Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market Size
Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
CAGR | 6.00 % |
Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
Largest Market | Asia-Pacific |
Market Concentration | High |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market Analysis
During the time frame of the forecast, the polyvinyl butyral market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6%.
The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19. Given the pandemic situation, car manufacturing plants were temporarily halted to prevent the spread, limiting demand for PVB materials used to manufacture safe, impact-resistant automotive windscreens. However, the industry has picked up speed since 2021, and the market is expected to follow a similar trajectory throughout the projection period as well.
- Over the short term, the growing number of laminated glass applications and the ever-increasing construction and infrastructure activities across the world are likely to boost market growth.
- On the flip side, the availability of product substitutes in the market is expected to hinder the market's growth. The high amount of polyvinyl butyral recycling in developed economies could also hurt the market because it would cause environmental problems.
- In the coming years, the market is likely to grow thanks to growing demand from the photovoltaic industry and more people buying electric cars.
- During the period of the forecast, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead and have the highest CAGR.
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market according to our research experts:
The Automotive Segment to Dominate the Market
- Polyvinyl butyral is a polymer with good mechanical properties that are commonly used as an interlayer material in laminated glass. The PVB sheet adheres to both layers of glass, keeping them unbroken even after impact. Because the bond between the PVB sheet and the glass is chemical, it does not delaminate easily.
- PVB is mostly found in laminated safety glass for car windshields. Because of the safety and security it provides in automotive windscreens, the demand for PVB as an interlayer in sandwich laminated glass has skyrocketed. Furthermore, acoustic insulation and UV protection are important advantages of PVB that increase its use in the automotive industry.
- The Organization Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA) predicts that 80 million vehicles will be made around the world in 2021, which is about 3% more than the 78 million vehicles that will be made in 2020.
- Toyota, a renowned automobile company, increased vehicle sales and manufacturing by around 4% in November 2022 compared to the previous year. Toyota's total vehicle sales and production from January to November 2022 were around 9.5 million and 9.7 million, respectively. Even though sales didn't change much from the year before, production did go up by about 7% compared to the year before.
- The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association stated in its latest report that a total of 194 automobile manufacturing units operate on European Union soil. Also, a total of about 12 million vehicles will be made in Europe in 2021.
- The ACEA also saw an increase in passenger automobile registrations in December 2022, which grew by roughly 13% month over month compared to December 2021. Germany gained the highest percentage of registrations (+38%), followed by Italy (+21.0%). With the increased registration of passenger vehicles, demand for production is also increasing in the industry, significantly impacting the PVB market.
- So, the above factors are likely to keep the polyvinyl butyral market going in the years to come.
The Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the biggest market in the world because China, India, Japan, and Singapore are building more buildings and selling and making more cars, and because investments are being made in the region to help solar energy production.
- According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China has also seen an increase in automotive production in the country of around 2.1% in the year 2022, compared to the previous year. About 26.86 million units of automobiles were sold in the United States in 2014. China has also seen an increase in automotive production in the country of around 2.1% in the year 2022, compared to the previous year. About 26.86 million units of automobiles were sold in 2022, as compared to 26.27 million units sold in 2021.
- According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian automotive industry is expected to reach around USD 300 billion by 2026. Moreover, in FY 2022, passenger vehicle sales in the country reached about 3 million.
- Between April 2000 and June 2022, the automobile industry received approximately USD 33.53 billion in cumulative equity FDI inflows. The Indian government thought that between USD 8 billion and USD 10 billion more would be invested in the car business from India and other countries by 2023.
- The Japanese construction industry is also expected to bloom due to the events expected to be hosted in the country. For instance, Osaka will host the World Expo in 2025. The construction is mostly driven by redevelopment and recovery from natural disasters. Two high-rise towers for Tokyo Stations, a 37-story, 230-meter-tall office tower initially planned to be completed in 2021, and a 61-story, 390-meter-tall office tower, are due for completion in 2027.
- According to Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT), total investment in the construction sector in 2022 is expected to be around 66,990 billion yen (USD 508.16 billion), which is a 0.6% increase over the previous year.
- Growing investments in the auto, construction, and other industries would lead to a rise in demand for polyvinyl butyral (PVB) because it serves those industries. This would be good for the market over the next few years.
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Industry Overview
The polyvinyl butyral (PVB) market is partially consolidated, with a few major players dominating a significant portion of the market. Some of the key players in the market include (in no particular order): Eastman Chemical Company, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Kingboard (Fogang) Specialty Resins Co. Ltd. (KB PVB), and Chang Chun Group.
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market Leaders
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Chang Chun Group
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Eastman Chemical Company
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Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Kingboard Fogang Specialty Resin Co., Ltd
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KURARAY CO., LTD.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market News
- May 2022: Eastman Chemical Company, in partnership with SEEN AG, introduced a new polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer for laminated glass, Saflex FlySafe 3D, a highly effective solution to avoid bird collisions without compromising on the view or beauty of glass facades.
- March 2021: Eastman Chemical Company announced that it is investing in upgrading and expanding its extrusion capabilities to produce interlayer product lines at its Springfield, Massachusetts, manufacturing facility. The investment will strengthen Eastman's supply capability to respond to regional and global demand for Saflex polyvinyl butyral (PVB) products in the automotive and architectural markets.
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Growing Construction and Infrastructure Activities Across the World
- 4.1.2 Growing Applications for Laminated Glass
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 Availability of Product Substitutes in the Market
- 4.2.2 High Recycling Activities of Polyvinyl Butyral in Developed Economies
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)
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5.1 Type
- 5.1.1 Adhesive Films
- 5.1.2 Paints and Coatings (including Wash Primers)
- 5.1.3 Printing Inks and Lacquers
- 5.1.4 Other Types (Binders for Ceramics and Composite Fibers)
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5.2 End-user Industry
- 5.2.1 Automotive
- 5.2.2 Construction
- 5.2.3 Power Generation
- 5.2.4 Other End-user Industries (Aerospace, Defense)
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.1.1 China
- 5.3.1.2 India
- 5.3.1.3 Japan
- 5.3.1.4 South Korea
- 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.2 North America
- 5.3.2.1 United States
- 5.3.2.2 Canada
- 5.3.2.3 Mexico
- 5.3.3 Europe
- 5.3.3.1 Germany
- 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.3.3.3 France
- 5.3.3.4 Italy
- 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 South Africa
- 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Ranking Analysis
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 Chang Chun Group
- 6.4.2 Everlam
- 6.4.3 Genau Manufacturing Company LLP
- 6.4.4 Huakai plastic(Chongqing) Co., Ltd.
- 6.4.5 Kingboard FoGang Specialty Resins Co. Ltd
- 6.4.6 KURARAY CO. LTD
- 6.4.7 Eastman Chemical Company
- 6.4.8 Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.
- 6.4.9 WMC GLASS
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Growing Demand from the Photovoltaic Industry
- 7.2 Increasing Adoption of EVs
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Industry Segmentation
Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is a clear, colorless, amorphous thermoplastic material that can be produced by reacting polyvinyl alcohol and butyraldehyde. It is mainly used in fabricating various laminated glass products for the automotive, construction, and photovoltaic end-user sectors, owing to its optical clarity and strong adhesive nature. The polyvinyl butyral (PVB) market is segmented by type, end-user industry, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into adhesive films, paints and coatings, printing inks and lacquers, and other types (binders for ceramics and composite fibers). By end-user industry, the market is segmented into automotive, construction, power generation, and other end-user industries (aerospace, defense). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the polyvinyl butyral (PVB) market in 15 countries across the major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecast have been done on the basis of revenue (USD million).
Type | Adhesive Films | |
Paints and Coatings (including Wash Primers) | ||
Printing Inks and Lacquers | ||
Other Types (Binders for Ceramics and Composite Fibers) | ||
End-user Industry | Automotive | |
Construction | ||
Power Generation | ||
Other End-user Industries (Aerospace, Defense) | ||
Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
India | ||
Japan | ||
South Korea | ||
Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
Geography | North America | United States |
Canada | ||
Mexico | ||
Geography | Europe | Germany |
United Kingdom | ||
France | ||
Italy | ||
Rest of Europe | ||
Geography | South America | Brazil |
Argentina | ||
Rest of South America | ||
Geography | Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
South Africa | ||
Rest of Middle-East and Africa |
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market Research FAQs
What is the current Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market size?
The Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market?
Chang Chun Group, Eastman Chemical Company, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Kingboard Fogang Specialty Resin Co., Ltd and KURARAY CO., LTD. are the major companies operating in the Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market?
In 2024, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market.
What years does this Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market cover?
The report covers the Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Industry Report
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