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Engineering Plastics: Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 308 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 338447

Global Engineering Plastics Market to Reach $248.9 Billion by 2030

The global market for Engineering Plastics estimated at US$128.8 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$248.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% over the analysis period 2022-2030. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 9% CAGR and reach US$93.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Polyamide segment is readjusted to a revised 7.9% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $35.1 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 13.2% CAGR

The Engineering Plastics market in the U.S. is estimated at US$35.1 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$58.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 13.2% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.5% and 7.6% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.4% CAGR.

Select Competitors (Total 112 Featured) -

  • BASF SE
  • Celanese Corp.
  • Chi Mei Corp.
  • Continental Structural Plastics Inc.
  • Covestro AG
  • Dow Inc.
  • Eastman Chemicals Company
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Formosa Plastics Corp.
  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • Huntsman Corp.
  • Lanxess AG
  • LG Chem
  • Polyplastics Co., Ltd.
  • Radici Partecipazioni SpA
  • Royal DSM N.V.
  • SABIC
  • Teijin Ltd.
  • Toray Industries Inc.
  • WinTech Polymer Ltd.

What's New?

  • Special coverage on Russia-Ukraine war; global inflation; easing of zero-Covid policy in China and its `bumpy` reopening; supply chain disruptions, global trade tensions; and risk of recession.
  • Global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares
  • Market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial
  • Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates
  • Access to digital archives and Research Platform
  • Complimentary updates for one year

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • A Quick Primer
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Engineering Plastics Emerge as Critical Material for Automotive Industry
  • Emerging Markets to Propel Demand for Engineering Plastics
  • Improving Economy Buoys General Market Optimism
  • Years 2016 and 2017 in Retrospect
  • 2018 Global Economic Outlook
  • Stability in Global Manufacturing PMI Infuses New Confidence
  • While Fiscal Cliff Concerns Recede to Background, Improving Economy Augurs Well for the Market
  • Market to See New Growth in Key End-Use Sectors
  • Higher Demand from Automotive Sector Charms the Market
  • Rise in Automotive Production Augurs Well for Engineering Plastics Market
  • Demand from Electrical & Electronics Remains Northbound
  • Appliances Seek More of Engineering Plastics
  • Aerospace Looks at Engineering Plastics in Search of Low-Weight Materials
  • Engineering Plastics - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • Celanese Corporation (USA)
  • Chi Mei Corp. (Taiwan)
  • Covestro AG (Germany)
  • DowDuPont Inc. (USA)
  • Eastman Chemicals Company (USA)
  • Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
  • Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
  • Honeywell International Inc. (USA)
  • Huntsman Corporation (USA)
  • Lanxess AG (Germany)
  • LG Chem (South Korea)
  • Polyplastics Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • WinTech Polymer Ltd. (Japan)
  • Radici Partecipazioni SpA (Italy)
  • Royal DSM N.V. (The Netherlands)
  • SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
  • SABIC Innovative Plastics US LLC (USA)
  • Teijin Ltd. (Japan)
  • Continental Structural Plastics Inc. (USA)
  • Toray Industries Inc. (Japan)
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Focus on Innovation Steers Growth
  • Sustainability Emerges as Key Consideration
  • Engineering Plastics Demonstrate Faster Growth than Commodity Plastics in Medical Applications
  • Heat-Resistant Engineering Plastics Replace Steel in Hot Water Tanks
  • Blends - Gaining Ground
  • High Cost Remains a Key Impeding Factor for Engineering Polymers Resins
  • Demand Conditions Brighten Up for Polycarbonate
  • Polycarbonate Panels Make Structures Energy Efficient
  • Asia - The Leading Polycarbonate Producer
  • SABIC and Covestro Dominate Global Polycarbonate Production
  • Electronics Account for Higher Share of the Total PC Demand
  • Automotive Applications to Boost PC Demand
  • Transforming Mobility
  • Lightweight Polycarbonate for Windows of Vehicles
  • PC Seeks New Opportunities in the Medical Sector
  • Durability Extends Advantage for PC in Water Bottles
  • Europe Establishes Norms for PC Sheet
  • ABS Facing Stiff Competition from Other Engineering Plastics Focuses on Niche Market
  • Taiwan Leads the Global ABS Production
  • Nylon Aims New Highs
  • Nylon Seeks Potential Opportunity in Engine Parts
  • Automotive Drives Global Polyacetal Demand
  • Polyplastics Dominates Polyacetal Production
  • Polyacetal Preferred for Producing Mechanical Parts Because of Excellent Mechanical Properties
  • Healthy Growth Projected in Thermoplastic Polyesters and Low Volume Resins
  • Thermoplastic Polyester Engineering Resins and Their Growing Usage
  • Demand for Thermoplastic Polyester in Medical Applications to Grow
  • PPS Sees Improved Opportunities
  • PPS Competes with Nylon in Under-the-Hood Applications
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyamide by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Polyamide by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Polyamide by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fluoropolymer by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Fluoropolymer by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Fluoropolymer by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT / PET) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: World Historic Review for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT / PET) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World 16-Year Perspective for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT / PET) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Product Segments by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: World Historic Review for Other Product Segments by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Product Segments by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 26: World Historic Review for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World 16-Year Perspective for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer Goods by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 29: World Historic Review for Consumer Goods by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World 16-Year Perspective for Consumer Goods by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 31: World Engineering Plastics Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
CHINA
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
EUROPE
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
FRANCE
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
GERMANY
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2023 (E)
INDIA
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2023 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2023 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2023 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Engineering Plastics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2023 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • BASF SE
  • Celanese Corp.
  • Chi Mei Corp.
  • Continental Structural Plastics Inc.
  • Covestro AG
  • Dow Inc.
  • Eastman Chemicals Company
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Formosa Plastics Corp.
  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • Huntsman Corp.
  • Lanxess AG
  • LG Chem
  • Polyplastics Co., Ltd.
  • Radici Partecipazioni SpA
  • Royal DSM N.V.
  • SABIC
  • Teijin Ltd.
  • Toray Industries Inc.
  • WinTech Polymer Ltd.

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