Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market Size By Type (Ultradur® B 4500, Ultradur® B 4500 FC), By Processing Method (Injection Molding, Extrusion), By End-User (Automotive, Extrusion Products), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market Size And Forecast

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market size was valued at USD 1.94 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.08 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.28% from 2024 to 2031.

The rapid increase in the adoption of engineered plastics in various end-use applications and the drastic improvement in the manufacturing sector are the key drivers for the Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market. Also, with the improvement in the manufacturing sector, demand for PBT thermoplastic materials is anticipated to increase during the forecasted period. The Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market Definition

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is a member of the polyester family of polymers. It is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic material with similar properties and composition to polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PBT is produced using special catalysts by polycondensing terephthalic acid with 1,4–butanediol. PBT is widely used in manufacturing cast iron, stainless steel, bronze, and ceramic-based automobile handles, fuel system components, windshield wiper covers, connectors, and seat belts. Polybutylene Terephthalate helps protect electrical and electronic components with extremely high electrical resistance and high dielectric strength that guard against leakages and breakdown in the power circuit. Good creep resistance over elevated temperatures, UV radiation resistance, and excellent heat aging behavior are some of the vital features of PBT.

Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market Overview

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is considered among the top five engineering plastics. It is one of the strongest, toughest, lightweight, and most versatile semi-crystalline polymers. Properties such as good dimensional stability, low water absorption, high stiffness, and good heat resistance make it a good contender for automotive extrusion and electrical & electronics application. Due to PBT’s superior material characteristics, such as chemical stability, heat resistance, and strength-to-weight ratio, it has increasingly been used to replace traditional materials, including stainless steel, cast iron, ceramics, and bronze in the automotive industry.

Polybutylene Terephthalate is considered to exhibit superior heat and chemical resistance properties, thus making them apt for use in fluid handling systems,high-temperature applications, and fuel systems. The Existence of alternate products like PPT which have almost identical properties is curtailing the demand for polybutylene terephthalate. And the huge capital expenditure and government restrictions on the usage of plastic products may act as a restraining factor to the Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market. However, the growing utilization of Polybutylene Terephthalate in electric vehicles for manufacturing interior as well as exterior body parts will boost the Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market during the forecast period.

Innumerable applications of Polybutylene Terephthalate in electrical encapsulation materials, electrical insulation polymers, and electrical and electronic plastics are set to lead the Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market to significant growth over the forecast period. Lastly, the growing stress of various economies on adopting eco-friendly materials, increasing research and innovations on bio-based Polybutylene Terephthalate could provide lucrative growth opportunities in the coming years.

Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Processing Method, End-User, And Geography.

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market, By Type

• Ultradur® B 4500• Ultradur® B 4500 FC• Ultradur® B 6550• Ultradur® B 6550 FC

Based on Type, The market is segmented into Ultradur® B 4500, Ultradur® B 4500 FC, Ultradur® B 6550, and Ultradur® B 6550 FC. Ultradur® B 4500 is a medium viscosity, unreinforced polybutylene terephthalate. It is used for manufacturing thin-walled profiles and pipes and is suitable for manufacturing industrial functional parts in injection molding. It is processed by extrusion. Ultradur® B 6550 is a high viscosity, unreinforced polybutylene terephthalate. It is used to extrude loose buffer tubes for optical fibers and boards and semi-finished products for machining, profiles, and pipes. It is processed by injection molding. The Ultradur® B 4500 is anticipated to lead the market during the forecasted period.

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market, By Processing Method

• Injection Molding• Extrusion• Blow Molding• Others

Based on Processing Method, The market is segmented into Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, and Others. PBT is processed mainly by injection molding at temperatures ranging from 230° to 270° C, and this method is anticipated to lead the market during the forecasted period.

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market, By End-User

• Automotive• Extrusion Products• Electrical And Electronics• Others

Based on End-User, The market is segmented into Automotive, Extrusion Products, Electrical And Electronics, and Others. The automotive industry accounts for the maximum consumption share of Polybutylene Terephthalate because of its broad usage in numerous automotive parts manufacturing. It is anticipated to continue leading the market during the forecasted period. The electric and electronic industry is the second-largest consuming segment owing to the ideal electrical properties offered by PBT at elevated temperatures.

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, The Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global market for Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) during the base year. Ascribing to China becoming a global industrial and manufacturing hub. Owing to the significant increase in the sales of consumer goods in China due to the increasing disposable income of the middle-class population, the Asia Pacific will continue to dominate the market during the forecasted period.

Key Players

The “Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabian Oil Co.), BASF SE, Celanese CorporationClariant AG, Daicel Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Koninklijke DSM NV, Lanxess AG, LG Chem Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Chang Chun Group, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem) and Toray Industries Inc.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In May 2022, Polyplastics introduced a new series of engineering plastic fine powders compatible with a broad range of manufacturing methods. DURAST Powders made of polyacetal, polyphenylene sulfide, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and liquid crystalline polymer have a unique spherical shape and are controlled for fine, narrow particle size distribution (10 μm-200 μm). Engineering plastics in powder form permits the use of manufacturing methods that were previously impossible with pellet shapes, making it possible to impart the strengths of engineering plastics and additional performance attributes. Polyplastics developed these fine powders after extensive research and testing of powder manufacturing methods.

• April 2022, Qosina, a supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, introduces a new selection of pinch clamps made from polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), an alternative to nylon that is used in the manufacture of many types of single-use components.

• April 2022, The plastic material developed by LG Chem will delay the thermal runaway process by around 400 seconds, giving time to evacuate and even try to extinguish the fire. The plastic material has been developed using polyphenylene oxide, polyamide, and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).

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