Plasticizers Market

The study involved major activities in estimating the current size of the Plasticizers market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the peer and parent markets. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments.

Secondary Research

In the secondary research process, various sources, such as annual reports, press releases, investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, articles from recognized authors, and databases, were considered for identifying and collecting information for this study. Secondary research was mainly conducted to obtain key information about the supply chain of the industry, monetary chain of the market, the total number of market players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, regional markets, and key developments from both market- and technology-oriented perspectives.

Primary Research

In the primary research process, various primary sources from both supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. Primary sources from the supply side include industry experts, such as chief executive officers (CEOs), vice presidents (VPs), marketing directors, technology and innovation directors, consultants, and related key executives from major companies and organizations operating in the market. Primary sources from the demand side include lab technicians, technologists, and sales/purchase managers in the industry. Following is the breakdown of primary respondents:

Note: Others include product engineers and product specialists.

The tier of the companies is defined on the basis of their total revenue; as of 2018: Tier 1 = > USD 1 billion, Tier 2 = From USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3 = < USD 500 million

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Market Size Estimation

Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the Plasticizers market. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:

• The key players in the industry and market have been identified through extensive secondary research, and their market share in the respective regions have been determined through both primary and secondary research.
• The industry’s value chain and market size, in terms of value, have been determined through primary and secondary research processes.
• All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.

Global Plasticizers Market Size: Bottom-up Approach

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Data Triangulation

After arriving at the overall market size from the estimation process explained above, the total market has been split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all the segments and subsegments, the data triangulation and market breakdown processes have been employed, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand- and supply sides. Along with this, the market has been validated using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches.

Definition

Plasticizers are low molecular weight compounds added to other polymeric substances to aid polymer processing and impart flexibility, plasticity, softness, and reduce brittleness. They are primarily used in PVC cables, PVC resins, wire jacketing, vinyl flooring, medical equipment, automobile parts, and others. Plasticizers make the polymer solution more suitable for various applications such as films & coatings.

The key stakeholders of the plasticizers market include Raw Material Suppliers, Manufacturers (Plasticizer Manufacturers), Plasticizer Traders, Distributors, and Suppliers, End-use Industry Participants, Government and Research Organizations, Associations and Industrial Bodies, Research and Consulting Firms, Research & Development (R&D) Institutions, Environmental Support Agencies.

Objectives of the Study

• To define, describe, segment, and forecast the Plasticizers market size, by technology, meter type, component, and application
• To provide detailed information on the major drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges influencing the growth of the Plasticizers market
• To strategically analyze the Plasticizers market with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions of each segment to the market
• To analyze market opportunities for stakeholders and provide a detailed competitive landscape for market leaders
• To forecast the revenue of the market segments with respect to five main regions (along with countries), namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa
• To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market ranking and core competencies
• To track and analyze competitive developments such as new product developments, contracts & agreements, investments & expansions, and mergers & acquisitions in the Plasticizers market

Available Customizations:

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Geographic Analysis

• Further breakdown of region or country-specific analysis

Company Information

• Detailed analyses and profiling of additional market players (up to 5)