Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) Market | Covid-19 Impact Analysis

Polyglycolic Acid Market Insights

Polyglycolic Acid market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. The growing demand for polyglycolic acid in medical industry, especially as a raw material for manufacturing surgical sutures, hernia meshes, drug delivery devices, grafts, and scaffolds for tissue regeneration, is likely to drive the demand for polyglycolic acid during the forecast period. Higher growth of the packaging industry with preference for biodegradable packaging will also bolster the growth of the market for polyglycolic acid during the forecast period. 

Market Share Analysis

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Polyglycolic Acid Market Share: By Form Type

Based on the form type, the market is segmented as fibers, films, and others. The fibers segment held the largest share of the market in 2019, and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. The higher demand for fiber forms of polyglycolic acid is driving the growth of the segment, with its huge consumption in the medical industry in the formation of absorbable surgical sutures.

Polyglycolic Acid Market Share: By End-Use Industry Type

Based on the end-use industry type, the polyglycolic acid market is segmented as medical, oil & gas, packaging, and others. The medical industry segment dominates the market owing to the higher acceptance of polyglycolic acid in the field of transluminal coronary angioplasty, hysterectomy, total mastectomy, and other surgeries.

Polyglycolic Acid Market Share: By Region

In terms of regions, North America is estimated to be the largest market for polyglycolic acid during the forecast period, with the USA, Canada, and Mexico being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is driven by the presence of old age population along with an increase in the number of cardiac, orthopedic, and hysterectomy surgeries and surge in medical tourism in the region.

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Some of the major polyglycolic acid manufacturers are-

• Kureha Corporation
• Corbion
• Shenzhen Polymtek Biomaterial Co, Ltd.
• BMG Incorporated
• Huizhou Foryou Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
• Teleflex Incorporated.

Market Scope & Segmentation

Polyglycolic acid (PGA) is a biodegradable and thermoplastic polymer, majorly used for surgical suture owing to its properties such as high tensile strength, tissue reactivity, hydrolytic stability, and excellent knotting ability.

Polyglycolic acid (PGA) is available in different forms such as fibers, films and others, which are used in different end-use industries such as medical, oil & gas, and packaging.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The polyglycolic acid market is segmented into the following categories. 

Polyglycolic Acid Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Form Type:

• Fibers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Films (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Form Type Analysis: Plate, Composites, and Rod)

Polyglycolic Acid Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by End-Use Industry Type:

• Medical (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Oil & Gas (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Packaging (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Polyglycolic Acid Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

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• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
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Market Segmentation

• Current market segmentation of any one of the form types by end-use industry type.  

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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