Polymethyl Methacrylate Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

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Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Overview

The Polymethyl Methacrylate Market is forecast to reach US$6.1 billion by 2027, after growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a synthetic polymer that can be categorized into various types which include extruded sheets, granules, pellets, acrylic beads, and more. According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), the global expenditure rose to US$ 51.5 billion in 2020, out of which the German automotive industry accounts for more than one-third of total global R&D expenditure in the automotive sector. An increase in demand from the automotive, and building & construction industries acts as the major driver for the market. On the other hand, factors limiting the use of polymethyl methacrylate on applications requiring high rigidity may act as a major constraint for the market.

Polymethyl Methacrylate Market

COVID-19 Impact

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 lockdown has significantly reduced automotive, and production activities as a result of the country-wise shutdown of automotive sites, shortage of labor, and the decline of supply and demand chain all over the world, thus, affecting the market. Studies show that the outbreak of COVID-19 sharply declined the production of automotive in 2020 due to a lack of operations across multiple countries around the world. According to OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers), the production of automobiles decreased by 16% globally in the year 2020, compared to 2019. However, a slow recovery in the automotive industry has been witnessed across many countries around the world since 2021. For instance, recent insights from OICA states that the total automobile production in 2021 in Europe, America, Asia, and Africa increased by 25%, 17%, 28%, and 37% respectively in comparison to 2020.

In this way, a slow and steady increase in automotive production activities is expected to increase the demand for polymethyl methacrylate since PMMA extruded sheets are primarily used in windows of a vehicle, motorcycle windshields, interior and exterior panels, instrument covers, fenders, spoilers, and other automobile ancillaries. This indicates a slow and steady recovery of the market in the upcoming years.

Report Coverage

The report: “Polymethyl Methacrylate Market – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Polymethyl Methacrylate Industry.

By Type: Extruded Sheets, Granules, Pellets, Acrylic Beads, Others.
By Application: Automotive, Buildings and Construction, Electronics, Furniture & Design, Healthcare, Others.
By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and the Rest of South America), the Rest of the World (the Middle East, and Africa).

Key Takeaways

  • PMMA is a fully recyclable and eco-friendly material. It has high resistance to UV light and shows the greatest surface hardness, in comparison to other thermoplastics. Moreover, it has a very long service life, along with high light transmission properties which makes it ideal for use in the automotive industry.
  • Automotive application in Polymethyl Methacrylate Market is expected to see the fastest growth, owing to its increasing demand from the automotive sectors across multiple regions. According to a recent study published by the International Netherlands Group (ING), the global sales of new electric vehicles have increased by 50% in 2021 and is expected to increase by 8% in 2022. This, in turn, has increased the demand for PMMA for use in various automotive components such as windows, windshields, interior, and exterior panels, instrument covers, and other automotive components.
  • Asia-Pacific dominated the Polymethyl Methacrylate Market in 2021, owing to the increasing demand for PMMA from the automotive sectors of the region. For instance, recent insights from OICA states that the total automobile production in 2021 in Asia-Pacific increased by 28% in comparison to 2020, which is expected to increase the demand for PMMA.

Figure: Asia-Pacific Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Revenue, 2022-2027 (US$ Billion)

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Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Segment Analysis – By Type

Extruded sheets held a significant share in the Polymethyl Methacrylate Market in 2021, owing to the increasing demand for PMMA extruded sheets due to the characteristics and benefits it offers over other types of PMMA. Extruded sheets offer excellent optical clarity of 92% light transmission, better thickness tolerance and it is easy to vacuum form, which makes it ideal for applications that require complex shapes in comparison to other types of PMMA. Moreover, extruded sheets provide a high gloss surface, remarkably hard-wearing, improved weather resistance, and can be easily fabricated in comparison to granules, pellets, acrylic beads, other types of PMMA. Hence, all of these benefits are driving its demand over other types of PMMA, which in turn, is expected to boost the market growth in the upcoming years.

Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Segment Analysis – By Application

The automotive application held the largest share in the Polymethyl Methacrylate Market in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2022 and 2027, owing to the properties of PMMA that is driving its demand in the automotive sectors across the globe. PMMA is a fully recyclable and eco-friendly material. It has high resistance to UV light and shows the greatest surface hardness, in comparison to other thermoplastics. Hence, it is attaining popularity in the automotive industry. For instance, recent insights from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) states that total passenger car production during the fourth quarter of 2020 reached around 34 million in Asia-Pacific, 14 million in Europe, 1.3 million in the Middle East/Africa, 1.7 million in South America, and 9.6 million in North America respectively. This, in turn, increased the demand for polymethyl methacrylate extruded sheets, granules, pellets, and acrylic beads. Hence, such new automotive production is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Segment Analysis – By Geography

The Asia Pacific held the largest share in the Polymethyl Methacrylate Market in 2021 up to 28%. The consumption of polymethyl methacrylate is particularly high in this region due to its increasing demand from the automotive sector. For instance, a recent study published by the OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) during the fourth quarter of 2020 states that around 25 million, 3.5 million, 8 million, and 3.4 million units of vehicles were produced in China, South Korea, Japan, and India, respectively, which in turn, contributed to approx. 50% of the global automobile production during the year 2020. Likewise, according to the Department of Promotion Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Indian Automobiles market invested around US$ 24.5 million worth of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) during the year June 2020. Hence, such an increase in demand for the production of automotive is expected to increase the demand for polymethyl methacrylate extruded sheets for use in automotive components. This is most likely to boost the growth of the Polymethyl Methacrylate Market during the forecast period.

Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Drivers

An increase in automotive production is most likely to increase demand for the product

According to a recent study published by the German Association of Automotive Industry during the fourth quarter of 2020, the new registration of motor vehicles reached up to 16,763 units in Europe, 37,467 units in Asia, 3080 units in South America, 17,421 units in North America, 12,733 units in Western Europe, and 5180 units in other regions worldwide. Likewise, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the EU demand for new passenger cars significantly increased by 25.2% from January-June 2021, and reached around 5.4 million units in total. Hence, an increase in demand and production of motor vehicles will also increase the demand for polymethyl methacrylate extruded sheets for use in automotive parts and components. This is most likely to drive the growth of the market in the upcoming years.

An increase in demand from the building & construction industry is most likely to increase demand for the product

Construction activities are considered to be the pillar of growth for a country and also play a major role in increasing the overall global economy. Since 2019, countries like China and India have come up with multiple construction projects. For instance, the Indian government has also invested in another construction project for building Gujarat International Finance Tec-City which is undergoing development in 2021. The project is valued at a total cost of US$20 billion and is expected to cover a construction area of around 8.5 million square meters which will include 200 skyscrapers. The project also includes the construction of buildings and towers for the powerhouse. Moreover, the government of China approved 26 infrastructure projects with an estimated total investment of 981.7 billion yuan (US$ 142 billion) in 2019. Other countries like Bangladesh also have two ongoing power plant projects estimated at US$17.65 billion in total which is due delivery by 2025. Furthermore, in 2020, the US announced the commencement of the Second Avenue Subway Construction Project worth US$ 17 billion in New York City which is still undergoing development in 2021. Likewise, Egypt also announced the commencement of the Skywalk Mixed-use Project worth US$ 513 million in 2020 which is scheduled to be delivered by 2026. This 800-unit project includes the construction of offices, commercial units along with a 5-star-hotel.

In this way, an increase in building & construction activities will most likely increase the demand for polymethyl methacrylate as it is commonly used in window and door profiles, panels, canopies, facade design, and other construction applications. Moreover, it also provides good heat insulation and facilitates light transmission, which makes it ideal for building & construction projects.

Polymethyl Methacrylate Market – Challenges

Limitations of polymethyl methacrylate may cause an obstruction to the market growth

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has numerous limitations such as poor impact resistance, limited heat resistance (80°C), and poor resistance to wear and abrasion. Moreover, it has limited chemical resistance which makes it susceptible to attack by organic solvents. Furthermore, it is relatively brittle in comparison to other transparent thermoplastic and is likely to crack under load. All of these factors limit the use of PMMA for applications that require high rigidity. Hence, such limiting factors of polymethyl methacrylate may confine the market growth.

Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Landscape

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Polymethyl Methacrylate Market. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market top companies are:

  • Asahi Kasei
  • Chi Mei Corp.
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Kuraray Co., Ltd.
  • LG Chem Ltd.
  • LOTTE Chemical Corporation
  • Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

Recent Developments

  • In March 2019, Advent International announced the acquisition of Evonik's methacrylate business for EUR 3 billion (US$ 3.36 billion). The main motive of this acquisition was to expand the company’s PMMA product portfolio in the automotive, construction, and electronics industries.

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1. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market- Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market- Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Trends by Material
    2.2 Key Trends by End-Use Industry
    2.3 Key Trends by Geography
3. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market– Comparative analysis
    3.1 Market Share Analysis- Major Companies
    3.2 Product Benchmarking- Major Companies
    3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
    3.4 Patent Analysis- Major Companies
    3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
4. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market- Startup companies Scenario Premium Premium
    4.1 Major startup company analysis:
        4.1.1 Investment
        4.1.2 Revenue
        4.1.3 Product portfolio
        4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market– Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium
    5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
    5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
    5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
    5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market- Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porters Five Force Model
        6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
        6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
        6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
        6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market– Strategic Analysis
    7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunity Analysis
    7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
    7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market– By Type (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    8.1 Extruded Sheets
    8.2 Granules
    8.3 Pellets
    8.4 Acrylic Beads
    8.5 Others
9. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market– By Application (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    9.1 Automotive
    9.2 Buildings and Construction
    9.3 Electronics
    9.4 Furniture & Design
    9.5 Healthcare
    9.6 Others
10. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market- By Geography (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    10.1 North America
        10.1.1 USA
        10.1.2 Canada
        10.1.3 Mexico
    10.2 Europe
        10.2.1 UK
        10.2.2 Germany
        10.2.3 France
        10.2.4 Italy
        10.2.5 Netherlands
        10.2.6 Spain
        10.2.7 Russia
        10.2.8 Belgium
        10.2.9 Rest of Europe
    10.3 Asia-Pacific
        10.3.1 China
        10.3.2 Japan
        10.3.3 India
        10.3.4 South Korea
        10.3.5 Australia and New Zealand
        10.3.6 Indonesia
        10.3.7 Taiwan
        10.3.8 Malaysia
        10.3.9 Rest of APAC
    10.4 South America
        10.4.1 Brazil
        10.4.2 Argentina
        10.4.3 Colombia
        10.4.4 Chile
        10.4.5 Rest of South America
    10.5 Rest of the World
        10.5.1 Middle East
            10.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            10.5.1.2 UAE
            10.5.1.3 Israel
            10.5.1.4 Rest of the Middle East
        10.5.2 Africa
            10.5.2.1 South Africa
            10.5.2.2 Nigeria
            10.5.2.3 Rest of Africa
11. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market– Entropy
    11.1 New Product Launches
    11.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
12. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market– Industry/Segment Competition Landscape Premium
    12.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
    12.2 Market Share at Global Level - Major companies
    12.3 Market Share by Key Geography - Major companies
    12.4 Market Share at Country Level - Major companies
    12.5 Market Share by Key Product Type/Product category - Major companies
13. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market– Key Company List by Country Premium Premium
14. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials, and Developments
    14.1 Company 1
    14.2 Company 2
    14.3 Company 3
    14.4 Company 4
    14.5 Company 5
    14.6 Company 6
    14.7 Company 7
    14.8 Company 8
    14.9 Company 9
    14.10 Company 10 and more
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