The Global Market for Sealants is Projected to Reach US$11.3 Billion by 2020
Growing Manufacturing Activity in Developing Countries
Drives the Global Sealants Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces
the release of a comprehensive global report on Sealants. The global
market for Sealants is projected to reach US$11.3 billion by 2020, driven
by rapid
industrialization, economic growth, and rise in manufacturing activity in developing countries.
Sealants are chemically prepared
substances used to make any given surface
airtight and watertight to prevent the escape of solids, gases, and liquids. Sealants
are also used for effectively plugging-in small holes which are difficult to
fill with drywall and concrete. Supported by superior adhesion, corrosion resistance and
insoluble properties and features, sealants are increasingly finding use in acoustical
and thermal insulation applications across industries ranging from
construction, transportation, packaging to wood working. Construction and
transportation industries represent the two largest end-use sectors, accounting
for a lion’s share of the global sealants demand. In the construction sector,
sealants are used for building, maintaining and protecting residential
structures, civil infrastructure and commercial facilities. In the
transportation sector, particularly in automobiles, sealants are used for
vehicle window sealing and glazing, corrosion protection and vibration and
sound deadening applications. While specialty sealants are used widely in the construction
and automotive industries, general-purpose sealants find applications in both
commercial and industrial sectors that include textiles, consumer goods, and
packaging, among others.
The growth in the market is heavily reliant on economic health, and macro-economic
factors such as GDP growth, consumer and business confidence levels and increases
in industrial production and output. Strong construction activity in developing countries is therefore fuelling the growth of polyurethane sealants, which are widely
used in building modular homes, given their elasticity and structural integrity
characteristics. Technological
advancements are additionally expanding the use of these sealants to “on-site”
construction projects. Silyl Terminated Polyurethanes, for example, are
moisture-cured, paintable and one-component sealants that are finding new
application possibilities in energy-efficient construction projects. Also expected to
drive growth in the market is the growing focus on the development of eco-friendly
sealants. A key factor driving the trend is the increasing pressure exerted by
governments worldwide on industries to reduce their carbon footprint and
effectively manage waste. Environment-friendly sealants as substitutes to conventional
sealants with reduced CO2 emissions and enhanced energy efficiency, will
therefore witness strong growth.
As stated by
the new market research report on Sealants,
the United States, Japan, and
Europe represent major markets worldwide. Europe represents the largest
market worldwide. Asia-Pacific
is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing market with a projected CAGR of
7.6% over the analysis period. Growth in the region is led by strong
infrastructure and construction investments in the leading Asian economies like China,
Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and India. The emergence of Asia as a
global manufacturing hub will additionally spur growth in the coming years.
Major players
in the market include 3M, ADCO Global Inc., Bison International B.V., Bostik,
Inc., Chemence Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corporation,
Franklin International, H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG &Co. KGaA, Hernon
Manufacturing, Inc., Hodgson Sealants (Holdings) Ltd., Hutchinson Worldwide,
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Konishi Co., Ltd., LORD Corporation, Mapei S.P.A,
Mapei Corporation, McCoy Soudal, Momentive, PPG Aerospace Inc., RPM
International, Inc., Sika AG, Super Glue Corporation, and Universal Sealants
Limited, among others.
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