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Metallocene Technologies and Global Markets

May 2020 | 155 pages | ID: M58B76B8BF4EN
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REPORT SCOPE:

This report covers global markets for the metallocene-catalyzed versions of the following resins/elastomers: LLDPE, HDPE, VLDPE, polypropylene, and EPDM, along with the more recently introduced variants known as polyolefin plastomers (POPs) and polyolefin elastomers (POEs). Important competitive non-metallocene-based resins also are explored.

Major global producers are covered in terms of key trade-named products. Applications of metallocene resins/elastomers will be covered, including films used in nonfood packaging, non-packaging films, consumer/industrial packaging, flexible food packaging, rigid food packaging, shrink/stretch films, wire/cable, hose/tubing, polymer modification, medical products and automotive products.

Metallocene resin/elastomer producers, including specific trade named products, will be covered along with up-to-date information on joint ventures, licensing arrangements, new technologies, and patents.

Note: The volumes forecast in this report consider the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus.

REPORT INCLUDES:
  • 30 data tables and 13 additional tables
  • A brief overview and contemporary analysis of the global market for metallocene technologies
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data corresponding to market size for 2019, estimates for 2020 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2025
  • Discussion of underlying factors driving the industry growth, economic trends, demographic shifts, technological advancements, and regulatory aspects that shape and influence the future marketplace
  • Characterization and quantification of metallocene catalyzed resins and elastomers, and breakdown of the global market data (in value and volumetric terms) by type, application, end use industry and geographical region
  • Identification of the technical as well as other non-technical challenges that must be prevailed over for the market to realize its full potential
  • Market share analysis of major stakeholders operating within the industry and their key competitive landscape
  • Comprehensive company profiles of leading global corporations, including Borealis AG, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LLC, Dow Chemical, Japan Polychem Corp., LG Chemical Ltd., LyondellBasell Industries and Mitsui Chemicals
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Sources
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
BCC Custom Research
Related BCC Research Reports

CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS

CHAPTER 3 MARKET AND TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND

Background
Description
Technology
Critical Parameters
Bimodal Process
Role of Metallocenes
Importance of Molecular Weight Distribution
Techniques to Control Polyethylene Molecules
Metallocene Polyethylene Review
Evolution of Metallocene Catalysts
Comparison of Ziegler-Natta and Metallocene Catalysts
Market Drivers
Growing Application of Metallocene in the Packaging Industry
Increasing Demand for LLDPE in Films Segment
Rising Demand from Developing Countries
Rising Demand from the Automotive Industry
Market Restraints
Fluctuation in Raw Material Prices
Metallocene Substitutes: Other Economical Catalyst and Polymerization Methods
Geographic Summary of the Metallocene Market
Impact of Coronavirus on the Global Economy
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Competitive Landscape and Market Share
Market Summary

CHAPTER 4 MARKET BREAKDOWN BY TYPE OF METALLOCENE

Polyethylenes
Overview
General Properties
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE)
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Ultra-Low-Density Polyethylene (ULDPE) and Very-Low-Density Polyethylene (VLDPE)
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Polypropylene
Overview
Applications
Properties
Upgraded Polypropylene
Advances in Polypropylene Technologies
Highly Crystalline Grades
Reinforced Polypropylenes
Random Copolymer Polypropylenes
Polypropylene Films
Polypropylene Process Technologies
Metallocene Polypropylenes
Polypropylene Producers
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Polyolefin Plastomers (POPs)
Background
Characteristics of Polyolefin Elastomers
ExxonMobil Chemical
Dow Chemical
Metallocene Plastomer Modification of Polypropylenes
Some Possible Confusion in Definitions
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Polyolefin Elastomers (POEs)
Background
Technology
Recent Developments in the Elastomer Industry
Characteristics of Polyolefin Elastomers
Applications of Polyolefin Elastomers
ExxonMobil Vistamaxx
Elastomer Definitions
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Ethylene-Propylene Rubbers (EPR and EPDM)
Background
Technology
Applications
Trade-Named Products
Metallocene EPDMs
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs)
Overview
Description
Use of Polyolefin Elastomers in TPOs
Foams
Background
Metallocene-Based Foams
Market Estimates for Metallocene Resins/Elastomers

CHAPTER 5 MARKET BREAKDOWN BY APPLICATION

Overview
Nonfood Packaging Bags and Sacks
Background
Materials Options for Waste Bags and Sacks
Resins Used in Plastic Can Liners
Consumer Trash Bags
Are Metallocene-Based Liners Better?
Gauge of Consumer Trash Bags is a Less Important Decision Parameter
Heavy-Duty Sacks
Summary and Trends of Resin Choices in Nonfood Flexible Packaging
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Shrink and Stretch Wrap Films
Background
Stretch Wrap
Shrink Film
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Flexible Food Packaging Films
Overview
Barrier Technology
Food Packaging Film Technologies
Packaging Formats
Specific Food Packaging Applications
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Consumer/Industrial Products Packaging
Overview
Healthcare Packaging
Envelopes and Overwrap
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Medical
Medical Bags
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Non-packaging Films
Agricultural Films
Diaper Products
Construction Films
Other Applications
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Automotive
Metallocene Resin/Elastomer Usage
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Wire and Cable
Materials
Metallocenes for Wires and Cables
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Polymer Additives (Impact Modifiers)
Types of Impact Modifiers
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Hose and Tubing
Polyethylenes
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
EPDM
Thermoplastic Vulcanites (TPVs)
PVC
Examples of Hoses/Tubing Made from Metallocene Elastomers
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Rigid Food Packaging
Metallocene Resin Developments
Market Estimates and Forecasts
Nonwoven Fibers
Nonwoven
Absorbent Products
Metallocenes Used for Nonwovens
Metallocene-Based Hot-Melt adhesives

CHAPTER 6 PATENT REVIEW/NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Overview
Selected Patents

CHAPTER 7 COMPANY PROFILES

BOREALIS AG
BRASKEM
CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL CO. LLC
DAELIM CORP.
DOW CHEMICAL
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL CO.
INEOS OLEFINS AND POLYMERS
JAPAN POLYCHEM CORP.
LG CHEMICAL LTD.
LUMMUS NOVALEN TECHNOLOGY GMBH
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES
MITSUI CHEMICALS
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS
UNIVATION TECHNOLOGIES LLC
WR GRACE & CO-CONN

CHAPTER 8 PRICING

CHAPTER 9 PLANT CAPACITIES

CHAPTER 10 APPENDIX A: FILM/SHEET MATERIALS

Background
Properties
Flexible Plastic Film Fabrication Technology
Overview
Film Extrusion
Other Primary Film Processing Methods
The Process of Film Conversion
Polymer and Film Orientation
Multilayer Lamination and Coextrusion
Film Thickness Units

CHAPTER 11 APPENDIX B: JOINT VENTURE AND LICENSING ACTIVITIES

Overview
History of Selected Metallocene Resin/Elastomer Joint Ventures
History of Selected Metallocene Resin/Elastomer Licensing Arrangements
Licensing Activities of Major Metallocene Resin/Elastomer Producers
Selected Licensing Agreements for Metallocene Resin/Elastomer Catalyst Technology and Processing

CHAPTER 12 APPENDIX C: SELECTED METALLOCENE RESIN/ ELASTOMER PRODUCT TRADE NAMES

CHAPTER 13 APPENDIX D: ACRONYMS

LIST OF TABLES

Summary Table: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene-Catalyzed Resins and Elastomers, by Major Application, Through 2025
Table 1: Timeline of the Evolution of Polyolefin Catalysts, 1930s-2010s
Table 2: Competitive Landscape of the Metallocene Market
Table 3: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene-Catalyzed Resins and Elastomers, by Application, Through 2025
Table 4: Leading Global HDPE Producers
Table 5: The LLDPE Groups
Table 6: Characteristics and Primary Uses of LLDPE, HDPE and LDPE
Table 7: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene LLDPE, by Application, Through 2025
Table 8: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene LLDPE for Flexible Nonfood Packaging, by Application, Through 2025
Table 9: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene LLDPE for Consumer/Industrial Packaging, by Application, Through 2025
Table 10: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene LLDPE for Non-packaging Film, by Application, Through 2025
Table 11: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene HDPE, by Application, Through 2025
Table 12: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene VLDPE, by Application, Through 2025
Table 13: Further Examples of Metallocene Polypropylene Applications
Table 14: Leading Global Polypropylene Producers
Table 15: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Polypropylene, by Application, Through 2025
Table 16: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Polypropylene for Consumer Industrial Packaging, by Application, Through 2025
Table 17: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Polyolefin Plastomers, by Application, Through 2025
Table 18: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene-Based Polyolefin Plastomers for Consumer/Industrial Packaging, by Application, Through 2025
Table 19: Polyolefin Plastomer and Polyolefin Elastomer Definitions as a Function of Density
Table 20: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Polyolefin Elastomers, by Application, Through 2025
Table 21: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene EPDM, by Application, Through 2025
Table 22: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 23: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene LLDPE for Flexible Nonfood Packaging Films, by Application, Through 2025*
Table 24: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers in Shrink/Stretch Wrap Film Applications, by Type of Resin, Through 2025
Table 25: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers in Flexible Food Packaging Applications, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 26: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers in Consumer/Industrial Packaging Applications, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 27: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers for Healthcare Packaging, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 28: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers for Envelope/Overwrap, by Type of Resin, Through 2025
Table 29: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers in Medical Device Applications, by Type of Resin, Through 2025
Table 30: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers in Non-Packaging Film Applications, by Type of Resin, Through 2025
Table 31: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers for Agricultural Films, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 32: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers for Hygiene-Related Films, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 33: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers for Automotive Films, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 34: Resins and Elastomers Competing within Metallocene Resins/Elastomers in Three Major Automotive Market Segments
Table 35: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers for Wires and Cables, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 36: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resins/Elastomers for Polymer Modification, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 37: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Elastomer Hoses and Tubing, by Type of Metallocene, Through 2025
Table 38: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene Resin for Rigid Food Packaging, by Type of Resin, Through 2025
Table 39: Major Applications of Resins Used in Nonwovens
Table 40: Selected Recent MLLDPE Resin Capacity Increases
Table 41: Selected Key Metallocene and Competitive Trade-Named Resins and Elastomers
Table 42: Abbreviations and Their Expanded Form used in This Report

LIST OF FIGURES

Summary Figure: Global Market Volumes of Metallocene-Catalyzed Resins and Elastomers, by Major Application, 2019-2025


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