Polycarbonate World Market will Recover from Current Downturn
Feb 11, 2009
According to the research «Polycarbonate: 2009 World Market Outlook AND Forecast» by Merchant Research & Consulting, the polycarbonate market has been in bad conditions in recent times. The optical media segment shrank as a result of lower demand for CDs and DVDs. Prices were stagnant.
A health concern raised over Bisphenol A has influenced the demand as well. PC could disappear from the food and beverage container market in the future.
However, thanks to its main strength - versatility as a manufacturing material for many different products - PC market would eventually recover. Demand would catch up with production capacity and the market would strengthen.
Automotive glazing Applications for PC are expected to widen. Global demand is predicted to grow of 6-7% annualy over the next five years, driven by Asia and China in particular.
More detailed overview of Polycarbonate market, its tendencies and perspectives can be found in the report ‘Polycarbonate: 2009 World Market Outlook AND Forecast’ recently released by Merchant Research and Consulting.
THE RESEARCH PROVIDES:
Polycarbonate World outlook (Capacity, Production, Consumption, Prices, Global trade, Projects)
Polycarbonate Regional analysis (by country)
Polycarbonate Market perspective (Capacity, Production, Consumption, Prices, till 2015)
Polycarbonate Suppliers (incl. contact details) and leading producers’ profiles.
The report was worked out regarding the current economic situation caused by financial crisis. Market trends and expectations were reconsidered with respect to the present conditions.
MORE INFORMATION:
Polycarbonate: 2009 World Market Outlook and Forecast (Special Crisis Edition)
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