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Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

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  • 153 Pages
  • August 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Expert Market Research
  • ID: 6172452
The global polyetherimide (PEI) market attained a value of USD 633.45 Million in 2024. The polyetherimide (PEI) market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of around 6.80% to reach around USD 1.22 billion by 2034. The rapidly rising automotive sector is primarily driving the polyetherimide (PEI) market.

Market Segmentation

The polyetherimide (PEI) refers to a thermoplastic that is amorphous and has features similar to polyether ether ketone (PEEK).

Based on the process type, the polyetherimide (PEI) market can be divided into:

  • Injection Moulding
  • Extrusion
  • Thermoforming
  • Compression Moulding

The forms can be segmented into the following:

  • Film
  • Sheet
  • Granule
  • Tube
  • Rod

The polyetherimide (PEI) market can be broadly categorised based on its end-use into:

  • Transportation
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Medical
  • Consumer Goods
  • Industrial

Market breakup by region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Market Analysis

The rapid growth in the automotive industry has increased the market demand for polyetherimides. The commodity is used in the manufacture of automobile interior parts, handles, pistons, bezels, electromechanical devices, thermostat housings, along with light sockets. The rapid growth in the electronics sector is expected to aid the market growth with the growing application of high-performance plastics. The increasing disposable income has increased the purchasing power of the consumers and, thus, changed their purchasing patterns. It will in turn boost the electronics and aerospace segments. Because of its heat-resistant design, PEI is commonly used in electronics and aerospace. The rising demand from the electronic and aerospace industries for heat-resistant plastics will, therefore, fuel the PEI market growth. The technological advancements and the possible integration of the product in various applications such as the manufacturing of switches, semiconductors, as well as antenna aircraft, will make a positive contribution to the industry growth. The transportation sector is probably the most rapidly growing end-use sector in the market for polyetherimides (PEI).

Competitive Landscape

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global polyetherimide (PEI) market, looking into their capacity, competitive landscape, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:
  • SABIC
  • RTP Company
  • Solvay SA
  • Röchling Group
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • Ensinger GmbH
  • Others
The report gives an in-depth insight into the industry by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Regions
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Global Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Analysis
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Global Polyetherimide (PEI) Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Global Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Forecast (2025-2034)
5.4 Global Polyetherimide (PEI) Market by Process Type
5.4.1 Injection Moulding
5.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.4.2 Extrusion
5.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.4.3 Thermoforming
5.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.4.4 Compression Moulding
5.4.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.4.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.5 Global Polyetherimide (PEI) Market by Form
5.5.1 Film
5.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.5.2 Sheet
5.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.5.3 Granule
5.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.5.4 Tube
5.5.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.5.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.5.5 Rod
5.5.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.5.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.6 Global Polyetherimide (PEI) Market by End Use
5.6.1 Transportation
5.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.6.1.3 Breakup by Type
5.6.1.3.1 Automotive
5.6.1.3.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.6.1.3.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.6.1.3.2 Aerospace
5.6.1.3.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.6.1.3.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.6.2 Electrical and Electronics
5.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.6.3 Medical
5.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.6.4 Consumer Goods
5.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.6.5 Industrial
5.6.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.6.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.7 Global Polyetherimide (PEI) Market by Region
5.7.1 North America
5.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.7.2 Europe
5.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.7.3 Asia-Pacific
5.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.7.4 Latin America
5.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
5.7.5 Middle East and Africa
5.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
5.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6 North America Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Analysis
6.1 United States of America
6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.2 Canada
6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7 Europe Polyetherimide ( PEI) Market Analysis
7.1 United Kingdom
7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.2 Germany
7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.3 France
7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.4 Italy
7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.5 Others
8 Asia-Pacific Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Analysis
8.1 China
8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.2 Japan
8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.3 India
8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.4 ASEAN
8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.5 Australia
8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.6 Others
9 Latin America Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Analysis
9.1 Brazil
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.2 Argentina
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.3 Mexico
9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.4 Others
10 Middle East and Africa Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Analysis
10.1 Saudi Arabia
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.2 United Arab Emirates
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.3 Nigeria
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.4 South Africa
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.5 Others
11 Market Dynamics
11.1 SWOT Analysis
11.1.1 Strengths
11.1.2 Weaknesses
11.1.3 Opportunities
11.1.4 Threats
11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
11.4 Key Indicators for Price
12 Value Chain Analysis13 Price Analysis
14 Procurement Insights
14.1 Contract Terms
14.2 Cost Structure
14.2.1 Raw Material
14.2.2 Utility
14.2.3 Labour Cost
14.2.4 Fixed Cost
14.3 Pricing Model
14.4 Vendor Selection Criteria
14.5 Supplier and Buyer Power at Regional Level
14.5.1 Demand
14.5.2 Supply
14.5.3 Raw Material/Feedstock Availability
14.5.4 Supplier Power
14.5.5 Buyer Power
14.6 Procurement Strategy: Best Practices
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Supplier Selection
15.2 Key Global Players
15.3 Key Regional Players
15.4 Key Player Strategies
15.5 Company Profiles
15.5.1 SABIC
15.5.1.1 Company Overview
15.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.1.4 Certifications
15.5.2 RTP Company
15.5.2.1 Company Overview
15.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.2.4 Certifications
15.5.3 Solvay SA
15.5.3.1 Company Overview
15.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.3.4 Certifications
15.5.4 Röchling Group
15.5.4.1 Company Overview
15.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.4.4 Certifications
15.5.5 Toray Industries, Inc.
15.5.5.1 Company Overview
15.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.5.4 Certifications
15.5.6 Ensinger GmbH
15.5.6.1 Company Overview
15.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.5.6.4 Certifications
15.5.7 Others

Companies Mentioned

The key companies featured in this Polyetherimide (PEI) market report include:
  • SABIC
  • RTP Company
  • Solvay SA
  • Röchling Group
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • Ensinger GmbH

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