Increasing adoption in the packaging industry, coupled with growing applications in various LLDPE-based films, is a key factor contributing to the high CAGR of the metallocene catalyst market during the forecast period.
Market Size in 2019 - USD 931.85 million, Market Growth - CAGR of 6.97%, Market Trends - Increasing demand for LLDPE for film applications
According to our recent analysis, the Global Metallocene Catalyst Market size was valued at USD 931.85 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 1.49 Billion by the year 2027, registering a CAGR of 6.97%. Metallocene is a microscopic particle of positively charged metal ions fitted between two rings of carbon atoms that have five atoms each. Metallocene catalyst is also known as single-site catalyst because they have one single active site per catalyst particle, each identical from one particle to another. Unlike monomers, such as ethylene, propylene, or vinyl acetate, Metallocene is a catalyst. On the basis of co-catalyst type, the metallocene catalyst market can be classified into Perfluoroarylborate (PB), Triphenylmethylium Tetrakis Borate (TMTB), Metallocene/Methylalumino (MAO). Metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is increasingly popular with PE resin converters as it enables the production of stronger films with improved properties. The increase in demand for the metallocene catalyst market in the Asia Pacific region and the expansion of the plastics industry worldwide are the additional factors influencing the growth of the market. LLDPE is the largest application segment in the metallocene catalyst market, which is followed by the PP segment. The demand from the packaging sector primarily accelerates the growth of the metallocene catalyst market in films application. The Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing regional segment of the metallocene catalyst market. This growth can be accredited to the expanding demand for films from the food & beverage industry. The expansion of the plastics industry and the increase in demand for packaging materials, especially from China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Malaysia, have contributed to the growth of the metallocene catalyst market in the Asia Pacific.
Key market players are today focusing on various strategic activities involving research and development activities to explore the applications of the Metallocene Catalyst Market, along with mergers and acquisitions, facility expansions, and related investments.
Further key findings from the report suggest
Segments covered in the report:
For the purpose of this report, Reports and Data has segmented the Metallocene Catalyst Market based on co-catalyst type, application type, and region:
Co-catalyst Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume in Tons, 2017-2027)
Application Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume in Tons, 2017-2027)
Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; Volume in Tons, 2017-2027)
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Market Size in 2019 - USD 931.85 million, Market Growth - CAGR of 6.97%, Market Trends - Increasing demand for LLDPE for film applications
According to our recent analysis, the Global Metallocene Catalyst Market size was valued at USD 931.85 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 1.49 Billion by the year 2027, registering a CAGR of 6.97%. Metallocene is a microscopic particle of positively charged metal ions fitted between two rings of carbon atoms that have five atoms each. Metallocene catalyst is also known as single-site catalyst because they have one single active site per catalyst particle, each identical from one particle to another. Unlike monomers, such as ethylene, propylene, or vinyl acetate, Metallocene is a catalyst. On the basis of co-catalyst type, the metallocene catalyst market can be classified into Perfluoroarylborate (PB), Triphenylmethylium Tetrakis Borate (TMTB), Metallocene/Methylalumino (MAO). Metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is increasingly popular with PE resin converters as it enables the production of stronger films with improved properties. The increase in demand for the metallocene catalyst market in the Asia Pacific region and the expansion of the plastics industry worldwide are the additional factors influencing the growth of the market. LLDPE is the largest application segment in the metallocene catalyst market, which is followed by the PP segment. The demand from the packaging sector primarily accelerates the growth of the metallocene catalyst market in films application. The Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing regional segment of the metallocene catalyst market. This growth can be accredited to the expanding demand for films from the food & beverage industry. The expansion of the plastics industry and the increase in demand for packaging materials, especially from China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Malaysia, have contributed to the growth of the metallocene catalyst market in the Asia Pacific.
Key market players are today focusing on various strategic activities involving research and development activities to explore the applications of the Metallocene Catalyst Market, along with mergers and acquisitions, facility expansions, and related investments.
Further key findings from the report suggest
- The Metallocene Catalyst Market has a significant demand for metallocene catalysts in various applications, such as LLDPE, LDPE, EPDM, and EPR. Desirable properties exhibited by metallocene catalysts include processability, toughness, and stiffness.
- The Triphenylmethylium Tetrakis Borate (TMTB) holds the majority of the metallocene co-catalyst market share. It is one of the most widely used co-catalyst due to its highly reactive initiating system for polymerization.
- Metallocene catalyst provides a better solution in terms of extrusion output compared to blends of Ziegler-Natta catalyzed linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and high-pressure low-density polyethylene (HP-LDPE).
- In the application segment, the polypropylene segment and the LLDPE sub-segment account for the largest market share in 2019. The technology employed for manufacturing metallocene catalysts is environmentally-friendly and safety-oriented. Metallocene catalyst is being used on a large scale in the production of films, which are used in a wide range of packaging applications in end-user industries such as industrial packaging, hygiene, consumer goods, food, and agricultural films.
- Currently, North America holds the highest share of the metallocene catalyst market due to its growing requirement in the petrochemical and automobile industries. According to the American Chemistry Council, the higher demand results from more substantial amounts of new capacity being sold into the export markets as well as domestic sales that have grown at regular rates.
- The metallocene catalyst market is growing with the packaging industry in India, which is rising at a significant rate, owing to the expanding food, beverage, and retail sectors. As per the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Tata Strategic Management Group (TSMG), the packaging industry in India is expected to reach USD 73 million by 2020. Additionally, the packaging industry in the country is expected to register around 18% growth annually, with flexible packaging expected to grow at about 25% annually.
- Key participants include Univation Technologies, LLC., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings, B.V., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Japan Polypropylene Corporation, W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Ube Industries Ltd., Toho Titanium Co. Ltd., Prime Polymer Co. Ltd., and Zibo Xinsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Segments covered in the report:
For the purpose of this report, Reports and Data has segmented the Metallocene Catalyst Market based on co-catalyst type, application type, and region:
Co-catalyst Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume in Tons, 2017-2027)
- Perfluoroarylborate (PB)
- Triphenylmethylium tetrakis borate (TMTB)
- Metallocene/Methylaluminoxane (MAO)
Application Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume in Tons, 2017-2027)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polypropylene
- Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
- Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; Volume in Tons, 2017-2027)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Russia
- Turkey
- Belgium
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Iran
- Egypt
- South Africa
- Rest of MEA
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- A robust analysis and estimation of the Metallocene Catalyst Market with four levels of quality check - in-house database, expert interviews, governmental regulation, and a forecast specifically done through time series analysis
- A holistic competitive landscape of the all the major players in the Metallocene Catalyst market. The report covers their market shares, strategic initiatives, new product launches, R&D expenditure, M&As, Joint ventures, expansionary plans, product wise metric space analysis and key developments
- Go-to-market strategies specifically formulated in line with location analysis which takes into the factors such as government regulations, supplier mapping, supply chain obstacles, and feedback from local vendors
- Most deep dive segmental bifurcation available currently in the market. Our stellar methodology helps us understand the overall gamut of the supply chain and will help you explain the current market dynamics
- Special focus given on vendor landscape, supplier portfolio, customer mapping, production capacity, and yearly capacity utilization
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Synopsis
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Indicative Metrics
Chapter 4. Metallocene Catalyst Segmentation & Impact Analysis
Chapter 5. Metallocene Catalyst Market by Co-catalyst Type Insights & Trends
Chapter 6. Metallocene Catalyst Market By Application Insights & Trends
Chapter 7. Metallocene Catalyst Market Regional Outlook
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
Chapter 10. Metallocene Co-catalyst Company Profile
Companies Mentioned
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Univation Technologies LLC.
- LyondellBasell Industries Holdings
- B.V.
- W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
- Japan Polypropylene Corporation
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
- Ube Industries ltd.
- Toho Titanium Co. Ltd.
- Prime Polymer Co. Ltd.
- Zibo Xinsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
