Polymer Microspheres Market: Introduction
- Polymer microspheres are synthetic biomaterials used in various medical applications. They are used as bulking agents or drug delivery particles around the world. Their particle size varies with the respective application.
- Polymer microsphere is used to formulate the medicines which is injected inside the body for the treatment of disease prone part or targeted body organs.
- Polymer microspheres are used in four types of treatment: soft tissue and hard tissue fillers, bulking agent in soft tissue, embolization therapy, and drug delivery material. Polymer microspheres are synthesized from solvent evaporation, suspension or emulsion polymerization, and sedimentation polymerization.
- Polymer microsphere is a vital injectable biomaterial in the medical application. The size and shape of microsphere can be controlled during the production. The controllable size and shape of microsphere is well suited for the treatment of critical therapeutics.
Key Drivers of Polymer Microspheres Market
- Rise in incidence of cancers, diabetes, and high and low blood pressure are fuelling the demand for effective treatments through medicines and additional therapeutics. This key factor is projected to boost the polymer microspheres market during the forecast period.
- Polymer microspheres are primarily used in the medical industry owing to their uniform spherical size and shape that helps in carrying the particular drug to the targeted tissue or body part. Polymer microspheres play an important role as drug carriers in the form of tablets, capsules, and injections for the treatment of various diseases and infirmities.
- Increase in demand for an effective remedies for the overall treatment of deadly viruses and diseases is projected to boost the demand for polymer microspheres across the globe during the forecast period
- In most of the cases, the treatment is required at the micro-level. Therefore, the affected organ part or body part has to undergo for the critical treatment by the usage of drugs with biomaterials. This factor is projected to boost the demand for polymer microspheres in the next few years.
Natural and Synthetic Segment to Offer Lucrative Opportunities
- In terms of type, the polymer microspheres market can be bifurcated into natural and synthetic. Under the natural segment, polymer microspheres are primarily obtained from sources such as proteins, gelatins, and carbohydrates. Rise in demand for effective therapeutics is likely to boost the polymer microspheres market in the near future.
- Under the synthetic segment, microspheres are synthesized from key sources such as polystyrene and polyurethane for medical applications. Other sources include polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrolein, lactides, and epoxy polymers. Natural polymer microspheres carry vital benefits over their counterparts owing to the organic nature and high solubility. This is fuelling the demand for naturally synthesized polymer microspheres across the globe.
Life Science & Pharmaceutical Applications to Fuel Market
- Based on end-use industry, the global polymer microspheres market can be segmented into life science & pharmaceutical, cosmetics & personal care, electronics, and paints & coatings. Rise in demand for polymer microspheres, primarily in the life science & pharmaceutical segment, is estimated to boost the polymer microspheres market during the forecast period.
- Increase in R&D activities to enhance the efficacy of drugs or medicines is likely to propel the demand for polymer microspheres in the next few years.
Asia Pacific Expected to Hold Leading Share of Global Polymer Microspheres Market
- Geographically, the global polymer microspheres market can be split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- Asia Pacific is expected to be the leading consumer of polymer microspheres in the near future. It is anticipated to be followed by North America and Europe. Rise in demand for better quality drugs and medicines in China, Japan, and South Korea is anticipated to boost the demand for polymer microspheres during the forecast period. Increase in demand for biomaterials in medicines and pharmaceuticals in developing economies of Asia Pacific such as China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam is also estimated to create lucrative opportunities for companies operating in the polymer microspheres market in the region.
- Growth in private and government investments in medical and health care industries in developing economies of Asia Pacific is another factor likely to fuel the market in the region during the forecast period. Rise in demand for cancer treatments, tissue implants, and skin aging treatments among the vast population is propelling the demand for polymer microspheres in North America and Europe. Increase in import of polymer microspheres in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa due to its excellent curing benefits is likely to boost its demand in these regions.
Key Players Operating in Market
Large numbers of manufacturing companies operate in the global polymer microsphere market. Key players operating in the global polymer microspheres market include:
- BRACE GmbH
- PolyMicrospheres
- Cospheric LLC
- Oakwood Laboratories
- Chase Corporation
Global Polymer Microspheres Market: Research Scope
Global Polymer Microspheres Market, by Type
Global Polymer Microspheres Market, by Application
- Life Science & Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Electronics
- Paints & Coatings
Global Polymer Microspheres Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
