The Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market is Projected to Reach 1.8 Million Metric Tons by 2024
Increasing Electronic
Content in Automobiles & Development of New PBT Grades to Drive the Polybutylene
Terephthalate Market, 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 Polybutylene
Terephthalate (PBT) market. The global Polybutylene
Terephthalate (PBT) market is projected to reach 1.8 million metric tons by
2024,
driven mainly by the growing use of electronics in vehicles and appliances. The
growth will also be fueled by the development of new generation PBT grades with
superior performance characteristics and increased emphasis on bio-based PBT.
Polybutylene
Terephthalate (PBT) is a saturated polyester derived from terephthalic acid,
butanediol (BDO) and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT). PBT is characterized by
unique properties such as semi-crystalline form, superior mechanical and
electrical properties, high chemical resistance, exceptional insulation
resistance as well as better dimensional stability compared to other materials.
The compound is used in various applications by incorporating fillers,
reinforcing materials, and additives, which are compounded based on the
requirements of end-use application.
Demand
for PBT is largely dependent on the growth trends in major end-use industries
including automotive, electrical and electronics, and consumer appliances. The
market stands to gain from increasing use of electronics in vehicles and home
appliances, and the surge in fiber optic cable deployments. With consumers
increasingly focused on comfort and safety, there is growing demand for PBT for
use in automotive electrical system components as well as exterior and interior
automotive parts. Also sustaining market growth is the increasing use of PBT thermoplastic polymers in electrical and
electronic applications, as the material is resistant to solvents, shrinks
slightly during formation, and is mechanically strong as well as highly heat
resistant. Further, in the aerospace sector, the increasing use of PBT as a
substitute for metal components bodes well for the PBT market over the coming
years, since PBT usage assists in reducing component weight while also
enhancing resistance to corrosion. The PBT market is also being favored by the increasing
replacement of metals by engineering plastics, growth in electrical &
electronics applications, and growth in emerging economies are expected to
drive the PBT market. Increasing R&D efforts aimed at developing bio-based
PBT, in line with the shift towards environment-friendly materials also augur
well for the market.
As stated by the new market research report on Polybutylene
Terephthalate (PBT), Asia-Pacific represents the largest market, worldwide. The
region is also forecast to register the fastest CAGR of 7.4% over the analysis
period. The growing demand for PBT in the region is attributed to its
increasing use in diverse applications across several end-use industries, in
particular electronic & electric and automotive industries in countries
such as China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Korea. The consistent
growth in manufacturing sector is expected to propel demand for PBT
thermoplastic materials in the upcoming years. China represents the leading
market for PBT driven by expanding production in automobile industry and
electric and electronic industry.
Major
players in the market include BASF SE, China National BlueStar (Group) Co Ltd.,
Covestro AG, Celanese Corporation, Chang Chun Group, Royal DSM N.V., DowDuPont
Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Jiangsu Heshili New Material Co. Ltd., Lanxess AG,
LG Chem Ltd., Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Polyone Corporation, Polyplastics
Co. Ltd., Radici Partecipazioni SpA, SABIC, Toray Industries Inc., and Yingkou
Kanghui Petrochemical Co. Ltd., among others.
The
research report titled “Polybutylene Terephthalate
(PBT): A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc.,
provides a comprehensive review
of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic
industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates
and projections for all major geographic markets such as the US, Canada, Japan,
Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe),
Asia-Pacific (China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin
America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America) and Rest of World. The Polybutylene
Terephthalate (PBT) market is analyzed by the End-Use Applications –
Automotive, Electronics/Electrical and Others.
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