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Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Market size is estimated to reach USD 900 Million by the end of 2036, growing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period, i.e., 2024 – 2036. In the year 2023, the industry size of the ethylene tetrafluoroethylene was USD 350 Million. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for ETFE as a substitute for glass and conventional materials in various end-use industries as the ETFE foil is considered a more ecological and environmentally sustainable solution than glass because it requires much less energy than glass production and needs fewer structure materials to support the whole system. Also, as per findings, ETFE transmits more light, and insulates better, and its installation costs are about 20 to 70% less than glass.
The growth in the nuclear industry as well as the increasing demand for electricity worldwide is predicted to present the potential for expansion for global ethylene tetrafluoroethylene market over the projected period. It was observed that electricity consumption worldwide has been growing persistently over the past half a century, reaching more than 25,000 terawatt-hours in 2021.
Growth Drivers
Challenges
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2023 |
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Forecast Year |
2024-2036 |
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CAGR |
~7% |
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Base Year Market Size (2023) |
~ USD 350 Million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2036) |
~ USD 900 Million |
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Regional Scope |
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Application (Films & Sheets, Wires & Cables, Tubes, Coatings)
Films & sheets segment is estimated to hold 35% share of the global ethylene tetrafluoroethylene market in the year 2036. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the rising spending on renewable energy worldwide as well as the increasing use of ETFE in photovoltaic (PV) top-sheet films as these films are known for their self-cleaning property and are recyclable. It was found that in the United States, nearly 2.8% of the electricity generated was powered by solar energy, with solar accounting for over 13% of electricity generated by renewable sources in 2021. These factors are bolstering the market growth.
Product Type (Powder, Granule)
ETFE market from the Granule segment is expected to garner a significant share of around ~45% in the year 2036. The segment growth can be attributed to the growing electronics as well as the construction industry worldwide with skyrocketing demand for corrosion resistance parts, insulation parts, wires and cables insulation jackets, construction films, valve lining, and many such products worldwide. For instance, it was found that the construction industry in the United States accounted for around 4.3% of the U.S. GDP in 2021. Moreover, as ETFE foils are known to have a lifespan of more than 30 years and are unaffected by UV light, environmental weathering, and pollution, it is widely becoming the most important building material for the construction industry. This, as a result, is anticipated to boost market growth.
Our in-depth analysis of the global ethylene tetrafluoroethylene market includes the following segments:
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By Technology |
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By Product Type |
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By Application |
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APAC Market Forecast
The ETFE market in Asia Pacific is projected to be the largest with a share of about 36% by the end of 2036. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the increasing demand for fluoropolymers such as PVDF, PTFE, ETFE, and others from the automotive industries as these materials are widely used in lithium-ion batteries (LiB), fuel systems, brake systems, and for brake wear sensors respectively. As per findings, in 2022, Mainland China was the dominant consumer of global fluoropolymers, representing ~37% of PTFE consumption and around 48% of another fluoropolymer consumption. Hence, with the growing presence of giant automotive manufacturers in the region as well as the increasing production volume of vehicles, the market for ethylene tetrafluoroethylene in the region is also anticipated to surge together with other types of fluoropolymer market.
North American Market Statistics
The North American ethylene tetrafluoroethylene market is estimated to be the second largest, registering a share of about 30% by the end of 2036. The growth of the market in North America can be attributed majorly to the radically increasing infrastructural development as well as the growing technological advancements in the construction industries. In addition to this, the increasing demand for ETFE for industrial coatings as well as its rising use as oil and gas downhole cable and umbilical is also expected to accelerate the market growth in the region in the coming years. Around 1.8 trillion dollars were estimated to be the size of the U.S. construction sector in 2022.
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Author Credits: Smruti Ranjan, Rajrani Baghel
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