Product Code: MCP-2098
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) in Metric Tons by the following Applications: Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets, & Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers, and Others. The report also analyzes the Global market by the following End-Use Industries: Automotive, Electronics, Construction, Advertising, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 51 companies including many key and niche players such as -
Akzo Nobel NV
Arkema Group
Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp.
BASF SE
Chi Mei Corporation
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- Methyl Methacrylate - Clear, Colorless, Sharp and Organic Raw Material
- Fast Facts
- Table 1: Worldwide MMA Production (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity by Geographic Region - Asia-Pacific (excluding China and Japan), China, Europe, Japan, US and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Competitive Landscape
- Leading Players Launching New Products to Remain Competitive
- Table 2: Leading Players in Global MMA Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Players - Mitsubishi Rayon, Evonik Industries, Dow Chemical, Sumitomo Chemicals and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 3: Leading Global MMA Manufacturers (2014): Major Production Sites and Annual Production Capacities in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- MMA Production Process and Leading Manufacturers
- Revival of End-Use Industries Spell Opportunities for MMA Market Growth
- Asia-Pacific Remains at the Forefront Driving Huge Demand for PMMA
- Growth Prospects Closely Tied to Global Economic Situation
- Improvement in Global GDP Performance Benefits Market Prospects
- Table 4: World GDP (2012-2015): Breakdown of Percentage GDP Growth for Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. MAJOR MARKET TRENDS
- Acrylic Plastics & Resins - The Largest and the Fastest Growing Application of MMA
- Increased Adoption in End-Use Sectors Fosters Growth in PMMA Market
- Broadening Applications of PMMA as a Highly Efficient Molding Compound Fuels Growth
- Table 5: Global PMMA Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption Volume by General Purpose-Grade PMMA and Optical Grade PMMA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Bio-Based PMMA Emerge as Eco-Friendly Alternative
- Bio-based PMMA based Acrylic Resin: Potential to Develop Sustainable Solutions for Medical Sector
- PMMA-based Resins Market Going Green
- PMMA to Grab Bigger Share of Automotive Plastics Market
- Table 6: Worldwide Automotive Plastics Consumption (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown by Types of Plastic - Polypropylene, Polyurethanes, ABS, Composites, HDPE, Polycarbonates and PMMA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 7: Growing Use of Plastics Spurs Demand for MMA in Automobile Production Worldwide: Plastics as % of Total Vehicle Weight for 1980, 2000, and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 8: Worldwide Automotive Plastics Consumption (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown by Geographic Region - Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Signs of Gradual Increase in PMMA Demand and Prices
- Manufacturers Relocate Production to Low-Cost Regions
- Asian Demand and New Applications Bolster PMMA Demand
- Will VW Scandal in Europe Impact PMMA Market?
3. END USE INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
- Positive Outlook for the Global Automotive Production Spells Market Opportunities
- Table 9: Global Automobile Production in 000 Units for 2015, 2017 & 2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 10: Global Automobiles Production (2015 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Recovering Construction Activity Benefits Demand for MMA and PMMA
- Table 11: Projected World Infrastructure Spending by Select Regions (2010-2030P)
- Table 12: Percentage Growth in the Global Construction Market by Sector (2013-2020P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 13: Global Construction Market (2015P & 2020P): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spending by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Building Renovations & Remodeling: A Key Revenue Contributor
- Rising Commercial Real Estate Investments Extend New Opportunities
- Table 14: Global Commercial Real Estate Market (2014E): Percentage Breakdown of Direct Investments by Region - Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Growing Proliferation of Consumer Electronic Devices to Drive Demand for MMA/PMMA
- Table 15: Global Market for Consumer Electronics (2012 & 2015): Breakdown of Annual Revenue (in US$ Billion) by Region/Country for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Growing Importance of PMMA Based Signage and Displays Drive MMA Demand
4. SELECT TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS
- Applications of MMA in Artificial Nail Products Industry
- Nano-HA Coated Bone Collagen Holds Potential to Improve Mechanical Properties of PMMA Bone Cement
- Advanced Polymeric Materials Present Natural and Effective Options for Building Construction
- Use of Polymers in Construction Activities
- Phase Separation Enables Nanotextured Morphology of PMMA UV Curable PUA Blends
- Bio-based Materials Emerge as Better Substitute
- WJ's MMA Technology-based WeatherGrip - A Recent Advancement
- Advancement in Industrial Synthesis of MMA during WAO
5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Introduction
- Composition
- Physical/Chemical Properties
- Properties of Methyl Methacrylate
- End-Use Markets for MMA Derivatives
- MMA Resins
- MMA for Protein Purification
- Polymer Concrete
- Poly Methyl Methacrylate
- Polymerization of MMA
- Applications
- Production Process
- Select Production Processes of MMA
- Acetone - A Key Raw Material
- Acetone Cyanohydrin (ACH) Process
- Methcrylonitrile (MAN) Process
- Synthesis from Coal-Derived Syngas
- Isobutylene or T-Butanol Process
- Palladium-Catalyzed Process
- Synthesis Gas and Ethylene
- Asahi Chemical's Process
- Mitsubishi's Process
- Eastman Chemical's Three-Phase Syngas Process
- Lucite International's Alpha Process
- Health Hazards
- General Hazards
- Incidence of Cancer
- Neurotoxicity
- Hazardous to Animals
- Harmful to Aquatic Organisms
- Harmful to Terrestrial Organisms
- Abiotic Effects
6. MMA APPLICATIONS - AN OVERVIEW
- Key Applications
- Acrylic Plastics & Resins
- Surface Coatings
- Impact Modifiers
- Emulsion Polymers
- Mineral-Based Sheets
- Higher Methacrylates
- Polyester Modifiers
- Others
7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- CTCI Receives Contract to Build MMA Monomer and PMMA Plants in Saudi Arabia
- DMMA Announces Plans to Restart its MMA Plant
- SCIGRIP Plans to Unveil MMA Adhesive
- Evonik Introduces Plexiglas Resist AG 100
- Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Announce Plans to Transfer Shares to Joint Venture Firm Petro Rabigh II
- SABIC and MRC All Set to Launch World's Largest MMA Production Unit
- Evonik to Set Up MMA Plant Capacity in Alabama
- Chinese Ministry of Commerce Introduces Anti-Dumping Probe for MMA
- Mitsui Signs Deal with Mitsubishi to Produce MMA
- Aldila Ends Merger Agreement with Mitsubishi Rayon
- Sabic and MRC Join Hands to Build the World's Largest MMA Plant
- Quinn Plastics Unveils NeonQUINN CAST Range of Acrylic Sheets
- Asahi Kasei Opens AN and MMA Plants in Thailand
- Sanors Plans to Launch Russia's First Modern PMMA Plant
- Wujing Chemical Sets Up Shanghai Jing-Qi Polymer Science Co.
8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
- Akzo Nobel NV (The Netherlands)
- Arkema Group (France)
- Altuglas International S.A. (France)
- Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp. (Japan)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Chi Mei Corporation (Taiwan)
- The Dow Chemical Company (US)
- Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
- Formosa Plastics Corp. (Taiwan)
- Heilongjiang Longxin Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
- Kaohsiung Monomer Company Ltd. (Taiwan)
- Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- LG MMA Corp. (South Korea)
- Lotte Chemical Corporation (South Korea)
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc. (Japan)
- Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Lucite International Ltd. (UK)
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
- OrgSteklo (Russia)
- Shandong Hongxu Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
- Shanhai Jing-Qi Polymer Science Co. (Taiwan)
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (Japan)
- Thai MMA Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
- Unigel (Brazil)
- Zhejiang Dongue Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
- Zibo Xinglu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (China)
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 17: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 18: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Methyl Methacrylate Market by Applications
- Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 20: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 21: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Acrylic Plastics and Resins Application Market by Segment
- Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Segment - Cast & Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders & Resins Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 23: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Segment - Cast & Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders & Resins Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 24: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cast & Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders & Resins Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Cast and Extruded Sheets Segment of Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 26: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Cast and Extruded Sheets Segment of Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 27: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Cast and Extruded Sheets Segment of Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Molding Powders and Resins Segment of Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 29: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Molding Powders and Resins Segment of Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 30: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Molding Powders and Resins Segment of Acrylic Plastics and Resins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Surface Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 32: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Surface Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 33: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Surface Coatings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Impact Modifiers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 35: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Impact Modifiers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 36: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Impact Modifiers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Emulsion Polymers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 38: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Emulsion Polymers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 39: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Emulsion Polymers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Mineral-Based Sheets by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 41: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Mineral-Based Sheets by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 42: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Mineral-Based Sheets by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Higher Methacrylates by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 44: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Higher Methacrylates by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 45: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Higher Methacrylates by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Polyester Modifiers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 47: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Polyester Modifiers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 48: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate Application in Polyester Modifiers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 49: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 50: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 51: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate in Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Methyl Methacrylate Market by End-Use Industry
- Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by End-Use Industry - Automotive, Electronics, Construction, Advertising and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 53: World Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by End-Use Industry - Automotive, Electronics, Construction, Advertising and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 54: World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by End-Use Industry - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Automotive, Electronics, Construction, Advertising and Others Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
- A. Market Analysis
- Current and Future Analysis
- PMMA Market in the US
- Market Trends
- Acrylic Resins Register Healthy Growth
- Recovery in US Automobile Sector Boost Market Prospects
- Increasing Construction Spending to Spur Market Growth
- Table 55: US Construction Spending by Type of Construction (2014, 2013 & 2012): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Spending for Residential and Non-Residential Construction (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 56: Residential Construction in the US (2007-2014): Number of Housing Starts by Type - Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in '000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 57: Projected Growth of the US Construction Market by Sector (2012-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Acrylates Pricing Trend
- Table 58: Pricing Trend of Acrylate Esters in the US (2008-2013) (In US$ Per Ton) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Production Scenario
- Table 59: US MMA Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity by Leading Manufacturers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- EXIM Statistics
- Table 60: US imports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 61: US Exports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 62: US Imports of PMMA in Film, Plates, Sheets, Foil and Strip Nes and Non-Cellular Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Imports Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 63: US Exports of PMMA in Film, Plates, Sheets, Foil and Strip Nes and Non-Cellular Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- Key Player
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 64: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 65: US Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 66: US 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
- A. Market Analysis
- Current and Future Analysis
- MMA based Plastics and Resins Demand to Benefit from Recovery in the Housing Market
- Table 67: Housing Starts in Canada (2008-2014): Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts in '000s (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- EXIM Statistics
- Table 68: Canadian Imports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Imports Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 69: Canadian Exports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 70: Canadian Imports of PMMA in Film, Plates, Sheets, Foil and Strip Nes and Non-Cellular Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Imports Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 71: Canadian Exports of PMMA in Film, Plates, Sheets, Foil and Strip Nes and Non-Cellular Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 72: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 73: Canadian Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 74: Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
- A. Market Analysis
- Current and Future Analysis
- Production Scenario
- Table 75: Japanese MMA Production (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Capacity by Major Manufacturers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Steady Growth in Residential Construction Augurs Well for the Market
- Table 76: Annual Housing Construction Starts in Japan (2007-2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Key Players
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 77: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 78: Japanese Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 79: Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
- A. Market Analysis
- Current and Future Analysis
- Methyl Methacrylate Market: An Overview
- Acrylates, a Major Application of MMA
- Volatile Economic Conditions Push Up MMA Prices in Europe
- A Snapshot of Russian MMA Market
- Recovery in Construction Activity to Drive Market Growth
- Table 80: Construction Industry in Europe (2010-2015E): Percentage Change of Construction Output by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 81: European Construction Market by Sector (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Civil Engineering, Non-Residential, and Residential (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Key Statistics
- Table 82: European PMMA Resins Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 83: Europe MMA Production Capacity (2014): Percentage Breakdown by Select Producers (Capacity in kt) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- EXIM Statistics
- Table 84: EU-28 imports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Imports Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 85: EU-28 imports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Imports Volume by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 86: EU-28 Exports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 87: EU-28 Exports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Volume by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 88: EU-28 Imports of PMMA in Film, Plates, Sheets, Foil and Strip Nes and Non-Cellular Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Imports Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 89: EU-28 Imports of PMMA in Film, Plates, Sheets, Foil and Strip Nes and Non-Cellular Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Imports Volume by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 90: EU-28 Exports of PMMA in Film, Plates, Sheets, Foil and Strip Nes and Non-Cellular Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 91: EU-28 Exports of PMMA in Film, Plates, Sheets, Foil and Strip Nes and Non-Cellular Forms (2013 and 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Exports Volume by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- Key Players
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 92: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 93: European Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 94: European 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 95: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 96: European Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 97: European 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
- A. Market Analysis
- Current and Future Analysis
- Market Highlights
- MMA Market in Asia-Pacific - Recent Past and Current Scenario
- Table 98: Upcoming MMA Plants and their Production Capacity in Asia-Pacific (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Demand and Supply and Prices of MMA in the Region
- Technological Advancements in the Regional MMA Market
- Table 99: Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players in Asian MMA Market (2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- MMA & PMMA Market: Recovered from Economic Recession and on the Way to Grow
- Explosion at Nippon Shokubai Plant: Impact on Acrylic Acid and Esters Market
- Asia-Pacific - Attractive Opportunities for Coatings Companies
- Construction Industry in Asia Offers Significant Growth Opportunities
- Table 100: Construction Spending (in US$ Billion) in Asia by Country: 2013 ( )(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 101: Global Construction Market by Region (2015E & 2020P): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spending for Asia, Western Europe, North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 102: Projected Growth in the Asian Construction Market by Country and Sector over the Period 2014-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Surging Passenger Cars Market Augurs Well for MMA Demand in the Region
- China
- Market Overview
- Methyl Acrylate Supply Tightens in East China - Alternates Find Acceptance
- Chinese Construction Market: A Brief Overview
- Novel Technologies Gain Strong Foothold
- Weaker Economic Fundamentals Casts Dark Shadow on PMMA Consumption
- EXIM Statistics
- Table 103: Chinese Imports and Exports of PMMA in Primary Forms (2013 & 2014): Imports and Exports in Value (US$) and Volume (KG) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- Key Players
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 104: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - China, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 105: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - China, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 106: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for China, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 107: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 108: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 109: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- A. Market Analysis
- Current and Future Analysis
- Rapid Expansion in the Middle East Construction Sector Boosts Market Demand
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 110: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 111: Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 112: Middle East & Africa 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7. LATIN AMERICA
- A. Market Analysis
- Current and Future Analysis
- Market Overview
- Growing Construction Industry in Latin America to Benefit Market Expansion
- Brazil: A Key Regional Market
- Key Player
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 113: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 114: Latin American Historic Review for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 115: Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Methacrylate by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylic Plastics and Resins (Cast and Extruded Sheets and Molding Powders and Resins), Surface Coatings, Impact Modifiers, Emulsion Polymers, Mineral-Based Sheets, Higher Methacrylates, Polyester Modifiers and Other Applications Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
