreements with end-users such as automotive OEMs and electronics manufacturers remains crucial for a stable consumer base

Key companies operating in the industry include SABIC, Bayer, Lotte Chemicals, Mitsubishi, Chi Mei Corp., RTP Co., LG Chem, and Idemitsu Kosan

 Table of Contents


Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
                    1.1 Research Methodology
                    1.2 Research scope and assumptions
                    1.3 List of data sources
                    1.4 List of Abbreviations

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Market Snapshot

Chapter 4 Market Variables, Trends & Scope
                    4.1 Market segmentation
                    4.2 Penetration & growth prospect mapping, 2014 - 2024
                    4.3 Polycarbonate market - value chain analysis
                    4.4 Production trend analysis
                    4.5 Key regulations
                    4.6 Polycarbonate market dynamics
                         4.6.1 Market driver analysis
                              4.6.1.1 Growth of key end-use industries
                                    4.6.1.1.1 Automotive
                                    4.6.1.1.2 Electrical & Electronics
                                    4.6.1.1.3 Construction
                              4.6.1.2 Development of bio - based polymers
                         4.6.2 Market restraint analysis
                              4.6.2.1 Volatile raw material prices
                    4.7 Industry analysis - Porter's
                         4.7.1 New market avenues
                    4.8 Polycarbonate market - PESTEL analysis

Chapter 5 Market Categorization 1: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
                    5.1 Application market introduction, 2015 & 2024
                    5.2 Transportation
                         5.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         5.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
                    5.3 Electrical & electronics
                         5.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         5.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
                    5.4 Construction
                         5.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         5.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
                    5.5 Packaging
                         5.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         5.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
                    5.6 Consumer goods
                         5.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         5.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
                    5.7 Optical media
                         5.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         5.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
                    5.8 Medical devices
                         5.8.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         5.8.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024
                    5.9 Others
                         5.9.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         5.9.2 Market estimates & forecast, by region, 2014 - 2024

Chapter 6 Market Categorization 2: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
                    6.1 Regional market introduction, 2015 & 2024
                    6.2 North America
                         6.2.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         6.2.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.2.3 U.S.
                              6.2.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.2.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.2.4 Canada
                              6.2.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.2.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                    6.3 Europe
                         6.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         6.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.3.3 France
                              6.3.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.3.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.3.4 Germany
                              6.3.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.3.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.3.5 Italy
                              6.3.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.3.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.3.6 Russia
                              6.3.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.3.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.3.7 Spain
                              6.3.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.3.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                    6.4 Asia Pacific
                         6.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         6.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.4.3 China
                              6.4.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.4.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.4.4 India
                              6.4.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.4.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.4.5 Japan
                              6.4.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.4.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.4.6 Korea
                              6.4.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.4.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.4.7 Taiwan
                              6.4.7.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.4.7.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                    6.5 Latin America
                         6.5.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         6.5.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.5.3 Brazil
                              6.5.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.5.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.5.4 Mexico
                              6.5.4.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.5.4.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                    6.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
                         6.6.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                         6.6.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024
                         6.6.3 Saudi Arabia
                              6.6.3.1 Market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024
                              6.6.3.2 Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2014 - 2024

Chapter 7 Trade Data
                    7.1 Polycarbonate trade overview
                    7.2 Polycarbonate imports, 2012 - 2015.
                    7.3 Polycarbonate exports, 2012 - 2015.
                    7.4 Top importers, 2015
                    7.5 Top exporters, 2015

Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
                    8.1 Market share analysis
                    8.2 Polycarbonate company heat map analysis
                    8.3 Vendor landscape
                    8.4 Competitive environment
                    8.5 Strategy framework

Chapter 9 Company Profiles
                    9.1 Covestro
                         9.1.1 Company Overview
                         9.1.2 Financial Performance
                         9.1.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.1.4 Product Benchmarking
                         9.1.5 Strategic Initiatives
                    9.2 SABIC
                         9.2.1 Company Overview
                         9.2.2 Financial Performance
                         9.2.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.2.4 Product Benchmarking
                         9.2.5 Strategic Initiatives
                    9.3 Lotte Chem
                         9.3.1 Company Overview
                         9.3.2 Financial Performance
                         9.3.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.3.4 Product Benchmarking
                    9.4 Teijin Industries
                         9.4.1 Company Overview
                         9.4.2 Financial Performance
                         9.4.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.4.4 Product Benchmarking
                         9.4.5 Strategic Initiatives
                    9.5 Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corp.
                         9.5.1 Company Overview
                         9.5.2 Financial Performance
                         9.5.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.5.4 Product Benchmarking
                    9.6 Trinseo
                         9.6.1 Company Overview
                         9.6.2 Financial Performance
                         9.6.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.6.4 Product Benchmarking
                    9.7 Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
                         9.7.1 Company Overview
                         9.7.2 Financial Performance
                         9.7.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.7.4 Product Benchmarking
                         9.7.5 Strategic Initiatives
                    9.8 Lone Star Chemical
                         9.8.1 Company Overview
                         9.8.2 Financial Performance
                         9.8.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.8.4 Product Benchmarking
                    9.9 Chi Mei Corporation
                         9.9.1 Company Overview
                         9.9.2 Financial Performance
                         9.9.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.9.4 Product Benchmarking
                         9.9.5 Strategic Initiatives
                    9.10 Entec Polymers
                         9.10.1 Company Overview
                         9.10.2 Financial Performance
                         9.10.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.10.4 Product Benchmarking
                         9.10.5 Strategic Initiatives
                    9.11 RTP Company
                         9.11.1 Company Overview
                         9.11.2 Financial Performance
                         9.11.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.11.4 Product Benchmarking
                         9.11.5 Strategic Initiatives
                    9.12 LG Chemicals
                         9.12.1 Company Overview
                         9.12.2 Financial Performance
                         9.12.3 Industries and Services Catered
                         9.12.4 Product Benchmarking
                         9.12.5 Strategic Initiatives

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Polycarbonate - Key market driver impact
TABLE 2 Polycarbonate - Key market restraints impact
TABLE 3 Polycarbonate market estimates & forecast in transportation, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 4 Polycarbonate market volume in transportation, by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 5 Polycarbonate market revenue in transportation, by region, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 6 Polycarbonate market estimates & forecast in electrical & electronics, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 7 Polycarbonate market volume in electrical & electronics, by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 8 Polycarbonate market revenue in electrical & electronics, by region, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 9 Polycarbonate market estimates & forecast in construction, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 10 Polycarbonate market volume in construction, by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 11 Polycarbonate market revenue in construction, by region, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 12 Polycarbonate market estimates & forecast in packaging, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 13 Polycarbonate market volume in packaging, by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 14 Polycarbonate market revenue in packaging, by region, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 15 Polycarbonate market estimates & forecast in consumer goods, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 16 Polycarbonate market volume in consumer goods, by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 17 Polycarbonate market revenue in consumer goods, by region, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 18 Polycarbonate market estimates & forecast in optical media, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 19 Polycarbonate market volume in optical media, by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 20 Polycarbonate market revenue in optical media, by region, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 21 Polycarbonate market estimates & forecast in medical devices, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 22 Polycarbonate market volume in medical devices, by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 23 Polycarbonate market revenue in medical devices, by region, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 24 Polycarbonate market estimates & forecast in other applications, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 25 Polycarbonate market volume in other applications, by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 26 Polycarbonate market revenue in other applications, by region, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 27 North America polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 28 North America polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 29 North America polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 30 U.S. polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 31 U.S. polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 32 U.S. polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 33 Canada polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 34 Canada polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 35 Canada polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 36 Europe polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 37 Europe polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 38 Europe polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 39 France polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 40 France polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 41 France polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 42 Germany polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 43 Germany polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 44 Germany polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 45 Italy polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 46 Italy polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 47 Italy polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 48 Russia polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 49 Russia polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 50 Russia polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 51 Spain polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 52 Spain polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 53 Spain polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 54 Asia Pacific polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 55 Asia Pacific polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 56 Asia Pacific polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 57 China polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 58 China polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 59 China polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 60 India polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 61 India polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 62 India polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 63 Japan polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 64 Japan polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 65 Japan polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 66 Korea polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 67 Korea polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 68 Korea polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 69 Taiwan polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 70 Taiwan polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 71 Taiwan polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 72 Latin America polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 73 Latin America polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 74 Latin America polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 75 Brazil polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 76 Brazil polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 77 Brazil polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 78 Mexico polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 79 Mexico polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 80 Mexico polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 81 MEA polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 82 MEA polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 83 MEA polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 84 Saudi Arabia polycarbonate market estimates & forecast, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
TABLE 85 Saudi Arabia polycarbonate market volume by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 86 Saudi Arabia polycarbonate market revenue by application, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
TABLE 87 Polycarbonate imports, 2012 - 2015 (USD Million)
TABLE 88 Polycarbonate exports, 2012 - 2015 (USD Million)
TABLE 89 Polycarbonate company heat map analysis
TABLE 90 Global polycarbonate market vendor landscape