Industry Outlook
Polyphenylene ether (PPE) also known as polyphenylene oxide (PPO) is a thermoplastic, non-crystalline, linear polyether, which is considered one of the most important engineering thermoplastics due to its high heat distortion temperature, superb resistance to chemicals and high strength. Further, PPO resins find wide usage in several end-use industries such as automotive, electrical & electronics, machinery, appliances and consumer goods industries among others, on account of its low moisture absorption rate, heightened resistance to flames, high mechanical property, and superior dimension stability. PPO resins find major usage in technical parts owing to its fair performance/price ratio for electrical and mechanical properties, low moisture intake, and superior dimensional stability among others. However, few of its drawbacks include high sensitivity to fire and other common chemicals such as concentrated mineral acids, hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents, and limited number of producers among others.
Rising demand for automotive components fuelling market growth for polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resins
Automotive industry is one of the major end-users for polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resins. PPO resins are majorly used for manufacturing automotive grills, instrument panels, steering columns, radiator tanks, bulb sockets, outer mirror housings, wheel covers and automotive fascia among others. According to the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the automotive components industry in India was valued at US$ 43.5 Bn during the period of 2016-2017, maintaining an average growth of 7%.
Asia Pacific dominated the global polyphenylene oxide resins market in 2017
In 2017, Asia Pacific dominated the global polyphenylene oxide resins market. The region also exhibited fastest growth during the forecast period. This is mainly due to growth in the telecommunication industry over the years. Increasing penetration of digitalization in the Asia Pacific region results to the increasing demand of the electronic appliances, which includes smart phones, TVs, smart home appliances, security systems among others. In 2017 home appliances and consumer goods in Asia Pacific recorded a 5% overall growth rate which is more compared to the growth rate of the developed regions such as U.S, Canada, European countries such as Germany, U.K., France among others which registered a growth rate of 2-3% from the years 2015 to 2017.
Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting the profitability of manufacturers
Fluctuations in crude oil prices results in the increase or decrease in the profitability margin of resins manufacturers. The “futures contract” that is set between the buyer and sellers allows the buyer to buy resins at a set price in the future as well, which sets an uncertainty in the profitability margin of the resins manufacturers due to fluctuations in oil prices. This is a major factor restraining growth of the polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resins market at present. Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Romira GmbH, Entec Polymers, LLC, Evonik Industries AG, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation., RTP Company, Inc., Solvay S.A., Ensinger GmbH, China National Bluestar (Group) Co, Ltd among others are some of the prominent players in global polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resins market.
Historical & Forecast Period
Our study analyzed each market segment during the period of 2016 to 2026 with 2017 as the base year. Forecast period between 2018 and 2026 considered for the CAGR calculation.
This research report describes leading continents and their major countries, along with profiles of key players operating in overall market and their planned developments. Our report further defines the overall market dynamics such as drivers, challenges, and opportunities prevalent in the market to understand global polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resins market more explicitly. Our in-depth quantitative and quantitative analysis of each segment up to country level highlights revenue pockets and investment opportunities in the market.
Key questions answered in this report
Chapter 1 Preface 14
1.1 Report Scope and Description 14
1.1.1 Study Purpose 14
1.1.2 Target Audience 14
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings 14
1.2 Research Scope 15
1.3 Research Methodology 16
1.3.1 Phase I – Secondary Research 16
1.3.2 Phase II – Primary Research 17
1.3.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review 17
1.3.4 Approach Adopted 17
1.3.4.1 Top-Down Approach 18
1.3.4.2 Bottom-Up Approach 18
1.3.5 Assumptions 19
1.4 Market Segmentation 20
Chapter 2 Executive Summary 21
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market 22
2.1.1 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market Volume, by End-use Industry, 2017 (Thousand Tons) 23
2.1.2 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market Value, by End-use Industry, 2017 (US$ Mn) 24
2.1.3 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market Volume, by Region, 2017 (Thousand Tons) 24
2.1.4 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market Value, by Region, 2017 (US$ Mn) 25
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics 26
3.1 Introduction 26
3.2 Market Dynamics 27
3.2.1 Market Drivers 27
3.2.1.1 Rising demand for automotive components fuelling market growth for polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resins 27
3.2.1.2 Burgeoning demand for polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resins from the electrical & electronics industry 28
3.2.2 Market Restraints 29
3.2.2.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices resulting in market slowdown 29
3.2.3 Market Opportunity 31
3.2.3.1 Packaging industry in developing economies to drive demand for polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resins in coming years 31
3.3 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017 32
Chapter 4 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry 33
4.1 Overview 33
4.1.1 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market Value Share, by End-use Industry, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 33
4.1.2 Attractive Investment Proposition, by End-use Industry, 2016 34
4.1.3 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 35
4.2 Electronic & Electrical Industry 36
4.3 Automotive & Transportation Industry 38
4.4 Appliances & Consumer Goods Industry 40
4.5 Others (Packaging, Building, etc) 42
Chapter 5 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by Region 45
5.1 North America 45
5.1.1 North America Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 45
5.1.2 North America Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 46
5.1.2.1 U.S. 47
5.1.2.1.1 U.S. Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 47
5.1.2.2 Canada 48
5.1.2.2.1 Canada Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 48
5.2 Europe 49
5.2.1 Europe Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 49
5.2.2 Europe Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 50
5.2.2.1 U.K. 51
5.2.2.1.1 U.K. Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 51
5.2.2.2 Germany 52
5.2.2.2.1 Germany Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 52
5.2.2.3 France 53
5.2.2.3.1 France Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 53
5.2.2.4 Rest of Europe 54
5.2.2.4.1 Rest of Europe Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 54
5.3 Asia Pacific 55
5.3.1 Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 56
5.3.2 Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 57
5.3.2.1 China 58
5.3.2.1.1 China Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 58
5.3.2.2 India 59
5.3.2.2.1 India Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 59
5.3.2.3 Japan 60
5.3.2.3.1 Japan Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 60
5.3.2.4 Rest of Asia Pacific 61
5.3.2.4.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 61
5.4 Rest of the World 62
5.4.1 RoW Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 62
5.4.2 RoW Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by Region, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 63
5.4.2.1 Middle East & Africa 64
5.4.2.1.1 Middle East & Africa Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 64
5.4.2.2 Latin America 65
5.4.2.2.1 Latin America Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons & US$ Mn) 65
Chapter 6 Company Profiles 66
6.1 Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation 66
6.2 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) 68
6.3 Romira GmbH 70
6.4 Entec Polymers, LLC 71
6.5 Evonik Industries AG 72
6.6 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation. 74
6.7 RTP Company, Inc. 76
6.8 Solvay S.A. 77
6.9 Ensinger GmbH 79
6.10 China National Bluestar (Group) Co, Ltd 81
TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market Volume 22
TABLE 2 Market Snapshot: Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market Value 23
TABLE 3 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 35
TABLE 4 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 35
TABLE 5 North America Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 45
TABLE 6 North America Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 46
TABLE 7 North America Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 46
TABLE 8 North America Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 46
TABLE 9 U.S Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 47
TABLE 10 U.S Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 47
TABLE 11 Canada Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 48
TABLE 12 Canada Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 48
TABLE 13 Europe Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 49
TABLE 14 Europe Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 50
TABLE 15 Europe Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 50
TABLE 16 Europe Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 51
TABLE 17 U.K. Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 51
TABLE 18 U.K. Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 52
TABLE 19 Germany Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 52
TABLE 20 Germany Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 53
TABLE 21 France Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 53
TABLE 22 France Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 54
TABLE 23 Rest of Europe Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 54
TABLE 24 Rest of Europe Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 55
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 56
TABLE 26 Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 56
TABLE 27 Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 57
TABLE 28 Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 57
TABLE 29 China Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 58
TABLE 30 China Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 58
TABLE 31 India Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 59
TABLE 32 India Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 59
TABLE 33 Japan Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 60
TABLE 34 Japan Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 60
TABLE 35 Rest of Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 61
TABLE 36 Rest of Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 61
TABLE 37 RoW Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 62
TABLE 38 RoW Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 63
TABLE 39 RoW Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Region, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 63
TABLE 40 RoW Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Region, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 63
TABLE 41 Middle East & Africa Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 64
TABLE 42 Middle East & Africa Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 64
TABLE 43 Latin America Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 65
TABLE 44 Latin America Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 65
TABLE 45 Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation.: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Development) 66
TABLE 46 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC): Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Development) 68
TABLE 47 Romira GmbH: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 70
TABLE 48 Entec Polymers, LLC: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 71
TABLE 49 Evonik Industries AG : Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Development) 72
TABLE 50 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation : Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 74
TABLE 51 RTP Company, Inc. : Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 76
TABLE 52 Solvay S.A.: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Development) 77
TABLE 53 Ensinger GmbH: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 79
TABLE 54 China National Bluestar (Group) Co. Ltd: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Business Description/Key Development) 81
FIG. 1 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resin Market: Research Methodology 16
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top Down & Bottom up Approach 18
FIG. 3 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resin Market Segmentation 20
FIG. 4 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resins Market Volume, by End-use Industry, 2017 (Thousand Tons) 23
FIG. 5 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resin Market Value, by End-use Industry, 2017 (US$ Mn) 24
FIG. 6 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resin Market Volume, by Region, 2017 (Thousand Tons) 24
FIG. 7 Global Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Resin Market Value, by Region, 2017 (US$ Mn) 25
FIG. 8 Global Value Sales of Smoke Detectors, 2015-2025 (US$ Billion), and Y-o-Y Growth, 2016-2025 (%) 29
FIG. 9 OPEC Crude Oil Prices, 2009-2017 (US$/Barrel) 30
FIG. 10 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017 32
FIG. 11 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Market Value Share, by End Use Industry, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 33
FIG. 12 Attractive Investment Proposition, by End-Use Industry, 2017 34
FIG. 13 Overall Consumption of Electrical & Electronic Industry (2017) 36
FIG. 14 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Electronic and Electrical Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 37
FIG. 15 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Electronic and Electrical Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 37
FIG. 16 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Automotive & Transportation Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 39
FIG. 17 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Automotive & Transportation Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 39
FIG. 18 Overall Growth Rate Of Consumer Electronics 40
FIG. 19 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by appliances and Consumer Goods Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 41
FIG. 20 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by appliances and Consumer Goods Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 42
FIG. 21 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Others, 2016 – 2026 (Thousand Tons) 43
FIG. 22 Global Polyphenylene Oxide Resins Market, by Others, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn) 44