GVR Report cover Scratch Resistant Polypropylene Compound For Automotive Interior Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Scratch Resistant Polypropylene Compound For Automotive Interior Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Dashboard, Door Trim, Pillar Trim, Seat Carrier), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2016 - 2024

  • Report ID: GVR-1-68038-039-2
  • Number of Pages: 91
  • Format: Electronic (PDF)

Industry Insights

The scratch-resistant polypropylene compound for automotive interior market size was USD 3.40 billion in 2015. Increasing usage of engineering plastics to comply with stringent legislation is likely to foster the market demand. Stringent regulatory norms, such as directives from the European Union and EPA to cut down carbon emission has triggered the need to reduce gross vehicular weight.

Such enforcements have been instrumental in driving engineering plastics demand for automotive production. Ample supply coupled with superior properties is expected to trigger the polypropylene (PP) compound market growth. Polypropylene compound has its use in the variety of applications ranging from automobiles, packaging, construction, and infrastructure.

U.S. scratch resistant polypropylene (PP) compound for automotive interior market

The auto sector is expected to emerge as the largest consumer of PP compounds and accounted for 55.3% of the market demand in 2015. Polypropylene compounds, owing to their excellent impact and scratch-resistance properties have been widely used in automobile interior applications. Even though the scenario is quite upbeat, volatile crude oil prices that might impede the PP compound growth. PP prices are directly dependent upon crude oil prices, as it is one of the key raw materials.

Apart from the existing applications of polypropylene compounds in automobiles, these compounds can replace traditional materials in exterior as well as interior parts. Use of polypropylene products for manufacturing instrument panels, thus replacing engineering materials is yet to be thoroughly explored. Supplemental restraint system (airbag) is another application that can provide a relatively good scope for these materials.

In light of current developments, it is anticipated that plastics are likely to account for 18% to 20% of the average vehicle weight by the end of the forecast period. Automakers are investing in research and development activities to develop different grades of PP compounds which facilitate scratch resistance & rigidity and also comply with the strict regulations laid down by various regulatory bodies.

Desirable mechanical characteristics, moldability, and low cost make PP compounds in the automotive industry extremely sought after products. In different automotive interior applications, the development of these plastics strengthens the enhanced efficiency of PP resins. After compounding with additives such as glass fiber, mica, talc, or other materials, these assist in imparting characteristics such as scratch resistance, high impact resistance that are crucial for indoor automotive applications. The view of the customer linked to the aesthetics of indoor and outdoor cars has altered dramatically. Today, customers expect cars to retain a more significant portion of the vehicle's lifecycle's aesthetic appeal. These factors are anticipated to drive PP compound demand in dashboard manufacturing, door trimming, and others.

Application Insights

Dashboard accounted for the largest share in 2015 and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2016 to 2024. The dashboard is a major component of the automobile interior and hence requires good impact strength. Nowadays, consumers want their vehicle to look new after a period, and this requirement can be satisfied by using scratch-resistant compounds.

Global scratch resistant polypropylene (PP) compound for automotive interior market

Door trim application segment demand was 564.7 kilotons in 2015. Door trim is a component that is attached to the inner side of the door and requires good impact strength and surface finish. Scratch-resistant polypropylene compounds are used indoor trim applications as they facilitate easy assembly and also reduce the structural weight of the component along with improvement in user experience.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for over 35% overall revenue and is likely to grow at the highest estimated CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period. Rapid industrialization and increasing population have contributed to economic growth in China and India. With developing an economy, increasing product demand and subsequent industrial growth in the region, major industries such as construction, automotive, consumer appliances, and electrical & electronics have witnessed rapid growth.

Scratch-resistant polypropylene compound demand is likely to be low in North America during the forecast period, and this attributes to dip in automotive production growth in the region. The demand from the European automobile industry can be attributed to stringent emission regulations. Germany, being a major auto hub is anticipated to account for over 25% of the scratch-resistant PP compound market in Europe.

Scratch Resistant Polypropylene (PP) Compound For Automotive Interior Market Insights

Scratch-resistant PP compound for the automotive interior market is fragmented owing to its presence of a vast number of players throughout the value chain. Most of the industry participants have focused on integration throughout the value chain to achieve profitability and also expand their presence in emerging markets.

The industry can be characterized by strategic alliances with the manufacturers throughout the value chain. Industry participants have collaborated with compounders and end-users to develop new products with improved characteristics.

Key players such as Evonik Industries have developed new siloxane-based additives for automotive applications which impart permanent scratch resistance. Major players include BASF SE, Borealis AG, Evonik Industries, LyondellBasell, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., SABIC, Sinopec, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd, etc.

Report Scope

Attribute

Details

Base year for estimation

2015

Actual estimates/Historical data

2014 - 2015

Forecast period

2016 - 2024

Market representation

Revenue in USD Million and volume in kilotons & CAGR from 2016 to 2024

Regional scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, Middle East & Africa

Report coverage

Revenue forecast, competitive landscape, growth factors and trends

Country Scope

The U.S., Germany, France, U.K., China, India, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, and Brazil

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