Global Engineering Plastics Market 2018-2024: Automotive OEMs' Increasing Focus on Lightweighting has Triggered New Opportunities for Plastics

DUBLIN, Nov 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Global Engineering Plastics Market, Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This research service analyses the market for global engineering plastics. The main segments covered by product types are ABS, Polycarbonate, polyamides, polyesters, POM, PMMA, and others.

In terms of end-user applications, the market has been segmented into electrical & electronics, automotive, medical, consumer goods, packaging, construction, and others. The global market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World (RoW). Major market drivers and restraints, regional demand outlook, application growth trends, and product trends are also discussed. Unit shipment and revenue forecasts have been provided for each segment from 2014 to 2024.

Competitive structure and market share data have been provided at individual levels and the top level. The competitive environment has been covered for each segment. The base year is 2017 and the forecast period ends at 2024.

Mega Trends: Urbanization is, by far, the most important factor for the growth of engineering plastics market. Rapid urbanization and rising purchasing power in Asia, particularly China, India, and Southeast Asia, have resulted in booming demand for automobile, white goods, and infrastructure development. Urbanization and development of the region as a global manufacturing hub are the top reasons for high growth in Asia. Functionality and performance are the key determinants of materials in end-user industries. Weight optimization, without compromising on functionality, and safety are key features that auto manufacturers seek. The construction industry demands weather resistance, strength, and life-span of at least 50 years. Evolving product specifications have created a demand for specially designed engineering plastics.

Influencing Factors: Automotive OEMs' increasing focus on lightweighting has triggered new opportunities for plastics for the last two decades. The average plastic content of a vehicle has increased considerably over the years. Though plastics have penetrated interior and exterior applications to a large extent, under the hood is an area that still offers significant opportunities for growth. Engineering plastics with characteristics, such as toughness, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and easy processability, will find increased applications in the automotive sector.

Regional Trends: Asia-Pacific is, by far, the largest consumer of engineering plastics; the region presents the most lucrative opportunity for future growth. The North American market is undergoing an economic revival, in addition to significant improvement in production. As most of the end-user applications are related to the economic wellbeing of an economy, the market is expected to grow at a moderate pace. The Western European market is likely to post a slower growth rate than the North American market over the short term due to sluggish economic growth. Moreover, the shift of electronics manufacturing to APAC may affect the market demand in this region.

Key Questions Answered

• What are the major factors that drive the growth of the engineering plastics market?
• What are the growth opportunities offered by the various end-user segments?
• What are the critical challenges in the engineering plastics market?
• What is the competitive landscape of the segments? Are there strong barriers to entry?
• Is the market fragmented or consolidated?
• What are the key trends observed in the segments?

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary
Key Findings
Strategic Factsheet
Market Engineering Measurements
CEO's Perspective

2. Market Overview
Market Overview - Definitions
Market Definitions - Geographic Scope
Major Market and Product Trends
Key Questions this Study will Answer
Market Segmentation

3. Drivers and Restraints - Total Engineering Plastics Market
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Regulatory Trends Supporting Weight Reduction in Automotive Vehicles
Drivers Explained
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained

4. Forecasts and Trends - Total Engineering Plastics Market
Market Engineering Measurements
Forecast Assumptions
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Demand Supply Scenario for Major Engineering Plastics
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Revenue Forecast by End-use Application
Revenue Forecast by End-use Application
Revenue Forecast by End-user Segment Discussion
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-user Segment Discussion
Total Engineering Plastics Market - Opportunity Analysis by End-user Segment
Percent Unit Shipment Discussion by End-user Segment - Transportation
Percent Unit Shipment Discussion by End-user Segment - Electrical & Electronics
Percent Unit Shipment Discussion by End-user Segment - Consumer Goods
Percent Unit Shipment Discussion by End-user Segment - Construction
Percent Unit Shipment Discussion by End-user Segment - Packaging
Percent Unit Shipment Discussion by End-user Segment - Medical
Percent Unit Shipment Discussion by End-user Segment - Others

5. Market Share and Competitive Analysis - Total Engineering Plastics Market
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Competitive Environment
Value Chain
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Company-Product Matrix

6. Growth Opportunities and Companies to Action
Growth Opportunity 1 - Product Development to Capture New Application Markets and Product Differentiation
Growth Opportunity 2 - Environment Friendly and Sustainable Product Offerings
Growth Opportunity 3 - Expanding Production Capabilities in the APAC Region
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth

7. Mega Trends and Industry Convergence Implications
Impact of Mega Trends on the Engineering Plastics Market

8. CEO's 360 Degree Perspective on the Engineering Plastics Market
CEO's 360 Degree Perspective

9. ABS Segment Analysis
ABS Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
ABS Segment - Snapshot
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
ABS Segment - Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by End-use Application
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment

10. PC Segment Analysis
PC Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
PC Segment - Snapshot
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
PC Segment - Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by End-use Application
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment

11. Polyamides Segment Analysis
Polyamides Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Polyamides Segment - Snapshot
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Polyamides Segment - Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Product Type
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Product Type
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by End-use Application
Market Share
Company-Product Matrix
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment

12. PMMA Segment Analysis
PMMA Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
PMMA Segment - Snapshot
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
PMMA Segment - Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by End-use Application
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment

13. Polyesters Segment Analysis
Polyesters Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Polyesters Segment - Snapshot
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Product Type
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Polyesters Segment - Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by End-use Application
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment

14. POM Segment Analysis
POM Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
POM Segment - Snapshot
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
POM Segment - Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Product Type
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by End-use Application
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment

15. Others Segment Analysis
Others Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Others Segment - Snapshot
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Others Segment - Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by Region
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast by End-use Application
Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion by End-use Application
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment

16. The Last Word

17. Appendix

Companies Mentioned

• Arkema
• BASF
• Chi Mei
• Covestro
• DuPont
• Evonik
• Lanxess
• LG
• Radici
• SABIC
• Solvay
• Styrolution
• Styron
• Sumitomo
• Ticona

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