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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