Metallocene Polyethylene Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2018 – 2026
Metallocene
polyethylene, also referred to as mPE, is a unique grade of
polyethylene, which is produced using metallocene catalyst. The
resultant grade of polyethylene produces polyethylene grade with pure
and consistent properties. Desirable properties exhibited by
metallocene polyethylene include processability, toughness, and
stiffness. Metallocene polyethylene provides a better solution in
terms of extrusion output compared to blends of Ziegler-Natta
catalyzed linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and high pressure
low density polyethylene (HP-LDPE). Its dart impact strength is much
higher than that of products manufactured through ZN-LLDPE.
Furthermore, films made from metallocene polyethylene exhibit fast
hot tack. As a result, the films produced from metallocene
polyethylene allow rapid sealing. The usage of metallocene catalyst
allows producers to provide tailor-made solutions, with desired
properties such as soft, low melting point to high melting point, and
high heat resistance for specific applications. Metallocene
polyethylene resin is substituting PVC and EVA as a raw material in
the manufacture of films in various applications. The technology
employed for manufacturing metallocene polyethylene is
environmentally-friendly and safety oriented. Metallocene
polyethylene is being employed on a large scale in the production of
films, which are used in a wide range of packaging applications in
end-user industries such as consumer goods, hygiene, food, industrial
packaging, and agricultural films. Asia Pacific is anticipated to
offer lucrative opportunities for metallocene polyethylene
manufacturers owing to the expansion in the packaging industry.
Based on product
type, the metallocene polyethylene market can be segmented into
mLLDPE, mMDPE, and mHDPE. Currently, the market is dominated by the
mLLDPE segment. The segment is anticipated to continue its dominance
during the forecast period, as mLLDPE exhibits outstanding optical
properties and better impact & puncture strength vis-à-vis other
resins. The mLLDPE segment is estimated to expand at a significant
pace during the forecast period, owing to the increase in demand for
these in films in the packaging industry.
In terms of
application, the metallocene polyethylene market can be divided into
films, sheets, injection molding, and extrusion coating. Currently,
the films segment dominates the metallocene polyethylene market.
Films produced from metallocene polyethylene exhibit enhanced
properties. These films are ideal for applications such as packaging,
heavy-duty bags, refuse bags, shrink films, stretch films,
agricultural films, etc. The films segment is anticipated to continue
its dominance during the forecast period, and register a significant
growth rate during the forecast period.
In terms of
geography, Asia Pacific is the major consumer of metallocene
polyethylene. Demand for metallocene polyethylene has been increasing
constantly, due to the rise in usage in packaging applications. Asia
Pacific is one of the rapidly growing markets for the packaging
industry. Furthermore, solar and automotive industries, which are
among the end-user industries of metallocene polyethylene, are also
anticipated to exhibit significant growth during the forecast period.
This, in turn, is boosting the demand for metallocene polyethylene.
Countries expected to be attractive markets for metallocene
polyethylene include China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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Key players
operating in the metallocene polyethylene market include Braskem,
China Petrochemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, Mitsui &
Co., Ineos, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Nova Chemicals
Corporation, Prime Polymer Co., Ltd., Reliance Industries Limited,
SABIC, Sasol Limited, The Dow Chemical Company, Univation
Technologies, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Borealis AG, Total
Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc., and Formosa Plastics
Corporation.
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