Opaque Polymers Market Report

Market Insights

Opaque polymers market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period. The market is driven by the growing prices of TiO2 pigments and the escalating demand for architectural and decorative paints and coatings.

Segments' Analysis

Opaque Polymers Market Share: By Type

Based on the type, the market is segmented as solid content 30% and solid content 40%. The solid content 30% held the largest share by volume in 2018, and it is expected to retain its dominance in the coming five years. It is also estimated to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period. The market is sustained by its extensive use in paint and coating applications.

Opaque Polymers Market Share: By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented as paints & coatings, personal care, and detergents. The paints & coatings application segment held the largest share in 2018, by value and volume. It is also estimated to register the highest growth in the coming five years. The growth is attributed to the rising demand for decorative paints & coatings by the construction industry.

Opaque Polymers Market Share: By Region

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the largest market for opaque polymers in the coming five years. China and India are the growth engines of the region. The market is sustained by various end-use industries and growing investments by companies in the construction and personal healthcare industries. North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

Market Scope & Segmentation

Opaque polymers are polymers with high level of crystallinity. Polymers can be transparent, translucent, and opaque, based on its crystallinity.

Opaque polymers, similar to other polymers also has a number of characteristics such as resistant to chemicals, electrical and thermal insulators, and lightweight yet strong, and can be used in a number of applications. These polymers with opaque nature are highly used in applications such as paints, detergents, personal care ingredients and other depending upon their types.

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 opaque polymers market is segmented into the following categories. 

Opaque Polymers Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Type:

• Solid Content 30% (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Solid Content 40% (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Opaque Polymers Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Application Type:

• Paints & Coatings (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Personal Care (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Detergents (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Opaque Polymers Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:

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

Key Players

Some of the opaque polymer manufacturers are-

• The DOW Chemical Company
• Arkema
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Interpolymer Corporation
• Organik Kimya A.S.
• Croda International PLC
• En-Tech Polymer Co., Ltd.
• Hankuck Latices Co., Ltd.
• Indulor Chemie GmbH
• Visen Industries Limited.

Research Methodology

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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Company Profiling

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

• Current market segmentation of any one of the types by application type.  

Competitive Benchmarking

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

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