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U.S. Fluoropolymer Films Market
Frost & Sullivan, Dec 2009, Pages: 120
This research service analyzes the United States market for fluoropolymer films. The segments covered in this research service include PTFE, PVDF, FEP, and small volume fluoropolymer films (PVF, ETFE, PFA, PCTFE and others). Major drivers, restraints and market challenges are discussed in detail. Apart from describing drivers and restraints and how they are impacting the market, it also provides a discussion on technology trends, competitive structure with the market share analysis and revenue forecasts.
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled U.S. Fluoropolymer Films Market provides an in-depth analysis of the market drivers and restraints, industry trends, and competitive environment in addition to the challenges and issues faced by market participants. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: polytetrafluoroethlyene (PTFE), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP), polyvinyl fluoride (PVF), ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), perfluoroalkoxy (PFA), and polychloro trifluoroethylene (PCTFE).
Market Overview
Expanding Application Areas Uplift Prospects for the U.S. Fluoropolymer Films Market
The proliferation of application areas has driven growth in the U.S. fluoropolymer films market. Fluoropolymer films exhibit properties that are often superior to other polymeric films, making them uniquely suited for a wide variety of applications. The unique features of fluoropolymer films include chemical resistance, superior dielectric properties, electrical insulation, high-temperature resistance, weldability, moisture resistance, transparency, mechanical strength, and surface processing possibilities. Of late, a significant part of the success of many industries has been attributed to the confidence that manufacturers and end-user industries have reposed in films made from fluoropolymers such as PTFE, PVDF, FEP, PVF, and so on.'Fluoropolymer film applications such as mold release, tank linings, photovoltaic backsheets, decorative and protective films, fabrication, and pharmaceutical blister packaging will increasingly consume films made from fluoropolymers,' notes the analyst of this research service. 'The market is likely to grow over the next five to six years as end-use industries intensify the focus on high performance materials and seek higher benefit-to-cost ratios in films.' As fluoropolymer films are compatible with other polymer films such as PVC and PE, they can be incorporated into multi-layer films in photovoltaics and pharmaceuticals blister packaging.
The mature PTFE market has been in existence for over 60 years, and areas such as cookware, semiconductors, automotive, and construction have become saturated. As a result, the scope for fluoropolymer films has narrowed down and suppliers of resins need to go the extra mile to achieve better product outreach. Another factor adding to the challenges for participants is the distinct lack of innovation, which has reined in market growth. Moreover, PTFE suffers from the inability to be melt processed, thus restricting its applicability. Lately, manufacturers have developed modified PTFE that can be melt processed, and this material is likely to buoy the future prospects of the market. Apart from this, the non-biodegradable nature of fluoropolymers and fluoropolymer films has proved to be a spoke in the wheel for the market.
Price, quality, delivery time, and back and/or forward integration comprise the key competitive factors in the total U.S. fluoropolymer films market. Price is a critical criterion in supplier selection and a major determinant for attaining market share. This is particularly true for the PTFE films market, and other fluoropolymer films are beginning to feel the impact. Competition from overseas manufacturers has contributed to price pressure in the United States. Chinese products, which are offered at a lower price, have overrun the market, unleashing price wars. As fluoropolymer films are perceived as high-performance products in many applied industries, quality and specifications will play a vital role in building brand image and capturing market share. 'Manufacturers that have the advantage of efficient film technologies and economies of scale and companies with captive fluoropolymer resin supplies have an edge within the fluoropolymer films market,' says the analyst. 'They would be better positioned to offer more attractive prices, discounts, and price programs.'
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
- Chemicals
- Polymers
- Fluoropolymers
- Fluoroplastics
- Films
- Specialty films
Technologies
The following technologies are covered in this research:
- Fluoropolymers
- Fluoroplastics
- Films
- PTFE films
- PVDF films
- FEP films
- Small volume fluoropolymer films (PVF, ETFE, PFA, PCTFE and others)
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