The Global Market for Epoxy Resins is Projected to Exceed 3.4 Million Tons by 2022
Growing Focus on Versatile, Reliable, and
Cost-Effective Thermoset Resins for Highly Demanding Applications Drive Demand
for Epoxy Resins, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA launches
comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market
share, size and demand forecasts on the global Epoxy Resins market. The global market for Epoxy Resins is projected to exceed
3.4 million tons by 2022, driven by the growing focus on versatile, reliable, and
cost-effective epoxy resins in major end-use sectors, and continued investments
in R&D, technological improvements and product innovations.
Epoxy resins
are one of the most popular chemicals that are extensively used in major
end-use applications such as paints & coatings; electrical &
electronics; adhesives & bonding; construction; and composites, among
others. Based on their cross-linking characteristics with curing agents,
changeable physical states and other attractive properties, epoxy resins enable
production of a broad range of materials with unique properties. Epoxy resins
represent advanced thermosetting polymers that exhibit superior performance,
versatility, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Supported by their superior
attributes of enhanced mechanical strength, thermal solidity, moisture resistance,
and corrosion protection, in addition to higher resistance to chemicals than
other alternatives, and higher electrical resistance, excellent adhesion, and
enhanced durability and toughness even in extreme temperatures, the resins
enjoy wide applications in both industrial and commercial sectors.
Healthy growth
is projected for the market in the coming years driven by increasing paints and
coatings demand from automotive and construction industries where epoxy resins
impart the ability to dry quickly with exceptional hardness. Epoxy resins are
also in high demand for composite materials production, which is emerging as an
important growth area for epoxy resins in future. In composites, carbon fibers, glass fibers and epoxy resins are combined for
enhanced strength. Such high strength composites are used in making windmill
blades, aircrafts and also specific parts of automobiles which demand
toughness. Growing interest worldwide in developing sustainable sources of
energy is fueling demand for epoxy resins in manufacturing wind turbine blades
that have aerodynamic efficiency leading to better generation of electricity.
Another factor that is creating enormous market demand is the expanding
electronic products manufacturing where epoxy resins are used in the
manufacture of printed circuit boards, generators, switchgears, motors and
insulators. Increasing consumer awareness with regard to eco-friendly products
and the environmental regulations that are becoming increasingly stringent are
driving strong demand for sustainable, bio-based and green epoxy resins. Other
important factors that are poised to benefit market prospects in the near term include
growing investments in R&D; development of epoxy resins with modified
formulations that exhibit improved mechanical and thermal properties; and
development of low-VOC epoxy resins, among others.
As stated by
the new market research report on Epoxy Resins, Asia-Pacific represents the largest and fastest
growing market worldwide with a CAGR of 5.9% over the analysis period. The
growth in the region is driven by factors such as steady economic gains; rapid
industrialization; growth of key end-use sectors including adhesives,
aerospace, automotive, coatings, electrical, electronics and paint industries; and emergence of China as the world’s biggest
epoxy resin manufacturer generating more than a third of global output.
Key players
covered in the report include 3M Company, Adhesives Technology Corp., Ashland
Inc., Atul Ltd., Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd., Air Products and
Chemicals Inc., Alchemie Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, BASF SE, Chang Chun
Plastics Co., LTD., Ciech, Cytec Solvay Group, DIC Corporation, Hexion, Inc.,
Huntsman Corporation, Jiangsu Sanmu
Group Corporation, LEUNA-Harze GmbH, Kukdo Chemical Co. Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals
Inc., Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Olin Corporation, RBC Industries Inc.,
Reichhold Inc., Sicomin Epoxy Systems, SIR Industriale SpA, and Spolchemie
A.S., among others.
The research
report titled “Epoxy Resins: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts
Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends; economic drivers;
major, niche and emerging end-use applications; mergers, acquisitions and other
strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and
projections in volume for major geographic regions including the US, Canada,
Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe),
Asia-Pacific (China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America, and
Rest of World. Key end-use applications analyzed include Paints and Coatings
(Solvent-based, Water-based, and Powder Coatings); Electrical &
Electronics; Adhesives & Bonding; Construction, and Others.
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