Polyoxymethylene Market

Polyoxymethylene Market by Type (Homopolymer, Copolymer), Processing Techniques (Injection molding, Extrusion, Compression molding), Grade, End-use Industries, and Region (North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, & South America) - Global Forecast to 2029

Report Code: CH 2378 Jun, 2024, by marketsandmarkets.com

Updated on : June 27, 2024

Polyoxymethylene Market

The global polyoxymethylene market is valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.4 billion by 2029, growing at 4.5% cagr from 2024 to 2029. It is expected to be propelled by several factors, such as growing demand from the transportation industry, the presence of stringent regulations and standards in developed countries, and the growing electronics industry.

Global Polyoxymethylene Market Trends

Polyoxymethylene Market

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Polyoxymethylene Market

Polyoxymethylene Market Dynamics

Driver: Increasing demand from transportation industry

The increasing demand from the transportation industry is a significant driving force behind the growth of the polyoxymethylene (POM) market. POM's exceptional mechanical properties and versatility make it an ideal choice for manufacturing precision components in vehicles, including gears, bearings, fuel system components, and interior trim parts. Its high strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability ensure the durability and reliability of critical automotive systems, while its low friction coefficient and excellent wear resistance contribute to enhanced performance and longevity. Moreover, POM's ability to withstand a broad range of temperatures and resist chemicals and fuels further solidifies its position as a preferred material in the transportation sector. As the demand for vehicles continues to rise globally, driven by population growth, urbanization, and increasing disposable incomes, the demand for polyoxymethylene in the transportation industry is expected to escalate correspondingly, thus driving the overall growth of the polyoxymethylene market.

Restraint: Volatile raw material prices

Volatile raw material prices present a significant restraint on the polyoxymethylene (POM) market, impacting both producers and consumers. Fluctuations in the prices of key raw materials used in polyoxymethylene production, such as formaldehyde and acetic acid, directly influence the manufacturing costs of polyoxymethylene. These price fluctuations can be driven by various factors, including changes in supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical tensions, currency fluctuations, and disruptions in production or transportation infrastructure. Additionally, sudden spikes in raw material prices may compel manufacturers to pass on the increased costs to consumers in the form of higher product prices, potentially dampening demand for polyoxymethylene.

Opportunity: Rising demand from the healthcare sector

The rising demand from the healthcare sector presents a significant opportunity for growth within the polyoxymethylene (POM) market. POM's exceptional properties, including high mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility, make it well-suited for various applications in healthcare settings. In medical devices and equipment, polyoxymethylene is utilized for manufacturing components such as surgical instruments, drug delivery systems, and diagnostic equipment due to its ability to withstand sterilization processes and maintain dimensional stability under rigorous conditions.

Challenges: Slow crystallization rate of Polyoxymethylene

The slow crystallization rate of polyoxymethylene (POM) presents a notable challenge for the polyoxymethylene market, particularly in applications requiring rapid processing or shorter cycle times. POM's crystallization process, which involves the arrangement of polymer chains into a crystalline structure, can be inherently slow compared to other engineering thermoplastics. This slow crystallization rate can result in longer cooling times during processing, leading to increased manufacturing cycle times and reduced production efficiency. Moreover, slow crystallization may also affect the dimensional stability and mechanical properties of molded polyoxymethylene parts, potentially compromising their performance in certain applications.

Polyoxymethylene Market Ecosystem

Polyoxymethylene Market Ecosystem

“Electrical & Electronics segment emerges as the second fastest growing by end-use industry segment in the polyoxymethylene market.”

Categorized on the basis of end-use industry, the polyoxymethylene market includes segments such as transportation, electrical & electronics, consumer, industrial, and others. POM's exceptional properties, including high mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and excellent electrical insulation properties, make it well-suited for various electrical and electronic applications. In the electrical industry, polyoxymethylene is utilized for manufacturing insulating components, connectors, switches, and housings for electrical devices and equipment. Its ability to withstand high temperatures, humidity, and chemical exposure makes it reliable for use in various electronic applications, such as connectors, sockets, and enclosures.

“Low VOC is the fastest growing segment by grade in the polyoxymethylene market.”

Out of several grades of polyoxymethylene, Low VOC emerges out as the fastest and second largest segment in terms of volume. Low VOC polyoxymethylene grades are engineered to minimize emissions of harmful substances during processing and use, making them environmentally friendly and safer for both manufacturers and end-users. With industries facing stricter regulations regarding indoor air quality and emissions, particularly in sectors such as transportation, electrical & electronics, consumer, industrial and others, the demand for low VOC polyoxymethylene grades has surged.

Copolymer is the fastest growing segment by type in the polyoxymethylene market.”

Out of types of polyoxymethylene, copolymer emerges out as the fastest and largest by type segment in terms of volume. Copolymer polyoxymethylene incorporates comonomer units into its molecular structure, resulting in improved properties such as enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and processability. These attributes make copolymer polyoxymethylene highly desirable for a wide range of applications across industries such as transportation, electrical & electronics, consumer, and others.

Injection Molding is the fastest growing segment by processing technique in the polyoxymethylene market.”

Out of several processing techniques of polyoxymethylene, injection molding emerges out as the fastest and largest by processing technique in terms of volume. It is due to its unparalleled efficiency, versatility, and cost-effectiveness in producing intricate polyoxymethylene components. Injection molding, a widely employed manufacturing process, enables the rapid and precise fabrication of complex shapes and geometries, making it ideally suited for polyoxymethylene, which often requires intricate parts with tight tolerances.

“APAC is the speediest-growing market for polyoxymethylene market.”

Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing segment in the polyoxymethylene market, driven by a combination of factors that fuel demand and foster market growth. The region's robust industrialization, particularly in countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India, drives significant consumption of polyoxymethylene across diverse industries such as transportation, electrical & electronics, consumer, industrial and others. Rapid urbanization and economical development further propel the demand for polyoxymethylene, particularly in applications requiring durable and high-performance materials. Moreover, the flourishing transportation industry in Asia Pacific, fueled by rising disposable incomes and increasing demand for vehicles, contributes substantially to polyoxymethylene consumption, especially for manufacturing precision components and parts.

Polyoxymethylene Market by Region

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Polyoxymethylene Market Players

Key stakeholders steering the trajectory of the polyoxymethylene market include Celanese Corporation (US), Korea Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Daicel Corporation (Japan), BASF Group (Germany), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (Japan), LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. (US), DuPont de Nemours Inc. (US), China BlueChemical Ltd. (China), KOLON ENP (South Korea), and Henan Energy Group Co., Ltd. (China). To fortify their standings in this competitive market, these industry leaders have strategically employed various growth strategies. These encompass acquisitions, diversification of their product portfolios, geographical expansions, and other initiatives. Through these strategic actions, they aim to meet the rising demand for polyoxymethylene, especially from rapidly evolving emerging markets.

Polyoxymethylene Market Report Scope

Report Metric

Details

Years Considered

2022–2029

Base year

2023

Forecast period

2024–2029

Unit considered 

Value (USD Million/Billion)

Segments

Type, Grade, Processing Technique, End-use Industries, and Region

Regions

Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa.

Companies

The major players are Celanese Corporation (US), Korea Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Daicel Corporation (Japan), BASF Group (Germany), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (Japan), LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. (US), DuPont de Nemours Inc. (US), China BlueChemical Ltd. (China), KOLON ENP (South Korea), and Henan Energy Group Co., Ltd. (China), and others are covered in the polyoxymethylene market.

This research report categorizes the global polyoxymethylene market on the basis of Type, processing techniues, grades, End-use Industries, and Region.

Polyoxymethylene Market, By Type

  • Homopolymer
  • Copolymer

Polyoxymethylene Market, By End-use Industry

  • Transportation
  • Consumer
  • Industrial
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Other End-use Industries

Polyoxymethylene Market, By Grade

  • Low Friction
  • Low VOC
  • Conductive
  • Antistatic
  • Other Grades

Polyoxymethylene Market, By Processing Technique

  • Injection Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Compression Molding
  • Other Processing Techniques

Polyoxymethylene Market, By Region

  • Asia Pacific (APAC)
  • North America
  • Europe
  • South America
  • Middle East & Africa

The market has been further analyzed for the key countries in each of these regions.

Recent Developments

  • In May 2024, Celanese Corporation has announced the opening of two new facilities: the India Technical Center in Silvassa and a new Shared Service Center in Hyderabad.
  • In January 2024, BASF Group is expanding the distribution of its engineering plastics portfolio in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Select grades of products like Ultramid PA, Ultradur PBT, Ultraform POM, and recycled Nypel PA6/PA66 and Petra PET will be available through authorized distributors Bamberger Amco Polymers, M. Holland Company, Nexeo Plastics, and Polimeros Nacionales (exclusive to Mexico).
  • In June 2023, BASF Group transferred its sales process of the European direct business for Ultraform to its long-standing trusted trading partners, ALBIS and Ultrapolymers Group
  • In June 2023, The Polyplastics Co., Ltd . (a subsidiary of Daicel Corporation) has announced the commercial availability of its DURACON POM PM Series for medical applications.
  • In November 2022, Daicel Corporation’s subsidiary (i.e. Polyplastics Co., Ltd.) has announced to relocate the head office and plant of Polyplastics (Nantong) Ltd. (PNL) in China
  • In May 2022, Daicel Corporation has agreed to Global Polyacetal Co., Ltd.'s capital participation of 30% of the total investment in a new manufacturing plant in China.
  • In May 2022, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., has decided to acquire a 30% equity stake in P Holdings, Inc., a business management company overseeing a POM-producing company in China, through Global Polyacetal Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.
  • In April 2022, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., has started the business of Korea Polyacetal Co., Ltd.(KPAC) from April 1, 2022, which is a subsidiary of the company’s consolidated subsidiary Global Polyacetal Co., Ltd (GPAC) and sells polyacetal (POM), etc. in South Korea.
  • In March 2022, Celanese Corporation has announced the completion of the restructuring of Korea Engineering Plastics Co. (KEP), a joint venture owned 50 percent by Celanese and 50 percent by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
  • In January 2022, Daicel Corporation announced the establishment of a new polyacetal manufacturing company in Nantong, Jingji Dev Zone, China to increase the production capacity in China.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
1 INTRODUCTION (Page No. - 22)
    1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 
    1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 
           1.2.1 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
    1.3 STUDY SCOPE 
           1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION
           1.3.2 REGIONS COVERED
           1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
    1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 
    1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED 
    1.6 LIMITATIONS 
    1.7 STAKEHOLDERS 
    1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 
 
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (Page No. - 27)
    2.1 RESEARCH DATA 
           2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
                    2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
           2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
                    2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
                    2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primary interviews
                    2.1.2.3 Key industry insights
    2.2 MARKET ESTIMATION 
           2.2.1 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
           2.2.2 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
    2.3 BASE NUMBER CALCULATION 
           2.3.1 DEMAND-SIDE APPROACH
           2.3.2 SUPPLY-SIDE APPROACH
    2.4 MARKET FORECAST APPROACH 
           2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
           2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
    2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION 
    2.6 ASSUMPTIONS 
    2.7 FACTOR ANALYSIS 
    2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 
           2.8.1 RECESSION IMPACT
 
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Page No. - 36)
 
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS (Page No. - 40)
    4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET 
    4.2 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY & COUNTRY 
    4.3 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 
    4.4 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE 
    4.5 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE 
    4.6 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY GRADE 
    4.7 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY 
 
5 MARKET OVERVIEW (Page No. - 44)
    5.1 INTRODUCTION 
    5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 
           5.2.1 DRIVERS
                    5.2.1.1 Increasing demand from transportation industry
                    5.2.1.2 Stringent emission regulations and standards in developed countries
                    5.2.1.3 Growing electronics industry
           5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
                    5.2.2.1 Volatile raw material prices
           5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
                    5.2.3.1 Rising demand from healthcare sector
           5.2.4 CHALLENGES
                    5.2.4.1 Slow crystallization rate of polyoxymethylene
 
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS (Page No. - 48)
    6.1 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 
           6.1.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
           6.1.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
           6.1.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
           6.1.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
           6.1.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
    6.2 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 
    6.3 TRADE ANALYSIS 
           6.3.1 EXPORT SCENARIO OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE
           6.3.2 IMPORT SCENARIO OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE
    6.4 MACROECONOMIC OVERVIEW 
           6.4.1 GLOBAL GDP OUTLOOK
           6.4.2 TRENDS IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES INDUSTRY
    6.5 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 
           6.5.1 TARIFF RELATED TO POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET
           6.5.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
    6.6 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 
    6.7 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 
    6.8 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS 
    6.9 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 
           6.9.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
                    6.9.1.1 Material extrusion (MEX)
                    6.9.1.2 Injection molding
                    6.9.1.3 Extrusion
           6.9.2 COMPLIMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
                    6.9.2.1 Nanocomposites
    6.10 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 
    6.11 KEY STAKEHOLDERS & BUYING CRITERIA 
           6.11.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
           6.11.2 BUYING CRITERIA
    6.12 PATENT ANALYSIS 
           6.12.1 INTRODUCTION
           6.12.2 METHODOLOGY
    6.13 PRICING ANALYSIS 
           6.13.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY TYPE
           6.13.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
    6.14 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 
 
7 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY GRADE (Page No. - 73)
    7.1 INTRODUCTION 
    7.2 LOW FRICTION 
           7.2.1 DEMAND FOR LOW FRICTION GRADE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE DRIVEN BY ITS GOOD MECHANICAL AND ELECTROMECHANICAL PROPERTIES
    7.3 LOW VOC 
           7.3.1 RISING ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS TO PROMOTE USE OF LOW-VOC GRADE
    7.4 CONDUCTIVE 
           7.4.1 CONDUCTIVE GRADE WIDELY USED IN ELECTRICAL AND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS
    7.5 ANTI-STATIC 
           7.5.1 INCREASING PRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS TO DRIVE DEMAND
    7.6 OTHER GRADES 
 
8 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE (Page No. - 77)
    8.1 INTRODUCTION 
    8.2 INJECTION MOLDING 
           8.2.1 RISING AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION TO DRIVE DEMAND
    8.3 EXTRUSION 
           8.3.1 EFFICIENCY AND COST-EFFECTIVE PROPERTIES OF EXTRUSION PROCESS TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
    8.4 COMPRESSION MOLDING 
           8.4.1 INCREASING DEMAND FROM ELECTRONIC INDUSTRY TO BOOST DEMAND
    8.5 OTHER PROCESSING TECHNIQUES 
 
9 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE (Page No. - 81)
    9.1 INTRODUCTION 
    9.2 HOMOPOLYMER 
           9.2.1 OFFERS SUPERIOR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND RIGIDITY
    9.3 COPOLYMER 
           9.3.1 ENHANCED THERMAL STABILITY AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TO DRIVE DEMAND
 
10 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY (Page No. - 84)
     10.1 INTRODUCTION 
     10.2 TRANSPORTATION 
             10.2.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO DRIVE DEMAND
     10.3 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS 
             10.3.1 GROWING ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY TO FUEL MARKET FOR POLYOXYMETHYLENE
     10.4 INDUSTRIAL 
             10.4.1 EXCELLENT MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL GOODS TO FUEL DEMAND
     10.5 CONSUMER 
             10.5.1 GROWING SUSTAINABILITY CONCERNS TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
     10.6 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES 
 
11 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY REGION (Page No. - 88)
     11.1 INTRODUCTION 
     11.2 NORTH AMERICA 
             11.2.1 IMPACT OF RECESSION
             11.2.2 US
                        11.2.2.1 Growth of automotive industries to drive demand
             11.2.3 CANADA
                        11.2.3.1 Growing automotive sector to support market growth
             11.2.4 MEXICO
                        11.2.4.1 Investments in automotive industry to boost market growth
     11.3 ASIA PACIFIC 
             11.3.1 RECESSION IMPACT
             11.3.2 CHINA
                        11.3.2.1 Strong growth of automotive sector to drive market
             11.3.3 JAPAN
                        11.3.3.1 Stringent emission standards to support market growth
             11.3.4 INDIA
                        11.3.4.1 Government initiatives to drive demand for polyoxymethylene
             11.3.5 SOUTH KOREA
                        11.3.5.1 Automobile manufacturing and increasing foreign investment to propel market
             11.3.6 TAIWAN
                        11.3.6.1 Government initiatives to support market growth
             11.3.7 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
     11.4 EUROPE 
             11.4.1 RECESSION IMPACT
             11.4.2 GERMANY
                        11.4.2.1 Growing automotive and electronics sectors to drive market
             11.4.3 UK
                        11.4.3.1 Growing electric vehicle penetration to meet vehicle emission targets to support market growth
             11.4.4 FRANCE
                        11.4.4.1 Government initiatives and growing automotive industry to boost demand
             11.4.5 ITALY
                        11.4.5.1 Government initiatives in transportation and electronics industries to propel demand
             11.4.6 SPAIN
                        11.4.6.1 Automotive industry to impact growth of polyoxymethylene market
             11.4.7 RUSSIA
                        11.4.7.1 Growing electronics industry to support market growth
             11.4.8 REST OF EUROPE
     11.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 
             11.5.1 RECESSION IMPACT
             11.5.2 GCC COUNTRIES
                        11.5.2.1 Government initiatives for vehicle electrification to propel demand
                        11.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia
                                     11.5.2.2.1 Growing automotive industry to drive demand for polyoxymethylene
                        11.5.2.3 UAE
                                     11.5.2.3.1 Growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to drive market
                        11.5.2.4 Rest of GCC
             11.5.3 TURKEY
                        11.5.3.1 Investments in automotive industry to support market growth
             11.5.4 SOUTH AFRICA
                        11.5.4.1 Growing automotive vehicle production to support market growth
             11.5.5 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
     11.6 SOUTH AMERICA 
             11.6.1 RECESSION IMPACT
             11.6.2 BRAZIL
                        11.6.2.1 Growing automotive industry to fuel demand
             11.6.3 ARGENTINA
                        11.6.3.1 Automotive industry to drive demand
             11.6.4 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
 
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE (Page No. - 137)
     12.1 OVERVIEW 
     12.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 
     12.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 
     12.4 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS 
     12.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 
     12.6 PRODUCT/BRAND COMPARISON 
     12.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 
             12.7.1 STARS
             12.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
             12.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
             12.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
             12.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS
     12.8 START-UPS/SMES EVALUATION MATRIX, 2022 
             12.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
             12.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
             12.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
             12.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
     12.9 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING 
     12.10 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS 
             12.10.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
             12.10.2 DEALS
             12.10.3 EXPANSIONS
             12.10.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
 
13 COMPANY PROFILES (Page No. - 157)
     13.1 KEY PLAYERS 
             13.1.1 CELANESE CORPORATION
                        13.1.1.1 Business overview
                        13.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.1.3 Recent developments
                        13.1.1.4 MnM view
                                     13.1.1.4.1 Right to win
                                     13.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
                                     13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
             13.1.2 KOREA ENGINEERING PLASTICS CO., LTD. (KEP)
                        13.1.2.1 Business overview
                        13.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.2.3 MnM view
                                     13.1.2.3.1 Right to win
                                     13.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices
                                     13.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
             13.1.3 DAICEL CORPORATION
                        13.1.3.1 Business overview
                        13.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.3.3 Recent developments
                        13.1.3.4 MnM view
                                     13.1.3.4.1 Right to win
                                     13.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
                                     13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
             13.1.4 BASF GROUP
                        13.1.4.1 Business overview
                        13.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.4.3 Recent developments
                        13.1.4.4 MnM view
                                     13.1.4.4.1 Right to win
                                     13.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
                                     13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
             13.1.5 ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION
                        13.1.5.1 Business overview
                        13.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.5.3 MnM view
                                     13.1.5.3.1 Right to win
                                     13.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
                                     13.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
             13.1.6 LG CHEM
                        13.1.6.1 Business overview
                        13.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.6.3 MnM view
             13.1.7 SABIC
                        13.1.7.1 Business overview
                        13.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.7.3 MnM view
             13.1.8 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
                        13.1.8.1 Business overview
                        13.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.8.3 Recent developments
                        13.1.8.4 MnM view
             13.1.9 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.
                        13.1.9.1 Business overview
                        13.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.9.3 MnM view
             13.1.10 DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC.
                        13.1.10.1 Business overview
                        13.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.10.3 MnM view
             13.1.11 CHINA BLUECHEMICAL LTD.
                        13.1.11.1 Business overview
                        13.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.11.3 MnM view
             13.1.12 KOLON ENP
                        13.1.12.1 Business overview
                        13.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.12.3 MnM view
             13.1.13 HENAN ENERGY GROUP CO., LTD.
                        13.1.13.1 Business overview
                        13.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
                        13.1.13.3 MnM view
     13.2 OTHER PLAYERS 
             13.2.1 WESTLAKE PLASTICS
             13.2.2 YUNTIANHUA GROUP CO., LTD.
             13.2.3 BARLOG PLASTICS GMBH
             13.2.4 FORMOSA PLASTICS GROUP
             13.2.5 ENSINGER
             13.2.6 EUROTEC ENGINEERING PLASTICS
             13.2.7 GEHR
             13.2.8 GLS POLYMERS PVT LTD.
             13.2.9 REPOL
             13.2.10 GUJARAT PETROSYNTHESE LIMITED
             13.2.11 LICHARZ GMBH
             13.2.12 POLYMER INDUSTRIES LLC
             13.2.13 SAX POLYMERS
             13.2.14 SINOPLAST GROUP LIMITED
             13.2.15 TISAN ENGINEERING PLASTICS
 
14 ADJACENT MARKET (Page No. - 201)
     14.1 INTRODUCTION 
     14.2 MICRO INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC MARKET 
 
15 APPENDIX (Page No. - 203)
     15.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 
     15.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 
     15.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 
     15.4 RELATED REPORTS 
     15.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 
 
LIST OF TABLES (189 TABLES)
 
TABLE 1 GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE PRODUCTION, BY REGION, 2019–2021 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 2 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
TABLE 3 WORLD GDP GROWTH PROJECTION, 2019–2026 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 4 AVERAGE TARIFF RATES, BY COUNTRY
TABLE 5 NORTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
TABLE 6 EUROPE: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
TABLE 7 ASIA PACIFIC: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
TABLE 8 REST OF WORLD: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
TABLE 9 CRYSTAL NUCLEATION OF POM/ACETAL
TABLE 10 LASER MARKING OF ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTICS: POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) CASE STUDY
TABLE 11 LIFETIME PREDICTION OF PLASTIC PARTS
TABLE 12 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: DETAILED LIST OF CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2024–2025
TABLE 13 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: ROLE IN ECOSYSTEM
TABLE 14 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS FOR TOP TWO END-USE INDUSTRIES (%)
TABLE 15 KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR POLYOXYMETHYLENE FOR TOP TWO END-USE INDUSTRIES
TABLE 16 LIST OF PATENTS IN POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, 2022–2023
TABLE 17 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY TYPE (USD/KG)
TABLE 18 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION, 2023–2029 (USD/KG)
TABLE 19 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY GRADE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 20 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY GRADE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 21 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 22 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 23 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 24 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 25 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 26 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 27 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 28 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SIZE, BY REGION 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 29 NORTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 30 NORTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 31 NORTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 32 NORTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 33 NORTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 34 NORTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 35 NORTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 36 NORTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 37 US: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 38 US: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 39 CANADA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 40 CANADA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 41 MEXICO: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 42 MEXICO: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 43 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 44 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 45 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 46 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 47 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 48 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 49 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 50 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 51 CHINA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 52 CHINA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 53 JAPAN: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 54 JAPAN: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 55 INDIA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 56 INDIA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 57 SOUTH KOREA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 58 SOUTH KOREA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 59 TAIWAN: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 60 TAIWAN: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 61 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 62 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 63 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 64 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 65 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 66 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 67 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 68 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 69 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 70 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 71 GERMANY: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 72 GERMANY: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 73 UK: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 74 UK: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 75 FRANCE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 76 FRANCE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 77 ITALY: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 78 ITALY: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 79 SPAIN: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 80 SPAIN: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 81 RUSSIA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 82 RUSSIA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 83 REST OF EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 84 REST OF EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTONS)
TABLE 85 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 86 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 87 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 88 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 89 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 90 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 91 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 92 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 93 GCC COUNTRIES: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 94 GCC COUNTRIES: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 95 SAUDI ARABIA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 96 SAUDI ARABIA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 97 UAE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 98 UAE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 99 REST OF GCC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 100 REST OF GCC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 101 TURKEY: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 102 TURKEY: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 103 SOUTH AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 104 SOUTH AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 105 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 106 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 107 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 108 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 109 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 110 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 111 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 112 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 113 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 114 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 115 BRAZIL: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 116 BRAZIL: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 117 ARGENTINA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 118 ARGENTINA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 119 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 120 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2029 (KILOTON)
TABLE 121 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET PLAYERS
TABLE 122 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: DEGREE OF COMPETITION
TABLE 123 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: COMPANY REGION FOOTPRINT (13 COMPANIES)
TABLE 124 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: COMPANY TYPE FOOTPRINT (13 COMPANIES)
TABLE 125 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: COMPANY GRADE FOOTPRINT (13 COMPANIES)
TABLE 126 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: PROCESSING TECHNIQUE FOOTPRINT (13 COMPANIES)
TABLE 127 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: COMPANY END-USE INDUSTRY FOOTPRINT (13 COMPANIES)
TABLE 128 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: DETAILED LIST OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES
TABLE 129 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES
TABLE 130 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024
TABLE 131 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024
TABLE 132 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024
TABLE 133 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024
TABLE 134 CELANESE CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 135 CELANESE CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 136 CELANESE CORPORATION: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 137 CELANESE CORPORATION: DEALS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 138 CELANESE CORPORATION: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 139 CELANESE CORPORATION: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 140 KOREA ENGINEERING PLASTICS CO., LTD. (KEP): COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 141 KOREA ENGINEERING PLASTICS CO., LTD. (KEP): PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/ SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 142 DAICEL CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 143 DAICEL CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 144 DAICEL CORPORATION: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 145 DAICEL CORPORATION: DEALS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 146 DAICEL CORPORATION: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 147 DAICEL CORPORATION: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 148 BASF GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 149 BASF GROUP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 150 BASF GROUP: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 151 BASF GROUP: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 152 ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 153 ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 154 LG CHEM: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 155 LG CHEM: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 156 SABIC: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 157 SABIC: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 158 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 159 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/ SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 160 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.: DEALS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 161 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2018−MAY 2024
TABLE 162 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 163 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/ SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 164 DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 165 DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 166 DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC.: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS, JANUARY 2019−MAY 2024
TABLE 167 CHINA BLUECHEMICAL LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 168 CHINA BLUECHEMICAL LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 169 KOLON ENP: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 170 KOLON ENP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 171 HENAN ENERGY GROUP CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 172 HENAN ENERGY GROUP CO., LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 173 WESTLAKE PLASTICS: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 174 YUNTIANHUA GROUP CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 175 BARLOG PLASTICS GMBH: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 176 FORMOSA PLASTICS GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 177 ENSINGER: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 178 EUROTEC ENGINEERING PLASTICS: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 179 GEHR: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 180 GLS POLYMERS PVT LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 181 REPOL: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 182 GUJARAT PETROSYNTHESE LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 183 LICHARZ GMBH: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 184 POLYMER INDUSTRIES LLC: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 185 SAX POLYMERS: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 186 SINOPLAST GROUP LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 187 TISAN ENGINEERING PLASTICS: COMPANY OVERVIEW
TABLE 188 MICRO INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC MARKET, BY REGION, 2017–2021 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 189 MICRO INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC MARKET, BY REGION, 2022–2028 (USD MILLION)
 
 
LIST OF FIGURES (57 FIGURES)
 
FIGURE 1 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN
FIGURE 2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: TOP-DOWN APPROACH
FIGURE 3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
FIGURE 4 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: APPROACH 1
FIGURE 5 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: APPROACH 2
FIGURE 6 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: DATA TRIANGULATION
FIGURE 7 TRANSPORTATION TO LEAD POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 8 INJECTION MOLDING SEGMENT TO DOMINATE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 9 LOW VOC SEGMENT TO DOMINATE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 10 COPOLYMER SEGMENT TO DOMINATE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 11 ASIA PACIFIC LED POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET IN 2023
FIGURE 12 RISING DEMAND FROM TRANSPORTATION SECTOR TO DRIVE POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET
FIGURE 13 ASIA PACIFIC: CHINA ACCOUNTED FOR LARGEST SHARE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET
FIGURE 14 TRANSPORTATION SEGMENT TO LEAD POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 15 INJECTION MOLDING SEGMENT TO LEAD POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 16 COPOLYMER SEGMENT TO LEAD POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 17 LOW VOC SEGMENT TO LEAD POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 18 CHINA TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR FROM 2024 TO 2029
FIGURE 19 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES
FIGURE 20 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
FIGURE 21 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
FIGURE 22 POLYACETALS (IN PRIMARY FORMS) EXPORT, BY KEY COUNTRIES (2018−2022)
FIGURE 23 POLYACETALS (IN PRIMARY FORMS) IMPORT, BY KEY COUNTRIES (2018−2022)
FIGURE 24 NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLES SOLD, BY COUNTRY (2022)
FIGURE 25 NEW REVENUE POCKETS FOR PLAYERS IN POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET
FIGURE 26 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: ECOSYSTEM MAPPING
FIGURE 27 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR TOP TWO END-USE INDUSTRIES
FIGURE 28 KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP TWO END-USE INDUSTRIES
FIGURE 29 TOP PATENT OWNERS IN POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET, 2013–2023
FIGURE 30 JAPAN REGISTERED MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PATENTS FOR POLYOXYMETHYLENE BETWEEN 2013 AND 2023
FIGURE 31 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY REGION (USD/KG)
FIGURE 32 INVESTOR FUNDING IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES SOARED IN 2021
FIGURE 33 LOW VOC SEGMENT TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 34 INJECTION MOLDING ACCOUNTED FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2023
FIGURE 35 COPOLYMER SEGMENT ACCOUNTED FOR LARGER MARKET SHARE IN 2023
FIGURE 36 TRANSPORTATION TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE DURING FORECAST PERIOD
FIGURE 37 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: GEOGRAPHICAL SNAPSHOT
FIGURE 38 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SNAPSHOT
FIGURE 39 EUROPE: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET SNAPSHOT
FIGURE 40 REVENUE OF KEY PLAYERS IN POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET
FIGURE 41 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
FIGURE 42 COMPANY VALUATION (USD BILLION)
FIGURE 43 FINANCIAL MATRIX: EV/EBITDA RATIO
FIGURE 44 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: PRODUCT/BRAND COMPARISON
FIGURE 45 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX (KEY PLAYERS), 2023
FIGURE 46 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: COMPANY OVERALL FOOTPRINT
FIGURE 47 POLYOXYMETHYLENE MARKET: START-UPS/SMES EVALUATION MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 48 CELANESE CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
FIGURE 49 DAICEL CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2024)
FIGURE 50 BASF GROUP: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
FIGURE 51 ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
FIGURE 52 LG CHEM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
FIGURE 53 SABIC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
FIGURE 54 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
FIGURE 55 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
FIGURE 56 DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
FIGURE 57 CHINA BLUECHEMICAL LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT (2023)
 

This research involved the use of extensive secondary sources and databases, such as Factiva and Bloomberg, to identify and collect information useful for a technical and market-oriented study of the polyoxymethylene market. Primary sources included industry experts from related industries and preferred suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, technologists, standards & certification organizations, and organizations related to all segments of the value chain of this industry. In-depth interviews have been conducted with various primary respondents, such as key industry participants, subject matter experts (SMEs), executives of key companies, and industry consultants, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information as well as to assess growth prospects.

Secondary Research

In the secondary research process, various sources such as annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers; and publications from recognized websites and databases have been referred to for identifying and collecting information. Secondary research has been used to obtain key information about the industry's supply chain, the total pool of key players, market classification and segmentation according to the industry trends to the bottom-most level, regional markets, and key developments from both market- and technology-oriented perspectives.

Primary Research

The polyoxymethylene market comprises several stakeholders in the supply chain, which include suppliers, processors, and end-product users. Various primary sources from the supply and demand sides of the markets have been interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. The primary participants from the demand side include key opinion leaders, executives, managers, directors, and CEOs of companies in the polyoxymethylene market. Primary sources from the supply side include associations and institutions involved in the polyoxymethylene industry, key opinion leaders, and processing players.

Following is the breakdown of primary respondents

Polyoxymethylene Market Size, and Share

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Market Size Estimation

Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the global polyoxymethylene market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:

  • The key players in the industry were identified through extensive secondary research.
  • The supply chain of the industry and market size, in terms of value and volume, were determined through primary and secondary research.
  • All percentage shares split, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
  • All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data.
  • The research includes the study of reports, reviews, and newsletters of key industry players along with extensive interviews with key officials, such as directors and marketing executives.

Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach

Polyoxymethylene Market Size, and Share

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Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach

Polyoxymethylene Market Size, and Share

Data Triangulation

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

Market Definition

Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as acetal or polyacetal, is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic characterized by its high mechanical strength, rigidity, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability. This polymer is composed of repeating oxymethylene units, conferring it with a dense and stable molecular structure. The polyoxymethylene market encompasses the production, distribution, and application of various polyoxymethylene types, including homopolymer and copolymer types, as well as specialized grades like conductive, low VOC, low friction, antistatic, and others. Polyoxymethylene is widely utilized across multiple industries, such as transportation, electrical & electronics, consumer, industrial, and others, due to its ability to perform reliably in demanding applications requiring precision, durability, and resilience.

Key Stakeholders

  • Government, and consulting firms
  • End User
  • Research and Development Organizations
  • Polyoxymethylene manufacturers, dealers, traders, and suppliers.

Report Objectives

  • To define, describe, and forecast the global polyoxymethylene market in terms of value, and volume.
  • To provide insights regarding the significant factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
  • To analyze and forecast the market based on type, grade, processing techniques, end-use industries, and region
  • To forecast the market size, in terms of value and volume, with respect to five main regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape.
  • To strategically profile key players in the market.
  • To analyze competitive developments in the market, such as new product launches, capacity expansions, and mergers & acquisitions.
  • To strategically profile the leading players and comprehensively analyze their key developments in the market.

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