Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Market to Expand with Significant CAGR During 2019
Polymethyl
Methacrylate (PMMA) is a thermoplastic polymer of Methyl Methacrylate
(MMA). It is a clear, strong and lightweight plastic generally used
as a substitute to glass due to its energy efficiency and weather
resistance. It is available in two grades and can be classified as
optical and general purpose grades based on its usage. PMMA is
manufactured in four forms including extruded sheet, pellets or
resins, beads (powder) and cell cast sheets and blocks. It has wide
usage in various industries such as electronics, construction, signs
and displays, furniture and interiors, solar panels, sanitary ware
fashion and apparel, lighting and decorative, medical and healthcare
among many others
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The
global PMMA market is expected to be driven by the growth in end user
industries such as electronics, automobiles and construction where
PMMA is used in TV display panels, facades, windows, light panels,
coating and emulsions amongst other functionalities. Moreover,
developing technology coupled with a wide range of broadening
applications of PMMA is expected to boost the market growth in the
coming future. Manufacturers are working on developing bio-based PMMA
owing to volatile petrochemical raw material prices and frequent
supply bottlenecks. Research is in process to develop PMMA from plant
sugars through fermentation. This might solve the raw material supply
issues and promise secure as well as eco-friendly raw material
supply.
Extruded
PMMA sheet emerged as the largest consumed adhesive in almost all
industries including signs and display, electronics, construction
among others. This form accounted for more than 50% of the total PMMA
consumed in 2012. PMMA beads are expected to be the fastest growing
market owing to its use in fast growing coatings and emulsions
industry. PMMA beads form is expected to grow at an estimated CAGR of
7.6%, from 2013 to 2019. PMMA pellets were the second most consumed
form worldwide
Signs
and display dominated the application market and accounted for more
than 35% of the total market in 2012. Electronics is expected to be
the fastest growing application market for adhesives at a CAGR of
8.3% from 2013 to 2019. The growing disposable income in developing
countries is one of the major factors driving the demand for
electronic equipments and further demand for PMMA. In addition, light
weight and energy efficiency of PMMA contribute to its improving
demand in various industry segments. Automotive and transportation
segment is one such application market for PMMA. Demand for light
weight vehicles with better efficiency and lower emissions has seen a
boost owing to strict regulatory laws executed in North America and
Western Europe.
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Asia
Pacific continued dominating the PMMA market and accounted for more
than 50% of the total volume in 2012. Asia Pacific along with being
the largest market is also the fastest growing market for PMMA. Asia
Pacific was followed by Europe and North America witnessing moderate
growth due to Euro zone crisis and recession. Brazil is all set to
host the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016. These
events have been prompting the growth of construction activities in
Brazil, which is expected to drive the market for PMMA in Central and
South America (CASA) over the forecast period. Middle East is
expecting its first PMMA plant in Saudi Arabia to be set up by SABIC
in collaboration with Mitsubishi Rayon Company. Middle East and
Africa is expected to witness an above average growth rate over the
next six years.

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