Polyurethanes (PU) Market

Polyurethanes (PU) Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share & Forecast (2009 - 2016)

Polyurethanes (PU) Market: Overview

Polyurethanes (PU) are structured in such a way that they can be molded easily into the required shapes and enhance the quality of several industrial products. They are prominently used by builders in insulation materials in residential and commercial spaces. The polyurethanes (PU) market is expected to observe steady growth during the forecast period of 2009-2016. An increase in construction activities around the globe will serve as a significant growth-boosting factor for the global market.

Polyurethanes (PU) in the rigid form are efficient in providing insulation to roofs, walls, windows, air barrier sealants, and doors. However, polyurethanes (PU) that are flexible can be used for cushioning purposes for consumer and commercial purposes. The insulation properties of polyurethanes (PU) have proved to be beneficial. Thus, the polyurethanes (PU) market is estimated to observe a positive growth trajectory between 2009 and 2016.

The research conducted on the global market for polyurethanes (PU) by Transparency Market Research (TMR) is compiled systematically in a report which provides valuable insights into the polyurethanes (PU) market.

Rigorous R&D Activities to Offer Lucrative Growth Opportunities for Polyurethanes (PU) Market

The polyurethanes (PU) market has numerous players in cut throat competition to maintain their market dominance. The players are focused on rigorous research and development activities. These activities lead to new innovations and novel product launches across polyurethanes (PU). Furthermore, strategic collaborations with startups, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures contribute to the growth of the polyurethanes (PU) market. These activities help in strengthening the influence of the players in the polyurethanes (PU) market.

Manufacturers in the polyurethanes (PU) market are engaged in expansion activities. These activities assure seamless distribution of polyurethanes (PU) to the end-users. Strategic planning and promotional activities ultimately lead to the growth of the polyurethanes (PU) market.

Some well-entrenched players in the polyurethanes (PU) market are Huntsman Corporation, Mitsui Chemical Inc., Foamex Innovations, Dahua Group Corporation Ltd., BASF, The Dow Chemical Company, Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co. Ltd., Woodbridge Foam Corp., and British Vita Unlimited.

Rising Urbanization across Numerous Regions to Invite Profitable Growth

Urbanization has witnessed fast-paced growth over the years. The rising rate of rural-to-urban migration has led to an increase in construction activities globally. The urban crowd is focusing on leading a lavish lifestyle and has shifted their attention toward attractively designed homes with lavish interiors. The rise in disposable income of individuals has led to high spending on renovations and interior development. Rapid industrialization has increased the demand for commercial spaces as well. The demand for construction activities of residential and commercial properties will contribute to the growth of the polyurethanes (PU) market.

Expanding Application in End-Use Industries Present Plethora of Growth Opportunities

The end-user industries such as construction, packaging, electronics, and furniture, automotive, interior, and electronic appliances prefer the use of polyurethanes (PU) in various applications which have fueled the growth of polyurethanes (PU) market significantly.

The demand for polyurethanes (PU) is increasing at a steady rate and is estimated to increase further during the forecast period of 2009-2016. The expanding focus of the consumers on using aesthetically appealing products in modern constructions invites considerable growth for polyurethanes (PU), eventually boosting the growth prospects of the polyurethanes (PU) market.

Growing Investments in Construction Projects Open New Growth Avenues for the Polyurethanes (PU) Market

Asia Pacific is expected to be dominant in the global polyurethanes (PU) market. The emerging economies are focusing on construction activities. The increasing awareness regarding the sustainability of infrastructure has increased the demand for furniture and sleeping products have propelled the demand for the polyurethanes (PU) market in this region.

    Table of Content

    Chapter 1 Executive Summary

    Chapter 2 PU Market Analysis

    2.1 Overview

    2.2 Value Chain Analysis

          2.2.1 Distribution Channels

    2.3 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI)

          2.3.1 Forms of MDI and Its Applications

          2.3.2 Synthesise of MDI

          2.3.3 MDI Adoption Drivers

          2.3.4 Restraints 

          2.3.5 Opportunities

    2.4 Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI)

          2.4.1 Forms of TDI and Its Applications

          2.4.2 Synthesis of TDI

          2.4.3 Drivers For TDI Adoption

          2.4.4 Restraints

          2.4.5 Opportunities

    2.5 Polyurethanes (PU)

         2.5.1 Forms and Applications

         2.5.2 Production Process

         2.5.3 Drivers

         2.5.4 Restraints

         2.5.5 Opportunities

    2.6 Raw Material Analysis

         2.6.1 Crude Oil

         2.6.2 Propylene

         2.6.3 Aniline

         2.6.4 Benzene

         2.6.5 Toluene

    2.7 Pricing Analysis

    Chapter 3 Global Polyurethanes Market

    3.1 Overview

    3.2 Global MDI Volume Analysis and Forecast

          3.2.1 Market Size & Growth

          3.2.2 Market Trend

    3.3 Revenue Analysis and Forecast

          3.3.1 Market Size & Growth

          3.3.2 Market Trend

    3.4 Global TDI Market Volume Analysis and Forecast 2009-2016

          3.4.1 Global TDI Market Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Geography

          3.4.2 Global TDI Market Volume Analysis & Forecast, by Application

                   3.4.2.1 Market Size & Growth

                   3.4.2.2 Volume Trend

                   3.4.2.3 Global TDI Market Revenue Analysis and Forecast, by Application

                   3.4.2.4 Revenue Trend

    3.5 Global PU Volume Analysis and Forecast, by Geography 2009 – 2016 

          3.5.1 Market Size and Growth

          3.5.2 Market Trend

          3.5.3 Global PU Revenue Analysis and Forecast, by Geography

          3.5.4 Market Size and Growth

          3.5.5 Market Trend

    3.6 Global PU Consumption and Forecast, by End User Segments

    Chapter 4 MDI Market by Country

    4.1 Germany MDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          4.1.1 Germany MDI Volume Analysis & Forecast

                  4.1.1.1 Volume Trend

          4.1.2 Germany Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                  4.1.2.1 Revenue Trend

    4.2 U. K. MDI Market Analysis and Forecast

         4.2.1 Volume Analysis & Forecast

                 4.2.1.1 Volume Trend

         4.2.2 Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                 4.2.2.1 Revenue Trend

    4.3 Italy MDI Market Analysis and Forecast

         4.3.1 Volume Analysis & Forecast

                 4.3.1.1 Volume Trend

         4.3.2 Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                 4.3.2.1 Revenue Trend

    4.4 U.S. MDI Market Analysis and Forecast

         4.4.1 Volume Analysis & Forecast

                 4.4.1.1 Volume Trend

         4.4.2 Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                 4.4.2.1 Revenue Trend

    4.5 Brazil MDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          4.5.1 Volume Analysis & Forecast

                  4.5.1.1 Volume Trend

          4.5.2 Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                  4.5.2.1 Revenue Trend

    4.6 China MDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          4.6.1 Volume Analysis & Forecast

                  4.6.1.1 Volume Trend

          4.6.2 Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                  4.6.2.1 Revenue Trend

    4.7 Japan MDI Market Analysis and Forecast

         4.7.1 Volume Analysis & Forecast

                 4.7.1.1 Volume Trend

         4.7.2 Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                 4.7.2.1 Revenue Trend

    4.8 India MDI Market Analysis and Forecast

         4.8.1 Volume Analysis & Forecast

                 4.8.1.1 Volume Trend

         4.8.2 Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                 4.8.2.1 Revenue Trend

    Chapter 5 TDI Market by Country

    5.1 Germany TDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          5.1.1 Germany TDI Volume Analysis & Forecast

                   5.1.1.1 Volume Trend

          5.1.2 Germany TDI Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                   5.1.2.1 Revenue Trend

    5.2 U.K. TDI Market Analysis and Forecast

                 5.2.1 U.K. TDI Volume Analysis & Forecast

                         5.2.1.1 Volume Trend

                 5.2.2 U.K. TDI Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                         5.2.2.1 Revenue Trend

    5.3 Italy TDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          5.3.1 Italy TDI Volume Analysis & Forecast

                  5.3.1.1 Volume Trend

          5.3.2 Italy Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                   5.3.2.1 Revenue Trend

    5.4 U.S. TDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          5.4.1 U.S. Volume Analysis & Forecast

                   5.4.1.1 Volume Trend

          5.4.2 U.S. Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                  5.4.2.1 Revenue Trend

    5.5 China TDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          5.5.1 China TDI Volume Analysis & Forecast

                   5.5.1.1 Volume Trend

          5.5.2 China TDI Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                   5.5.2.1 Revenue Trend

    5.6 Japan TDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          5.6.1 Japan TDI Volume Analysis & Forecast

                  5.6.1.1 Volume Trend

          5.6.2 Japan TDI Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                  5.6.2.1 Revenue Trend

    5.7 India TDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          5.7.1 India TDI Volume Analysis & Forecast

                  5.7.1.1 Volume Trend

          5.7.2 India TDI Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                  5.7.2.1 Revenue Trend

    5.8 Brazil TDI Market Analysis and Forecast

          5.8.1 Brazil TDI Volume Analysis & Forecast

                   5.8.1.1 Volume Trend

          5.8.2 Brazil TDI Revenue Analysis and Forecast

                   5.8.2.1 Revenue Trend

    Chapter 6 PU Market by Country

    6.1 Germany PU Market Analysis and Forecast

          6.1.1 Germany PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                   6.1.1.1 Volume Trend

          6.1.2 Germany Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                   6.1.2.1 Revenue Trend

          6.1.3 Germany Volume Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

          6.1.4 Market Size and Growth

                  6.1.4.1 Volume Trend

          6.1.5 Germany Revenue Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                  6.1.5.1 Revenue Trend

          6.2 U.K. PU Market Analysis and Forecast

                6.2.1 U.K. PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                        6.2.1.1 Volume Trend

                6.2.2 U.K. Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                        6.2.2.1 Revenue Trend

                6.2.3 U.K. Volume Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                        6.2.3.1 Volume Trend

                6.2.4 U.K. Revenue Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                        6.2.4.1 Revenue Trend

    6.3 Italy PU Market Analysis and Forecast

          6.3.1 Italy PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                  6.3.1.1 Volume Trend

          6.3.2 Italy Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                  6.3.2.1 Revenue Trend

          6.3.3 Italy Volume Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                  6.3.3.1 Volume Trend

          6.3.4 Italy Revenue Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                  6.3.4.1 Revenue Trend

    6.4 U.S. PU Market Analysis and Forecast

          6.4.1 U.S. PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                  6.4.1.1 Volume Trend

          6.4.2 U.S. Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                  6.4.2.1 Revenue Trend

          6.4.3 U.S. Volume Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                  6.4.3.1 Volume Trend

          6.4.4 U.S. Revenue Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                  6.4.4.1 Revenue Trend

    6.5 China PU Market Analysis and Forecast

          6.5.1 China PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                  6.5.1.1 Volume Trend

          6.5.2 China Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                  6.5.2.1 Volume Trend

          6.5.3 China Volume Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                   6.5.3.1 Volume Trend

          6.5.4 China Revenue Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                  6.5.4.1 Revenue Trend

    6.6 Japan PU Market Analysis and Forecast

         6.6.1 Japan PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                 6.6.1.1 Volume Trend

         6.6.2 Japan PU Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                 6.6.2.1 Revenue Trend

         6.6.3 Japan PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                 6.6.3.1 Volume Trend

         6.6.4 Japan PU Revenue Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                 6.6.4.1 Revenue Trend

         6.6.5 India PU Market Analysis and Forecast

         6.6.6 India PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by Appliations

                 6.6.6.1 Volume Trend

         6.6.7 India Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                 6.6.7.1 Revenue Trend

         6.6.8 India PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                 6.6.8.1 Volume Trend

         6.6.9 India PU Revenue Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                 6.6.9.1 Revenue Trend

    6.7 Brazil PU Market Analysis and Forecast

          6.7.1 Brazil PU Volume Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                   6.7.1.1 Volume Trend

          6.7.2 Brazil Revenue Analysis and Forecast by Applications

                  6.7.2.1 Revenue Trend

          6.7.3 Brazil Volume Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                  6.7.3.1 Volume Trend

          6.7.4 Brazil Revenue Analysis and Forecast by End-Use

                  6.7.4.1 Revenue Trend

    Chapter 7 Competition Analysis

    List of Tables

    Table 1 Forms of MDI (METHYLENE Diphenyl Diisocyanate)

    Table 2 Impapu Analysis of Global MDI Market Drivers

    Table 3 Forms of TDI  (TOLUENE Diisocyanate)

    Table 4 Increasing Automotive Sales of Developing Economies (MILLION Units)

    Table 5 Crude Oil Prices, 2009-2016 (USD/BARREL)

    Table 6 Propylene Bulk Prices (USD/TON), 2009-2016

    Table 7 Aniline Bulk Prices (USD/TON), 2009-2016

    Table 8 MDI Pricing Trend and Forecast, By Geography 2009–2016 (USD/KILO)

    Table 9 Global MDI Market Volume & Forecast, By Geography 2009 – 2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 10 Global MDI Market Volume Shares, By Applications 2009 – 2016 (%)

    Table 11 Global MDI Market Volume & Forecast, By Applications 2009–2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 12 Global MDI Market Volume Shares, By Applications 2009–2016 (%)

    Table 13 Global MDI Market Revenue & Forecast, By Geography 2009–2016 (USD Million)

    Table 14 Global MDI Market Revenue & Forecast, By Applications 2009–2016 (USD Million)

    Table 15 Global TDI  Market Volume & Forecast, By Geography 2009–2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 16 Global TDI  Market Volume Shares, By Geography 2009–2016 (%)

    Table 17 Global TDI  Market Volume & Forecast, By Geography 2009–2016 (USD Million)

    Table 18 Global TDI  Market Volume & Forecast, By Applications 2009–2016 (Thousands)

    Table 19 Global TDI  Market Volume Shares, By Application 2009–2016 (%)

    Table 20 Global TDI  Market Revenue & Forecast, By Applications 2009–2016 (USD Million)

    Table 21 Global PU Market Volume and Forecast, By Geography 2009–2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 22 Global PU Market Volume Shares, By Geography 2009 – 2016 (%)

    Table 23 Global PU Market Volume and Forecast, By Application 2009 – 2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 24 Global PU Market Volume Shares, By Applications 2009 – 2016 (%)

    Table 25 Global PU Market Revenue and Forecast, By Geography 2009–2016 (USD Million)

    Table 26 Global PU Market Revenue and Forecast, By Applications 2009–2016 (USD Million)

    Table 27 Global PU Consumption and Forecast, By Application  2009–2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 28 Global PU Revenue and Forecast, By Application 2009–2016 (USD Million)

    Table 29 Germany MDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 30 Germany MDI Market Volume Shares, By Applications 2009–2016 (%)

    Table 31 Germany MDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009 – 2016 (USD Million)

    Table 32 U.K. MDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009 – 2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 33 U.K. MDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 34 Italy MDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 35 Italy MDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 36 U.S. MDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 37 U.S. MDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 38 Brazil MDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 39 Brazil MDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 40 China MDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 41 China MDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 42 Japan MDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 43 Japan MDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 44 India MDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 45 India MDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 46 Germany TDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 47 Germany TDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 48 U.K.TDI  Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 49 U.K.TDI  Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 50 Italy TDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 51 Italy TDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 52 U.S.TDI  Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 53 U.S. TDI  Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 54 China TDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 55 China TDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 56 Japan TDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 57 Japan TDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 58 India TDI  Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 59 India TDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 60 Brazil TDI Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 61 Brazil TDI Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 62 Germany PU Market Volume, By Applications 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 63 Germany PU Market Revenue, By Applications 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 64 Germany PU Market Volume, By End-Use 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 65 Germany PU Market Revenue, By End-Use 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 66 U.K. PU Market Volume, By Application 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 67 U.K. PU Market Revenue, By Application 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 68 U.K. PU Market Volume, By End-Use 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 69 U.K. PU Market Revenue, By End-Use 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 70 Italy PU Market Volume, By Application 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 71 Italy PU Market Revenue, By Application 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 72 Italy PU Market Volume, By End-Use 2009-2016  (Thousand Tons)

    Table 73 Italy PU Market Revenue, By End-Use 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 74 U.S. PU Market Volume, By Application 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 75 U.S. PU Market Revenue, By Application 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 76 U.S. PU Market Volume, By End-Use 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 77 U.S. PU Market Revenue, By End-Use 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 78 China PU Market Volume, By Application 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 79 China PU Market Revenue, By Application 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 80 China PU Market Volume, By End-Use 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 81 China PU Market Revenue, By End-Use 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 82 Japan PU Market Volume, By Application 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 83 Japan PU Market Revenue, By Application 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 84 Japan PU Market Volume, By End-Use 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 85 Japan PU Market Revenue, By End-Use 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 86 India PU Market Volume, By Application 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 87 India PU Market Revenue, By Application 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 88 India PU Market Volume, By End-Use 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 89 India PU Market Revenue, By End-Use 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 90 Brazil PU Market Volume, By Application 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 91 Brazil PU Market Revenue, By Application 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    Table 92 Brazil PU Market Volume, By End-Use 2009-2016 (Thousand Tons)

    Table 93 Brazil PU Market Revenue, By End-Use 2009-2016 (USD Million)

    List of Figures

    Fig. 1 Value Chain of Polyurethane Market

    Fig. 2 Impact of Major Drivers of Global TDI Market

    Fig. 1 Impact of Major Restraints of Global TDI Market

    Fig. 2 Global Benzene Demand By Applications, 2010 (%)

    Fig. 3 Benzene Pricing Trend and Forecast, 2009–2016 (USD/TON)

    Fig. 4 Global Toluene Demand By Applications

    Fig. 5 Toluene Pricing Trend and Forecast, 2009–2016 (USD/TON)

    Fig. 6 MDI Pricing Trend and Forecast, 2009–2016 (USD/TON)

    Fig. 7 TDI Pricing Trend and Forecast, 2009–2016 (USD/TON)

    Fig. 8 Regional MDI Market Shares 2010 And 2016 (%)

    Fig. 9 MDI Applications Market Shares 2010 and 2016 (%)

    Fig. 10 TDI Applications Market Shares 2010 and 2016 (%)

    Fig. 11 TDI Geographical Market Shares 2010-2016 (%)

    Fig. 12 Global Mdi, TDI And Polyurethanes Company Market Share, 2011

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