UHMW PE Market by Form (Sheets, Rods & Tubes, Fibers, Films), Application (Prosthetics, Filtration, Batteries, Fabrics), End-Use Industry (Aerospace, Defense, Shipping, Healthcare & Medical, Mechanical Equipment), and Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The UHMW PE market size is projected to grow from USD 2.2 billion in 2024 to USD 3.4 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. The global demand for UHMW PE is on rise as it is a versatile material with low weight and superior strength. UHMWPE is utilized across various industries, including medical, automotive, aerospace & defense, and industrial sectors. Rise in demand is observed for flexible and ultra-lightweight fibers for armor and ballistic protection, which can offer high resistance to flex fatigue, vibration damping, and abrasion resistance compared to traditional fibers
“Films is projected to be the fourth largest segment by form in terms of value.”
The growth of UHMWPE films is rising due to advancements in processing technique which helps to improve their structural and mechanical strengths. Few research has demonstrated that newly developed films enhance the tensile strength and elongation at break of UHMWPE films, making them suitable for more demanding applications. During the production of UHMW PE films, molecules of UHMW PE are aligned in the biaxial direction. It can be extruded or skived from the UHMW PE block. High pressures and temperatures are required to form a solid block, which is mechanically skived to manufacture UHMW PE films. They are used as sliding materials in household electrical appliances and automated machines, copy machines, and lining of hoppers & chutes.
“Aerospace, defense, shipments accounted for the third largest share in the end-use industry segment of UHMW PE market in terms of value.”
UHMW PE is widely used in various aerospace, defense & shipping applications. Features such as low weight, thermal insulation, noise reduction, fatigue resistance, wear resistance, fuel resistance, de-icing, fluid resistance, electrostatic dissipation, low friction, and chemical resistance make UHMW PE a suitable option for use in these industries. UHMW PE is used in various application of an aircraft such as in its interiors, seating and cargo liners as they are durable and light weight in nature. The defense industry utilizes UHMW PE in body armor, helmets, and vehicle armor as they possess high impact strength. In shipping industry UHMW PE is utilized in application like mooring lines, nets and fenders.
“Batteries has the third largest share in the application segment of UHMW PE market in terms of value.”
UHMW PE is used in lead-acid and lithium-ion battery separators for automobiles and forklifts. UHMW PE is an ideal choice for batteries as they have unique properties such as high strength, chemical resistance and excellent thermal stability. UHMWPE is utilized to create microporous membranes that serve as separators in these batteries, effectively enhancing ion conductivity and cycle performance. The demand for batteries.
“Middle East & Africa is the fourth-largest market for UHMW PE.”
Middle East & Africa holds the fourth-largest market share globally in the UHMW PE market due to several key factors. Firstly, the region benefits from a well-established infrastructure, advanced research and development capabilities, and stringent regulatory standards, fostering innovation and quality in UHMW PE products. This region has easy access to raw materials, which is a crucial factor in the production of UHMW PE. This has contributed to the region's strong market position. The region's strict regulations on environmental and health issues also ensure that UHMW PE products meet high standards. This has led to the increased usage of UHMW PE in the region.
In-depth interviews were conducted with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), marketing directors, other innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in the UHMW PE market, and information was gathered from secondary research to determine and verify the market size of several segments.
The UHMW PE market comprises major players such as Braskem (Brazil), Celanese Corporation (US), LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (Netherlands), Dsm-firmenich (Netherlands), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), Avient Corporation (US), Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), Korea Petrochemical Ind Co., Ltd (South Korea), Teijin Limited (Japan), and Honeywell International Inc. (US). The study includes in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the UHMW PE market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for UHMW PE on the basis of application, end-use industry, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products & services, key strategies, mergers & acquisitions and investment & expansions associated with the UHMW PE market.
Key benefits of buying this report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view on the competitive landscape; emerging and high-growth segments of the UHMW PE market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
“Films is projected to be the fourth largest segment by form in terms of value.”
The growth of UHMWPE films is rising due to advancements in processing technique which helps to improve their structural and mechanical strengths. Few research has demonstrated that newly developed films enhance the tensile strength and elongation at break of UHMWPE films, making them suitable for more demanding applications. During the production of UHMW PE films, molecules of UHMW PE are aligned in the biaxial direction. It can be extruded or skived from the UHMW PE block. High pressures and temperatures are required to form a solid block, which is mechanically skived to manufacture UHMW PE films. They are used as sliding materials in household electrical appliances and automated machines, copy machines, and lining of hoppers & chutes.
“Aerospace, defense, shipments accounted for the third largest share in the end-use industry segment of UHMW PE market in terms of value.”
UHMW PE is widely used in various aerospace, defense & shipping applications. Features such as low weight, thermal insulation, noise reduction, fatigue resistance, wear resistance, fuel resistance, de-icing, fluid resistance, electrostatic dissipation, low friction, and chemical resistance make UHMW PE a suitable option for use in these industries. UHMW PE is used in various application of an aircraft such as in its interiors, seating and cargo liners as they are durable and light weight in nature. The defense industry utilizes UHMW PE in body armor, helmets, and vehicle armor as they possess high impact strength. In shipping industry UHMW PE is utilized in application like mooring lines, nets and fenders.
“Batteries has the third largest share in the application segment of UHMW PE market in terms of value.”
UHMW PE is used in lead-acid and lithium-ion battery separators for automobiles and forklifts. UHMW PE is an ideal choice for batteries as they have unique properties such as high strength, chemical resistance and excellent thermal stability. UHMWPE is utilized to create microporous membranes that serve as separators in these batteries, effectively enhancing ion conductivity and cycle performance. The demand for batteries.
“Middle East & Africa is the fourth-largest market for UHMW PE.”
Middle East & Africa holds the fourth-largest market share globally in the UHMW PE market due to several key factors. Firstly, the region benefits from a well-established infrastructure, advanced research and development capabilities, and stringent regulatory standards, fostering innovation and quality in UHMW PE products. This region has easy access to raw materials, which is a crucial factor in the production of UHMW PE. This has contributed to the region's strong market position. The region's strict regulations on environmental and health issues also ensure that UHMW PE products meet high standards. This has led to the increased usage of UHMW PE in the region.
In-depth interviews were conducted with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), marketing directors, other innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in the UHMW PE market, and information was gathered from secondary research to determine and verify the market size of several segments.
- By Company Type: Tier 1 – 40%, Tier 2 – 30%, and Tier 3 – 30%
- By Designation: C Level Executives– 20%, Directors – 10%, and Others – 70%
- By Region: North America – 20%, Europe – 20%, APAC – 40%, South America- 10% , and
The UHMW PE market comprises major players such as Braskem (Brazil), Celanese Corporation (US), LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (Netherlands), Dsm-firmenich (Netherlands), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), Avient Corporation (US), Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), Korea Petrochemical Ind Co., Ltd (South Korea), Teijin Limited (Japan), and Honeywell International Inc. (US). The study includes in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the UHMW PE market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for UHMW PE on the basis of application, end-use industry, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products & services, key strategies, mergers & acquisitions and investment & expansions associated with the UHMW PE market.
Key benefits of buying this report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view on the competitive landscape; emerging and high-growth segments of the UHMW PE market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the UHMW PE market offered by top players in the global UHMW PE market.
- Analysis of drivers: (increased aircraft production, advancements in medical technologies, self-lubricating, environmental benefits, biocompatible), restraints (higher cost, regulatory considerations, availability of raw material), opportunities (growing demand for environmentally friendly products, expanding applications in emerging markets, technological advancements & product innovation), and challenges (cost competitiveness, limited market awareness) influencing the growth of UHMW PE market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the UHMW PE market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for UHMW PE market across regions.
- Market Capacity: Production capacities of companies producing UHMW PE are provided wherever available with upcoming capacities for the UHMW PE market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the UHMW PE market.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 MARKET SCOPE
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.5.1 CURRENCY UNIT
1.5.2 VOLUME UNIT
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.2 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION
2.4 GROWTH RATE ASSUMPTIONS/GROWTH FORECAST
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.8 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN UHMW PE MARKET
4.2 UHMW PE MARKET, BY FORM
4.3 UHMW PE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.4 UHMW PE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.5 UHMW PE MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 IMPACT OF GEN AI
5.3 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.3.1 DRIVERS
5.3.1.1 Growth in requirements from aerospace & defense industry
5.3.1.2 Higher use in orthopedic implants
5.3.2 RESTRAINTS
5.3.2.1 Fluctuations in availability and prices of raw materials
5.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.3.3.1 Increase in R&D and mass production of ballistic fibers
5.3.3.2 Rise in demand for electric vehicles (EVs)
5.3.4 CHALLENGES
5.3.4.1 Availability of substitutes
5.4 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.4.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.4.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.4.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.4.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.4.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.5.1 GLOBAL GDP TRENDS
5.6 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.6.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.6.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.7 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.7.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
5.7.2 COMPOUNDERS
5.7.3 MANUFACTURERS
5.7.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
5.8 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.9 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.9.1 ENHANCING K-SLIDE UHMWPE LOW FRICTION LINER FOR IMPROVED MANUFACTURED SAND FLOW
5.9.2 REMASLIDE UHMWPE LINING SOLVES CAKING ISSUES IN FERTILIZER INDUSTRY
5.9.3 INCREASED ABRASION RESISTANCE OF EPDM RUBBER WITH MITSUI’S UHMW PE
5.10 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.10.1 REGULATIONS
5.10.1.1 Europe
5.10.1.2 Asia Pacific
5.10.1.3 North America
5.10.2 STANDARDS
5.10.2.1 ASTM F648-21
5.10.2.2 ASTM F2759-19
5.10.2.3 ISO 21304-2:2021
5.10.3 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT BODIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES
5.11 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.11.1 KEY TECHNOLOGY
5.11.1.1 Enhancing Medical Devices with UHMW PE Fiber Technology
5.11.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY
5.11.2.1 Advanced production methods such as gel spinning
5.11.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGY
5.11.3.1 Improving Performance with IPX 2000 UHMW Sheet
5.12 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS’ BUSINESSES
5.13 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.13.1 EXPORT SCENARIO
5.13.2 IMPORT SCENARIO
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS
5.15 PRICING TREND ANALYSIS
5.15.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICES, BY REGION
5.15.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICES, BY REGION
5.15.3 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS AMONG KEY PLAYERS, BY FORM
5.15.4 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS AMONG KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION
5.15.5 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS AMONG KEY PLAYERS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
5.16 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.17 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 APPROACH
5.17.3 DOCUMENT TYPE
5.17.4 PUBLICATION TRENDS OVER LAST 10 YEARS
5.17.5 INSIGHTS
5.17.6 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS
5.17.7 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
5.17.8 TOP COMPANIES/APPLICANTS
5.17.9 TOP 10 PATENT OWNERS (US)
6 UHMW PE MARKET, BY FORM
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 SHEETS
6.2.1 WIDE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS IN AEROSPACE, SHIPPING, MANUFACTURING, AND BOTTLING INDUSTRIES OWING TO RESISTANCE TO WEAR AND IMPACT
6.3 RODS & TUBES
6.3.1 OPTIMIZING INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE USING LOW-WEIGHT, HIGHLY DURABLE UHMW PE RODS & TUBES
6.4 FIBERS
6.4.1 UHMW PE FIBERS REVOLUTIONIZING BALLISTIC PROTECTION MATERIALS
6.5 FILMS
6.5.1 PREFERABLE FOR PROTECTIVE OUTER COATINGS OF HYDRAULIC HOSES OWING TO HIGH TOUGHNESS AND WEAR RESISTANCE
6.6 TAPES
6.6.1 HIGH DEMAND IN APPLICATIONS THAT REQUIRE REDUCED FRICTION
6.7 OTHER FORMS
7 UHMW PE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 PROSTHETICS
7.3 FILTRATION
7.4 BATTERIES
7.5 FABRICS
7.6 ADDITIVES
7.7 MEMBRANES
7.8 OTHER APPLICATIONS
8 UHMW PE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 AEROSPACE, DEFENSE, AND SHIPPING
8.2.1 INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR BALLISTIC PROTECTION MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
8.3 HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL
8.3.1 DURABILITY AND STABILITY OF UHMW PE TO SUPPORT ACCELERATED DEMAND FOR JOINT IMPLANTS
8.4 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
8.4.1 RAPID INDUSTRIALIZATION TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR UHMW PE IN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
8.5 CONSUMER GOODS
8.5.1 HIGH DEMAND FOR SPORTS & LEISURE PRODUCTS TO FUEL DEMAND FOR UHMW PE FABRIC
8.6 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
9 UHMW PE MARKET, BY REGION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 NORTH AMERICA
9.2.1 NORTH AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.2.2 US
9.2.2.1 Technological advancements across industries with demand supported by large economy
9.2.3 CANADA
9.2.3.1 Increase in number of hip and knee replacement surgeries and export of processed food & beverages
9.2.4 MEXICO
9.2.4.1 Surging aircraft production, proximity to US market, and growing supplier network
9.3 EUROPE
9.3.1 EUROPE: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.3.2 GERMANY
9.3.2.1 Focus on R&D supported by being largest economy in Europe
9.3.3 FRANCE
9.3.3.1 Rise in France's medical device market and its growth potential
9.3.4 UK
9.3.4.1 Increase in strategic investments in UK’s aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors
9.3.5 ITALY
9.3.5.1 Phasing out of old aircraft to drive potential for new aircraft manufacturing
9.3.6 BELGIUM
9.3.6.1 Belgium's economic growth and presence of prominent aerospace players
9.3.7 SPAIN
9.3.7.1 Impact of Spain's healthcare advancements and defense contracts
9.3.8 NETHERLANDS
9.3.8.1 Netherlands' thriving economy and increased focus on defense spending
9.3.9 REST OF EUROPE
9.4 ASIA PACIFIC
9.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.4.2 CHINA
9.4.2.1 Second-largest global economy with demand for aircraft and repair services from domestic market
9.4.3 JAPAN
9.4.3.1 Presence of prominent manufacturing companies in various end-use sectors
9.4.4 INDIA
9.4.4.1 Growth of aerospace industry, especially civil aviation sector
9.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
9.4.5.1 Export-oriented economy with presence of major domestic players
9.4.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
9.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9.5.1 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.5.2 GCC
9.5.2.1 Foreign investment and non-oil exports play crucial role in diversifying GCC economies
9.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia
9.5.2.2.1 Opportunities fueled by Vision 2030 and National Transformation Program
9.5.2.3 UAE
9.5.2.3.1 Investments in aerospace infrastructure and growth of non-oil sectors
9.5.2.4 Rest of GCC
9.5.3 SOUTH AFRICA
9.5.3.1 Increase in demand from healthcare & medical and mechanical equipment industries
9.5.4 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9.6 SOUTH AMERICA
9.6.1 SOUTH AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.6.2 BRAZIL
9.6.2.1 Growing aerospace industry with production of commercial, military, and executive aircraft
9.6.3 ARGENTINA
9.6.3.1 Increase in air travel to drive production of new aircraft
9.6.4 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
10.1 OVERVIEW
10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES
10.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
10.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
10.4.1 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS
10.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
10.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
10.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
10.7.1 STARS
10.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
10.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
10.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
10.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS
10.7.5.1 Company footprint
10.7.5.2 Company form footprint
10.7.5.3 Company end-use industry footprint
10.7.5.4 Company application footprint
10.7.5.5 Company regional footprint
10.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
10.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
10.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
10.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
10.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
10.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES
10.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
10.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of startups/SMEs
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS
10.9.1 DEALS
10.9.2 EXPANSIONS
11 COMPANY PROFILES
11.1 KEY PLAYERS
11.1.1 BRASKEM
11.1.1.1 Business overview
11.1.1.2 Products offered
11.1.1.3 MnM view
11.1.1.3.1 Key strengths
11.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
11.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.2 CELANESE CORPORATION
11.1.2.1 Business overview
11.1.2.2 Products offered
11.1.2.3 Recent developments
11.1.2.3.1 Deals
11.1.2.3.2 Expansions
11.1.2.4 MnM View
11.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.3 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
11.1.3.1 Business overview
11.1.3.2 Products offered
11.1.3.3 MnM view
11.1.3.3.1 Key strengths
11.1.3.3.2 Strategic choices
11.1.3.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.4 DSM-FIRMENICH
11.1.4.1 Business overview
11.1.4.2 Products offered
11.1.4.3 Recent developments
11.1.4.3.1 Deals
11.1.4.4 MnM view
11.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.5 ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION
11.1.5.1 Business overview
11.1.5.2 Products offered
11.1.5.3 MnM view
11.1.5.3.1 Key strengths
11.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
11.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.6 AVIENT CORPORATION
11.1.6.1 Business overview
11.1.6.2 Products offered
11.1.6.3 Recent development
11.1.6.3.1 Deals
11.1.6.4 MnM view
11.1.7 MITSUI CHEMICALS
11.1.7.1 Business overview
11.1.7.2 Products offered
11.1.7.3 MnM view
11.1.8 KOREA PETROCHEMICAL IND CO., LTD.
11.1.8.1 Business overview
11.1.8.2 Products offered
11.1.8.3 MnM view
11.1.9 TEIJIN LIMITED
11.1.9.1 Business overview
11.1.9.2 Products offered
11.1.9.3 MnM view
11.1.10 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
11.1.10.1 Business overview
11.1.10.2 Products offered
11.1.10.3 Recent developments
11.1.10.3.1 Deals
11.1.10.3.2 Other developments
11.1.10.4 MnM view
11.1.11 DUPONT DE NEMOURS, INC.
11.1.11.1 Business overview
11.1.11.2 Product offered
11.1.11.3 MnM view
11.1.12 TOYOBO CO. LTD.
11.1.12.1 Business overview
11.1.12.2 Products offered
11.1.12.3 Recent developments
11.1.12.3.1 Deals
11.1.12.4 MnM view
11.2 OTHER PLAYERS
11.2.1 ROCHLING GROUP
11.2.2 NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
11.2.3 CROWN PLASTICS, INC.
11.2.4 GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY
11.2.5 ORTHOPLASTICS
11.2.6 CP MEDICAL, INC.
11.2.7 GLOBAL POLYMER INDUSTRIES
11.2.8 EMCO INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS
11.2.9 SHANGHAI LIANLE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
11.2.10 REDWOOD PLASTICS AND RUBBER
11.2.11 SHANDONG NINGJIN XINXING CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
11.2.12 JIUJIANG ZHONGKE XINXING NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.
11.2.13 TSE INDUSTRIES
11.2.14 MITSUBOSHI BELTING LTD.
11.2.15 RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
12 APPENDIX
12.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
12.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
12.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
12.4 RELATED REPORTS
12.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 MARKET SCOPE
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.5.1 CURRENCY UNIT
1.5.2 VOLUME UNIT
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.2 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION
2.4 GROWTH RATE ASSUMPTIONS/GROWTH FORECAST
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.8 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN UHMW PE MARKET
4.2 UHMW PE MARKET, BY FORM
4.3 UHMW PE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.4 UHMW PE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.5 UHMW PE MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 IMPACT OF GEN AI
5.3 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.3.1 DRIVERS
5.3.1.1 Growth in requirements from aerospace & defense industry
5.3.1.2 Higher use in orthopedic implants
5.3.2 RESTRAINTS
5.3.2.1 Fluctuations in availability and prices of raw materials
5.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.3.3.1 Increase in R&D and mass production of ballistic fibers
5.3.3.2 Rise in demand for electric vehicles (EVs)
5.3.4 CHALLENGES
5.3.4.1 Availability of substitutes
5.4 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.4.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.4.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.4.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.4.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.4.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.5.1 GLOBAL GDP TRENDS
5.6 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.6.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.6.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.7 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.7.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
5.7.2 COMPOUNDERS
5.7.3 MANUFACTURERS
5.7.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
5.8 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.9 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.9.1 ENHANCING K-SLIDE UHMWPE LOW FRICTION LINER FOR IMPROVED MANUFACTURED SAND FLOW
5.9.2 REMASLIDE UHMWPE LINING SOLVES CAKING ISSUES IN FERTILIZER INDUSTRY
5.9.3 INCREASED ABRASION RESISTANCE OF EPDM RUBBER WITH MITSUI’S UHMW PE
5.10 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.10.1 REGULATIONS
5.10.1.1 Europe
5.10.1.2 Asia Pacific
5.10.1.3 North America
5.10.2 STANDARDS
5.10.2.1 ASTM F648-21
5.10.2.2 ASTM F2759-19
5.10.2.3 ISO 21304-2:2021
5.10.3 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT BODIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES
5.11 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.11.1 KEY TECHNOLOGY
5.11.1.1 Enhancing Medical Devices with UHMW PE Fiber Technology
5.11.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY
5.11.2.1 Advanced production methods such as gel spinning
5.11.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGY
5.11.3.1 Improving Performance with IPX 2000 UHMW Sheet
5.12 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS’ BUSINESSES
5.13 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.13.1 EXPORT SCENARIO
5.13.2 IMPORT SCENARIO
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS
5.15 PRICING TREND ANALYSIS
5.15.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICES, BY REGION
5.15.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICES, BY REGION
5.15.3 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS AMONG KEY PLAYERS, BY FORM
5.15.4 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS AMONG KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION
5.15.5 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS AMONG KEY PLAYERS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
5.16 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.17 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 APPROACH
5.17.3 DOCUMENT TYPE
5.17.4 PUBLICATION TRENDS OVER LAST 10 YEARS
5.17.5 INSIGHTS
5.17.6 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS
5.17.7 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
5.17.8 TOP COMPANIES/APPLICANTS
5.17.9 TOP 10 PATENT OWNERS (US)
6 UHMW PE MARKET, BY FORM
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 SHEETS
6.2.1 WIDE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS IN AEROSPACE, SHIPPING, MANUFACTURING, AND BOTTLING INDUSTRIES OWING TO RESISTANCE TO WEAR AND IMPACT
6.3 RODS & TUBES
6.3.1 OPTIMIZING INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE USING LOW-WEIGHT, HIGHLY DURABLE UHMW PE RODS & TUBES
6.4 FIBERS
6.4.1 UHMW PE FIBERS REVOLUTIONIZING BALLISTIC PROTECTION MATERIALS
6.5 FILMS
6.5.1 PREFERABLE FOR PROTECTIVE OUTER COATINGS OF HYDRAULIC HOSES OWING TO HIGH TOUGHNESS AND WEAR RESISTANCE
6.6 TAPES
6.6.1 HIGH DEMAND IN APPLICATIONS THAT REQUIRE REDUCED FRICTION
6.7 OTHER FORMS
7 UHMW PE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 PROSTHETICS
7.3 FILTRATION
7.4 BATTERIES
7.5 FABRICS
7.6 ADDITIVES
7.7 MEMBRANES
7.8 OTHER APPLICATIONS
8 UHMW PE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 AEROSPACE, DEFENSE, AND SHIPPING
8.2.1 INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR BALLISTIC PROTECTION MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
8.3 HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL
8.3.1 DURABILITY AND STABILITY OF UHMW PE TO SUPPORT ACCELERATED DEMAND FOR JOINT IMPLANTS
8.4 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
8.4.1 RAPID INDUSTRIALIZATION TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR UHMW PE IN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
8.5 CONSUMER GOODS
8.5.1 HIGH DEMAND FOR SPORTS & LEISURE PRODUCTS TO FUEL DEMAND FOR UHMW PE FABRIC
8.6 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
9 UHMW PE MARKET, BY REGION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 NORTH AMERICA
9.2.1 NORTH AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.2.2 US
9.2.2.1 Technological advancements across industries with demand supported by large economy
9.2.3 CANADA
9.2.3.1 Increase in number of hip and knee replacement surgeries and export of processed food & beverages
9.2.4 MEXICO
9.2.4.1 Surging aircraft production, proximity to US market, and growing supplier network
9.3 EUROPE
9.3.1 EUROPE: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.3.2 GERMANY
9.3.2.1 Focus on R&D supported by being largest economy in Europe
9.3.3 FRANCE
9.3.3.1 Rise in France's medical device market and its growth potential
9.3.4 UK
9.3.4.1 Increase in strategic investments in UK’s aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors
9.3.5 ITALY
9.3.5.1 Phasing out of old aircraft to drive potential for new aircraft manufacturing
9.3.6 BELGIUM
9.3.6.1 Belgium's economic growth and presence of prominent aerospace players
9.3.7 SPAIN
9.3.7.1 Impact of Spain's healthcare advancements and defense contracts
9.3.8 NETHERLANDS
9.3.8.1 Netherlands' thriving economy and increased focus on defense spending
9.3.9 REST OF EUROPE
9.4 ASIA PACIFIC
9.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.4.2 CHINA
9.4.2.1 Second-largest global economy with demand for aircraft and repair services from domestic market
9.4.3 JAPAN
9.4.3.1 Presence of prominent manufacturing companies in various end-use sectors
9.4.4 INDIA
9.4.4.1 Growth of aerospace industry, especially civil aviation sector
9.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
9.4.5.1 Export-oriented economy with presence of major domestic players
9.4.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
9.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9.5.1 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.5.2 GCC
9.5.2.1 Foreign investment and non-oil exports play crucial role in diversifying GCC economies
9.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia
9.5.2.2.1 Opportunities fueled by Vision 2030 and National Transformation Program
9.5.2.3 UAE
9.5.2.3.1 Investments in aerospace infrastructure and growth of non-oil sectors
9.5.2.4 Rest of GCC
9.5.3 SOUTH AFRICA
9.5.3.1 Increase in demand from healthcare & medical and mechanical equipment industries
9.5.4 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9.6 SOUTH AMERICA
9.6.1 SOUTH AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
9.6.2 BRAZIL
9.6.2.1 Growing aerospace industry with production of commercial, military, and executive aircraft
9.6.3 ARGENTINA
9.6.3.1 Increase in air travel to drive production of new aircraft
9.6.4 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
10.1 OVERVIEW
10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES
10.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
10.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
10.4.1 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS
10.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
10.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
10.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
10.7.1 STARS
10.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
10.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
10.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
10.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS
10.7.5.1 Company footprint
10.7.5.2 Company form footprint
10.7.5.3 Company end-use industry footprint
10.7.5.4 Company application footprint
10.7.5.5 Company regional footprint
10.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
10.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
10.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
10.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
10.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
10.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES
10.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
10.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of startups/SMEs
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS
10.9.1 DEALS
10.9.2 EXPANSIONS
11 COMPANY PROFILES
11.1 KEY PLAYERS
11.1.1 BRASKEM
11.1.1.1 Business overview
11.1.1.2 Products offered
11.1.1.3 MnM view
11.1.1.3.1 Key strengths
11.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
11.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.2 CELANESE CORPORATION
11.1.2.1 Business overview
11.1.2.2 Products offered
11.1.2.3 Recent developments
11.1.2.3.1 Deals
11.1.2.3.2 Expansions
11.1.2.4 MnM View
11.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.3 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
11.1.3.1 Business overview
11.1.3.2 Products offered
11.1.3.3 MnM view
11.1.3.3.1 Key strengths
11.1.3.3.2 Strategic choices
11.1.3.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.4 DSM-FIRMENICH
11.1.4.1 Business overview
11.1.4.2 Products offered
11.1.4.3 Recent developments
11.1.4.3.1 Deals
11.1.4.4 MnM view
11.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.5 ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION
11.1.5.1 Business overview
11.1.5.2 Products offered
11.1.5.3 MnM view
11.1.5.3.1 Key strengths
11.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
11.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.6 AVIENT CORPORATION
11.1.6.1 Business overview
11.1.6.2 Products offered
11.1.6.3 Recent development
11.1.6.3.1 Deals
11.1.6.4 MnM view
11.1.7 MITSUI CHEMICALS
11.1.7.1 Business overview
11.1.7.2 Products offered
11.1.7.3 MnM view
11.1.8 KOREA PETROCHEMICAL IND CO., LTD.
11.1.8.1 Business overview
11.1.8.2 Products offered
11.1.8.3 MnM view
11.1.9 TEIJIN LIMITED
11.1.9.1 Business overview
11.1.9.2 Products offered
11.1.9.3 MnM view
11.1.10 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
11.1.10.1 Business overview
11.1.10.2 Products offered
11.1.10.3 Recent developments
11.1.10.3.1 Deals
11.1.10.3.2 Other developments
11.1.10.4 MnM view
11.1.11 DUPONT DE NEMOURS, INC.
11.1.11.1 Business overview
11.1.11.2 Product offered
11.1.11.3 MnM view
11.1.12 TOYOBO CO. LTD.
11.1.12.1 Business overview
11.1.12.2 Products offered
11.1.12.3 Recent developments
11.1.12.3.1 Deals
11.1.12.4 MnM view
11.2 OTHER PLAYERS
11.2.1 ROCHLING GROUP
11.2.2 NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
11.2.3 CROWN PLASTICS, INC.
11.2.4 GARLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY
11.2.5 ORTHOPLASTICS
11.2.6 CP MEDICAL, INC.
11.2.7 GLOBAL POLYMER INDUSTRIES
11.2.8 EMCO INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS
11.2.9 SHANGHAI LIANLE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
11.2.10 REDWOOD PLASTICS AND RUBBER
11.2.11 SHANDONG NINGJIN XINXING CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
11.2.12 JIUJIANG ZHONGKE XINXING NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.
11.2.13 TSE INDUSTRIES
11.2.14 MITSUBOSHI BELTING LTD.
11.2.15 RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
12 APPENDIX
12.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
12.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
12.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
12.4 RELATED REPORTS
12.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
