Polymerization Initiator Market

Polymerization Initiator Market: By Type, Active Species, Application, and Region

Market Synopsis:

Global Polymerization Initiator market is valued at USD 3.7 Billion in 2021 and is projected to attain a value of USD 5.05 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 4.20% during the forecast period, 2022–2028. Polymerization Initiator is used commercially for the production of thermoplastic elastomer, which has emerged as one of the key product application areas. However, elastomers are not the only application for this product. Polymerization Initiators are also used in chemicals and cosmetics industries to make a variety of products such as varnishes, lacquers, surface coatings, paper coating emulsion paints and photoresists.

Increasing Demand for Polymerization Initiator in Production of Thermoplastic to Drive Market Growth

The growth in the number of applications for thermoplastic polymers has increased the demand for Polymerization Initiator. In addition, the increasing market share of biodegradable plastics has been another factor that has fueled growth in demand. The end use industries such as automotive, electrical & electronics and consumer goods are expected to witness high growth rates during the forecast period as consumers are increasingly buying these products with growing disposable income and improving lifestyle. The growth is further supported by the increasing demand for biodegradable polymers. The rise in government initiatives to introduce new/ stringent environmental regulations also contribute to the market growth. However, volatile raw material prices and availability of substitutes may hamper the market growth during forecast period.

Market Segmentation:

The global Polymerization Initiator market is segmented by type (Persulfate, Peroxides, Azo Compounds), Active Species (Free-radical, Cationic, Anionic), Application (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PVC, Polystyrene, ABS), and Region.

By Type, Peroxides to Dominate the Global Polymerization Initiator Market

The major types of commercial initiators include peroxides, azo compounds and others. Of these the peroxide family is estimated to account for more than 40% of total demand. In terms of growth rate, however, azo group is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The reason behind this trend includes increasing usage in various emerging fields such as nanocomposites & 3D printing which is driving overall demand further at a healthy CAGR of 3.3%.

This is expected to be driven by factors such as increasing consumer inclination towards the usage of peroxide-based Polymerization Initiators for better efficiency, durability, and quality of end products. This trend is anticipated to remain strong in the forecast period owing to improving living standards among consumers across North America and Asia Pacific leading to growing demand of new applications including electronics & automotive components, footwear & accessories etc.

Asia Pacific is the Largest Consumer in the Global Polymerization Initiator Market

Asia Pacific is the largest consumer and producer of Polymerization Initiator. As of 2021, the region has over 20 countries housing prominent manufacturing companies of Polymerization Initiators, where most suppliers are located at China, Japan and India. Many manufacturers located at Japan producing adhesion promoter (silyl ketene acetal) to prepare food contact coatings on paper packaging materials. The demand for Polymerization Initiator is strong in automotive industry for the production of thermoplastic.

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Key Players:

Some of the leading players in the global market are Arkema (France), BASF (Germany), Celanese (US), AkzoNobel (Netherlands), United Initiators (Germany), Adeka Corporation (Japan), and LANXESS (Germany).

The Polymerization Initiator is Segmented as Follows: