Global Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Markets 2016-2024: Building Renovations & Remodeling, A Key Revenue Contributor

DUBLIN, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) in Metric Tons by the following Applications:

Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets, & Molding Powders and Resins)

• Surface Coatings
• Impact Modifiers
• Emulsion Polymers
• Mineral-Based Sheets
• Higher Methacrylates
• Polyester Modifiers
• Others

The Global market is further analyzed by the following End-Use Industries:

• Automotive
• Electronics
• Construction
• Advertising
• Others

The report profiles 37 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Akzo Nobel NV (The Netherlands)
• Arkema Group (France)
• Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp. (Japan)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
• Formosa Plastics Corp. (Taiwan)
• Heilongjiang Zhongmeng Longxin Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
• Kaohsiung Monomer Company Ltd. (Taiwan)
• Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• LG MMA Corp. (South Korea)
• Lotte Chemical Corporation (South Korea)
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)
• Lucite International Ltd. (UK)
• Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc. (Japan)
• Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
• Shandong Hongxu Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
• Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• Thai MMA Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
• The Dow Chemical Company (USA)
• Unigel (Brazil)
• Zhejiang Dongue Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)

Key Topics Covered: 

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Methyl Methacrylate - Clear, Colorless, Sharp and Organic Raw Material
Methyl Methacrylate - A Growing Market Driven by Downstream Applications
Sizing the Market
Asia-Pacific Remains at the Forefront Driving Huge Demand for PMMA
Fast Facts
Competitive Landscape
MMA Production Process and Leading Manufacturers
MMA Supply Tightens, Prices Shoot Up
New Capacity Additions On the Anvil Offer Hope

2. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Acrylic Plastics & Resins - The Largest and the Fastest Growing Application of MMA
Increased Adoption in End-Use Sectors Fosters Growth in PMMA Market
Broadening Applications of PMMA as a Highly Efficient Molding Compound Fuels Growth
Bio-Based PMMA Emerge as Eco-Friendly Alternative
Bio-based PMMA based Acrylic Resin: Potential to Develop Sustainable Solutions for Medical Sector
PMMA-based Resins Market Going Green
PMMA to Grab Bigger Share of Automotive Plastics Market
Signs of Gradual Increase in PMMA Demand and Prices
Manufacturers Relocate Production to Low-Cost Regions
Asian Demand and New Applications Bolster PMMA Demand
Growth Prospects Closely Tied to Global Economic Situation
Stable Economic Scenario to Augment Market Prospects
Projected Rise in Vehicle Production to Sustain Demand
Recovering Construction Industry Benefits Demand for MMA and PMMA
Building Renovations & Remodeling: A Key Revenue Contributor
Growing Importance of PMMA Based Signage and Displays Drive MMA Demand

3. SELECT TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS
Applications of MMA in Artificial Nail Products Industry
Nano-HA Coated Bone Collagen Holds Potential to Improve Mechanical Properties of PMMA Bone Cement
Advanced Polymeric Materials Present Natural and Effective Options for Building Construction
Use of Polymers in Construction Activities
Phase Separation Enables Nanotextured Morphology of PMMA UV Curable PUA Blends
Bio-based Materials Emerge as Better Substitute
WJ's MMA Technology-based WeatherGrip - A Recent Advancement
Advancement in Industrial Synthesis of MMA during WAO

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Composition
Physical/Chemical Properties
Properties of Methyl Methacrylate
End-Use Markets for MMA Derivatives
MMA Resins
Properties
MMA for Protein Purification
Polymer Concrete
Poly Methyl Methacrylate
Polymerization of MMA
Applications
Production Process
Select Production Processes of MMA
Acetone - A Key Raw Material
Acetone Cyanohydrin (ACH) Process
Methcrylonitrile (MAN) Process
Synthesis from Coal-Derived Syngas
Isobutylene or T-Butanol Process
Palladium-Catalyzed Process
Synthesis Gas and Ethylene
Asahi Chemical's Process
Mitsubishi's Process
Eastman Chemical's Three-Phase Syngas Process
Lucite International's Alpha Process
Health Hazards
General Hazards
Incidence of Cancer
Neurotoxicity
Hazardous to Animals
Harmful to Aquatic Organisms
Harmful to Terrestrial Organisms
Abiotic Effects

5. MMA APPLICATIONS - AN OVERVIEW
Key Applications
Acrylic Plastics & Resins
Surface Coatings
Impact Modifiers
Emulsion Polymers
Others

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Lucite Declares Force Majeure at Cassel-based MMA Plant
Evonik, Melrob and NRC Ink Agreement for Distribution of MMA Monomers
LG MMA Makes Fresh Investment to Boost Production of MMA
Sika Launches Sikafast-3300 & 3500 MMA Adhesives
Hitex Rolls Out Puma MMA Materials for Surfacing and Marking Applications
Sumitomo Chemical to Combine Three Singapore Subsidiaries
Milar Takes Up Distribution of MMA SCIGRIP's Adhesives in Baltics and Poland

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 37 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 43)

• The United States (6)
• Japan (9)
• Europe (8)
• France (2)
• Germany (2)
• The United Kingdom (2)
• Rest of Europe (2)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (17)
• Middle East (2)
• Latin America (1)

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