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Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Share

ID: MRFR//1549-HCR | 135 Pages | Author: Chitranshi Jaiswal| November 2024

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Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Base Year For Estimation	2021
Historical Data	2018 & 2020
Forecast Period	2022-2030
Growth Rate	9.50% (2022-2030)

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Highlights:

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Trends

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Analysis

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Share

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Companies

Global Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market OverviewThe ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market size was valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2021. The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene industry is projected to grow from USD 3.18 Billion in 2022 to USD 5.99 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.50% during the forecast period (2022 - 2030). Growing demand from various applications such as batteries, medical-grade & prosthetics, additives, fibers, filtration, and membranes are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth. Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Overview Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Trends

Growing demand for medical implants to boost the market growth

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is increasingly utilized in the medical industry owing to its high biocompatibility, wear resistance and flexibility. Several research activities have been conducted to develop UHMWPE with improvised tribological and mechanical performance, thereby delivering durable implants for patients. Several companies have launched ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene medical-grade products for use in biomedical implants. For instance, DSM delivers medical grade ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber called Dyneema Purity fiber that satisfies ASTM and ISO standards. This fiber is 15 times more powerful than steel.

Further, rising government investments and initiatives to provide their militaries with superior protective gear. Soldier movement is only possible with protective equipment such as shields, plate inserts, bulletproof vests, war helmets, and armor. Demand for aerospace & defense products will increase because of government initiatives like SPS boost the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene industry. Government programs, including the Soldier Protection System, enhanced the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market CAGR across the globe in recent years.

However, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is a stronger and safer material to replace steel in wire ropes utilized in the aerospace & defense industry. In the automobile industry, it is utilized in supportive belts, car seat parts, and truck shock spacers owing to its self-lubricating and vibration-reduction properties. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Limited, new car and commercial-vehicle sales are anticipated to rise by 15% and 16% in 2021, respectively. Hence, the rapidly increasing automotive industry is expected to drive ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market revenue.

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Segment Insights

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Form Insights

The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market segmentation, based on form, includes sheets, rods & tubes, medical grade & prosthetics and others. The sheets segment held the majority share in 2021 of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market revenue. This is attributed to the advancement in the adoption of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene as sheets & films in bunkers, dump trucks, truck loading platforms, chutes, lining silos, and rail wagons. However, medical grade & prosthetics are the fastest-growing category over the forecast period due to the growing geriatric population, especially in North America and Europe, which is assumed to play a vital role in the market growth of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene over the forecast period.

Figure 1: Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market, by Form, 2021 & 2030 (USD Million)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene End-Use Industry Insights

The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market data has been bifurcated by healthcare, military & defense, automotive, electronics, chemicals, food & beverage, sports & leisure, and others. The healthcare category dominated the market for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. This is attributed to increasing healthcare investments, advancement in medical technologies, and the rising aging population, leading to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene product demand in the medical industry. However, automotive is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period due to the growing demand for lightweight, noise-reducing, and impact-absorbing materials from the automotive industry will increase the product demand of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene during the forecast period.

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market accounted for USD 1.28 billion in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. This is attributed to the region's growing automotive, medical, and electronics industries. According to the US International Trade Commission, EV sales increased by 67% between 2017 and 2019. The growing sales of electric vehicles (EVs) led to the demand for lithium-ion batteries, which depend on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for their functioning. Further, the US ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market held the largest market share, and Canada ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3: ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2021 (%)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the growing demand for impact-resistant sheets & films and fibers from the medical and automotive industries in the region. Further, the Germany ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market held the largest market share, and the UK ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. This is owing to the rising government initiatives and investments on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in the development of medical, and aerospace & defense industries. Moreover, China ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market held the largest market share, and India ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market grow even more. Market participants are also taking various strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

One of the primary business strategies manufacturers adopt in the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector is manufacturing locally to reduce operating costs. The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market major player such as Celanese Corporation, Koninklijke DSM NV, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, and others are working on expanding the market demand by investing in research and development activities.

Celanese Corporation, a technology and specialty materials organization, manufactures and sells high-performance engineered polymers in the US and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Engineered Materials, Acetate Tow, and Acetyl Chain. In March 2021, Celanese Corporation announced its intent to expand its GUR ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene production capacity in Europe. The development will support the significant growth in the company's high-value GUR-engineered materials portfolio. With this investment, Celanese Corporation can support the double-digit demand growth for lithium-ion battery separators in the electric vehicle market. The new facility will also have the option to produce ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene medical-grade GUR.

Also, SABIC is a diversified chemicals company headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures ly in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different products: chemicals, commodity and high-performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals. In October 2020, SABIC and Schwarz Group launched transparent film bags made from certified circular ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in vegetable packaging. This project will use PE technologies of the company's TRUCIRCLE, which consists of certified circular polymers, including high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density and linear low-density ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and SUPEER metallocene polyethylene resins.

Key Companies in the Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene market include

Celanese Corporation

LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV.

Koninklijke DSM NV.

China Petrochemical Corporation

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group

LianLe Chemical Corporation

Crown Plastics, Inc.

Braskem

Asahi Kasei Corporation

Dotmar Engineering Plastics

Honeywell International, Inc.

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

TSE Industries, Inc.

Garland Manufacturing Company, among others

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Industry Developments

March 2021: Celanese Corporation announced its intent to initiate a three-year plan to expand engineered materials compounding capacities at the company's Asia facilities, including Nanjing, China, Suzhou, China, and Silvassa, India. The expansion aims to adapt to local customer needs and gain a competitive advantage.

November 2021: Carolina Ballistic will use Honeywell's Spectra fiber to design and manufacture new ballistic panels for civilian armor vehicles in Latin America. This development aims to meet a regional need for lightweight armored civilian vehicles that provide increased protection.

October 2020: Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation collaborated with Fibertex Personal Care to bring a sustainable hygiene solution. It is the world's first non-woven product made from certified ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market Segmentation

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Form Outlook

Sheets

Rods & Tubes

Medical Grade & Prosthetics

Others

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene End-Use Industry Outlook

Healthcare

Military & Defense

Automotive

Electronics

Chemicals

Food & Beverage

Sports & Leisure

Others

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Regional Outlook

North America
- US
- Canada

Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World
- Middle East
- Africa
- Latin America

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Companies

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