Polyoxymethylene Market Size & Share by Type (Copolymer, Homopolymer); Grade (Standard, High-Stiffness Grade, Conductive and Anti-static Grade, Reinforced, Lubricant); Fabrication Method (Injection Modeling, Extrusion); End use (Consumer Goods, Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Medical Components) - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistics Report 2024-2030

  • Report ID: 6767
  • Published Date: Dec 03, 2024
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT
  1. An outline of the Global Polyoxymethylene Market
  • Market Definition
  • Market Segmentation
  1. Assumptions and Abbreviations
  2. Research Methodology & Approach
  • Primary Research
  • Secondary Research
  • Data Triangulation
  • SPSS Methodology
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Market Opportunities
  3. Growth Drivers
  4. Major Roadblocks
  5. Trends
  6. Government Regulation
  7. Industry Risk Analysis
  8. Comparative Analysis of the Current Technologies
  9. Up-Coming Technologies in Polyoxymethylene Market
  10. Industry Pricing Benchmarking & Analysis
  11. SWOT Analysis on the Polyoxymethylene Market
  12. Comparison of Key Properties of Homopolymer and Copolymer Materials
  13. Industry Growth Outlook w.r.t Type
  14. Type Analysis
  15. Industry Supply Chain Analysis
  16. End User Analysis
  17. Fabrication Method Analysis
  18. Grade Analysis
  19. Regional Demand Analysis
  20. Recent News on Polyoxymethylene Market
  21. Patent Analysis
  22. EXIM Analysis
  23. Decarbonization Plans Adopted by Companies
  24. Joint Ventures & Capacity Sharing Analysis
  25. Strategic Initiative
  26. Comparative Positioning
  27. Competitive Positioning
  28. Competitive Model
    • Market Share of Major Companies Profiled, 2023
    • Business Profile of Key Enterprise
      • BASF SE
      • Celanese Corporation
      • SABIC
      • SINOPLAST GROUP LIMITED
      • Asahi Kasei Corporation
      • LG Chem, Ltd.
      • MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC
      • Polyplastics Co., Ltd.
      • Delrin USA, LLC.
      • Kolon Industries, Inc.
  29. Global Polyoxymethylene Market Outlook
    1. Market Overview
    2. Market Revenue by Volume (Kilotons) and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
    3. Global Polyoxymethylene Market Segmentation Analysis (2019-2030)
      1. By Type
      2. Copolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      3. Homopolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
  • By Region
    • Copolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • North America, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Europe, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Asia Pacific Excluding Japan, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Japan, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Latin America, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Middle East & Africa, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
    • Homopolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • North America, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Europe, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Asia Pacific Excluding Japan, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Japan, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Latin America, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Middle East & Africa, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
    • Homopolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
  • By Grade
    • Copolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Standard, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • High-Stiffness Grade, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Conductive and Anti-Static Grade, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Reinforced, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Lubricant, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Others, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
    • Homopolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Standard, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • High-Stiffness Grade, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Conductive and Anti-Static Grade, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Reinforced, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Lubricant, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Others, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
  • By Fabrication Method
    • Injection Molding, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
    • Extrusion, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
    • Others, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
  • By End User
    • Copolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Consumer Goods, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Automotive, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Electrical and Electronics, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Medical Components, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Others, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
    • Homopolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Consumer Goods, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Automotive, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Electrical and Electronics, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Medical Components, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Others, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
  1. Global Polyoxymethylene Market With Focus on Automotive Sector Segmentation Analysis (2019-2030)
    • By Region
      • Copolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • North America, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Europe, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Asia Pacific Excluding Japan, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Japan, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Latin America, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Middle East & Africa, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Homopolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • North America, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Europe, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Asia Pacific Excluding Japan, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Japan, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Latin America, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Middle East & Africa, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
    • By Grade
      • Copolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Standard, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • High-Stiffness Grade, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Conductive and Anti-Static Grade, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Reinforced, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Lubricant, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Others, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
      • Homopolymer, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Standard, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • High-Stiffness Grade, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Conductive and Anti-Static Grade, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Reinforced, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Lubricant, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
        • Others, Market Volume (Kilotons), CAGR, 2019-2030F
  2. Global Economic Scenario
  3. Research Nester

Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2024-2030

Polyoxymethylene Market size was 1481.2 kilotons in 2023 and is expected to reach 1970.8 kilotons by the end of 2030, rising at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period, i.e. between 2024 and 2030.

The global polyoxymethylene market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, owing to rising applications of polyoxymethylene (POM) in the automotive sector and a high focus on developing lightweight vehicles.  POM is widely used in automobiles in gears, bearings, bushings, fuel systems, interior and exterior components, and electronic systems owing to its unique properties such as low density, cost-effectiveness, corrosion resistance, design flexibility, and strength. In addition, it helps in improving fuel efficiency by lowering the overall vehicle weight.

Over the years, the sales of electric vehicles have significantly increased, leading to the rising need for polyoxymethylenes. For instance, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), around 14 million electric cars were sold in 2023, out of which 95% of customers were from China, the U.S. and Europe. This has encouraged POM manufacturers to enhance their production capacity. One such example is the establishment of a new POM manufacturing unit in Nantong, China by Polyplastics Co., Ltd in May 2022. In addition to this, several manufacturers are heavily investing in R&D activities to develop sustainable bio-based POMs to address rising environmental concerns and align with green automotive trends. Innovations like these are expected to fuel polyoxymethylene (POM) market growth going ahead.


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Polyoxymethylene Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges

Growth Drivers

  • Rising use in the medical and healthcare sector: One of the key factors boosting the market growth is the rising usage of polyoxymethylene in the medical and healthcare sector. Polyoxymethylene is widely in making medical devices, diagnostic tools, sterilizable components as well as dental and orthodontic devices owing to its biocompatibility, durability, and chemical resistance. To cater to this demand, manufacturers are focused on developing advanced and more durable materials and are exploring their applications. For instance, in February 2021, Polyplastics Group announced its plan to expand the DURACON (R) POM PM series with the launch of a new high-flow grade for the medical and healthcare industry. Moreover, the growing demand for minimally invasive devices and rising preference for bio-based POM is expected to drive overall polyoxymethylene growth going ahead.
  • Growing demand for polyoxymethylene in emerging economies: The global polyoxymethylene (POM) market is expected to experience robust growth in the coming years due to rising demand or POM in emerging economies, especially in Asia Pacific and Latin America. This can be attributed to rising infrastructural developments, rapid urbanization, and industrialization. The demand for POM is increasing across several sectors owing to its superior mechanical properties. In addition, many manufacturers are shifting their production to these regions due to low labor costs and domestic consumption.

Challenges

  • Fluctuating prices of raw materials: As polyoxymethylene is derived from formaldehyde and methanol, the costs are directly influenced by crude oil prices and supply chain dynamics. This is likely to affect manufacturers as well as consumers. Other variables such as changing supply and demand circumstances, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical unrest can affect the overall prices, forcing manufacturers to raise the product prices to cover the differences. This can hamper the overall sales of POM and thus affect the market growth to a certain limit during the forecast period.
  • High demand for POM alternatives: Polyoxymethylene often faces competition from other high-performance materials such as nylon, polycarbonate, and high-performance composites due to better UV stability and mechanical strength compared to POM. In addition, most of these materials are even less costly, leading to higher demand. This is expected to limit the adoption of POM and negatively affect global market growth.

Base Year

2024

Forecast Year

2024-2030

CAGR

4.3%

Base Year Market Size (2023)

1481.2 kilotons

Forecast Year Market Size (2030)

1970.8 kilotons

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S. and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)

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Polyoxymethylene Segmentation

Type (Copolymer, Homopolymer)

Based on type, the copolymer segment is expected to account for the largest revenue share in polyoxymethylene (POM) market during the forecast period owing to the high usage of copolymer POM in the automotive sector for the production of fuel systems, exterior, and interior components, rapidly expanding consumer electronics sector, and expanding applications of the copolymer for its excellent friction resistance and dimensional stability. Moreover, several manufacturers are focused on launching bio-based polyoxymethylene copolymers to meet the stringent regulatory and environmental demands. One such example is the launch of POM ECO-B, a sustainable polyoxymethylene (POM) by Cleanse in November 2020. The product contains 97% bio-content via a mass-balance approach certified by ISCC+.

End use (Consumer Goods, Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Medical Components and Others)

The automotive segment is predicted to grow rapidly in polyoxymethylene market by the end of 2030. This growth can be attributed to factors such as the rapidly expanding automotive sector across the globe, rising demand for electric vehicles, and rising need for high-performance materials and components. Polyoxymethylene has high mechanical strength and dimensional stability, making it an ideal choice for precision components such as gears, fuel system parts, and connectors. POM is rapidly gaining traction among automotive manufacturers as materials like this help reduce vehicle weight, enhance fuel efficiency, complying with stringent emission laws.

Our in-depth analysis of the global polyoxymethylene market includes the following segments:

Type

  • Copolymer
  • Homopolymer

Grade

  • Standard
  • High-Stiffness Grade
  • Conductive and Anti-static Grade
  • Reinforced
  • Lubricant
  • Others

Fabrication Method

  • Injection Modeling
  • Extrusion
  • Others

End use

  • Consumer Goods
  • Automotive
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Medical Components
  • Others

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Polyoxymethylene Industry - Regional Synopsis

North America Market

North America POM market is expected to account for a significant revenue share during the forecast period, owing rapidly expanding automotive industry, the presence of well-established infrastructure and manufacturing giants, and a high focus on sustainability.  In addition, the growing consumer electronics consumption supports the market growth in North America.

In the U.S., polyoxymethylene the market is expected to account for a significant revenue share owing to growing demand for lightweight and durable components for electronics and automotive manufacturing, the presence of leading companies, and rising preference for recyclable materials. In addition to this, POM is used in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors for medical devices, surgical instruments, and drug delivery systems. This is likely to increase the production of medical-grade polyoxymethylene.

The POM market in Canada is likely to register fast-paced growth during the forecast period due to high reliance on polyoxymethylene in Canada for precision parts such as gears, bearings, and bushing, growing demand for high-performance engineering plastics, including polyoxymethylene across several industries. The local government’s efforts to promote sustainable manufacturing practices is also expected to boost polyoxymethylene market growth in this country going ahead.

Asia Pacific Excluding Japan

Asia Pacific Excluding Japan polyoxymethylene market is predicted to register the fastest revenue growth between 2024 and 2030 owing to robust industrialization in India, China, and South Korea, rapid urbanization, and high usage of POM across diverse industries such as electrical and electronics, consumers, transportation, and electric vehicles. Moreover, supportive policies for industrial growth, foreign investments, and infrastructure development predominantly, in China and India are expected to boost the demand for engineering plastics, including POM.

India is one of the largest automotive markets, focused on using lightweight and durable materials. This is expected to enhance the production of polyoxymethylene. Other factors such as rising demand for consumer goods, expanding industrial manufacturing, and increasing research on exploring the applications of POM in different sectors are expected to drive market growth.

The polyoxymethylene market in China is expected to expand rapidly during the forecast period owing to presence of a robust automotive market, rapid expansion of the electronics industry, and rising demand for polyoxymethylene across several sectors including medical, electronics, and consumer goods. Moreover, stringent environmental regulations and emphasis on sustainable materials in China have encouraged manufacturers to use recyclable and eco-friendly materials like POM.

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Companies Dominating the Polyoxymethylene Landscape

    The polyoxymethylene market is highly competitive consisting of several giants operating at global and regional levels. These key players are focused on sustaining their market position and enhancing their product base to cater to the growing demand for polyoxymethylene across different industries such as electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. Leading key players such as DuPont, Toray Industries, Inc., Celanese Corporation, Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corporation, BASF SE, Asahi Kasei Corporation, SABIC, KOLON Plastics, and Westlake Plastic Company among others are adopting several strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, product launches, joint ventures, and partnerships. Here is a list of key players operating in the global polyoxymethylene (POM) market:

    • DuPont
      • Company Overview
      • Business Strategy
      • Key Product Offerings
      • Financial Performance
      • Key Performance Indicators
      • Risk Analysis
      • Recent Development
      • Regional Presence
      • SWOT Analysis
    • Toray Industries, Inc.
    • Celanese Corporation
    • Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corporation
    • BASF SE
    • Asahi Kasei Corporation
    • SABIC
    • KOLON Plastics
    • Westlake Plastic Company
    • Polypastics Co. Ltd
    • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

In the News

  • In June 2023, Polyplastics Group announced the commercial availability of its polyoxymethylene, DURACON POM for medical applications in Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
  • In February 2022, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. announced its plan to reorganize the polyoxymethylene business to strengthen its position in the competitive landscape.
  • In November 2021, Celanese Corporation and Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM) collaborated to enhance recycled POM product offerings.

Author Credits:   Rajrani Baghel


  • Report ID: 6767
  • Published Date: Dec 03, 2024
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The global polyoxymethylene market was 1481.2 kilotons in 2023.

The global polyoxymethylene market was 1481.2 kilotons in 2023 and is expected to reach 1970.8 kilotons by the end of 2030, rising at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period i.e. between 2024 and 2030.

Toray Industries, Inc., Celanese Corporation, Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corporation, BASF SE, Asahi Kasei Corporation, SABIC, KOLON Plastics, Westlake Plastic Company, Polypastics Co. Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation are some key players operating in the global polyoxymethylene market.

The copolymer segment is expected to account for the largest revenue share during the forecast period

North America is expected to open new opportunities for business in the coming years.
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