1 エグゼクティブ・サマリー
2 序文
2.1 概要
2.2 ステークホルダー
2.3 調査範囲
2.4 調査方法
2.4.1 データマイニング
2.4.2 データ分析
2.4.3 データの検証
2.4.4 リサーチアプローチ
2.5 リサーチソース
2.5.1 一次調査ソース
2.5.2 セカンダリーリサーチソース
2.5.3 前提条件
3 市場動向分析
3.1 はじめに
3.2 推進要因
3.3 抑制要因
3.4 機会
3.5 脅威
3.6 アプリケーション分析
3.7 エンドユーザー分析
3.8 新興市場
3.9 Covid-19の影響
4 ポーターズファイブフォース分析
4.1 供給者の交渉力
4.2 買い手の交渉力
4.3 代替品の脅威
4.4 新規参入の脅威
4.5 競争上のライバル関係
5 ポリマーの世界市場、種類別
5.1 はじめに
5.2 熱可塑性プラスチック
5.2.1 ポリエチレン
5.2.2 ポリプロピレン
5.2.3 ポリ塩化ビニル
5.2.4 ポリスチレン
5.2.5 ポリエチレンテレフタレート
5.2.6 その他の熱可塑性プラスチック
5.3 熱硬化性プラスチック
5.3.1 エポキシ樹脂
5.3.2 ポリウレタン
5.3.3 フェノール樹脂
5.3.4 不飽和ポリエステル
5.3.5 その他の熱硬化性プラスチック
5.4 エラストマー
5.4.1 天然ゴム
5.4.2 合成ゴム
5.5 生分解性ポリマー
5.5.1 ポリ乳酸
5.5.2 ポリヒドロキシアルカノエート
5.5.3 でんぷんブレンド
5.5.4 その他の生分解性ポリマー
5.6 その他の用途
6 ポリマーの世界市場、プロセス別
6.1 導入
6.2 射出成形
6.3 押出成形
6.4 その他のプロセス
7 ポリマーの世界市場:用途別
7.1 はじめに
7.2 軟包装・硬包装
7.3 パイプ・継手
7.4 自動車内装・外装部品
7.5 電線・ケーブル
7.6 家電製品
7.7 繊維
7.8 医療機器
7.9 その他の用途
8 ポリマーの世界市場、エンドユーザー別
8.1 はじめに
8.2 建設
8.3 自動車
8.4 包装
8.5 農業
8.6 ヘルスケア
8.7 その他のエンドユーザー
9 ポリマーの世界市場、地域別
9.1 はじめに
9.2 北アメリカ
9.2.1 アメリカ
9.2.2 カナダ
9.2.3 メキシコ
9.3 ヨーロッパ
9.3.1 ドイツ
9.3.2 イギリス
9.3.3 イタリア
9.3.4 フランス
9.3.5 スペイン
9.3.6 その他のヨーロッパ
9.4 アジア太平洋
9.4.1 日本
9.4.2 中国
9.4.3 インド
9.4.4 オーストラリア
9.4.5 ニュージーランド
9.4.6 韓国
9.4.7 その他のアジア太平洋地域
9.5 南アメリカ
9.5.1 アルゼンチン
9.5.2 ブラジル
9.5.3 チリ
9.5.4 その他の南アメリカ地域
9.6 中東/アフリカ
9.6.1 サウジアラビア
9.6.2 アラブ首長国連邦
9.6.3 カタール
9.6.4 南アフリカ
9.6.5 その他の中東/アフリカ地域
10 主要開発
10.1 契約、パートナーシップ、提携、合弁事業
10.2 買収と合併
10.3 新製品上市
10.4 拡張
10.5 その他の主要戦略
11 企業プロフィール
11.1 Dow Inc.
11.2 BASF SE
11.3 LyondellBasell Industries
11.4 ExxonMobil Chemical Company
11.5 SABIC
11.6 Royal DSM
11.7 Covestro AG
11.8 Formosa Plastics Corporation
11.9 Evonik Industries AG
11.10 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
11.11 Sadara Chemical Company
11.12 Huntsman Corporation
11.13 Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
11.14 Eastman Chemical Company
表一覧
表1 ポリマーの世界市場展望、地域別(2022-2030年) ($MN)
表2 ポリマーの世界市場展望、種類別(2022-2030年) ($MN)
表3 ポリマーの世界市場展望、熱可塑性プラスチック別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表4 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ポリエチレン別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表5 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ポリプロピレン別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表6 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ポリ塩化ビニル別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表7 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ポリスチレン別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表8 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ポリエチレンテレフタレート別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表9 ポリマーの世界市場展望、その他の熱可塑性プラスチック別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表10 ポリマーの世界市場展望、熱硬化性プラスチック別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表11 ポリマーの世界市場展望、エポキシ樹脂別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表12 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ポリウレタン別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表13 ポリマーの世界市場展望、フェノール樹脂別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表14 ポリマーの世界市場展望、不飽和ポリエステル別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表15 ポリマーの世界市場展望、その他の熱硬化性プラスチック別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表16 ポリマーの世界市場展望、エラストマー別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表17 ポリマーの世界市場展望、天然ゴム別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表18 ポリマーの世界市場展望、合成ゴム別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表19 ポリマーの世界市場展望、生分解性ポリマー別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表20 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ポリ乳酸別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表21 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ポリヒドロキシアルカノエート別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表22 ポリマーの世界市場展望、デンプンブレンド別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表23 ポリマーの世界市場展望、その他の生分解性ポリマー別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表24 ポリマーの世界市場展望、その他の用途別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表25 ポリマーの世界市場展望、プロセス別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表26 ポリマーの世界市場展望、射出成形別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表27 ポリマーの世界市場展望、押出成形別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表28 ポリマーの世界市場展望、その他のプロセス別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表29 ポリマーの世界市場展望、用途別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表30 ポリマーの世界市場展望:軟包装・硬包装別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表31 ポリマーの世界市場展望、パイプ・継手別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表32 ポリマーの世界市場展望、自動車内外装部品別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表33 ポリマーの世界市場展望、ワイヤー・ケーブル別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表34 ポリマーの世界市場展望、家電製品別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表35 ポリマーの世界市場展望、繊維・ファブリック別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表36 ポリマーの世界市場展望、医療機器別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表37 ポリマーの世界市場展望、その他の用途別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表38 ポリマーの世界市場展望:エンドユーザー別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表39 ポリマーの世界市場展望:建築別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表40 ポリマーの世界市場展望、自動車別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表41 ポリマーの世界市場展望:包装別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表42 ポリマーの世界市場展望:農業別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表43 ポリマーの世界市場展望:ヘルスケア別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
表44 ポリマーの世界市場展望:その他のエンドユーザー別 (2022-2030) ($MN)
注)北アメリカ、ヨーロッパ、APAC、南アメリカ、中東/アフリカ地域の表も上記と同様に表記しています。
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Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Innovations in polymer processing and synthesis
Advances such as improved polymerization techniques, novel catalysts, and better processing methods lead to the creation of high-performance polymers with tailored properties, like increased strength, flexibility, or thermal stability. These innovations enable the development of specialized polymers for industries like aerospace, healthcare, and electronics, broadening market opportunities.
Restraint:
Fluctuations in the prices of raw materials
Volatile costs for key raw materials, such as petrochemicals and natural gas, directly affect production expenses for polymer manufacturers. Increased raw material costs can lead to higher prices for end products, potentially reducing demand from cost-sensitive industries and consumers. This volatility can also strain profit margins, especially for companies unable to pass increased costs onto customers potentially slowing market expansion.
Opportunity:
Advances in biomedical technology
Innovations in areas such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and medical devices have created a growing need for high-performance, biocompatible polymers. These advancements enable the development of polymers with tailored properties, such as controlled biodegradability, enhanced mechanical strength, and improved interaction with biological tissues. This, in turn, opens up new market opportunities for polymer manufacturers to develop and supply cutting-edge materials for healthcare applications.
Threat:
Health and safety issues
Concerns about harmful chemicals released from certain polymers, such as volatile organic compounds or toxic additives, can lead to increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies. This often results in stricter regulations, higher compliance costs, and potential bans on specific materials. Such regulations can disrupt production processes and necessitate costly reformulations or redesigns of products hindering growth and stability in the polymer market.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the polymer market by disrupting supply chains, causing raw material shortages, and delaying production. The demand for certain polymers surged, particularly for medical and hygiene products like masks and gloves, driving growth in those segments. Conversely, industries such as automotive and construction experienced reduced demand, affecting overall market performance. The pandemic also accelerated trends toward sustainable and recyclable polymers as industries sought to adapt to new health and environmental priorities.
The thermoplastics segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The thermoplastics is expected to be the largest during the forecast period as they can be repeatedly melted and reformed, making them highly adaptable for various manufacturing processes, such as injection molding and extrusion. This flexibility drives demand across industries like automotive, packaging, electronics, and consumer goods. Their ease of processing and recyclability contributes to their popularity, supporting sustainability goals and reducing environmental impact.
The pipes & fittings segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The pipes & fittings segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the use of polymers in pipes and fittings offers advantages such as corrosion resistance, lightweight, and ease of installation compared to traditional materials like metal. This has led to widespread adoption of polymers like PVC, PE, and PPR in plumbing, water supply, and drainage systems. The growth in construction and infrastructure projects globally boosts the demand for polymer pipes and fittings.
Region with largest share:
North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to North America’s strong industrial base, including automotive manufacturing, drives demand for various polymers due to their properties such as durability, lightweight, and cost-effectiveness. Further the demand for polymers in consumer goods, such as electronics, packaging, and household products, remains strong due to their versatility and cost efficiency.
Region with highest CAGR:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and rising demand from various end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, and electronics. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are key contributors, driven by their expanding manufacturing sectors and growing population. Moreover the increasing consumerism and demand for flexible packaging solutions. In the automotive sector, polymers are essential for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicle production contributing to market expansion.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Polymer market include Dow Inc., BASF SE, LyondellBasell Industries, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, SABIC, Royal DSM., Covestro AG, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Sadara Chemical Company., Huntsman Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals Inc, Eastman Chemical Company.
Key Developments:
In July 2024, BASF launched game-changing heat and light stabilizer Tinuvin® NOR® 211 AR for sustainable farming practices. Tinuvin NOR 211 AR offers an effective value-in-use solution for agricultural plastics exposed to intense UV radiation, thermal stress, and inorganic chemicals commonly used in crop management and disinfection.
In July 2024, BASF introduced Haptex® 4.0, the future of sustainable synthetic leather, owing to its recyclability, Haptex 4.0 is also produced without any waste residue, and hence a more sustainable manufacturing process.
In May 2024, ExxonMobil completed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. The merger of ExxonMobil and Pioneer creates an Unconventional business with the largest, high-return development potential in the Permian Basin.
Types Covered:
• Thermoplastics
• Thermosetting Plastics
• Elastomers
• Biodegradable Polymers
• Other Applications
Processes Covered:
• Injection Molding
• Extrusion
• Other Processes
Applications Covered:
• Flexible & Rigid Packaging
• Pipes & Fittings
• Automotive Interior & Exterior Components
• Wires & Cables
• Consumer Electronics
• Fibers & Fabrics
• Medical Devices
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Construction
• Automotive
• Packaging
• Agriculture
• Healthcare
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Polymer Market, By Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Thermoplastics
5.2.1 Polyethylene
5.2.2 Polypropylene
5.2.3 Polyvinyl Chloride
5.2.4 Polystyrene
5.2.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate
5.2.6 Other Thermoplastics
5.3 Thermosetting Plastics
5.3.1 Epoxy Resins
5.3.2 Polyurethane
5.3.3 Phenolic Resins
5.3.4 Unsaturated Polyester
5.3.5 Other Thermosetting Plastics
5.4 Elastomers
5.4.1 Natural Rubber
5.4.2 Synthetic Rubber
5.5 Biodegradable Polymers
5.5.1 Polylactic Acid
5.5.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoates
5.5.3 Starch Blends
5.5.4 Other Biodegradable Polymers
5.6 Other Applications
6 Global Polymer Market, By Process
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Injection Molding
6.3 Extrusion
6.4 Other Processes
7 Global Polymer Market, By Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Flexible & Rigid Packaging
7.3 Pipes & Fittings
7.4 Automotive Interior & Exterior Components
7.5 Wires & Cables
7.6 Consumer Electronics
7.7 Fibers & Fabrics
7.8 Medical Devices
7.9 Other Applications
8 Global Polymer Market, By End User
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Construction
8.3 Automotive
8.4 Packaging
8.5 Agriculture
8.6 Healthcare
8.7 Other End Users
9 Global Polymer Market, By Geography
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 UK
9.3.3 Italy
9.3.4 France
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.6 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 Japan
9.4.2 China
9.4.3 India
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 New Zealand
9.4.6 South Korea
9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 South America
9.5.1 Argentina
9.5.2 Brazil
9.5.3 Chile
9.5.4 Rest of South America
9.6 Middle East & Africa
9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
9.6.2 UAE
9.6.3 Qatar
9.6.4 South Africa
9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
10 Key Developments
10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
10.3 New Product Launch
10.4 Expansions
10.5 Other Key Strategies
11 Company Profiling
11.1 Dow Inc.
11.2 BASF SE
11.3 LyondellBasell Industries
11.4 ExxonMobil Chemical Company
11.5 SABIC
11.6 Royal DSM
11.7 Covestro AG
11.8 Formosa Plastics Corporation
11.9 Evonik Industries AG
11.10 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
11.11 Sadara Chemical Company
11.12 Huntsman Corporation
11.13 Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
11.14 Eastman Chemical Company
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 2 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 3 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Thermoplastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 4 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Polyethylene (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 5 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Polypropylene (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 6 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Polyvinyl Chloride (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 7 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Polystyrene (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 8 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Polyethylene Terephthalate (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 9 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Other Thermoplastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 10 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Thermosetting Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 11 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Epoxy Resins (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 12 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Polyurethane (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 13 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Phenolic Resins (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 14 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Unsaturated Polyester (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 15 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Other Thermosetting Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 16 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Elastomers (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 17 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Natural Rubber (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 18 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Synthetic Rubber (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 19 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Biodegradable Polymers (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 20 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Polylactic Acid (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 21 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Polyhydroxyalkanoates (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 22 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Starch Blends (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 23 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Other Biodegradable Polymers (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 24 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 25 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Process (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 26 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Injection Molding (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 27 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Extrusion (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 28 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Other Processes (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 29 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 30 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Flexible & Rigid Packaging (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 31 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Pipes & Fittings (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 32 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Automotive Interior & Exterior Components (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 33 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Wires & Cables (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 34 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Consumer Electronics (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 35 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Fibers & Fabrics (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 36 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Medical Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 37 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 38 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 39 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Construction (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 40 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Automotive (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 41 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Packaging (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 42 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Agriculture (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 43 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 44 Global Polymer Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.