Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Report Code: CMR 1161 Report Format: PDF + Excel
Overview

Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market size is forecast to reach $1025.83 million by 2025, after growing at a CAGR of 5.76% during 2020-2025. Polyisobutylene is a copolymer of isobutylene and isoprene with an average Mw of 40,000–120,000 g/mol, which is used extensively in the manufacture of inner tubes of tires, agricultural chemicals, adhesives, sealants, caulks, pulp & paper and chewing gum. Polyisobutylene possesses thermal stability, good flexibility, and impermeability to gases. It also provides high resistance to acids, alkalis, and salts. Increasing the use of Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene due to its flexibility, elongation, cohesive force, and efficiency of gas barriers in various applications will further lead the growth of Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene industry in the forecast era.

Report Coverage

The: “Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market Report – Forecast (2020-2025)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Industry.

By Type: Food- Grade Polyisobutylene and Industrial-Grade Polyisobutylene
By Application: Adhesives, Sealants, Lubricants, Roofing, Packaging, Grease, Paraffin, Chewing gums, and Others
By End Use: Automotive Industry, Construction Industry, Transportation Industry, Chemical Industry, and Others
By Geography: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America

Key Takeaways
  • Asia Pacific dominates the medium molecular weight polyisobutylene market due to its increasing use of adhesives and sealants as protective films or acoustic barriers in the automotive industry. 
  • Rising demand in the building industry for medium molecular weight polyisobutylene in insulating glass sealants and roofing membranes will propel the market growth for medium molecular weight polyisobutylene during the forecast period.
  • Strict regulations on the manufacture and use of medium molecular polyisobutylene due to potential hazards for aquatic creatures can in the immediate future impede market development.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly and severely affected the globally integrated automotive industry. Symptoms include disruption of shipments of Chinese products, large-scale production interruptions throughout Europe, and the closure of assembly plants in the US. This puts heavy pressure on an industry that is already facing a slowdown in global demand and is expected to increase merger & acquisition activity.
By Type - Segment Analysis

Food Grade Polyisobutylene is widely used in Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market. Food-grade polyisobutylene is a colorless, odorless, clear, semi-solid, or sticky liquid used in chewing gum, food-grade adhesive agent; foodstuffs-packaging material and food-grade thermal melt glue. To improve the consistency of the chewing gum, polyisobutylene is mixed with paraffin and resin, making the chewing gum stronger and more durable with good hydrophobicity and excellent membrane performance. Also, Polyisobutylene can be combined with various adhesive agents, taking adhesion, and alteration results. Since it has hydrophobicity, it can absorb low toxic substances and maintain high temperatures when combined with hydrophilic substances and modify hardness and strength of antibacterial. Due to all these properties, the demand of the market is anticipated to rise in the forecast period.

By Application Type - Segment Analysis

Lubricant held the largest share in Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.65% during the forecast period 2020-2025. Polyisobutylene owing to its interesting properties is widely used as an additive in lubricating oils and motor fuels. Adding polyisobutylene in small quantities to the lubricating oils used in the machining process results in a substantial reduction in oil mist production and thus decreases the inhalation of oil mist by the user. It is also used as part of the Elastol commercial product, to clean up waterborne oil spills. Added to crude oil, this increases the viscoelasticity of the oil as it is extracted, allowing the oil to resist breakup as it is vacuumed from the water surface. Polyisobutylene is a fuel additive and has detergent properties. It avoids fouling of fuel injectors when applied to diesel fuel, leading to reduced hydrocarbon and particulate emissions. To make a detergent package that is applied to gasoline and diesel fuel to prevent deposit buildup and engine shake, it is blended with other detergents and additives. Also, in certain formulations, polyisobutylene is even used as a thickening agent.

By End Use- Segment Analysis

The automotive industry held the largest share in the Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market in 2019. The use of adhesives in the automotive industry has increasingly increased in recent decades. Adhesives offer a good weight reduction potential the modern tendency is to substitute threaded fasteners and welds with adhesives. By lowering the vehicle's weight by 100 kg, CO2 emissions can be reduced by 3–5 percent depending on the size of the vehicle and the type of power train. Structural adhesives are very much a favorite among professionals in the automotive industry, as they allow different material types to be easily combined. Permabond has a wide variety of adhesive products suitable for under bonnet applications such as formed-in-place gaskets, core plug sealing adhesive, bonding of automotive hose, sealing of heat exchangers, and bonding of filter end caps. Some adhesives such as potting and sealing of electrical parts, sensors, switches, and relays, bonding electric motors, and a whole host of other applications are often used in electronic systems within the vehicle. Other benefits that can be achieved with the use of adhesives are the already stated lack of corrosion compared to metal fasteners, reduction of noise and vibration, as well as the possibility of functionalization which is expected to increase the medium molecular weight polyisobutylene market during the forecast period.

Geography- Segment Analysis

Asia Pacific held the largest share with 36% in Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market in 2019. Increasing the use of lubricating oil and sealants for roofing is attributing the growth in various industries such as the automotive sector. Polymer-based adhesives and hot melt adhesives compensate medium molecular weight polyisobutylene and are widely used as panel lamination in the automotive industry. China and India are the two leading automotive countries in the APAC region. According to the International Trade Administration, China is the largest vehicle market in the world, with the Chinese government expecting car production to reach 30 million units by 2020, and 35 million by 2025. Also, according to India Brand Equity Foundation in 2018, India became the fourth largest auto market with sales increasing 8.3% year-on-year to 3.99 million units. It was also the seventh-largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in 2018.

Drivers –Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market

Increasing the use of medium molecular weight polyisobutylene in adhesives and sealants

Medium-molecular-weight of polyisobutylene’s (PIBs) is great for adhering to the surface. Medium molecular weight polyisobutylene is used as a regulator of viscosity, tack improver in adhesive formulations, and main binder in compounds for caulking and sealing. It is extensively used as a protective barrier in the adhesive industry and is used for instance where sunlight exposure is a possible danger to sealants. Rising demand for sealants and adhesives coupled with an increasing need for medium molecular weight polyisobutylene in lubricating oils is anticipated to raise the medium molecular weight polyisobutylene market shortly.

Increasing demand of medium molecular weight polyisobutylene for roof repair

Medium molecular weight polyisobutylene is used to repair the rubber roof and to maintain the roof membranes, especially around the edges. It is necessary to have the roof membrane repaired, as it can be considerably loosened by several fixtures such as air conditioner vents, plumbing, and other pipes. Polyisobutylene is the only rubber that is gas impermeable, and the only rubber that can hold air for long periods. Also, polyisobutylene is available in either black or white and has excellent resistance to weathering, ultraviolet light, sparks, radiant heat, and gases from industrial plants. It also comes with a two-inch self-sealing edge that offers excellent seam strength owing to which it is preferred for roof repairs.

Challenges –Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market

Effects of Polyisobutylene

Fuel additives based on polyisobutylene is not readily biodegradable and may cause adverse long-term effects in the aquatic environment. The fuel additive polyisobutylene is toxic to aquatic organisms. Leakage or spillage of polyisobutylene product into drains or discharge into the area should be prevented to save the aquatic life. If a product containing Polyisobutylene based fuel additives spills, stop the source of the release if you can do it without risk. Therefore, the low volatility and low water solubility of polyisobutylene-based fuel additives restrict the potential for human exposure and, thus, the risk to people at work and customers in the forecast period would pose obstacles for the medium molecular weight polyisobutylene industry.

Market Landscape

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market. In 2019, the market of Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market has been consolidated by the top five players accounting for xx% of the share. Major players in the Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market are BASF SE, Zhejiang Shunda New Material Co., Ltd, TPC Group, Efremov Kautschuk GmbH, Shandong Hongrui Petrochemical Co., Ltd., JX Holdings, Inc., Mayzo, Ineos Oligomers, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Infineum International Limited among others.
1. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - Executive Summary
    2.1 Market Revenue, Market Size and Key Trends by Company
    2.2 Key Trends by Type
    2.3 Key Trends by Application
    2.4 Key Trends by End Use
    2.5 Key Trends by Geography
3. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - Landscape
    3.1 Comparative analysis
        3.1.1 Market Share Analysis- Top Companies
        3.1.2 Product Benchmarking- Top Companies
        3.1.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
        3.1.4 Patent Analysis- Top Companies
        3.1.5 Pricing Analysis
4. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium (Premium) 
    4.1 Top startup company Analysis by
        4.1.1 Investment
        4.1.2 Revenue
        4.1.3 Market Shares
        4.1.4 Market Size and Application Analysis
        4.1.5 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene 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 - Top companies
6. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Market Opportunities
    6.4 Porters five force model
        6.4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
        6.4.2 Bargaining powers of customers
        6.4.3 Threat of new entrants
        6.4.4 Rivalry among existing players
        6.4.5 Threat of substitutes 
7. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market -Strategic analysis
    7.1 Value chain analysis
    7.2 Opportunities analysis
    7.3 Market life cycle
    7.4 Suppliers and distributors 
8. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market – By Type (Market Size -$Million)
    8.1 Food-Grade Polyisobutylene
    8.2 Industrial-Grade Polyisobutylene
9. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market – By Application (Market Size -$Million)
    9.1 Adhesives
    9.2 Sealants
    9.3 Lubricants
    9.4 Roofing
    9.5 Packaging
    9.6 Grease
    9.7 Paraffin
    9.8 Chewing gums
    9.9 Others
10. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - By End Use (Market Size -$Million)
    10.1 Automotive Industry
    10.2 Construction Industry
    10.3 Transportation Industry
    10.4 Chemical Industry
    10.5 Others
11. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - By Geography (Market Size -$Million / KT)
    11.1 North America
        11.1.1 U.S.
        11.1.2 Canada
        11.1.3 Mexico
    11.2 South America
        11.2.1 Brazil
        11.2.2 Argentina
        11.2.3 Colombia
        11.2.4 Chile
        11.2.5 Rest of South America
    11.3 Europe
        11.3.1 U.K
        11.3.2 Germany
        11.3.3 Italy
        11.3.4 France
        11.3.5 Spain
        11.3.6 Netherlands
        11.3.7 Russia
        11.3.8 Belgium
        11.3.9 Rest of Europe
    11.4 Asia Pacific
        11.4.1 China
        11.4.2 India
        11.4.3 ANZ
        11.4.4 Japan
        11.4.5 South Korea
        11.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
    11.5 ROW
        11.5.1 Middle East
            11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            11.5.1.2 UAE
            11.5.1.3 Israel
            11.5.1.4 Rest of Middle East
        11.5.2 Africa
            11.5.2.1South Africa
            11.5.2.2 Nigeria
            11.5.2.3 Rest of South Africa
12. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - Entropy
    12.1 New Product Launches
    12.2 M&A’s, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
13. Market Share Analysis (Premium)
    13.1 Market Share by Country- Top companies
    13.2 Market Share by Region- Top companies
    13.3 Market Share by type of Product / Product category- Top companies
    13.4 Market Share at global level- Top companies
    13.5 Best Practices for companies
14. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - List of Key Companies by Country (Premium) 
15. Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene Market - Company Analysis
    15.1 Market Share, Company Revenue, Products, M&A, Developments
    15.2 Company 1
    15.3 Company 2
    15.4 Company 3
    15.5 Company 4
    15.6 Company 5
    15.7 Company 6
    15.8 Company 7
    15.9 Company 8
    15.10 Company 9
    15.11 Company 10 and more
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