Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), also known as polyvinylidene difluoride, is an engineering plastic that belongs to the family of semi-crystalline fluoropolymers. It is a highly non-reactive fluoropolymer produced by the polymerization of vinylidene difluoride (VDF). PVDF is employed in applications involving high resistance, strength, and purity to acids, bases, solvents, and heat. It is also used as an important ingredient in high-end coatings for metal roofing in both, residential and commercial applications. PVDF membranes are widely used for immobilizing proteins owing to their affinity towards amino acids. Moreover, PVDF finds extensive use as sheets, films, tubes, and coatings in various end-user industries such as chemical processing, oil & gas, construction, and electrical & electronics.
Global PVDF market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2016 to 2022, and reach $1,490 million by 2022 from $901 million in 2015. The world demand for PVDF resin has witnessed a noticeable growth over the past few years and the trend is expected to continue over the forecast period, owing to increase in demand in numerous applications and government support for R&D to find new commercial avenues. Rise in demand for lithium-ion batteries, photovoltaic films, and coatings is anticipated influence the market growth. PVDF has high demand in Europe, U.S., and other emerging economies such as China, India, and others. However, the increase in use of substitutes is expected to hamper the market growth.
The report segments the world PVDF resin market on the basis of end-user industry, type of crystalline phase, and geography. On the basis of end-user industry, it is divided into chemical processing, electrical & electronics, construction, automotive & transportation, new energies, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biomedical, and others. Based on type of crystalline phase, the market is segmented into alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-phase. The demand for beta-phase PVDF resin is expected to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period owing to the superior piezoelectric properties. Geographically, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. North America is expected to be the largest region, both in terms of value and volume, followed by Asia-Pacific and Europe over the forecast period.
Major players in the world PVDF resin market focus on expanding their geographical presence and broaden their product portfolio by means of significant investments, mergers and collaborations in emerging economies. For instance, major companies such as Arkema S.A. have made significant investments for the expansion of PVDF polymer capacity in emerging economies such as China to meet the rapidly growing demand for PVDF resins. The company is also focused on expanding its portfolio of PVDF resin material in Brazil with the expansion of their coatings production capacity. This strategic investment would help the company offer diversified, more domestically produced additives, and waterborne emulsions, which are substantially taxed as imports in Brazil.
Comprehensive competitive analysis and profiles of major market players in the report are:
Arkema S.A.
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
Dyneon GmbH & Co. KG
Kureha Corporation
Solvay S.A.
Shanghai 3F New Material Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Ofluorine Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Fotech International Co., Ltd.
Zhuzhou Hongda Polymer Materials Co., Ltd.
RTP Company, Inc.
KEY MARKET BENEFITS:
The study provides an in-depth quantitative analysis of the world PVDF resin market with current trends and future estimations to elucidate the imminent investment pockets.
The report provides the quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2014-2022 to identify the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.
Extensive analysis of application forecasts the various types of PVDF resin that can be used in different end-user applications.
Competitive analysis highlights the business practices followed by leading players across various regions.
An in-depth analysis of current research and clinical developments that affect the market behavior.
Comprehensive analysis of all geographic regions are provided that determines the prevailing opportunities there.
Analysis of key market players and their strategies are discussed to identify the competitive outlook.
KEY MARKET SEGMENT:
The world PVDF resin market is segmented based on type of crystalline phase, end-user industry, and geography.
By Type of Crystalline Phase
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta
By End-user Industry
Chemical Processing
Electrical & Electronics
Construction
New Energies
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals & Biomedical
Others
By Geography
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexic
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
Japan
China
India
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
Argentina
South Africa
Rest of LAMEA
Other players in the value chain include
Quadrant Engineering Plastics Products Inc.
Norton Performance Plastics
Elf Atochem
Ausimont
Rhodia Solvay Group
SABIC
*Profiles of these players are not included in the report, can be added based on client interest
