Polycarbonate Sheets: Global Market Outlook 2018-2023 - Increase in Demand for Billboards & ID Card Printing
DUBLIN, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
The "Polycarbonate Sheets Market by Type (Solid, Multiwall, Corrugated and Others), End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Automotive & Transportation, Electrical & electronics and Others), Region - Global forecast to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The polycarbonate sheets market is projected to grow from USD 1.69 Billion in 2018 to USD 2.11 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2018 and 2023.
The increasing demand for polycarbonate sheets from various end-use industries such as automotive, construction, electronics, and signage & advertisement, among others, is driving the growth of the polycarbonate sheets market across the globe.
Among types, the solid segment of the polycarbonate sheets market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Solid polycarbonate sheets are used in fabrication structures for roofing sheds, porticos, terraces, gardens, and swimming pool areas. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increasing use of solid polycarbonate sheets in various end-use industries as these sheets provide better physical properties as compared to other polycarbonate sheets.
Among end-use industries, the building & construction segment is expected to lead the polycarbonate sheets market in 2018. The increasing demand for polycarbonate sheets from the building & construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the polycarbonate sheets market across the globe.
The growing demand for lightweight materials that ensure high efficiency of automobiles is also contributing to the growth of the polycarbonate sheets market. Apart from the automotive and construction end-use industries, polycarbonate sheets are also used in various other industries such as electronics, consumer appliance, aerospace, signage & advertising, and jewelry.
The Asia Pacific region is the largest consumer of polycarbonate sheets across the globe. The Asia Pacific polycarbonate sheets market is also projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Rapid industrialization in the Asia Pacific region, coupled with the increasing demand for polycarbonate sheets from various end-use industries, such as automotive and construction, is driving the growth of the Asia Pacific polycarbonate sheets market.
Environmental impacts of polycarbonate sheets and strong environmental rules & regulations mainly in North America and Europe region are expected to hinder the growth of the polycarbonate sheets market during the forecast period.
These leading players have a wide market reach and established distribution networks, and are investing increasingly in R&D activities to develop new grades of polycarbonate sheets. These companies also have strong technical capabilities, which enable them to upgrade their existing products for new applications.
Key Topics Covered
1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.2.1 Years Considered for the Study
1.3 Currency
1.4 Unit Considered
1.5 Limitations
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
2.4 Assumptions
2.5 Limitations
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Polycarbonate Sheets Market
4.2 Polycarbonate Sheets Market, By Region
4.3 Polycarbonate Sheets Market, By Type and End-Use Industry
4.4 Polycarbonate Sheets Market, By Type
4.5 Polycarbonate Sheets Market, By Region
4.6 Polycarbonate Sheets Market: Top Countries
5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Growing Demand From End-Use Industries
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Environmental Impacts of Polycarbonate Sheets
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Increase in Demand for Billboards & ID Card Printing
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
5.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.3.1 Threat of Substitutes
5.3.2 Threat of New Entrants
5.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
6 Polycarbonate Sheets Market, By Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Solid
6.3 Multiwall
6.4 Corrugated
6.5 Others
7 Polycarbonate Sheets Market, By End-Use Industry
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Building & Construction
7.3 Electrical & Electronics
7.4 Automotive & Transportation
7.5 Others
8 Regional Analysis
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Asia Pacific
8.2.1 China
8.2.2 India
8.2.3 Japan
8.2.4 South Korea
8.2.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Germany
8.3.2 France
8.3.3 Italy
8.3.4 UK
8.3.5 Spain
8.3.6 Rest of Europe
8.4 North America
8.4.1 US
8.4.2 Mexico
8.4.3 Canada
8.5 Middle East & Africa
8.5.1 Saudi Arabia
8.5.2 UAE
8.5.3 South Africa
8.5.4 Rest of the Middle East & Africa
8.6 South America
8.6.1 Brazil
8.6.2 Argentina
8.6.3 Rest of South America
9 Competitive Landscape
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 New Product Launch: the Most Popular Growth Strategy
9.2 Sabic (Saudi Arabia): the Most Active Player in the Polycarbonate Sheets Market Between January 2012 and February 2018
9.3 Competitive Situations & Trends
9.3.1 New Product Launches
9.3.2 Expansions
9.3.3 Joint Ventures
10 Company Profiles
10.1 Sabic
10.1.1 Business Overview
10.1.2 Products Offered
10.1.3 Recent Developments
10.1.4 SWOT Analysis
10.1.5 View
10.2 Covestro AG
10.2.1 Business Overview
10.2.2 Products Offered
10.2.3 Recent Developments
10.2.4 SWOT Analysis
10.2.5 View
10.3 Trinseo S.A.
10.3.1 Business Overview
10.3.2 Products Offered
10.3.3 SWOT Analysis
10.3.4 View
10.4 Teijin Limited
10.4.1 Business Overview
10.4.2 Products Offered
10.4.3 Recent Developments
10.4.4 SWOT Analysis
10.4.5 View
10.5 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc.
10.5.1 Business Overview
10.5.2 Products Offered
10.5.3 Recent Developments
10.5.4 SWOT Analysis
10.5.5 View
10.6 Evonik Industries AG
10.6.1 Business Overview
10.6.2 Products Offered
10.6.3 SWOT Analysis
10.6.4 View
10.7 Suzhou Omay Optical Materials Co. Ltd.
10.7.1 Business Overview
10.7.2 Products Offered
10.7.3 Recent Developments
10.8 Excelite
10.8.1 Business Overview
10.8.2 Products Offered
10.9 Plazit-Polygal Group
10.9.1 Business Overview
10.9.2 Products Offered
10.10 Arla Plast Ab
10.10.1 Business Overview
10.10.2 Products Offered
10.11 3A Composites GmbH
10.11.1 Business Overview
10.11.2 Products Offered
10.12 Other Companies
10.12.1 Palram Industries Ltd.
10.12.2 Products Offered
10.12.3 Ug-Oil-Plast Ltd.
10.12.4 Gallina India
10.12.5 Spartech
10.12.6 Koscon Industrial S.A.
10.12.7 Brett Martin Ltd.
10.12.8 Isik Plastik
10.12.9 Asahi Glass Co. Ltd.
10.12.10 Safplast Company
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