India Polycarbonate Comprehensive Techno-Commercial Market Analysis and Forecast, 2013-2030

The demand for polycarbonate stood at 148.61 thousand tonnes in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.04% during 2019-2030 to reach 371.03 thousand tonnes by 2030. Polycarbonate is gaining traction and popularity amongst its competitive engineering plastics in various fields like roofing and glazing sheets, optical storage media devices, feeding bottles, electrical and electronics applications and bulk water jars, owing to various properties such as high durability, light weight and break resistance. With growing demand for energy efficient lighting systems, polycarbonate has become a preferred choice for manufacturing LED systems, as through polycarbonates more than 90% of light transmission can be achieved. Irreplaceable usage of polycarbonates in medical sector is also expected to aid the country’s polycarbonate market through 2030.

Years Considered for this Report:

Historical Years: 2013-2017
Base Year: 2018
Estimated Year: 2019
Forecast Period: 2020-2030

Objective of the Study:

• The primary objective of the study was to evaluate and forecast polycarbonate production, demand, inventory, and the demand - supply gap in India.


• To categorize Indian polycarbonate demand based on type, grade, end-use, region and sales channel.


• To study trade dynamics and company share in the Indian polycarbonate market.


• To identify major customers of polycarbonate in India.


• To evaluate and forecast polycarbonate pricing by grade in India.


• To identify and profile major companies operating in the Indian polycarbonate market.


• To identify major news, deals and expansion plans in the Indian polycarbonate market.

Some of the major players operating in the country’s polycarbonate market are Thai Polyacetal Company Limited and Thai Polycarbonate Company Limited, LG Chem Ltd, Formosa Idemitsu Petrochemical Corporation, etc

To extract data for the Indian polycarbonate market, primary research surveys were conducted with polycarbonate manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and end-users. While interviewing, the respondents were also inquired about their competitors. Through this technique, the author was able to include manufacturers that could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. Moreover, the author analyzed various end-user segments and projected a positive outlook for the country’s polycarbonate market over the coming years.

The author calculated the demand for polycarbonate by analyzing the historical data and demand forecast which was carried out considering crude oil prices. The author sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective manufacturers to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, association reports, annual reports, etc., were also studied by the author.

Key Target Audience:

• Polycarbonate manufacturers and other stakeholders


• Organizations, forums and alliances related to polycarbonate distribution


• Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers


• Market research organizations and consulting companies

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders, such as polycarbonate manufacturers, distributors and policy makers. The report also provides useful insights about which market segments should be targeted over the coming years to strategize investments and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, the author offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs.

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