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Key Findings
Europe market growth will be due to demand from automotive and aerospace industries. Wind turbine usage increase will also propel the market in both Europe and North America. The Europe epoxy-resins construction market generated revenue of $1691 Million in 2016 and is anticipated to contribute $3174 Million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.36%. Various reasons for growth of the epoxy resin market are the growth of construction industry, higher demand from paints and coatings and aerospace industry, growth of wind energy market, increase in consumption in electrical and electronics sector and an improvement in economies all over the world.
Epoxy resins have epoxide functional group and are thermosetting polymers. These undergo the curing process by heat, ultraviolet light or curing agents. Its properties are its versatility, high resistance to chemicals, toughness, and good adhesion, strong durability at both low and high temperatures, high electrical resistance and ability to be poured on casts without forming bubbles. It can be used for laminates, insulators, jewelry and industrial applications.
It is used extensively in paints and coatings industry as it dries quickly and provides protective, tough coating with excellent hardness. Increase in disposable income and changing lifestyle have led to growth of construction and automotive industry where it is used as primers. It is used for corrosion resistance in metal cans and containers and resin-based coatings are used as a primer in marine paints and automotive.
Epoxy resin market is segmented on the basis of geography and application. Epoxy resins find applications in various industries adhesives, paints and coatings, construction, automotive, electric and electronics, wind turbine, aerospace, composites and others.
Market Insights
Market drivers for epoxy resin are increase in demand from end use industries like construction and automotive, growth in renewable energy like wind has increased demand for epoxy resins, improving economies has led to higher construction activity and increasing disposable incomes.
Paint and coatings industry has the largest market share of the epoxy resin market and it expected to grow steadily over the next few years. Industrial and automobile application are expected to grow in the coming years as these resins have better heat resistance as compared to alkyd-based or latex-based paints. Higher demand for powder coatings, electrical and electronic laminates, and waterborne coatings, flooring and paving applications will boost market growth.
Composite material application sector is expected to report highest growth in the forecast period of 2017-2025. There is expected to be increase in demand for lightweight material with superior performance from aviation and automation industry.
Growth for demand in green energy has led to increase in setting up of wind turbines all over the globe. Epoxy resins are used to coat wind turbines and increase in wind energy will lead to growth of the global epoxy resin market.
Factors that will restrain market growth are increase in cost of raw materials cost, rising awareness of health hazards associated with BPA-based products and availability of polyurethane and phenolic resins as alternatives in various applications