The global polycarbonate market was valued at USD 17.04 Billion in 2016, is expected to reach USD 25.21 Billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2017 to 2023. The key factors driving the growth of the polycarbonate market include the development of bio-based polymers, growth of electrical and electronics industry and increased consumption of polycarbonates in the automotive sector.

Polycarbonate resin a product type was dominating the polycarbonate market, in 2016 and is anticipated to dominate the market, throughout the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to its high demand in electrical and electronics industry. Polycarbonate sheets segment of polycarbonate product type was holding the second largest share of global polycarbonate market, in 2016. The demand for polycarbonate sheets is mainly driven by the increasing demand in the window and non-window applications in various industries. On the basis of end-user industry, electrical and electronics was holding the largest share of the global polycarbonate market, in 2016 and is expected to remain the largest market, throughout the forecast period. The automobile industry is expected to be the fastest growing end-user industry for polycarbonates, over the forecast period. The growth in the aforementioned segment is primarily attributed to high impact resistance and durability of polycarbonates at lower weights compared to conventional materials along with the increasing production of lightweight vehicles.

Asia-Pacific was holding the largest market share of polycarbonate market, in 2016 and is anticipated to continue holding the major market share, throughout the forecast period. Increasing demand for electrical and electronics, especially in China and Japan is fostering the growth of the polycarbonate market, in this region. Additionally, automobile manufacturers are shifting their focus on Asia-Pacific owing to the availability of cheap labor and rapid industrialization. North America was the second largest market for the polycarbonate, in 2016. Major demand for polycarbonates comes from the automobile industry attributed to the increasing demand for reducing the weight of automobiles and increasing their fuel efficiency. European polycarbonate market is mainly driven by the growing demand for polycarbonate sheets in building and construction activities. Middle East and Africa region is anticipated witness a moderate growth during the forecast period owed to the rising demand in the packaging industry.

Some of the leading players in global polycarbonate market include Convestro, SABIC, Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corp., Teijin Industries, Trinseo, LG Chemicals, Chi Mei Corporation, Lotte Chem, Entec Polymers, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., among others.

CHAPTER 1. Market Scope and Methodology

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Market Segmentation

1.2.1. Market Breakdown, By Product Type

1.2.2. Market Breakdown, By End-User Industry

1.2.3. Market Breakdown, By Region

1.3. Research Methodology

1.3.1. Initial Data Search

1.3.2. Secondary Research

1.3.3. Primary Research

1.3.4. Scope and Assumptions

1.4. Sources

1.5. Executive Summary

CHAPTER 2. Market Outlook

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Market Outlook

2.2.1. Opportunities

2.2.1.1. Growing Demand in Communication Media for Optical Fibers

2.2.1.2. Potential in Medical Applications

2.2.1.3. Substantial Demand for Polycarbonate Glazing

2.2.2. Trends

2.2.2.1. Demand for Lightweight Alternative to Glass

2.2.2.2. High Adaptability in the End-User Industry

2.2.3. Growth Drivers

2.2.3.1. Development of Bio-Based Polymers

2.2.3.2. Growth of Electricals and Electronics Industry

2.2.3.3. Increased Consumption of Polycarbonates in the Automotive Sector

2.2.4. Impact Analysis of Drivers on Future Forecast of the Market

2.2.5. Restraints of the Market

2.2.5.1. Availability of Substitute Products

2.2.5.2. Volatile Raw Material Prices

2.2.6. Impact Analysis of Restraints on Future Forecast of the Market

CHAPTER 3. Market Entry Strategy

3.1. PESTLE Analysis

3.2. Value Chain Analysis

3.3. Competitive Analysis

3.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis

3.3.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

CHAPTER 4. Global Polycarbonate Market Size and Forecast (2013 – 2023)

4.1. Global Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type

4.1.1. Polycarbonate Resins

4.1.1.1. Virgin Polycarbonate

4.1.1.2. Polycarbonate Regrind

4.1.2. Polycarbonate Products

4.1.2.1. Polycarbonate Sheet

4.1.2.2. Polycarbonate Fibers

4.1.2.3. Polycarbonate Films

4.1.2.4. Polycarbonate Tubes

4.1.2.5. Polycarbonate Blends

4.1.2.6. Others

4.2. Global Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry

4.2.1. Automobile

4.2.2. Electrical and Electronics

4.2.3. Building and Construction

4.2.4. Aerospace and Defense

4.2.5. Medical Equipment

4.2.6. Optical Devices

4.2.7. Packaging

4.2.8. Agriculture

4.2.9. Others

4.3. Global Polycarbonate Market, By Region

4.3.1. North America

4.3.2. Europe

4.3.3. Asia-Pacific

4.3.4. South America

4.3.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA)

CHAPTER 5. Global Polycarbonate Market, By Geography

5.1. North America Polycarbonate Market

5.1.1. North America Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (Million Tons)

5.1.2. North America Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (USD Billion)

5.1.3. North America Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (Million Tons)

5.1.4. North America Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (USD Billion)

5.1.5. North America Polycarbonate Market, By Country

  5.1.5.1. The U.S.

5.1.5.1.1. U.S. Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.1.5.1.2. U.S. Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.1.5.2. Canada

5.1.5.2.1. Canada Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.1.5.2.2. Canada Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.1.5.3. Mexico

5.1.5.3.1. Mexico Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.1.5.3.2. Mexico Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.2. Europe Polycarbonate Market

5.2.1. Europe Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (Million Tons)

5.2.2. Europe Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (USD Billion)

5.2.3. Europe Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (Million Tons)

5.2.4. Europe Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (USD Billion)

5.2.5. Europe Polycarbonate Market, By Country

  5.2.5.1. Germany

5.2.5.1.1. Germany Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.2.5.1.2. Germany Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.2.5.2. France

5.2.5.2.1. France Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.2.5.2.2. France Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.2.5.3. The U.K.

5.2.5.3.1. U.K. Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.2.5.3.2. U.K. Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.2.5.4. Italy

5.2.5.4.1. Italy Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.2.5.4.2. Italy Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.2.5.5. Rest of Europe

5.2.5.5.1. Rest of Europe Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.2.5.5.2. Rest of Europe Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.3. Asia-Pacific Polycarbonate Market

5.3.1. Asia-Pacific Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (Million Tons)

5.3.2. Asia-Pacific Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (USD Billion)

5.3.3. Asia-Pacific Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (Million Tons)

5.3.4. Asia-Pacific Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (USD Billion)

5.3.3. Asia-Pacific Polycarbonate Market, By Country

  5.3.4.1. China

5.3.4.1.1. China Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.3.4.1.2. China Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.3.4.2. Japan

5.3.4.2.1. Japan Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.3.4.2.2. Japan Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.3.4.3. India

5.3.4.3.1. India Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.3.4.3.2. India Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.3.4.4. South Korea

5.3.4.4.1. South Korea Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.3.4.4.2. South Korea Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.3.4.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific

5.3.4.5.1. Rest of Asia-Pacific Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.3.4.5.2. Rest of Asia-Pacific Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.4. South America Polycarbonate Market

5.4.1. South America Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (Million Tons)

5.4.2. South America Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (USD Billion)

5.4.3. South America Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (Million Tons)

5.4.4. South America Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (USD Billion)

5.4.5. South America Polycarbonate Market, By Country

  5.4.5.1. Brazil

5.4.5.1.1. Brazil Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.4.5.1.2. Brazil Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.4.5.2. Argentina

5.4.5.2.1. Argentina Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.4.5.2.2. Argentina Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.4.5.3. Rest of South America

5.4.5.3.1. Rest of South America Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.4.5.3.2. Rest of South America Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Polycarbonate Market

5.5.1. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (Million Tons)

5.5.2. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Polycarbonate Market, By Product Type (USD Billion)

5.5.3. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (Million Tons)

5.5.4. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Polycarbonate Market, By End-User Industry (USD Billion )

5.5.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Polycarbonate Market, By Country

  5.5.5.1. Saudi Arabia

5.5.5.1.1. Saudi Arabia Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.5.5.1.2. Saudi Arabia Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.5.5.2. South Africa

5.5.5.2.1. South Africa Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.5.5.2.2. South Africa Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

5.5.5.3. Rest of Middle East and Africa

5.5.5.3.1. Rest of MEA Polycarbonate Market Size (Million Tons)

5.5.5.3.2. Rest of MEA Polycarbonate Market Size (USD Billion)

CHAPTER 6. Key Players and Strategic Developments

6.1. Convestro

6.1.1. Business Overview

6.1.2. Product and Service Offering

6.1.3. Financial Overview

6.1.4. SWOT Analysis

6.1.5. Strategic Developments

6.2. SABIC

6.2.1. Business Overview

6.2.2. Product and Service Offering

6.2.3. Financial Overview

6.2.4. SWOT Analysis

6.2.5. Strategic Developments

6.3. Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corp.

6.3.1. Business Overview

6.3.2. Product and Service Offering

6.3.3. Financial Overview

6.3.4. SWOT Analysis

6.3.5. Strategic Developments

6.4. Teijin Industries

6.4.1. Business Overview

6.4.2. Product and Service Offering

6.4.3. Financial Overview

6.4.4. SWOT Analysis

6.4.5. Strategic Developments

6.5. Trinseo

6.5.1. Business Overview

6.5.2. Product and Service Offering

6.5.3. Financial Overview

6.5.4. SWOT Analysis

6.5.5. Strategic Developments

6.6. LG Chemicals

6.6.1. Business Overview

6.6.2. Product and Service Offering

6.6.3. Financial Overview

6.6.4. SWOT Analysis

6.6.5. Strategic Developments

6.7. Chi Mei Corporation

6.7.1. Business Overview

6.7.2. Product and Service Offering

6.7.3. Financial Overview

6.7.4. SWOT Analysis

6.7.5. Strategic Developments

6.8. Lotte Chem

6.8.1. Business Overview

6.8.2. Product and Service Offering

6.8.3. Financial Overview

6.8.4. SWOT Analysis

6.8.5. Strategic Developments

6.9. Entec Polymers

6.9.1. Business Overview

6.9.2. Product and Service Offering

6.9.3. Financial Overview

6.9.4. SWOT Analysis

6.9.5. Strategic Developments

6.10. Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

6.10.1. Business Overview

6.10.2. Product and Service Offering

6.10.3. Financial Overview

6.10.4. SWOT Analysis

6.10.5. Strategic Developments

6.11. Abbreviations