[Report Description]
“The global market for polyurethane is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2016 to 2021”
The global polyurethane market is projected to reach USD 56.76 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.6%, from 2016 to 2021. The growing middle class with increasing disposable incomes, and rising urbanization supplemented strongly by investments in infrastructure is driving the global polyurethane market. The risk of exposure and environmental impact of the raw materials restrain the polyurethane market.
“Flexible foam segment is the largest product segment of the polyurethane market”
The flexible foam segment is the largest market in the product segment of polyurethane and is estimated to remain the largest till 2021. The use of flexible foam in beddings, automobile interiors, and footwear is leading the market, which is projected to remain the largest market during the forecast period. The major driver in the flexible foam market is the use of memory foam, which has revitalized the bedding segment. This market has also been boosted by the growing expenditure in residential construction.
“Rising demand from Asia-Pacific is a major driver in the polyurethane market“
In 2015, the Asia-Pacific region was the largest polyurethane market, in terms of volume. It is estimated to retain market leadership during the forecast period. China and South Korea are the two major markets for polyurethane in this region. The growing automotive industry, along with several new OEM’s setting shop in the country is driving the market in the Asia-Pacific region, resulting in a high demand for polyurethane. In addition, growing infrastructure is likely to drive the demand for polyurethane in the ASEAN countries.
In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted.
The break-up of primary interviews is given below:
• By Company Type - Tier 1 - 41%, Tier 2 – 27%, and Others - 32%
• By Designation - C level – 36%, Director level - 27%, and Others - 36%
• By Region - North America - 32%, Europe - 27%, Asia-Pacific - 23%, South America - 9%, and Middle East and Africa – 9%
The key companies profiled in this market research report are, Covestro AG (Germany), BASF SE (Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd. (China), Huntsman Corporation (U.S.), Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (Japan), Chemtura Corporation (U.S.), Tosoh Corporation (Japan), Manali Petrochemicals Limited (India), and Woodbridge Foam Corporation (Canada).
Research Coverage:
The report provides an analysis of the global polyurethane market and its applications across different industry verticals and regions. It aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of this market across different segments such as, raw material type, product type, end-user, and region. Furthermore, the report also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market along with their company profiles, SWOT analysis, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Reasons to Buy the Report
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market by providing them the closest approximations of the revenues for the overall polyurethane market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders better understand the competitor landscape and gain more insights to better position their businesses and make suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will also help the stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them information on the key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on polyurethane offered by the top players in the global polyurethane market
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the polyurethane market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets – the report analyzes the markets for polyurethane across regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the global polyurethane market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players in the global polyurethane market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 17
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 17
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 17
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 18
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED 18
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY 19
1.4 CURRENCY 19
1.5 PACKAGE SIZE 19
1.6 LIMITATIONS 19
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS 20
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 21
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 22
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 22
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 23
2.1.2.1 key data from primary sources 23
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights 24
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 25
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 25
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 26
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION 28
2.4 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 29
2.4.1 ASSUMPTIONS 29
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 30
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 36
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARKET PLAYERS 36
4.2 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY END USE 37
4.3 POLYURETHANE MARKET: DEVELOPED VS. DEVELOPING COUNTRIES BETWEEN 2016 AND 2021 38
4.4 ASIA-PACIFIC POLYURETHANE MARKET: MAJOR PRODUCT TYPE VS. MAJOR COUNTRIES 39
4.5 CHINA DOMINATED THE POLYURETHANE MARKET 40
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 41
5.1 INTRODUCTION 42
5.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION 42
5.2.1 BY RAW MATERIAL TYPE 42
5.2.2 BY PRODUCT TYPE 43
5.2.3 BY END USER 44
5.2.4 BY REGION 44
5.3 MARKET DYNAMICS 45
5.3.1 DRIVERS 46
5.3.1.1 Growth of automotive and construction industries in emerging countries 46
5.3.1.2 Memory foam revived the bedding segments 47
5.3.1.3 Versatility and unique physical properties of polyurethane 47
5.3.1.4 Increasing use of polyurethane in refrigeration applications 47
5.3.2 RESTRAINTS 48
5.3.2.1 Exposure risks and environmental concerns 48
5.3.2.2 Increasing demand for acid-epoxy coatings 48
5.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES 49
5.3.3.1 Growing demand for low VOC, green, and sustainable polyurethane 49
5.3.3.2 Expansion of polyurethane recycling and recovery 49
5.3.3.3 Growing healthcare industry 50
5.3.4 CHALLENGES 50
5.3.4.1 New bio-based feedstock for polyurethane 50
5.3.4.2 Volatility in crude oil prices 51
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS 53
6.1 INTRODUCTION 53
6.2 VALUE-CHAIN ANALYSIS 53
6.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 54
6.3.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 54
6.3.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 55
6.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 55
6.3.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 55
6.3.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 56
6.4 MACRO ECONOMIC OVERVIEW AND KEY TRENDS 57
6.5 TRENDS AND FORECAST OF GDP 57
6.6 TRENDS AND FORECAST OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 58
6.6.1 TRENDS AND FORECAST OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN NORTH AMERICA 58
6.6.2 TRENDS AND FORECAST OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN EUROPE 58
6.6.3 TRENDS AND FORECAST OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC 59
6.6.4 TRENDS AND FORECAST OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN ME&A 59
6.6.5 TRENDS AND FORECAST OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AMERICA 60
6.7 TRENDS OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 60
7 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY RAW MATERIAL TYPE 62
7.1 INTRODUCTION 63
7.2 TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE 65
7.3 METHYLENE DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE 66
7.4 POLYOLS 68
7.5 OTHERS 69
8 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE 70
8.1 INTRODUCTION 71
8.2 COATINGS 73
8.3 ADHESIVES & SEALANTS 75
8.4 FLEXIBLE FOAM 76
8.5 RIGID FOAM 77
8.6 ELASTOMERS 79
8.7 OTHERS 80
9 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY END USER 82
9.1 INTRODUCTION 83
9.2 BEDDING & FURNITURE 85
9.3 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 86
9.4 APPLIANCES & WHITE GOODS 86
9.5 AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION 87
9.6 FOOTWEAR 88
9.7 OTHERS 89
10 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY REGION 90
10.1 INTRODUCTION 91
10.2 ASIA-PACIFIC 93
10.2.1 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY RAW MATERIAL TYPE 96
10.2.2 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE 97
10.2.3 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY COUNTRY 98
10.2.3.1 China 98
10.2.3.2 Japan 99
10.2.3.3 India 100
10.2.3.4 South Korea 102
10.2.3.5 Taiwan 103
10.2.3.6 Singapore 103
10.2.3.7 Thailand 104
10.2.3.8 Vietnam 104
10.2.3.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific 105
10.3 NORTH AMERICA 106
10.3.1 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY RAW MATERIAL 107
10.3.2 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE 108
10.3.3 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY COUNTRY 109
10.3.3.1 U.S. 109
10.3.3.2 Mexico 111
10.3.3.3 Canada 112
10.4 EUROPE 113
10.4.1 RAW MATERIAL TYPE MARKET 114
10.4.2 PRODUCT TYPE MARKET 115
10.4.3 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY COUNTRY 116
10.4.3.1 Germany 116
10.4.3.2 France 117
10.4.3.3 U.K. 118
10.4.3.4 Italy 119
10.4.3.5 Russia 120
10.4.3.6 Turkey 122
10.4.3.7 Rest of Europe 123
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 124
10.5.1 POLYURETHANE MARKET SIZE, BY RAW MATERIAL TYPE 125
10.5.2 POLYURETHANE MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT TYPE 125
10.5.3 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY COUNTRY 127
10.5.3.1 UAE 127
10.5.3.2 Saudi Arabia 127
10.5.3.3 Africa 128
10.5.3.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa 129
10.6 SOUTH AMERICA 129
10.6.1 POLYURETHANE MARKET SIZE, BY RAW MATERIAL TYPE 130
10.6.2 POLYURETHANE MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT TYPE 130
10.6.3 POLYURETHANE MARKET, BY COUNTRY 132
10.6.3.1 Brazil 132
10.6.3.2 Argentina 133
10.6.3.3 Rest of South America 133
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 135
11.1 OVERVIEW 135
11.2 INVESTMENT & EXPANSION 137
11.3 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH 139
11.4 MERGER & ACQUISITION 140
11.5 PARTNERSHIP/JOINT VENTURE 141
11.6 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 142
11.6.1 COVESTRO AG LEADS THE POLYURETHANE MARKET GLOBALLY 142
12 COMPANY PROFILES 143
(Overview, Financial*, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)
12.1 COVESTRO AG 143
12.2 BASF SE 149
12.3 HUNTSMAN CORPORATION 153
12.4 DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 157
12.5 WANHUA CHEMICAL GROUP CO., LTD. 161
12.6 MITSUI CHEMICALS INC. 165
12.7 CHEMTURA CORPORATION 167
12.8 TOSOH CORPORATION 170
12.9 MANALI PETROCHEMICALS LTD. 173
12.10 WOODBRIDGE FOAM CORPORATION 174
*Details might not be captured in case of unlisted companies
13 APPENDIX 175
13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 175
13.1 KNOWLEDGE STORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 178
13.2 INTRODUCING RT: REAL-TIME MARKET INTELLIGENCE 180
13.3 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS 181
13.4 RELATED REPORTS 182
13.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 183
