Overview of the global polyalkylene glycol market
PU foams are extensively used in the automotive industry as a prominent material in automotive seating. The production of PU foams requires the application of polyalkylene glycol as an important material due to its superior properties. The demand for PU foams is increasing as they are used for various purposes including instrumental panels, boat floors and tire-covers, and bed liners. It has been observed that PU foam solutions offer shorter production time, higher quality, and emits lesser volatile organic compounds (VOC). This will further boost the demand for PU foams and the consumption of polyalkylene glycol in its production process. Technavio’s market research report identifies that the increasing demand for PU foams will be one of the primary growth drivers for the global polyalkylene glycol market till 2022. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that the market will grow at a CAGR of more than 11% by 2022.
The rising demand for PU foams from various industries such as construction, automotive, and aerospace in various regions, especially countries like India and China will drive the adoption rate of polyalkylene glycol in the APAC region. The need for polyalkylene glycol-based lubricants is increasing in the region due to factors such as growth of the construction and automotive industries. This will drive the growth prospects for the polyalkylene glycol market in the region during the estimated period.
Companies covered
The polyalkylene glycol market appears to be fragmented. This industry research report offers information about the competitive environment among players in this marketspace and offers an analysis of key companies and their products. Additionally, the report also offers information about key areas the players currently focus on and strategies they are following to sustain in this competitive market.
This research report provides an analysis of various companies in the polyalkylene glycol (PAG) market including –
- BASF
- Bayer
- DowDuPont
- Royal Dutch Shell
- SABIC
Segmentation by product and analysis of the polyalkylene glycol market
- Polypropylene glycol
- Polyethylene glycol
PU foams are available in different forms such as rigid, spray, and flexible. These foams require poly propylene glycol to permit the dry composite to blend with other ingredients. In addition, they are used in the formulation of de-icing agents. The demand for polypropylene as lubricants from the automotive and aviation industries is positively influencing the market’s growth in the poly propylene glycol segment.
Segmentation by application and analysis of the polyalkylene glycol market
- PU foams
- Lubricants
- Personal care
- Pharmaceuticals
The demand for polyalkylene glycol from the PU foams sector is increasing because PU foams with polyalkylene glycol provides long-term, accurate, and high-performance insulation and offers better moisture resistance. There is an increase in the demand for PU foams from construction, refrigeration, automotive, and aerospace industries. The expansion in these industries will further boost the need for PU foams, which in turn, will propel the market’s growth.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2022?
- What are the key factors driving the global polyalkylene glycol market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global polyalkylene glycol market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global polyalkylene glycol market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global polyalkylene glycol market?
- What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global polyalkylene glycol market?
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PART 01: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PART 02: SCOPE OF THE REPORT
PART 03: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
PART 04: MARKET LANDSCAPE
- Market ecosystem
- Market characteristics
- Market segmentation analysis
PART 05: MARKET SIZING
- Market definition
- Market sizing 2017
- Market size and forecast 2017-2022
PART 06: FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- Bargaining power of buyers
- Bargaining power of suppliers
- Threat of new entrants
- Threat of substitutes
- Threat of rivalry
- Market condition
PART 07: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY PRODUCT
- Segmentation by product
- Comparison by product
- Polypropylene glycol – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Polyethylene glycol – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Market opportunity by product
PART 08: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY APPLICATION
- Segmentation by application
- Comparison by application
- PU foams – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Lubricants – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Personal care – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Pharmaceuticals – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Others – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Market opportunity by application
PART 09: CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE
PART 10: REGIONAL LANDSCAPE
- Geographical segmentation
- Regional comparison
- APAC – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Americas – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- EMEA – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Key leading countries
- Market opportunity
PART 11: DECISION FRAMEWORK
PART 12: DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
PART 13: MARKET TRENDS
- Growing popularity of bio-based glycols
- Increasing demand for polypropylene glycol
PART 14: VENDOR LANDSCAPE
- Overview
- Landscape disruption
PART 15: VENDOR ANALYSIS
- Vendors covered
- Vendor classification
- Market positioning of vendors
- BASF
- Bayer
- DowDuPont
- Royal Dutch Shell
- SABIC
PART 16: APPENDIX