High-Performance Polyamide Market Size
The global high-performance polyamide market is expected to reach at a CAGR of US$ YY million during the forecast period 2024-2031.
High-performance polyamide is a polyamide-based synthetic thermoplastic resin. Polymers are added to make the high-performance polyamide resin usable for specific applications. A composite is a material that is made up of polymers and additives. Minerals, flame retardants, fiberglass, and other compounds are used in composites.
The high-performance polyamides offer high thermal stability, excellent chemical resistance, high dielectric strength, reduced shrinkage, and a more outstanding design. Therefore, they are used in several end-use applications, including automotive, electrical, electronics, and consumer goods.
High-Performance Polyamide Market Summary
| Metrics | Details |
| Market CAGR | High |
| Segments Covered | By Polyamide Type, By Manufacturing Process, By Grade, By End-User, and By Region |
| Report Insights Covered | Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other vital insights. |
| Fastest Growing Region | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market Share | North America |
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High-Performance Polyamide Market Dynamics
Stringent legislation on lead in drinking water drives the market of high-performance polyamide in the water management system. However, higher investment costs due to complex processing than traditional substitutes are expected to restrain the global high-performance polyamide market.
Stringent legislation on lead in drinking water drives the market of high-performance polyamide in the water management system.
Contamination of drinking water with lead is a big concern globally. When plumbing components containing lead deteriorate, information can enter drinking water, especially when the water has high acidity or low mineral content, which corrodes pipes and fixtures. Lead pipes, fixtures, and faucets are the most prevalent lead sources in drinking water.
As a result, there are more stringent regulations on lead limits in drinking water. For instance, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) has reduced the maximum permitted lead concentration considered "lead-free" to a weighted average of 0.25% measured throughout the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures; and 0.2% for solder and flux.
Therefore, the water management sector has been looking for alternatives and engineering plastic materials such as high-performance polyamide that can provide a lead-free option and complies with the standards. Furthermore, the polyamide is resistant to the harsh conditions of hot-water contact.
The leading industry companies are innovating and creating materials to meet the need. For instance, DSM launched EcoPaXX, a high-performance polyamide for faucet system components that is lead-free. EcoPaXX also absorbs 30% less water and has higher chemical resistance, particularly crucial when dealing with chlorinated water.
Higher investment costs due to complex processing than traditional substitutes
The processing or compounding of high-performance polyamides needs a high level of technological skill. High-performance polyamide compounding is far more difficult than regular polyamides or any other type of plastic, requiring specialized equipment and setup. The polyamides absorb moisture throughout the manufacturing process. As a result, the manufacturing plant's humidity must be properly controlled, requiring a special thermal management system.
Therefore, manufacturing high-performance polyamides requires high investment due to their more complex processing than plastic, such as conventional polyamides. In addition, the high cost of production makes it difficult for small and mid-sized businesses to enter the market, limiting market expansion.
COVID-19 Impact on Market Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely changed the market for high-performance polyamides globally. The pandemic led to a drop in demand from the automotive, electrical & electronics, industrial, and other end-use industries. In addition, the pandemic has halted operations and disrupted global supply chains in various industries, slowing the growth of the high-performance polyamide industry.
Several governments have instituted a lockdown to prevent the virus from spreading further. COVID-19 has had the most serious impact on Europe and North America. Companies must cope with this unexpected impact by working efficiently on their supply chain and improving their distribution network to quickly capture the demand for high-performance polyamides and deal with market variations.
High-Performance Polyamide Market Segment Analysis
The global high-performance polyamide market is segmented into automotive, medical, electrics and electronics, consumer goods, industrial, and others based on end-user.
Over the last ten years, engineering thermoplastics have seen a significant increase in use in automotive components, with several applications in powertrain, chassis, trim components, fuel and coolant lines, electrical components, thermostat housing, air coolers, coolant pumps, and other vehicle components. High-performance polyamide exhibits high melting point, flame resistance, dimensional stability, high tensile strength, strong impact strength, decreased moisture absorption, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for automotive components.
Moreover, temperatures in the engine compartment have been rising in recent years because of less room and more powerful engines. As a result, the temperature resistance of plastic parts has become even more important. Weight loss is also an important factor in lowering fuel use. Polymers with higher temperature performance, such as high-performance polyamide, are anticipated to benefit from these considerations.
Therefore, the growing demand for materials in the automotive industry has led companies to invest and develop materials to meet the demand. For instance, in September 2019, Ascend Performance Materials introduced several new specialty polyamides at K 2019. Among the launched products are long-chain polyamides, high-temperature polyamides, and Vydyne XHT. The Vydyne XHT portfolio comprises four glass-filled grades suitable for automotive applications such as integrated air intake manifolds, charge air coolers, resonators, exhaust gas recirculation, and others.
High-Performance Polyamide Market Geographical Analysis
The global high-performance polyamide market is segmented into North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa based on geography.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to hold a significant global market share owing to the highly developed automotive industries in China, Japan, Korea, and India and ongoing investments in the region to advance the industrial and electronics sectors throughout time. According to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), Asia-Pacific has led worldwide vehicle production in recent years, despite a drop in 2019. China is the world's largest automobile manufacturer, with 2,57,20,665 vehicles produced in 2019.
In recent years, high-performance polymers have been used in electronics. The electronic sector has increased its demand for high-performance polyamides due to their features. Smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops all use them. The high-performance polyamide market is expected to be driven by lithium-ion batteries, wires, and cables in electronic cars in the region over the forecast period. In addition, Asia-Pacific continued growth in industrial industries such as oil & gas and energy is one of the factors driving up demand for high-performance polyamide in diverse applications.
High-Performance Polyamide Companies and Competitive Landscape
The global high-performance polyamide market is moderately consolidated and competitive with the presence of multinational businesses. Major players in the market include DSM, Du Pont de Nemours, SABIC, BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Arkema SA, Lanxexx, Ascend Performance Materials, Kuraray Co.Ltd, and Asahi Kasei Corporation, among others. In addition, the major players in the market are known to incorporate numerous market strategies to achieve growth in the global high-performance polyamide market; these include mergers, acquisitions, product launches, contributions, and collaborations.
DSM
Overview: DSM is a Netherland-based multinational company specializing in life sciences and materials sciences. It is headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. Moreover, the company operates primarily in materials, health, and nutrition.
Product Portfolio: DSM offers Akulon polyamide 6 & 66 resins which are high-performance polyamides. For molded parts, the portfolios offer a strong balance of ease of design and production with excellent mechanical qualities throughout a wide temperature range and in various operating situations.
Key Development:
- In 2019, DSM expanded its operations in India by acquiring SRF Ltd., a specialty materials company. The company's geographical footprint in the materials market was enhanced and increased due to this expansion.
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