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The global high-performance fluoropolymers market is projected to rise at a healthy rate from 2021 to 2031 (forecast period). The increase in demand for high-performance fluoropolymers from the automotive and transportation industries is the primary factor expected to drive the global high-performance fluoropolymers market. Moreover, increasing demand for high-performance fluoropolymers in electricals and electronics manufacturing, widening usage of high-performance fluoropolymers due to benefits such as sturdiness, endurance, and anti-corrosion properties, and growth of numerous end user verticals in developing markets are all likely to boost the global market.
Furthermore, the developing market for melt-processable fluoropolymers, increasing expenditure for research and development capabilities by major companies, and a rise in the rate of industrialization are projected to propel the global high-performance fluoropolymers market. Additionally, growing emphasis on technological developments and modernization in manufacturing techniques are expected to generate growth prospects for the global market.
Key players active in the global high-performance fluoropolymers market are Daikin Industries (Japan), The Chemours Company (US), Solvay (Belgium), 3M (US), GFL Limited (India), AGC, Inc. (Japan), Halopolymer (Russia), Dongyue Group (China), Fluoroseals SpA (Italy), and Hubei Everflon polymer (China).
Key market players are actively pursuing marketing tactics such as alliances, investments, acquisitions, technological innovations, and R&D activities to expand worldwide exposure.AGC Inc. established a new production plant in Japan in November 2020 to increase the production capacity of Fluon+EA-2000 fluorinated resin. The extension is intended to accommodate the increasing demand for a 5G network.
High-performance fluoropolymers are widely used in transportation (aerospace and automotive), electrical & electronics, medical industries, and industrial processing due to their benefits over other polymers and various features. These industries are quickly expanding, which is driving up demand for high-performance fluoropolymers. High-performance fluoropolymers are becoming more popular in the automotive industry due to their strong heat resistance, excellent dimensional stability, good chemical resistance, and low weight. High-performance fluoropolymers are utilized in a variety of engine components to increase vehicle performance and longevity. They are utilized to make various interior and exterior components in the automobile and aerospace industries.
The global high-performance fluoropolymers market's growth potential in the automobile industry is likely tied to fewer emissions and greater fuel efficiency. Moreover, it is critical in the aerospace sector to choose a material that is fire-retardant and releases low levels of smoke and toxic fumes. The varied uses in this industry necessitate high-performance fluoropolymers that can endure harsh application circumstances over a wide temperature range. Lightweight materials are widely employed in aerospace engineering. Thus, the aerospace sector is reliant on high-performance fluoropolymers that have the ideal mix of temperature, low weight, flame, flexibility, abrasion, chemical resistance, and non-leaching properties.
High-performance fluoropolymers' effective dielectric property, lubricity, and biocompatibility are also paving the road for their use in medical procedures and surgeries. High-performance fluoropolymers are utilized in the manufacture of multi-lumen tubing, which is necessary for the creation of minimally invasive devices. They are employed in implants for the ear, hip, nose, knee, and skull due to their excellent resistance to chemicals and heat. The global high-performance fluoropolymers are expected to be driven by their increasing use in various applications such as syringes, catheters, bio-containment vessels, and sutures. Some industries, such as the semiconductor industry, are completely reliant on high-performance fluoropolymers. This is due to the fact that fluoropolymers are the only materials capable of containing and transporting the chemicals required in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
The high-performance fluoropolymers market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow due to highly populated nations such as India and China and the presence of the great majority of high-performance fluoropolymer producers in the area. Moreover, due to the presence of a huge base of automotive, electronics, chemical, and medical sectors, China is likely to contribute significantly to the regional market.
The North America high-performance fluoropolymers market is projected to expand during the forecast period. Product innovation, new application development, and the existence of a diverse range of end-use sectors, including transportation, industrial processing, and electronics and electrical, are expected to boost the regional market.
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