Global Polyurethane Sealants Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global polyurethane sealants market

With the focus to obtain better jobs, better lifestyle, and other amenities, a large number of individuals are shifting to metropolitan cities. This is inducing the emerging countries to make huge investments towards the development of residential homes. According to Technavio's polyurethane sealants industry analysis, the rise in construction activities in the developing countries will be one of the primary growth factors for the polyurethane sealants market. It has been observed that the emerging countries will account for more than 60% of the global construction industry by 2025. This will in turn, fuel the demand for polyurethane (PU) sealants, since they are used to fill in joints on a surface. Furthermore, the cost-effectiveness and waterproof nature of these sealants also fuels their demand for applications in construction activities, driving market growth. Our polyurethane sealants market research analysts estimate that the PU sealant market will grow steadily at a CAGR of more than 5% by 2021.

The growing focus towards reducing the weight of materials will be one of the major polyurethane sealants market trends that will gain traction in the polyurethane sealants market in the coming years. With the increasing global population, there is an excessive consumption of all resources. This will compel the need to adopt lightweight design to reduce the usage of materials and energy resources. The automotive industry already has the need to reduce the weight of the vehicles to meet the stringent fuel efficiency regulations and is focusing on using materials such as plastic, composites, and aluminum. The growing focus towards the usage of lightweight materials will drive the demand for adhesives and sealants such as PU seals owing to the high load capacity of the seal and the potentiality of their structure.

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Competitive landscape and key vendors

The polyurethane sealants market appears to be fragmented due to the presence of several international and regional players. The international vendors are dominating the market and focus extensively in R&D. To remain competitive, the key vendors are focusing on various factors including R&D, price, innovation, and quality. Technological advancements and innovations will intensify the level of competition among the players in this marketspace.

The leading vendors in the market are-

• 3M
• Arkema
• Henkel
• BASF
• Sika
• The Dow Chemical Company

The other prominent vendors in the market are Asian Paints, EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING, H.B. Fuller, ITW Polymers Sealants North America, and Pidilite Industries.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the polyurethane sealants market

• Automotive
• Building and construction

The building and construction sector will account for the major share of the polyurethane sealants market in the coming years. PU sealants have low VOCs and are free of isocyanates, which makes it suitable for eco-friendly projects. The increasing demand for green buildings, will be a major factor fueling the growth prospects of the PU sealant market in this end-user segment.

Segmentation by type and analysis of the polyurethane sealants market

• Non-foam PU sealant
• Foam PU sealant

Non-foam PU sealant segment accounted for the maximum share of the polyurethane sealant market during 2016. The applications of PU sealants in different sectors including the construction, automobile, and marine industries, contributes to the growth of the PU sealant market in this segment.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global polyurethane sealants market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global polyurethane sealants market?
• What are the challenges to global polyurethane sealants market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global polyurethane sealants market?
• 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 polyurethane sealants market? 

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Our market research team at Technavio follow an exhaustive research methodology and provide an all-inclusive picture of the global polyurethane sealants market for the estimated period of 2017-2021. Some of the key approaches included in this methodology are vendor briefings, online surveys, consultation of proprietary tools and databases, and industry journals and podcasts.

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Our market research methodology for the polyurethane sealants market

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