Global Bisphenol A Market

Bisphenol A or BPA as we commonly call it is an organic synthetic compound that belongs to the group of diphenylmethane derivatives and bisphenols. The appearance of this compound is that of a colourless solid that has the ability to be soluble in organic solvents, although having a poor solubility in water. Bisphenol A has been used commercially to make polycarbonate plastics & epoxy raisins. It is employed since 1957 for manufacture of consumer goods such as sports equipments, water bottles, CD's and DVD's. Moreover, BPA finds its utilisation in epoxy raisins which are then used to line water pipes, as coatings inside beverage and food cans and in the manufacture of thermal paper used in sales receipts. Till 2015 BPA has been used extensively for the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics thereby making it one of the highest volume chemicals worldwide.

Market Dynamics:

The global market of Bisphenol A has been marked by a surge in the production of the polycarbonate resins which are being used in the packaging industry to manufacture food and beverage containers. These resins also find a usage in the electronic industry due to their stiffness, easy processing, and dimensional stability. The superior performance of epoxy resins, in terms of thermal stability, corrosion protection, and mechanical strength for industrial applications, is expected to reflect in the BPA demand, as BPA serves as a key monomer for these resins. Growing research and development efforts has been expected to create a huge opportunity for the market.

The future prospects of BPA would be enhanced by the growing utilization of the chemical in rotor blade compositions that would find an application in windmills. On the basis of the application type, polycarbonate resins segment occupy the highest market share. However, BPA raises concerns about its suitability in some consumer products and food containers. Government regulations have prompted several retailers to withdraw polycarbonate products from markets due to potential hazards. Health hazards and ban of BPA in food contact materials by American and European markets are considered to be the biggest concerns for the future of this market.

Market Segments:

The market for Global Bisphenol A has been segmented in the terms of its applications, product types and region manufactured:

Segments on the basis of Region of dominance of Bisphenol A market:

--> APAC

--> North America

--> Latin America

--> Europe

--> Middle East and Africa

Segments on the basis of End User Application of Bisphenol A market:

--> Appliances

--> Automotives

--> Consumer

--> Construction

--> Electrical and Electronics

Segments on the basis of Product Types of Bisphenol A market:

--> Epoxy Resins

--> Polycarbonates

--> Unsaturated polyester resins

--> Flame retardants

--> Polyacrylate

--> Polysulfone resins

--> Polyetherimide

Geographical Analysis

APAC has dominance in the global market for Bisphenol A as compared to the other regions. This is primarily due to the presence of large end user industries in the region with advantages of low labour costs, operating costs and raw materials. Growing industrial applications of Bisphenol-a products, primarily in countries, such as, China, India, and Japan, are expected to drive the Asia-Pacific market for Bisphenol-a.

While various manufacturing companies of the West have shifted their units to Asia Pacific due to the above-mentioned factors, we have North America and Europe as the other key regional markets. European and North American markets would be witnessing a growth in the market during the forecasted period owing to significant applications of BPA in automotive and wind energy sectors.

However, European and Canadian government have banned the usage of polycarbonate resin in the manufacture of baby bottles owing to their health hazards. Such government regulations have acted as a restrain to the enhancement of the global market of the product.

Key Players:

Some of the major names in this industry can be listed down as below:

PTT Phenol Co., Mitsui Chemicals Inc, Dow Chemicals, Chang Chung Plastics Co, Bayer Material Science, Nan Ya Plastics Corp, Samyang Innochem and Teijin Ltd, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co, LG Chemical Co, Kumho P&B Chemicals, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc, Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corp

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage