Crystalline polyethylene terephthalate is utilized in packaging because of its exceptional stiffness and capacity to tolerate high temperatures ranging from -400 to 4000 degrees Fahrenheit. It is non-toxic and suitable for food & beverage packaging. PET plastic bottles are commonly used for mineral water and carbonated soft drinks because it is an excellent water and moisture barrier material. Polymerization of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid produces polyethylene terephthalate. The basic components are terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. Blow molding and injection molding are the two forms of molding utilized for clear bottles. Various sectors have increased their need for crystalline polyethylene terephthalate as a result of industrialization. The market is being driven by the advantageous features of crystalline polyethylene terephthalate. The most advantageous feature is that it is easily recyclable. The majority of the plastic used is disposed of in landfills or incinerated. It reduces pollution and garbage accumulation because of its recyclability.
COVID-19 Impact analysis
- The pandemic has had an impact on the industrial sector, particularly the food & beverage industry due to temporary shutdowns. As a result, the market for crystalline polyethylene terephthalate is experiencing decreased growth.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the crystalline polyethylene terephthalate market, with most industrial activities being temporarily halted. As a result, it has had an impact on demand and the supply chain of crystalline polyethylene terephthalate market, limiting growth in 2020.
Top Impacting Factors
The demand for crystalline polyethylene terephthalate market has increased as a result of industrialization in a variety of industries for various uses. The demand for sustainable packaging is increasing due to rising demand and changing day-to-day needs. The flexible polyethylene terephthalate can easily recycle, as a result crystalline polyethylene terephthalate is getting popular among many end user industries. Physical properties of crystalline PET, including as strength and rigidity, clear appearance, lightweight, minimal taste absorption, and acceptable creep characteristics, make it ideal for use in a wide range of applications. The global crystalline polyethylene terephthalate market is also being driven by the rising use of crystalline PET in various applications. Countries all across the world are enforcing severe restrictions requiring the use of renewable and biodegradable materials. Because of its detrimental impacts on the environment, new era technological materials are replacing the old traditional manner of using plastics. New age polymers such as Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF), Polyhdroxyalkanoate (PHA), and other biopolymers are environmentally benign and renewable. The threats of Substitutes can hamper the market.
Market Trends
- Industrias del Acetato de Celulosa S.A. (INACSA), a Spanish maker of cellulosic yarn, has been bought by Eastman Chemical Company. The INACSA yarn business and assets will be used to support the sustained growth of NaiaTM cellulosic yarn for the apparel market, and will be added to the global Fibers segment supply base.
- Sinterama S.p.A, a prominent global polyester automobile interior and high performance colored yarns maker, has been bought by Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global chemical company. The purchase includes five manufacturing facilities in four countries: Italy, Brazil, China, and Bulgaria, the latter of which is a new market for IVL.
Key Benefits of the Report
- This study presents the analytical depiction of the crystalline polyethylene terephthalate industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
- The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the crystalline polyethylene terephthalate market share.
- The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the crystalline polyethylene terephthalate market growth scenario.
- Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
- The report provides a detailed Crystalline polyethylene terephthalate market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years
Questions answered in the crystalline polyethylene terephthalate Report
- Who are the leading market players active in the crystalline polyethylene terephthalate market?
- What current trends will influence the market in the next few years?
- What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market?
- What future projections would help in taking further strategic steps?
Key Market Segments
- By Manufacturing Process
- Extrusion Process
- Molding Process
- By Application
- Trays, Cups
- Films/Sheets
- Bottles
- Others
- By End user industry
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical
- Others
- By Region
- North America
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- DAK Americas LLC (U.S.)
- Petrotemex S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
- DAK Americas LLC
- Grupo Petrotemex
- Far Eastern New Century Corporation
- Quadrant (Switzerland)
- S. A. de C. V.
- Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
- Bayer MaterialScience AG (Germany)
- Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.)
- Indorama Ventures Public Limited Company (Netherlands)
- La Seda De Barcelona (Spain)
- DowDupont Inc.