PVC stabilizers are chemical additives used to retard their degradation. Addition of stabilizers allows the processing and improves the resistance quality of polymers. Selection of PVC stabilizer is based on the process technology, end product technical requirement, regulatory requirement, and cost. PVC stabilizer helps in injection molding and extrusion of rigid and plasticized PVC. Calcium, mixed metal, tin, organic and lead are the types of PVC stabilizers available in the market. Calcium-based stabilizers are widely used in wires and cables, window and technical profiles and pipes. Tin based stabilizers are used in transparent applications and rigid applications where rigorous processing is required. Liquid mixed metal stabilizers are used for providing flexibility to PVC products. Tin stabilizers are widely used in potable water application and food contact applications.

Market Scope and Structure Analysis

COVID-19 Impact analysis

• COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the production of various products in the PVC stabilizers industry attributed to the lockdown in countries worldwide. This has hampered the growth of the PVC stabilizers market in 2020 and, is likely to revive in 2021.
• COVID-19 has already affected the sales of PVC stabilizers in the second and third quarter of 2020 and is reviving in 2021.
• The major demand for pipeline network was previously noticed from countries including the U.S., Germany, Italy, UK, and India, which are negatively affected by the spread of the corona virus, thereby declining the demand for PVC stabilizers.
• Further, potential impact of the lockdown is currently vague and financial recovery of companies is totally based on its cash reserves. PVC stabilizers manufacturers can afford a full lockdown only for a few months, after which the players have to modify their investment plans. For instance, various players in the market halted their production activities for several weeks to reduce the expenses. Whereas few players also adopted employee lay-offs to sustain during the COVID-19 health crisis.
• PVC stabilizers manufacturers are expected to focus on protecting their workforce, operations, and supply chains to respond toward immediate crises and find new ways of working after COVID-19. For instance, provision of sanitizers, maintaining social distancing, as well as ensuring the vaccination of every employee in the company can assist in promoting the health & safety of the workforce.

Top Impacting Factors

PVC stabilizers are used in manufacturing pipes and fitting, window profiles, wire and cables, rigid and semi rigid films. These applications are widely used in construction and manufacturing industries. Rapid growth of construction and manufacturing industry is one of the key factors driving the growth of the PVC stabilizers market. Increase in reliance on LPG imports is another factor which drives the market growth. It can create an opportunity for market growth due to its ability to stop decomposition of polymers. Ability to enhance the daylight & weather resistance and heat aging of polymers are the key factors of PVC stabilizers which are attracting the customers and driving the market growth at a global level.

Market Trends

• Asia-Pacific is the largest consumer and dominates the market of PVC stabilizers. In Asia-Pacific region, China is accounting for the major consumption of PVC stabilizers followed by India due to rapid growth in construction and manufacturing industry.
• Lead based PVC stabilizer is dominating the global market in type segment of PVC stabilizers among metal mix, tin and calcium.
• Europe market of PVC stabilizers is comparatively mature and has witnessed the lowest CAGR in the recent couple of years.
• Manufacturers are consistently working on enhancement of PVC stabilizers. Organic stabilizer is a novel product and is expected to replace lead based PVC stabilizers in Europe and North America.

Key Segments Covered

Market by Type

• Calcium
• Tin
• Mixed Metal
• Lead
• Organic

Market by Application

• Pipes & Fittings
• Window Profiles
• Rigid & Semi-rigid Films
• Wires & Cables
• Coatings & Flooring

Market by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • GGC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of LAMEA

Key Benefits of the Report

• This study presents the analytical depiction of the PVC stabilizers market 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 PVC stabilizers market share.
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2020 to 2030 to highlight the PVC stabilizers market growth scenario.
• Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
• The report provides a detailed PVC stabilizers market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years.