The global
polycarbonate films market is analyzed in detail in the new report from Market
Research Future (MRFR). The global polycarbonate films market’s historical
growth trajectory is assessed in the report to provide pointers as to the
market’s likely growth trajectory over the forecast period. The leading
segments in the global polycarbonate films market are also assessed in the
report to shed light on the hierarchy within the market and the likely leaders
in the market over the forecast period. Leading players in the global
polycarbonate films market are also analyzed in the report to provide readers
with a clear look into the competitive dynamics of the market.
Polycarbonate films
are formed by the reaction of bisphenol A and phosgene gas, and are used in a
wide array of industrial application including medical packaging, electronics,
and transportation. The clarity and heat resistance of polycarbonate films are their
major attributes, as they are used in applications such as labels, boards,
nameplates, ID cards, etc. Polycarbonate films are also used in the production
membrane switches and control panels, which has further driven the market over
the last few years due to the rapid growth of the electrical and electronics
industry in the developing world. Due to safety features such as their high
tolerance to high temperatures, polycarbonate films are widely used in the
electronics industry and are likely to be in demand over the forecast period.
The growing
incorporation of polycarbonate films in automotive construction and design is
also likely to be a major driver for the global polycarbonate films market over
the forecast period. The growing automotive industry in emerging regions has
been a major driver for the global polycarbonate films market and is likely to
drive market demand over the forecast period due to the growing government
support to the growth of the automotive industry in developing countries.
The development of
ultraviolet-resistant polycarbonate films is likely to remain a major driving
trend for the market over the forecast period. On the other hand, the high
costs of polycarbonate films could act as a significant restraint on the global
polycarbonate films market over the forecast period.
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SABIC
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Teijin Limited
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Suzhou Omay Optical Materials Co. Ltd.
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Excelite
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Rowland Technologies
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MGC Filsheet Co. Ltd.
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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc.
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3M
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Covestro
Industry Updates:
In February 2019,
Covestro launched a new line of polycarbonate films for use in ID cards and
other such products.
Market Segmentation:
The global
polycarbonate films market is segmented on the basis of product type, end user,
and region.
On the basis of product
type, the polycarbonate films market is segregated into optical, flame
retardant, weatherable, and others. Optical films held a dominant 40% share in
the global polycarbonate films market in 2017 and are likely to dominate the
global polycarbonate films market over the forecast period due to the growing
demand for optical films that can withstand high temperatures and physical
impact.
By end use industry,
the market is segmented into electrical and electronics, transportation, and
medical packaging.
Regional
Analysis:
The global Polycarbonate
Films Market is
segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the
Middle East and Africa.
Asia Pacific is the
leading revenue generator in the global polycarbonate films market due to the
growing presence of the consumer electronics and electrical industries in
emerging regions such as China, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, and India. The growing disposable income of consumers in the region
has acted as a springboard for the smooth growth of the consumer electronics
market in the region, and is likely to remain one of the leading drivers for
the growth of the polycarbonate films market in Asia Pacific over the forecast
period. The growing demand from the automotive industry is also likely to play
a key role in the growth of the polycarbonate films market over the forecast
period.
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