Engineering Plastics: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 410 pages | ID: EAECE53A539EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Engineering Plastics in Metric Tons by the following Product Categories and End-Use Applications: Product Categories - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters, and Others; End-Use Segments- Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, 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 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-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 112 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• BASF SE
• Celanese Corporation
• Chi Mei Corp.
• Covestro AG
• DowDuPont Inc.
• Eastman Chemicals Company

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Quick Primer
Current & Future Analysis
Engineering Plastics Emerge as Critical Material for Automotive Industry
Emerging Markets to Propel Demand for Engineering Plastics
Improving Economy Buoys General Market Optimism
Years 2016 and 2017 in Retrospect

2018 GLOBAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Table 1. World Real GDP Growth Rates in % for the Years 2016 through 2019 by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World GDP (2016 & 2017): Percentage Breakdown of Nominal GDP Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Stability in Global Manufacturing PMI Infuses New Confidence

Table 3. Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) Points for the Years 2012 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Purchasing Managers Index (PMI): Breakdown of Monthly PMI Data by Country for the Period January 2017 to December 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Business Climate Indicator in the Eurozone Area from June 2016 to November 2017: Breakdown by Month (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

While Fiscal Cliff Concerns Recede to Background, Improving Economy Augurs Well for the Market

Table 6. US Revisions of Debt Ceiling Limit (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2002-2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market to See New Growth in Key End-Use Sectors
Higher Demand from Automotive Sector Charms the Market
Rise in Automotive Production Augurs Well for Engineering Plastics Market

Table 7. World Passenger Cars Production by Geographic Region/Country (2010 & 2018E): Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World Passenger Cars Market by Geographic Region/Country (2010 & 2018E): Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Demand from Electrical & Electronics Remains Northbound
Appliances Seek More of Engineering Plastics
Aerospace Looks at Engineering Plastics in Search of Low-Weight Materials

3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES, AND DRIVERS

Focus on Innovation Steers Growth
Sustainability Emerges as Key Consideration
Engineering Plastics Demonstrate Faster Growth than Commodity Plastics in Medical Applications
Heat-Resistant Engineering Plastics Replace Steel in Hot Water Tanks
Blends – Gaining Ground
High Cost Remains a Key Impeding Factor for Engineering Polymers Resins
Demand Conditions Brighten Up for Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate Panels Make Structures Energy Efficient
Asia – The Leading Polycarbonate Producer

Table 9. Global Polycarbonate Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

SABIC and Covestro Dominate Global Polycarbonate Production

Table 10. Global Polycarbonate Market (2018 & 2020E): Estimated Installed Capacity for Select Companies

Table 11. Global Polycarbonate Market (2012-2015): Installed Capacity for Select Companies

Electronics Account for Higher Share of the Total PC Demand

Table 12. Global Polycarbonate Market (2017E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Demand by End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Automotive Applications to Boost PC Demand
Transforming Mobility
Lightweight Polycarbonate for Windows of Vehicles
PC Seeks New Opportunities in the Medical Sector
Durability Extends Advantage for PC in Water Bottles
Europe Establishes Norms for PC Sheet
ABS Facing Stiff Competition from Other Engineering Plastics Focuses on Niche Market
Taiwan Leads the Global ABS Production

Table 13. Global ABS Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. Global ABS Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Nylon Aims New Highs
Nylon Seeks Potential Opportunity in Engine Parts
Automotive Drives Global Polyacetal Demand

Table 15. Global Polyacetal Resin Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. Global Polyacetal Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Demand by End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyplastics Dominates Polyacetal Production

Table 17. Global Polyacetal Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Installed Capacity by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyacetal Preferred for Producing Mechanical Parts Because of Excellent Mechanical Properties
Healthy Growth Projected in Thermoplastic Polyesters and Low Volume Resins
Thermoplastic Polyester Engineering Resins and Their Growing Usage
Demand for Thermoplastic Polyester in Medical Applications to Grow
PPS Sees Improved Opportunities

Table 18. Global Polyphenylene Sulfide Market (2017E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Demand by End-Use Industry (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

PPS Competes with Nylon in Under-the-Hood Applications

4. THE PLASTIC INDUSTRY - AN INSIGHT

Development of the Plastic Industry: A Historical Purview
The Early Period
World War II Era
Postwar Period
Overview of Manufacturing Processes & Their Classification
Monomer & Polymer Mechanics
Classification of Plastics
Based on the Construction Process
Based on its Ability to Crystallize
Based on their Moldability
Properties of Plastics
Molecular Weight
Mechanical Properties
Electrical Properties
Optical Properties
Wear Properties
Application Areas
Construction
Electronics
Wire and Cable
Medical Industry
Automotive Sector
Cosmetics
Latest Innovations in Plastics

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction to Engineering Plastics
Types of Engineering Plastics
Polycarbonate
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)
Polyacetal (PA)/Acetal Polymers
Nylon
Thermoplastic Polyesters
Others
PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide)
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
PEI (Polyetherimide)
Phenolics
Polyimide
Polysulfone
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
Styrene Acrylonitrile
A Review of End-Use Industries
Automotive
Electrical and Electronics
Audio and Video Equipment
Electric Lighting and Wiring Equipment
Motors and Generators
Semiconductors
Appliances
Other End-Use Sectors
Building/Construction
Medical

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

SABIC and Covestro Lead the Polycarbonate Market

Table 19. Global Polycarbonate Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

ABS: Chi Mei and LG Chem Leading Producers

Table 20. Global ABS Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6.1 Focus on Select Players
BASF SE (Germany)
Celanese Corporation (USA)
Chi Mei Corp. (Taiwan)
Covestro AG (Germany)
DowDuPont Inc. (USA)
Eastman Chemicals Company (USA)
Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
Honeywell International Inc. (USA)
Huntsman Corporation (USA)
Lanxess AG (Germany)
LG Chem (South Korea)
Polyplastics Co., Ltd. (Japan)
WinTech Polymer Ltd. (Japan)
Radici Partecipazioni SpA (Italy)
Royal DSM N. V. (The Netherlands)
SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
SABIC Innovative Plastics US LLC (USA)
Teijin Ltd. (Japan)
Continental Structural Plastics Inc. (USA)
Toray Industries Inc. (Japan)
6.2 Product Introductions/Launches
CHIMEI to Launch WONDERLITE PC-115P
LEGO Launches Plant-based Bricks
DSM Adds Hydrolysis-Resistant Grades of PBT to Arnite Family
BASF Develops Ultradur
Eastman Introduces Eastman TRĒVA
Axion Polymers Launches Recycled ABS Grades
6.3 Recent Industry Activity
Alpek Acquires Petroquímica Suape and Citepe
Plaskolite Acquires Covestro’s PCS Sheets Business
IVL Acquires Mossi & Ghisolfi's PET Plant in Brazil
Celanese Acquires Omni Plastics
SABIC Announces Agreement Updates with Celanese
DowDuPont Announces the Merger between Dow and DuPont
BASF to Acquire Solvay’s Polyamide Business

3A COMPOSITES ACQUIRES ATHLONE EXTRUSIONS LTD.

Celanese Acquires Nilit’s Nylon Compounding Division
Alpek to Acquire Petroquimica Suape
Asahi Kasei Launches Engineering Plastics Technical Center in Europe
Teijin Acquires Continental Structural Plastics
Petcore Europe Launches DEMETO Project
ELIX Polymers Signs an Agreement with T&P Plastic for ABS Distribution
Celanese Acquires SO. F. TER.

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 21. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Worldwide Engineering Plastics Market by Product Category

Table 24. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polycarbonate by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World Historic Review for Polycarbonate by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World 14-Year Perspective for Polycarbonate by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Historic Review for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World 14-Year Perspective for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyacetal by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World Historic Review for Polyacetal by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World 14-Year Perspective for Polyacetal by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World Historic Review for Nylon by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. World 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET) by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. World Historic Review for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET) by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. World 14-Year Perspective for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET) by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. World Historic Review for Other Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. World 14-Year Perspective for Other Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Worldwide Engineering Plastics Market by End-Use Sector

Table 42. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics in Automotive Sector by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. World Historic Review for Engineering Plastics in Automotive Sector by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. World 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics in Automotive Sector by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics in Electrical and Electronics Sectors by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. World Historic Review for Engineering Plastics in Electrical and Electronics Sectors by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. World 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics in Electrical and Electronics Sectors by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics in Appliances Sector by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. World Historic Review for Engineering Plastics in Appliances Sector by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. World 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics in Appliances Sector by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics in Other Sectors by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. World Historic Review for Engineering Plastics in Other Sectors by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. World 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics in Other Sectors by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

8.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
An Overview of Engineering Plastics Market
Shale Gas Boom to Benefit the US Engineering Plastics Sector
Growing Popularity and Usage of Polycarbonate Material for House Construction
Growth in Large Appliances Manufacturing Spurs Demand for Engineering Plastics
Key Statistics:

Table 54. US Market for Engineering Plastics in Electrical & Electronics Applications (2017E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Resin Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 55. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. US Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/ PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. US 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. US Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. US 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.2 Canada
Market Analysis

Table 61. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. Canadian Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. Canadian Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.3 Japan
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 67. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. Japanese Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71. Japanese Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.4 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Rising Use of Plastics in Automobiles
Volatility in Feedstock Prices Bothers ABS Manufacturers
B. Market Analytics

Table 73. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. European Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. European 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. European Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. European 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. European Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81. European 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.4.1 France
Market Analysis

Table 82. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83. French Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84. French 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. French Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87. French 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.4.2 Germany
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 88. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89. German Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90. German 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92. German Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. German 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.4.3 Italy
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 94. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Italian Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98. Italian Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.4.4 The United Kingdom
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 100. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101. UK Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/ PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102. UK 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104. UK Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105. UK 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.4.5 Spain
Market Analysis

Table 106. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107. Spanish Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 108. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 109. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110. Spanish Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.4.6 Russia
Market Analysis

Table 112. Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 113. Russia Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114. Russia 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 115. Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 116. Russia Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 117. Russia 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.4.7 Rest of Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 118. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 119. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 120. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile- Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 121. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 122. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 123. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.5 Asia-Pacific
Market Analysis

Table 124. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 125. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/ Country - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 126. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 127. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 128. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 129. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 130. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 131. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 132. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.5.1 China
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
An Overview of Engineering Plastics Market

Table 133. Chinese ABS Market (2018E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Demand by End-Use Industry (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 134. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 135. Chinese Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 136. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 137. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 138. Chinese Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 139. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.5.2 India
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Domestic Engineering Plastics Sector Poised for Growth
Market to See Expansion in Installed Capacity
End Use Market Analysis
Automobiles
Business Machines and Computers
Machinery Components
Building Materials
Telecom
White Goods/Consumer Durables
Consumer Electronics
India Set to Become Hot Destination for Foreign Investment
Challenges
B. Market Analytics

Table 140. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 141. Indian Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 142. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 143. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 144. Indian Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 145. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.5.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Consumption of Engineering Plastics Grows in Southeast Asia
B. Market Analytics

Table 146. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 147. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 148. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 149. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 150. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 151. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.6 The Middle East & Africa
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 152. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 153. Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 154. Middle East & Africa 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 155. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 156. Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 157. Middle East & Africa 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.7 Latin America
Market Analysis

Table 158. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 159. Latin American Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/ Country - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 160. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 161. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 162. Latin American Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 163. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 164. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 165. Latin American Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 166. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.7.1 Brazil
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Engineering Plastics Seek New Growth
Low-Cost Asian Products Suppress Domestic Manufacturers
Domestic Companies Count on Government Incentives and Technical Support Service
B. Market Analytics

Table 167. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 168. Brazilian Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 169. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 170. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 171. Brazilian Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 172. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.7.2 Rest of Latin America
Market Analysis

Table 173. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 174. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile- Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 175. Rest of Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by Product Category – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 176. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 177. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 178. Rest of Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Engineering Plastics by End Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 112 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 121)
The United States (38)
Japan (15)
Europe (39)
  France (3)
  Germany (12)
  The United Kingdom (6)
  Italy (6)
  Spain (2)
  Rest of Europe (10)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (27)
Latin America (2)