Polyether Polyol Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031
상품코드:1696447
리서치사:Lucintel
발행일:2025년 03월
페이지 정보:영문 150 Pages
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한글목차
세계 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장의 미래는 포장, 자동차, 가구, 전기 및 전자, 건설 시장에서 기회가 있을 것으로 예측됩니다. 세계 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장은 2025-2031년 연평균 4.5%의 성장률을 보일 것으로 예측됩니다. 이 시장의 주요 촉진요인은 연질 폴리우레탄 폼과 경질 폴리우레탄 폼에 대한 수요 증가, 자동차 부문의 확대, 바이오 폴리올 수요 증가입니다.
Lucintel의 예측에 따르면, 용도별로는 폴리우레탄 폼이 예측 기간 동안 가장 높은 성장세를 보일 것으로 예측됩니다.
최종 용도별로는 단열성이 우수하고 온도 안정성이 균일한 폴리에테르 폴리올 수요가 증가함에 따라 건축 분야가 가장 높은 성장세를 보일 것으로 예측됩니다.
지역별로는 아시아태평양이 건설, 자동차, 전자 및 전기 등 다양한 산업에서 폴리에테르 폴리올에 대한 수요가 증가함에 따라 예측 기간 동안 가장 규모가 큰 지역으로 남을 것으로 예측됩니다.
폴리에테르 폴리올 시장의 전략적 성장 기회
폴리에테르 폴리올 시장은 다양한 응용 분야에서 몇 가지 전략적 성장 기회가 있습니다. 이는 기술 발전, 시장 수요의 변화, 산업 요구 사항의 변화 때문입니다.
자동차 산업: 자동차 산업은 더 가볍고 성능이 우수한 소재를 필요로 합니다. 탄력성과 유연성을 갖춘 폴리에테르 폴리올을 사용한 자동차 부품이 시장을 휩쓸고 있으며, 사용률이 증가하고 있습니다.
건설 부문 건설회사에서 필요로 하는 단열재, 코팅제, 실란트 등에는 이 물질을 생산에 사용할 수 있는 충분한 기회가 있습니다. 보다 지속 가능한 건축자재를 사용하기 위해 인프라 구축과 함께 그린 빌딩 활동이 크게 증가하여 수요를 증가시키고 있습니다.
포장 산업: 포장 산업: 포장 기업들은 보다 효율적이고 지속 가능한 포장재를 채택하기 위해 노력하고 있으며, 폴리에테르 폴리올의 사용을 확대하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 특히 코팅 및 발포 시스템 등의 용도를 통해 이러한 추세가 확대되고 있으며, 이 부문 수요가 눈에 띄게 증가하고 있습니다.
소비재: 소비자들이 구매 품목을 결정할 때 편안함을 중시하는 고품질 가구 커버를 찾는 경향이 강해지고 있습니다. 또한, 생활용품에 적합한 고성능 PEP에 대한 소비자 그룹의 관심도 높아지고 있습니다.
재생 가능 에너지: 재생 가능 에너지원은 PEP와 같은 다른 물질로 풍력 터빈의 블레이드를 제조할 수 있게 함으로써 풍력 터빈의 성장 기회로 작용하고 있다(Demirbas 2007). 이는 지속 가능한 개발 원칙을 추진하기 위한 그린 테크놀러지에 대한 전 세계의 투자에 의해 더욱 뒷받침되고 있습니다.
폴리에테르 폴리올 시장의 성장 기회는 자동차, 건설, 포장, 소비재, 재생 에너지 부문 등 다양한 분야에서 발견되고 있습니다. 이러한 개발은 시장 환경을 변화시키고 새로운 성장 기회를 창출할 것으로 예측됩니다.
폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 성장 촉진요인 및 과제
폴리에테르 폴리올 시장은 기술 개선, 경제적 요인, 규제 변화 등 여러 시장 성장 촉진요인 및 과제에 의해 영향을 받습니다. 이러한 요인은 시장 역학을 형성하고 향후 성장에 영향을 미칩니다.
폴리에테르 폴리올 시장을 이끄는 요인은 다음과 같습니다.
1. 기술 진보 : 생산 기술의 혁신으로 효율성이 향상되고 제품 품질이 향상되었습니다. 촉매 공정 및 반응 시스템의 발전으로 비용이 절감되어 시장에서 폴리에테르 폴리올의 성능이 향상되었습니다.
2. 친환경 제품에 대한 수요 증가 : 소비자 수요 증가와 규제 압력이 결합하여 친환경 폴리올의 바이오 개발을 촉진하고 있습니다. 이러한 추세는 친환경 제품 증가를 뒷받침하고 있습니다.
3. 최종 이용 산업의 성장: 포장, 건설, 자동차 등의 분야가 확대되면서 폴리올 수요를 견인하고 있습니다. 이는 산업 활동의 활성화와 소비자 선호도가 이 산업에 기회를 제공하고 있기 때문입니다.
4. 도시화 진행: 도시화에 따른 인프라 개발로 인해 건설 용도에 사용되는 폴리에테르 폴리올에 대한 수요가 증가하고 있습니다. 이러한 추세는 수요 증가를 촉진하고 시장 확대로 이어졌습니다.
5. 세계 확장 : 최근 아시아태평양을 중심으로 한 신흥 시장으로의 움직임이 활발해지면서 폴리에테르 폴리올 제조 기업에게 새로운 기회를 가져다주었습니다. 이 지역의 경제 성장과 산업화가 수요를 촉진하고 있습니다.
폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 과제는 다음과 같습니다.
1. 원료 비용의 변동: 제조업체는 프로파일렌 옥사이드나 에틸렌 옥사이드와 같은 주요 원료의 가격 변동에 따른 어려움에 직면하고 있습니다. 생산비용은 원가 변동에 영향을 받기 때문에 가격 전략에 영향을 미칩니다.
2. 규제 준수: 엄격한 환경 및 안전 규정은 이 제품 카테고리의 생산자에게 큰 도전이 되고 있습니다. 이러한 규정 준수 요구 사항은 생산 비용을 더 비싸고 복잡하게 만들 수 있습니다.
3. 치열한 경쟁: 이 산업은 경쟁업체가 매우 많으며, 각 업체들이 치열한 경쟁을 벌이고 있습니다. 경쟁의 격렬함은 관련 제조업체의 수익성과 시장 내 지위에 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
폴리에테르 폴리올 시장은 기술 발전, 친환경 제품에 대한 노력, 시장 개척에 의해 정의됩니다. 그러나 그 역학에 영향을 미치는 주요 과제는 원자재 가격 변동, 규제 준수, 경쟁입니다.
목차
제1장 주요 요약
제2장 세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 : 시장 역학
서론, 배경, 분류
공급망
산업 촉진요인과 과제
제3장 시장 동향과 예측 분석(2019-2031년)
거시경제 동향(2019-2024년)과 예측(2025-2031년)
세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 동향(2019-2024년)과 예측(2025-2031년)
유형별 : 세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장
Specialty Grade Type
Flexible Type
Rigid Type
용도별 : 세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장
코팅
가소제
엘라스토머
폴리우레탄 폼
접착제 및 실란트
기타
최종 용도별 : 세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장
포장
자동차
제공
전기 및 전자
건설
기타
제4장 지역별 시장 동향과 예측 분석(2019-2031년)
지역별 : 세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장
북미의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장
유럽의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장
아시아태평양의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장
기타 지역의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장
제5장 경쟁 분석
제품 포트폴리오 분석
운영 통합
Porter의 Five Forces 분석
제6장 성장 기회와 전략 분석
성장 기회 분석
유형별 : 세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 성장 기회
용도별 : 세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 성장 기회
최종 용도별 : 세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 성장 기회
지역별 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 성장 기회
세계 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장의 새로운 동향
전략 분석
신제품 개발
세계의 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장 생산능력 확대
세계 폴리에테르 폴리올 시장에서의 인수합병(M&A) 및 합작투자(JV)
인증 및 라이선싱
제7장 주요 기업 개요
Krishna Antioxidants
Arkema
AGC Chemicals Americas
Shell Chemicals
Expanded Polymer Systems
Repsol
Cargill
Huntsman
DowDuPont
Covestro
LSH
영문 목차
영문목차
The future of the global polyether polyol market looks promising with opportunities in the packaging, automotive, furnishing, electrical & electronic, and construction markets. The global polyether polyol market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2031. The major drivers for this market are the increasing need for both flexible and rigid polyurethane foam, expansion of the automotive sector, and growing demand for bio-based Polyols.
Lucintel forecasts that, within the application category, polyurethane foam is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.
Within the end-use category, construction is expected to witness the highest growth due to increasing demand for polyether polyols in this sector, given its good insulating qualities and uniform temperature stability.
In terms of regions, APAC will remain the largest region over the forecast period due to rising demand for polyether polyol from various industries, such as construction, automotive, and electronic & electrical in the region.
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Emerging Trends in the Polyether Polyol Market
The future of the polyether polyol market is being shaped by emerging trends that are transforming this market within a short time. These changing dynamics reflect technological shifts, changes in consumer behaviors, and demands for industries, prompting innovative solutions across various applications.
Sustainability Focus: There has been a growing adoption of green and eco-friendly polyether polyols. Manufacturers continue to invest in sustainable raw materials and processes to reduce their impact on the environment. This trend is driven by increasing regulatory pressures and consumer demand for green products.
Technological Advancements: Technological improvements have led to better production of high performance polyether polyols with improved efficiency. For instance, catalytic processes or advanced reaction systems have reduced costs while enhancing the quality of resulting products.
Increasing Demand in Automotive Industry: High performance polyether polyols are increasingly needed by automobile manufacturers as they look for lightweight, durable materials. Such a trend stimulates innovations both in formulations and applications that meet automotive industry standards.
Growth In the Construction Sector: The construction industry has started using more and more insulation materials, coatings, and sealants based on polyether polyol. Infrastructure project growth, along with green building practices, results in higher demand for such products.
Expansion in Emerging Markets: The consumption of polyether polyol is growing rapidly, especially within Asian markets like the Asia Pacific region, as economies grow rapidly due to industrialization. Economic development coupled with industrial expansion boosts demand, thereby opening up new opportunities for these players on the global scene.
The polyether polyol market is being restructured by novel developments that push sustainability, innovation, and growth in major industries. Such trends have led to changes in both the dynamics of products as well as the whole market, hence affecting supply and demand.
Recent Developments in the Polyether Polyol Market
Recent advancements in production processes, technology evolution, and market dynamics in the polyether polyol market are some of the recent developments. Thus, these have shaped the direction of growth of this sector and show current global tendencies.
Bio-based Polyether Polyols: Increasingly, stakeholders are interested in bio-based polyether polyols due to their environmental friendliness influenced by sustainability objectives and compliance requirements. Firms now invest much more into research to produce renewable resource polyols, thereby minimizing dependence on fossil fuels.
Technological Innovations: These include improvements, such as enhanced catalytic processes to streamline reaction conditions for better efficiency and product quality. With these innovations, the production cost is expected to reduce while enhancing the performance of polyether polyols.
Regulatory Changes: To enhance environmental sustainability levels within firms operating within this industry, stricter legislation has been enacted worldwide, impacting eco-friendly practices adopted within manufacturing cycles for this product class. Consequently, there is a rising trend towards the development of friendly-based products whereby manufacturers are forced to comply with such regulations governing them.
Market Expansion: Demand for raw materials, especially from emerging economies like those situated around Asia-Pacific, has increased significantly. Notably, urbanization phenomena coupled with industrialization growth rates act as ignition factors behind demand increase experienced globally by various applications employing different forms of ethylene oxide-containing polymers called PEPs.
Product Differentiation: To expand markets, companies concentrate on creating separate products having specialized properties using specific types used in the automotive or construction field, among others. This leads to the creation of new product formulations and increased availability of products like polyether polyols.
These latest developments have affected the polyether polyol market due to their orientation towards sustainability, technological breakthroughs, and market expansion. They are changing production practices, the range of goods, and the overall dynamics of the sector.
Strategic Growth Opportunities for Polyether Polyol Market
There are several strategic growth opportunities within various applications in the polyether polyol market. This is a result of advancements in technology, shifting market demands, and changing industry requirements.
Automotive Industry: The automotive industry needs lighter materials that can perform better. A lot of car parts made from resilient and flexible polyether polyols now dominate markets, thus increasing usage rates.
Construction Sector: Insulation, coatings, and sealants, among others required by construction companies, present an adequate chance for using this substance in production. To use more sustainable building materials, there has been a significant increase in green building activities alongside infrastructure development that pushed up demand.
Packaging Industry: Packaging firms are on the verge of embracing more efficient and sustainable packaging materials, hence opening their doors for more use of polyether polyols. The growth of these kinds of trends, specifically through applications such as coating and foaming systems, has resulted in a notable rise in demand within this area.
Consumer Goods: Increasingly, consumers want high quality furniture upholstery with emphasis on comfort when making decisions concerning what to purchase. It seems also that there is a growing interest from consumer groups for high performance PEP suited to everyday household items.
Renewable Energy: Renewable energy sources have enabled wind turbine blades to be constructed out of other substances such as PEP, which offers a good opportunity for their growth (Demirbas 2007). This is further supported by global investments in green technologies aiming at advancing sustainable development principles.
The growth opportunities of the polyether polyol market are found in different ways, such as in the automotive, construction, packaging, consumer goods, and renewable energy sectors. These developments will change the market environment and create new growth opportunities.
Polyether Polyol Market Driver and Challenges
The polyether polyol market depends on several drivers and challenges, such as technological improvements, economic factors, and regulatory changes. These factors shape the dynamics of the market and influence future growth.
The factors responsible for driving the polyether polyol market include:
1. Technological Advancements: There have been innovations in production technologies that have increased efficiency and improved product quality. It has reduced costs through catalytic processes and reaction systems advances that have led to better performance of polyether polyols in the market.
2. Increasing Demand for Eco-Friendly Products: Increased consumer demand coupled with regulatory pressures is driving bio-based development of polyols that are environmentally friendly. This trend supports increasing green product offerings.
3. Growth in End-use Industries: Sectors like packaging, construction, and automotive are expanding, thereby driving demand for them. This can be attributed to increased industrial activity as well as consumer preferences, which provide an opportunity for the industry.
4. Rising Urbanization: Infrastructure development alongside urbanization increases the need for polyether polyols used in construction applications. This trend has propelled a rise in demand, hence market expansion.
5. Global Expansion: Recently, there has been a move towards emerging markets, especially Asia-Pacific, opening new opportunities for polyether polyol manufacturing companies. Economic growth and industrialization within these areas fuel demand.
Challenges in the polyether polyol market are:
1. Fluctuating Raw Material Costs: Manufacturers are faced with challenges due to price fluctuations of key raw materials like propylene oxide or ethylene oxide. Production costs are affected by cost volatility, thus impacting pricing strategies.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Stringent environmental and safety regulations pose significant challenges to producers of this product category. These compliance requirements may make production more expensive and complicated.
3. Intense Competition: The number of participants competing in this industry is quite high, making it a highly competitive environment where each player fights for their share. The intensity of competition could negatively affect the profitability or position within the marketplace for manufacturers involved.
Technological advancements, the drive for eco-friendly products, and developing end-user markets define the polyether polyol market. However, the main challenges that affect its dynamics are raw material price volatility, regulatory compliance, and competition.
List of Polyether Polyol Companies
Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies polyether polyol companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the polyether polyol companies profiled in this report include-
Krishna Antioxidants
Arkema
AGC Chemicals Americas
Shell Chemicals
Expanded Polymer Systems
Repsol
Cargill
Huntsman
DowDuPont
Covestro
Polyether Polyol by Segment
The study includes a forecast for the global polyether polyol market by type, application, end use, and region.
Polyether Polyol Market by Type [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:
Specialty Grade Type
Flexible Type
Rigid Type
Polyether Polyol Market by Application [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:
Coating
Plasticizer
Elastomer
Polyurethane Foam
Adhesives & Sealants
Others
Polyether Polyol Market by End Use [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:
Packaging
Automotive
Furnishing
Electrical & Electronics
Construction
Others
Polyether Polyol Market by Region [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
The Rest of the World
Country Wise Outlook for the Polyether Polyol Market
Technological advancements and rising demand in various industries globally have led to significant developments in the polyether polyol market. The major regions, such as the United States, China, Germany, India, and Japan, among others, are experiencing significant changes that affect production, consumption, and market dynamics.
United States: Recent developments in this country include increased investment in bio-based polyether polyols by companies looking to minimize their environmental footprint. Manufacturing process advancements have improved efficiency as well as reduced costs, leading to competitive pricing. Moreover, government incentives towards green technologies are driving sustainable polyol solutions' growth.
China: The country is focused on expanding its production capacity for polyether polyols owing to increasing domestic demand, especially in the automotive and construction sectors. Manufacturers have been forced to adopt cleaner technologies as a result of more stringent environmental regulations implemented by the government. This has led to a rise in the adoption of eco-friendly polyether polyols as well as an increase in overall production costs.
Germany: The country has made progress toward the development of high performance polyether polyols having tailored properties for specialized applications. R&D emphasis, with considerable investments made into product quality enhancements and performance improvement, is evident in Germany. Additionally, the German market is seeing increased demand for specialty types of polyether polyols used mainly in the construction and auto industry sectors.
India: Rapid industrialization and urbanization have resulted in a huge demand upswing for India's local businesses dealing with these chemicals. Local production capacities have been supported through recent improvements in technological processes even though this sector still suffers from occasional fluctuation-related issues linked with raw material prices coupled with a need for better infrastructure that would support an expansion into new markets.
Japan: Japan focuses on innovations within formulations of its high-tech-based applications involving polyether polyol products. More sustainable and energy-efficient forms of production characterize this market shift today. Both cost and availability are impacted due to such factors as strict Japanese quality standards along with rapid technology advances, which are driving them to develop high-grade polyether polyols.
Features of the Global Polyether Polyol Market
Market Size Estimates: Polyether polyol market size estimation in terms of value ($B).
Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2019 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031) by various segments and regions.
Segmentation Analysis: Polyether polyol market size by type, application, end use, and region in terms of value ($B).
Regional Analysis: Polyether polyol market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different types, applications, end uses, and regions for the polyether polyol market.
Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the polyether polyol market.
Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter's Five Forces model.
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This report answers following 11 key questions:
Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the polyether polyol market by type (specialty grade type, flexible type, and rigid type), application (coating, plasticizer, elastomer, polyurethane foam, adhesives & sealants, and others), end use (packaging, automotive, furnishing, electrical & electronics, construction, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Global Polyether Polyol Market : Market Dynamics
2.1: Introduction, Background, and Classifications
2.2: Supply Chain
2.3: Industry Drivers and Challenges
3. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis from 2019 to 2031
3.1. Macroeconomic Trends (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2031)
3.2. Global Polyether Polyol Market Trends (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2031)
3.3: Global Polyether Polyol Market by Type
3.3.1: Specialty Grade Type
3.3.2: Flexible Type
3.3.3: Rigid Type
3.4: Global Polyether Polyol Market by Application
3.4.1: Coating
3.4.2: Plasticizer
3.4.3: Elastomer
3.4.4: Polyurethane Foam
3.4.5: Adhesives & Sealants
3.4.6: Others
3.5: Global Polyether Polyol Market by End Use
3.5.1: Packaging
3.5.2: Automotive
3.5.3: Furnishing
3.5.4: Electrical & Electronics
3.5.5: Construction
3.5.6: Others
4. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis by Region from 2019 to 2031
4.1: Global Polyether Polyol Market by Region
4.2: North American Polyether Polyol Market
4.2.1: North American Market by Application: Coating, Plasticizer, Elastomer, Polyurethane Foam, Adhesives & Sealants, and Others
4.2.2: North American Market by End Use: Packaging, Automotive, Furnishing, Electrical & Electronics, Construction, and Others
4.3: European Polyether Polyol Market
4.3.1: European Market by Application: Coating, Plasticizer, Elastomer, Polyurethane Foam, Adhesives & Sealants, and Others
4.3.2: European Market by End Use: Packaging, Automotive, Furnishing, Electrical & Electronics, Construction, and Others
4.4: APAC Polyether Polyol Market
4.4.1: APAC Market by Application: Coating, Plasticizer, Elastomer, Polyurethane Foam, Adhesives & Sealants, and Others
4.4.2: APAC Market by End Use: Packaging, Automotive, Furnishing, Electrical & Electronics, Construction, and Others
4.5: ROW Polyether Polyol Market
4.5.1: ROW Market by Application: Coating, Plasticizer, Elastomer, Polyurethane Foam, Adhesives & Sealants, and Others
4.5.2: ROW Market by End Use: Packaging, Automotive, Furnishing, Electrical & Electronics, Construction, and Others
5. Competitor Analysis
5.1: Product Portfolio Analysis
5.2: Operational Integration
5.3: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
6. Growth Opportunities and Strategic Analysis
6.1: Growth Opportunity Analysis
6.1.1: Growth Opportunities for the Global Polyether Polyol Market by Type
6.1.2: Growth Opportunities for the Global Polyether Polyol Market by Application
6.1.3: Growth Opportunities for the Global Polyether Polyol Market by End Use
6.1.4: Growth Opportunities for the Global Polyether Polyol Market by Region
6.2: Emerging Trends in the Global Polyether Polyol Market
6.3: Strategic Analysis
6.3.1: New Product Development
6.3.2: Capacity Expansion of the Global Polyether Polyol Market
6.3.3: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures in the Global Polyether Polyol Market