Jun 18, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market Outlook 2017-2026, With an Expected CAGR of Over 8% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Thermoplastic Polyurethane - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

According to the publisher, the Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market is accounted for $1.80 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $3.65 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.

Factors such as growing penetration of high-performance films in various automotive applications, increasing demand from medical industry and innovation in footwear sector, need for environment-friendly and recyclable product are boosting the market growth.

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) are a class of polyurethane that possess properties of both plastics and elastomers. They are colourless translucent materials that have high shear strength. They possess high abrasion resistance and have excellent impact strength even at low temperatures. They exhibit elastic properties that span across their complete range of hardness. They possess good flexibility over a wide range of temperatures.

Based on application footwear segment is largely influenced by consumer trends and fashions. Increasing demand for fancy and trendy comfortable footwear among all age groups. The medical segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to its high-performance characteristics, resistance to chemicals and oils, improved mechanical properties and durability.

Companies Mentioned

  • Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.
  • Lubrizol Corporation
  • Taiwan Sheen Soon
  • Polyone Corporation
  • Miracll Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • Kuraray Co., Ltd.
  • Huntsman Corporation
  • Hexpol AB
  • Headway Polyurethane Co. Ltd.
  • Covestro AG
  • Coim Group
  • BASF Polyurethanes GmbH (BASF SE)
  • API Plastics
  • American Polyfilm, Inc.
  • Yantai Wanhua
  • 3M Company
  • Avery Dennison
  • MH&W International Corp.
  • Permali Gloucester Limited

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

3 Market Trend Analysis

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

5 Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market, By Type

6 Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market, By Raw Material

7 Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market, By End-User

8 Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market, By Application

9 Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market, By Grade

10 Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market, By Geography

11 Key Developments

12 Company Profiling

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