Americas Polyether Polyol Market by Application (Fexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Others), by Geography (U.S., Brazil, Rest of Americas) - Analysis & Forecast (2013-2020)

The revenue of the global polyether polyol market is estimated to grow at a faster rate than its volume as a result of the increasing prices of polyols. Polyether polyol are produced from propylene oxide (PO), ethylene oxide (EO), and so on, which are derived by petrochemical feedstock. Thus, the polyols market is heavily dependent on crude oil prices. Any rise and fall in oil prices is expected to reflect in the polyether polyols market prices. The rapid growth in end-user industries has proven to be a key driving factor in the growth of the polyether polyols market. The global polyurethane industry is growing at a rapid pace and has paved way for growth of the polyether polyols market.

The polyether polyols market is experiencing enormous growth which is expected to continue in the near future. Considerable amounts of investments are made by various market players to serve the end-user applications industry. Americas polyether polyols market accounted for around 23% market share of the total global demand in 2014. The region is further expected to show a high growth in the future, mainly due to the high growth potential of end-use applications in the U.S. and Brazil.

Almost 46% of the total polyether polyol demand in Americas was from the flexible foams applications in 2014, with automotive industry being the fastest-growing end-use segments, primarily due to its high penetration across the region.

The polyether polyols market in Americas is primarly driven by the growing demand for derivatives, increasing construction activities, and high consumption in automotive applications.

This study estimates the market of polyether polyols duringthe forecast period. This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the Americas polyether polyols market.

Leading companies operating in the Americas polyether polyols market are Perstorp AB (Sweden), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Bayer AG (Netherlands), Stepan Company (U.S.), and others.

Scope of the report:

This research report categorizes the Americas market for polyether polyols on the basis of applications, end-user industries, and countries, highlighting the forecast volume and value, and analyzing trends in each of the submarkets.

On the basis of applications:

• Flexible Foams
• Rigid Foams
• Others (Adhesives, Sealents, and Elastomers)

On the Basis of Countries:

• U.S.
• Brazil
• Rest of Americas

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 10)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 13)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of Polyether Polyols Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Americas Polyether Polyols Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 19)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 21)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.3 Key Market Dynamics
    4.4 Demand Side Analysis

5 Polyether Polyols Market, By Application (Page No. - 26)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Americas Polyether Polyols in Flexible Foam, By Geography
    5.3 Americas Polyether Polyols in Rigid Foam, By Geography
    5.4 Americas Polyether Polyols in Other Applications, By Geography

6 Polyether Polyols Market, By Geography (Page No. - 34)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 U.S. Polyether Polyols Market
           6.2.1 U.S. Polyether Polyols Market, By Application
    6.3 Brazil Polyether Polyols Market
           6.3.1 Brazil Polyether Polyols Market, By Application

7 Polyether Polyols Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 42)
    7.1 Polyether Polyol Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.3 Agreement/Joint Venture
    7.4 New Product/Technology Launch
    7.5 Expansion
    7.6 Other Developments

8 Polyether Polyols Market, By Company (Page No. - 49)
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
    8.1 The Dow Chemical Company
    8.2 Huntsman Corporation
    8.3 Bayer AG
    8.4 Royal Dutch Shell PLC
    8.5 Stepan Company
    8.6 BASF SE
    8.7 Perstorp AB
    8.8 Vertellus Specialties Inc.
*Details on Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

9 Appendix (Page No. - 78)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Impact Analysis
           9.1.5 Trade Analysis
           9.1.6 Historical Data and Trends
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (42 Tables)

Table 1 Americas Polyether Polyols Peer Market Size, 2013 (USD MN)
Table 2 Americas Polyether Polyols Application Market, 2014 (KT)
Table 3 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 4 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Application,  2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 5 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 6 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Geography 2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 7 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Geography, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 8 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: By Application 2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 9 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 10 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 11 Americas Polyether Polyols in Flexible Foam, By Geography, 2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 12 Americas Polyether Polyols in Flexible Foam, By Geography, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 13 Americas Polyether Polyols Market in Rigid Foam, By Geography, 2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 14 Americas Polyether Polyols Market in Rigid Foam, By Geography, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 15 Americas Polyether Polyols in Other Applications, By Geography, 2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 16 Americas Polyether Polyols in Other Applications, By Geography, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 17 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Geography,  2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 18 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Geography, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 19 U.S. Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 20 U.S. Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 21 Brazil Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2013-2020 (USD MN)
Table 22 Brazil Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2013-2020 (KT)
Table 23 Polyether Polyols Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 24 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 25 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: Agreement/Joint Venture
Table 26 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: New Technology Launch
Table 27 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: Expansion
Table 28 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: Other Developments
Table 29 The Dow Chemical Company: Key Operations Data, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 30 The Dow Chemical Company: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 31 Huntsman Corporation: Key Operations Data, 2010-2014 (USD MN)
Table 32 Huntsman Corporation: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 33 Bayer AG: Key Operations Data, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 34 Bayer AG: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 35 Royal Dutch Shell: Key Operations Data, 2009-2013(USD MN)
Table 36 Royal Dutch Shell: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 37 Stepan Company: Key Operations Data, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 38 Stepan Company: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 39 BASF SE: Key Operations Data, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 40 BASF SE: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 41 Perstorp AB: Key Operations Data, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 42 Perstorp AB: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (36 Figures)

Figure 1 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Polyether Polyol Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Americas Polyether Polyols Market Snapshot
Figure 8 Polyether Polyols Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2014 and 2020
Figure 10 Polyether Polyols: Application Market Scenario
Figure 11 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Application,  2014-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 12 Americas Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (KT)
Figure 13 Americas Polyether Polyols in Flexible Foam, By Geography, 2014-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 14 Americas Polyether Polyols Market in Rigid Foam, By Geography, 2014-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 15 Americas Polyether Polyols in Other Applications, By Geography, 2014-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 16 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography, 2014-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 17 Americas Polyether Polyols Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography, 2014-2020 (KT)
Figure 18 U.S. Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2014-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 19 U.S. Polyether Polyols Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 20 Brazil Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2014-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 21 Brazil Polyether Polyols Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 22 Polyether Polyols Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Figure 23 The Dow Chemical Company, Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 24 The Dow Chemical Company: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 25 Huntsman Corporation: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 26 Huntsman Corporation: Revenue, 2010-2014 (USD MN)
Figure 27 Bayer AG: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 28 Bayer AG: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 29 Royal Dutch Shell Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 30 Royal Dutch Shell: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 31 Stepan Company: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 32 Stepan Company: Revenue, 2010-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 33 BASF SE: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 34 BASF SE: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 35 Perstorp AB: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 36 Perstorp AB: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)

Polyether polyols are a class of organic chemicals that contain multiple ether linkages (polyether) and have multiple hydroxyl groups as terminal functional groups (polyol). Within the plastic industry, polyether polyols are classified as thermoset resins. Polyols are required for the manufacturing of polyurethanes, which are extensively used in automotive, construction, refrigeration, and several other industries. These are produced by the catalyzed addition of epoxides, mainly propylene oxide or ethylene oxide, to an initiator having active hydrogens. Polyether polyol market is expected to witness strong growth in future, mainly due to the growing demand for its derivatives in applications in automotive and construction sector. The flexible foams application segment is expected to lead the market in coming years, followed by rigid foams and other CASE applications.

The Americas chemical industry is a significant part of the country’s economy. The U.S. is the largest consumer of polyols, followed by Brazil and others. The polyether polyols market witnessed a decline in its demand in Americas in recent years, owing to the decline in activities in construction, automotive, and electronics industries. With time, the industry has undergone massive globalization and consolidation with heavy capital investments and development projects to maintain its position in the global market. As the key application industries, such as construction, automotive, and electronics industries gradually recover from the impacts of the global recession, the demand for polyether polyols is expected to increase in this region.

With the shale reserves exploration activities at their peak, the polyether polyol market is expected to grow, as most of the raw materials required for the polyether polyols production is derived from crude oil. The U.S. dominates the overall market and will continue to do so during the forecast period. It is estimated that the U.S. consumed around 973.8 KT of polyether polyol in 2014, which is projected to reach 1,267.9 KT by 2020 with a CAGR of 4.5%. . Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR of 5.9% among all countries during the forecast period.

In 2014, around 638.6 KT of flexible foam was consumed in Americas, and its demand is projected to grow at 5.6% annually from 2014 to 2020. The flexible foam market in Americas was valued at $1,500.8 million in 2014, and is projected to reach $2,350.6 million by 2020, at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2014 to 2020. The U.S. and Brazil were the largest contributors in the flexible foam market.

The key players in the Americas Polyether Polyols market include Perstorp AB (Sweden), The Dow Chemicals Company (U.S.), Bayer AG (Netherlands), Stepan Company (U.S.), Vertellus Specialties (U.S.), and others.