According to a new market research report “High Performance Fluoropolymers Market by Type (PTFE, FEP, PFA/MFA, ETFE), Form (Granular, Fine Powder & Dispersion), End-use Industry (Industrial Processing, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Medical), and Region – Global Forecast to 2026″ The high-performance fluoropolymer (HPF) market is projected to grow from USD 3.7 billion in 2021 to USD 5.1 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. The growth of the high performance fluoropolymer industry can be attributed to its high demand from various end-use industry and growing demand from renewables.
This report also provides a comprehensive analysis of the companies listed below:
- The Chemours Company (US)
- Daikin Industries (Japan)
- 3M (US)
- Solvay (Belgium)
- AGC (Japan)
- The Dongyue Group (China)
- GFL Ltd. (India)
- Halopolymer OJSC (Russia)
- Hubei Everflon polymer (China)
Research Coverage:
This report covers the HPF market and forecasts its market size until 2026. The market has been segmented based on type, form, end-use industry, and region. The report also provides detailed information on company profiles and competitive strategies adopted by the key players to strengthen their positions in the market. The report also provides insights into the driving and restraining factors in the HPF market, along with opportunities and challenges across these industries. It also includes profiles for top manufacturers in the market.
AGC Inc. (Japan) was one of the key players in the HPF market in 2020. It is primarily engaged in the production and marketing of glass, electronic materials, chemicals, and ceramics globally. It has 210 subsidiaries and has a presence in 30 countries across APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. It has a strong foothold across the APAC region, contributing around 70% of the group’s revenue. The company has adopted organic growth strategies to increase its market share and revenue. For example, in February 2019, the company launched FEP high performance fluoropolymer under its brand AFLAS. This polymer is used majorly in automotive underhood component systems and can withstand an operating temperature of 392OF.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) is a market leader in fluoropolymers, industrial gases, chemicals, energy, and entertainment. It was the fourth-largest producer of PTFE globally in 2020 and had sales & distribution network across 50 countries across the globe. The extensive geographical presence helped the company capture a significant market share and maintained its leadership in the high performance fluoropolymers market. It accounted for over 11% of the global fluoropolymer market share with the help of its worldwide presence and 20,000 tons of PTFE production capacity.
“PTFE accounted for the largest share in total HPF market”
PTFE is the most widely used type of HPF and accounted for the largest market share. There is an increase in the use of dispersion and fine powder PTFE, for various applications, especially in North America and APAC. It is used in a wide range of applications such as semiconductor, automotive components, electrical appliances, and non-stick cookware. The growing applications in the electrical & electronics industry are expected to trigger the demand for PTFE, especially in advanced batteries and fuel cells.
“Granular/ Suspension segment accounted for the largest market share in the HPF market”
HPF market is segmented into various forms such as suspension/granules, Fine powder & dispersion, and micropowder. HPFs in the form of suspension/granules dominate the market. HPFs exhibit excellent properties, such as good insulation, low surface energies, and high resistance to oils, UV radiation, chemicals, water, and corrosion. Granular fluoropolymers are processed by compression and sintering to make parts directly or to make billets suitable for machining. HPFs in the form of granules are ideal for manufacturing high-performance mechanical/electrical products requiring excellent end-use performance such as skived tapes, films, sheets, machined gaskets, expansion joints, bellows, piston rings, and diaphragms. Suitability of granular form of HPFs in the manufacturing of various components is a major reason for the large market size.
“Coatings & Liners segment accounted for the largest market share”
Based on applications, the HPF market is segmented into coatings & liners, components, films, and additives. The market in coatings & liners is estimated to account for the largest share during the forecast period. HPF coatings and liners are used to overcome the challenges of protecting large and complex containment vessels and related piping systems. Coatings & liners offer corrosion, abrasion, and wear resistance while maintaining non-stick and high purity characteristics.
“Electrical & Electronics segment accounted for the largest market share”
HPFs market is segmented on the basis of end-use industry as industrial processing, transportation, medical, electrical & electronics, and others. The increased usage of HPF in wire coatings, cable coatings, fiber optics, and electrical systems in aircraft, computers, and other applications. Increasing demand from various end-use industries such as electrical & electronics, industrial processing, and automotive to drive the market.
“APAC is projected to be the fastest-growing HPF market”
APAC is expected to be the fastest-growing market for HPF, owing to the presence of large manufacturing and highly populated countries, such as China and India. China, India, Japan, Indonesia, and South Korea are some of the key countries in the HPF market in this region. In 2019, China accounted for the largest share of the APAC market, owing to the presence of huge chemical, automotive, medical, and electronics industries. The growing production of automobiles, consumer household, medical disposables, and their increasing demand across the region boosts the demand for HPF. Growth in the manufacturing of automobiles and electronics hardware across the region is expected to grow further with changing demographics. Owing to which APAC is projected to be the fastest-growing HPF market.
