South America Engineering Plastics Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 5.60 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 7.94 Billion |
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Largest Share by End User Industry | Packaging |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 7.22 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Brazil |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South America Engineering Plastics Market Analysis
The South America Engineering Plastics Market size is estimated at 5.60 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 7.94 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.22% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
5.60 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
7.94 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
4.93 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
7.22 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by End-user Industry
49.71 %
value share, Packaging, 2023
Due to the wide range of applications, including bottles, jars, and containers, specifically in the food and beverage industry, the packaging segment occupied the major share.
Fastest Growing Market by End-user Industry
8.53 %
Projected CAGR, Electrical and Electronics, 2024-2029
The electronics segment is expected to witness the fastest growth due to the superior properties of engineering plastics, such as lightweight, good impact resistance, higher flexibility, and fire resistivity.
Largest Market by Resin Type
44.80 %
value share, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), 2023
With widespread applications in the packaging industry and the rising demand for PET sheets and films, PET resin occupies the largest market share.
Largest Market by Country
62.76 %
value share, Brazil, 2023
Due to significant economic growth and escalating demand for engineering plastics in major industries, including packaging, automotive, and construction, Brazil has occupied the highest market share over the past few years.
Leading Market Player
43.96 %
market share, Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., 2022
In 2022, with the largest production capacity of around 640 kilotons per year of PET resin in South America, the company held the largest market share. Alfa offers various grades, mainly for packaging applications.
Packaging industry to dominate the market during the forecast period
- Engineering plastics, with their superior mechanical and thermal properties compared to common or commodity plastics, have endless applications. They have replaced metals and other traditionally used materials in various application areas, such as automotive, aerospace, building & construction, and more.
- The packaging industry is the largest consumer of engineering plastics. Packaging made from engineering plastics comes in a variety of material types and forms, including films, bottles, containers, and others, each with its own unique characteristics. These characteristics encompass temperature range, appropriate food use, shelf life, appearance, and barrier properties. Suitable for both hot and cold filling, as well as microwave reheating, engineering plastics are expected to see a CAGR of 5.13% in terms of consumption volume from this industry during the forecast period.
- The automotive industry is the second-largest consumer of engineering plastics, which have replaced expensive metals and their alloys with various types of composites, each designed for unique conditions and requirements. The industry uses high-strength engineering plastics, which not only reduces the cost of part processing, assembly, and maintenance but also makes the vehicle lighter and more energy-efficient. Brazil and Argentina have the most developed automotive industries in the region, and consumption in this industry is expected to record a CAGR of 6.74% in terms of revenue from 2023 to 2029.
- The electrical and electronics industry is projected to be the fastest-growing segment due to the increasing demand for smart electronics and advanced devices, contributing to the industry's growth. The demand in this industry is anticipated to record a CAGR of 7.74% in terms of volume during the forecast period.
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Brazil to remain dominant during the forecast period
- South America accounted for a share of 4.56%, by revenue, of the consumption of engineering plastics globally in 2022. Engineering plastics have applications in different industries, such as automotive, packaging, electrical and electronics.
- Brazil is the largest consumer of engineering plastics and witnessed a growth of 10.18% in revenue in 2022 compared to the previous year. Brazil occupied nearly 60% and 66% volume shares of packaging and automotive production, respectively, of overall South America. With the growing demand for ready-to-eat convenience food and the emerging trend of on-the-go lifestyles, the consumption of packaging materials increased, increasing the sales of engineering plastics in the region. The surge in automobile demand is a consequence of the increasing demand for private mobility. Technological innovations are driving demand for electronic gadgets.
- Argentina is the fastest-growing consumer, led by the automotive industry, as the government legislated a new Act to promote new investments in the car-marking industry and strengthen its supply chain. This will reinforce the industry’s export-oriented profile, promoting the development of new engine technologies during the forecast period. Therefore, the demand for engineering plastics in automotive is likely to increase, registering a CAGR of 10.77%, by revenue, in the country during the forecast period.
- The consumption of engineering plastics in the region is expected to register a CAGR of 7.21% by revenue during the forecast period (2023-2029), owing to the use of advanced materials, organic electronics, miniaturization, and disruptive technologies.
South America Engineering Plastics Market Trends
Rapid pace of technological innovations to boost the industry growth
- In South America, Brazil held the major share of nearly 40% of the region's electrical and electronics production revenue in 2017. In 2017, Brazilian electronics products had a penetration of nearly 20% in the e-commerce sector. The advancement of technology in the region increased the demand for consumer electronics products, such as smart TVs, smart refrigerators, smart air conditioners, and other electrical and electronic products. South American electrical and electronics production revenue witnessed a CAGR of over 6.16% between 2017 and 2019.
- In 2020, with the rise in demand for consumer electronics for remote working and home entertainment due to the pandemic, the production of electrical and electronic products in the region increased at a growth rate of 1.1% by revenue compared to the previous year. Rising disposable income, increased demand for luxury products, technological advancements, and improvement in living standards are some of the major factors driving the electrical and electronics market's growth. As a result, in the region, electrical and electronics production also increased at a rate of 14.9% by revenue in 2021.
- The rapid pace of electronic technological innovation is driving consistent demand for newer and faster electrical and electronic products. As a result, it has also increased the demand for the production of electrical and electronics in the region. The penetration of multinational companies, like LG, Samsung, Microsoft, Panasonic, Dell, Intel, Toshiba, Sony, Philips, Sharp, Apple, and Lenovo, also positively affects the electrical and electronics market. All such factors are expected to fuel the production revenue of electrical and electronics in the region during the forecast period at a rate of around 7%.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Increasing agreements and partnerships to boost the growth
- Government reforms and increasing infrastructure investments to aid the industry growth
- Brazil to remain the top importer of fluoropolymer resin in the coming years
- Brazil to be the top importer of polycarbonate in the region
- Brazil to dominate the import of PMMA in South America
- High local demand in Brazil to boost imports of ABS and SAN resin
- Owing to low recycling rates in South American countries the scope of recycling rises with government initiatives
- Waste management strategies initiated by different governments across the region are pushing the recycling of PET
- Fast paced growth of electric vehicle sales to augment the industry
- Food packaging to drive the plastic packaging demand
- The automotive industry to boost the demand for polyamide in South America
- Demand from the packaging industry to boost demand for PET
- Increasing demand from automotive and electrical industries to boost POM imports
- Volatile crude oil prices and geopolitical factors to highly influence prices of engineering plastics
- Mechanical recycling of polycarbonate plastics poses a challenge due to the poor quality of the recovered material
- Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in Brazil reached 2143 kilotons which is likely to boost ABS recycling
South America Engineering Plastics Industry Overview
The South America Engineering Plastics Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 89.63%. The major players in this market are Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., BASF SE, Enka, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited and Koch Industries, Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
South America Engineering Plastics Market Leaders
Alfa S.A.B. de C.V.
BASF SE
Enka
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
Koch Industries, Inc.
Other important companies include Celanese Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Covestro AG, Formosa Plastics Group, LANXESS, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, SABIC, Teijin Limited, Trinseo, Unigel Plasticos.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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South America Engineering Plastics Market News
- February 2023: Covestro AG introduced Makrolon 3638 polycarbonate for healthcare and life sciences applications such as drug delivery devices, wellness and wearable devices, and single-use containers for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- January 2023: UNIGEL decided to partner with MECS Inc. for the construction of a new sulfuric acid plant, which will subsequently increase the production of PMMA.
- November 2022: Celanese Corporation completed the acquisition of the Mobility & Materials (“M&M”) business of DuPont. This acquisition enhanced the company's product portfolio of engineered thermoplastics through the addition of well-recognized brands and intellectual properties of DuPont.
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South America Engineering Plastics Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
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4.1 End User Trends
- 4.1.1 Aerospace
- 4.1.2 Automotive
- 4.1.3 Building and Construction
- 4.1.4 Electrical and Electronics
- 4.1.5 Packaging
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4.2 Import And Export Trends
- 4.2.1 Fluoropolymer Trade
- 4.2.2 Polyamide (PA) Trade
- 4.2.3 Polycarbonate (PC) Trade
- 4.2.4 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Trade
- 4.2.5 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Trade
- 4.2.6 Polyoxymethylene (POM) Trade
- 4.2.7 Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN) Trade
- 4.3 Price Trends
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4.4 Recycling Overview
- 4.4.1 Polyamide (PA) Recycling Trends
- 4.4.2 Polycarbonate (PC) Recycling Trends
- 4.4.3 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Recycling Trends
- 4.4.4 Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN) Recycling Trends
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4.5 Regulatory Framework
- 4.5.1 Argentina
- 4.5.2 Brazil
- 4.6 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 End User Industry
- 5.1.1 Aerospace
- 5.1.2 Automotive
- 5.1.3 Building and Construction
- 5.1.4 Electrical and Electronics
- 5.1.5 Industrial and Machinery
- 5.1.6 Packaging
- 5.1.7 Other End-user Industries
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5.2 Resin Type
- 5.2.1 Fluoropolymer
- 5.2.1.1 By Sub Resin Type
- 5.2.1.1.1 Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)
- 5.2.1.1.2 Fluorinated Ethylene-propylene (FEP)
- 5.2.1.1.3 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- 5.2.1.1.4 Polyvinylfluoride (PVF)
- 5.2.1.1.5 Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
- 5.2.1.1.6 Other Sub Resin Types
- 5.2.2 Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
- 5.2.3 Polyamide (PA)
- 5.2.3.1 By Sub Resin Type
- 5.2.3.1.1 Aramid
- 5.2.3.1.2 Polyamide (PA) 6
- 5.2.3.1.3 Polyamide (PA) 66
- 5.2.3.1.4 Polyphthalamide
- 5.2.4 Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
- 5.2.5 Polycarbonate (PC)
- 5.2.6 Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)
- 5.2.7 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- 5.2.8 Polyimide (PI)
- 5.2.9 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
- 5.2.10 Polyoxymethylene (POM)
- 5.2.11 Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN)
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5.3 Country
- 5.3.1 Argentina
- 5.3.2 Brazil
- 5.3.3 Rest of South America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 Alfa S.A.B. de C.V.
- 6.4.2 BASF SE
- 6.4.3 Celanese Corporation
- 6.4.4 China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
- 6.4.5 Covestro AG
- 6.4.6 Enka
- 6.4.7 Formosa Plastics Group
- 6.4.8 Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
- 6.4.9 Koch Industries, Inc.
- 6.4.10 LANXESS
- 6.4.11 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- 6.4.12 SABIC
- 6.4.13 Teijin Limited
- 6.4.14 Trinseo
- 6.4.15 Unigel Plasticos
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ENGINEERING PLASTICS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework (Industry Attractiveness Analysis)
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- PRODUCTION REVENUE OF AEROSPACE COMPONENTS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 2:
- PRODUCTION VOLUME OF AUTOMOBILES, UNITS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- FLOOR AREA OF NEW CONSTRUCTION, SQUARE FEET, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- PRODUCTION REVENUE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME OF PLASTIC PACKAGING, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- IMPORT REVENUE OF FLUOROPOLYMER TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
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- EXPORT REVENUE OF FLUOROPOLYMER TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
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- IMPORT REVENUE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 9:
- EXPORT REVENUE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 10:
- IMPORT REVENUE OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 11:
- EXPORT REVENUE OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 12:
- IMPORT REVENUE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 13:
- EXPORT REVENUE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 14:
- IMPORT REVENUE OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 15:
- EXPORT REVENUE OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 16:
- IMPORT REVENUE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 17:
- EXPORT REVENUE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 18:
- IMPORT REVENUE OF STYRENE COPOLYMERS (ABS AND SAN) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 19:
- EXPORT REVENUE OF STYRENE COPOLYMERS (ABS AND SAN) TRADE BY TOP COUNTRIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 20:
- PRICE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS BY RESIN TYPE, USD PER KG, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 21:
- PRICE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS BY RESIN TYPE, USD PER KG, ARGENTINA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 32:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 34:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 37:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 40:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN INDUSTRIAL AND MACHINERY INDUSTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 41:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN INDUSTRIAL AND MACHINERY INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN INDUSTRIAL AND MACHINERY INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN PACKAGING INDUSTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN PACKAGING INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN PACKAGING INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 49:
- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY RESIN TYPE, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 50:
- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY RESIN TYPE, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 51:
- VOLUME SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF FLUOROPOLYMER CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF FLUOROPOLYMER CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 55:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FLUOROPOLYMER CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
- Figure 56:
- VALUE SHARE OF FLUOROPOLYMER CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
- Figure 57:
- VOLUME OF ETHYLENETETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ETFE) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 58:
- VALUE OF ETHYLENETETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ETFE) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 59:
- VALUE SHARE OF ETHYLENETETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ETFE) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 60:
- VOLUME OF FLUORINATED ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE (FEP) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 61:
- VALUE OF FLUORINATED ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE (FEP) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 62:
- VALUE SHARE OF FLUORINATED ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE (FEP) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 63:
- VOLUME OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF POLYVINYLFLUORIDE (PVF) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF POLYVINYLFLUORIDE (PVF) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYVINYLFLUORIDE (PVF) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 69:
- VOLUME OF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 72:
- VOLUME OF OTHER SUB RESIN TYPES CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 73:
- VALUE OF OTHER SUB RESIN TYPES CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 74:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER SUB RESIN TYPES CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 75:
- VOLUME OF LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER (LCP) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER (LCP) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 77:
- VALUE SHARE OF LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER (LCP) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 78:
- VOLUME OF POLYAMIDE (PA) CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 79:
- VALUE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 80:
- VOLUME SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
- Figure 82:
- VOLUME OF ARAMID CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 83:
- VALUE OF ARAMID CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 84:
- VALUE SHARE OF ARAMID CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 85:
- VOLUME OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 6 CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 6 CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 87:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 6 CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 88:
- VOLUME OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 66 CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 89:
- VALUE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 66 CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 90:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 66 CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 91:
- VOLUME OF POLYPHTHALAMIDE CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 92:
- VALUE OF POLYPHTHALAMIDE CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 93:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYPHTHALAMIDE CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 94:
- VOLUME OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 95:
- VALUE OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 96:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 97:
- VOLUME OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 98:
- VALUE OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 99:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF POLYETHER ETHER KETONE (PEEK) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF POLYETHER ETHER KETONE (PEEK) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF POLYETHER ETHER KETONE (PEEK) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF POLYIMIDE (PI) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF POLYIMIDE (PI) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF POLYIMIDE (PI) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF STYRENE COPOLYMERS (ABS AND SAN) CONSUMED, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF STYRENE COPOLYMERS (ABS AND SAN) CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF STYRENE COPOLYMERS (ABS AND SAN) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY COUNTRY, TONS, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY COUNTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY COUNTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY COUNTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
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- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, TONS, ARGENTINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, USD, ARGENTINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, ARGENTINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, TONS, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, USD, BRAZIL, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, BRAZIL, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, TONS, REST OF SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, USD, REST OF SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, REST OF SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, SOUTH AMERICA, 2019 - 2021
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- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SOUTH AMERICA, 2019 - 2021
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- PRODUCTION CAPACITY SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
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- REVENUE SHARE OF FLUOROPOLYMER BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
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- PRODUCTION CAPACITY SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
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- PRODUCTION CAPACITY SHARE OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
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- REVENUE SHARE OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
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- REVENUE SHARE OF POLYETHER ETHER KETONE (PEEK) BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
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- PRODUCTION CAPACITY SHARE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
South America Engineering Plastics Industry Segmentation
Aerospace, Automotive, Building and Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial and Machinery, Packaging are covered as segments by End User Industry. Fluoropolymer, Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Polyamide (PA), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyimide (PI), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN) are covered as segments by Resin Type. Argentina, Brazil are covered as segments by Country.
- Engineering plastics, with their superior mechanical and thermal properties compared to common or commodity plastics, have endless applications. They have replaced metals and other traditionally used materials in various application areas, such as automotive, aerospace, building & construction, and more.
- The packaging industry is the largest consumer of engineering plastics. Packaging made from engineering plastics comes in a variety of material types and forms, including films, bottles, containers, and others, each with its own unique characteristics. These characteristics encompass temperature range, appropriate food use, shelf life, appearance, and barrier properties. Suitable for both hot and cold filling, as well as microwave reheating, engineering plastics are expected to see a CAGR of 5.13% in terms of consumption volume from this industry during the forecast period.
- The automotive industry is the second-largest consumer of engineering plastics, which have replaced expensive metals and their alloys with various types of composites, each designed for unique conditions and requirements. The industry uses high-strength engineering plastics, which not only reduces the cost of part processing, assembly, and maintenance but also makes the vehicle lighter and more energy-efficient. Brazil and Argentina have the most developed automotive industries in the region, and consumption in this industry is expected to record a CAGR of 6.74% in terms of revenue from 2023 to 2029.
- The electrical and electronics industry is projected to be the fastest-growing segment due to the increasing demand for smart electronics and advanced devices, contributing to the industry's growth. The demand in this industry is anticipated to record a CAGR of 7.74% in terms of volume during the forecast period.
| End User Industry | Aerospace | ||
| Automotive | |||
| Building and Construction | |||
| Electrical and Electronics | |||
| Industrial and Machinery | |||
| Packaging | |||
| Other End-user Industries | |||
| Resin Type | Fluoropolymer | By Sub Resin Type | Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) |
| Fluorinated Ethylene-propylene (FEP) | |||
| Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) | |||
| Polyvinylfluoride (PVF) | |||
| Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) | |||
| Other Sub Resin Types | |||
| Resin Type | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | ||
| Polyamide (PA) | By Sub Resin Type | Aramid | |
| Polyamide (PA) 6 | |||
| Polyamide (PA) 66 | |||
| Polyphthalamide | |||
| Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) | |||
| Polycarbonate (PC) | |||
| Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) | |||
| Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) | |||
| Polyimide (PI) | |||
| Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) | |||
| Polyoxymethylene (POM) | |||
| Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN) | |||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Brazil | |||
| Rest of South America |
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Market Definition
- End-user Industry - Packaging, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive, Building & Construction, and Others are the end-user industries considered under the engineering plastics market.
- Resin - Under the scope of the study, consumption of virgin resins like Fluoropolymer, Polycarbonate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Styrene Copolymers, Liquid Crystal Polymer, Polyether Ether Ketone, Polyimide, and Polyamide in the primary forms are considered. Recycling has been provided separately under its individual chapter.
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acetal | This is a rigid material that has a slippery surface. It can easily withstand wear and tear in abusive work environments. This polymer is used for building applications such as gears, bearings, valve components, etc. |
| Acrylic | This synthetic resin is a derivative of acrylic acid. It forms a smooth surface and is mainly used for various indoor applications. The material can also be used for outdoor applications with a special formulation. |
| Cast film | A cast film is made by depositing a layer of plastic onto a surface then solidifying and removing the film from that surface. The plastic layer can be in molten form, in a solution, or in dispersion. |
| Colorants & Pigments | Colorants & Pigments are additives used to change the color of the plastic. They can be a powder or a resin/color premix. |
| Composite material | A composite material is a material that is produced from two or more constituent materials. These constituent materials have dissimilar chemical or physical properties and are merged to create a material with properties unlike the individual elements. |
| Degree of Polymerization (DP) | The number of monomeric units in a macromolecule, polymer, or oligomer molecule is referred to as the degree of polymerization or DP. Plastics with useful physical properties often have DPs in the thousands. |
| Dispersion | To create a suspension or solution of material in another substance, fine, agglomerated solid particles of one substance are dispersed in a liquid or another substance to form a dispersion. |
| Fiberglass | Fiberglass-reinforced plastic is a material made up of glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix. These materials have high tensile and impact strength. Handrails and platforms are two examples of lightweight structural applications that use standard fiberglass. |
| Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) | Fiber-reinforced polymer is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers. The fibers are usually glass, carbon, aramid, or basalt. |
| Flake | This is a dry, peeled-off piece, usually with an uneven surface, and is the base of cellulosic plastics. |
| Fluoropolymers | This is a fluorocarbon-based polymer with multiple carbon-fluorine bonds. It is characterized by high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases. These materials are tough yet easy to machine. Some of the popular fluoropolymers are PTFE, ETFE, PVDF, PVF, etc. |
| Kevlar | Kevlar is the commonly referred name for aramid fiber, which was initially a Dupont brand for aramid fiber. Any group of lightweight, heat-resistant, solid, synthetic, aromatic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, or sheets is called aramid fiber. They are classified into Para-aramid and Meta-aramid. |
| Laminate | A structure or surface composed of sequential layers of material bonded under pressure and heat to build up to the desired shape and width. |
| Nylon | They are synthetic fiber-forming polyamides formed into yarns and monofilaments. These fibers possess excellent tensile strength, durability, and elasticity. They have high melting points and can resist chemicals and various liquids. |
| PET preform | A preform is an intermediate product that is subsequently blown into a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle or a container. |
| Plastic compounding | Compounding consists of preparing plastic formulations by mixing and/or blending polymers and additives in a molten state to achieve the desired characteristics. These blends are automatically dosed with fixed setpoints usually through feeders/hoppers. |
| Plastic pellets | Plastic pellets, also known as pre-production pellets or nurdles, are the building blocks for nearly every product made of plastic. |
| Polymerization | It is a chemical reaction of several monomer molecules to form polymer chains that form stable covalent bonds. |
| Styrene Copolymers | A copolymer is a polymer derived from more than one species of monomer, and a styrene copolymer is a chain of polymers consisting of styrene and acrylate. |
| Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics are defined as polymers that become soft material when it is heated and becomes hard when it is cooled. Thermoplastics have wide-ranging properties and can be remolded and recycled without affecting their physical properties. |
| Virgin Plastic | It is a basic form of plastic that has never been used, processed, or developed. It may be considered more valuable than recycled or already used materials. |
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