Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type, By Manufacturing Process, By Grade, By Technology, By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type, By Manufacturing Process, By Grade, By Technology, By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market would witness market growth of 6.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 1,574.5 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 22.3% (2020-2023).

In the Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) market, the Heat Resistant grade refers to a specialized formulation tailored to withstand elevated temperatures without compromising structural integrity or aesthetic qualities. This grade of ABS resin is engineered through precise polymer blending and additives to enhance its thermal stability, allowing it to endure temperatures higher than standard ABS grades. Thus, the Germany market consumed 123.59 kilo tonnes of heat resistant grade chemical in 2023.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $2,472.8 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 5.2% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 6.9% during (2024 - 2031).

In the construction industry, ABS is employed for manufacturing pipes, fittings, and profiles due to its corrosion resistance, toughness, and ease of installation. It is also used in architectural trim, lighting fixtures, and sanitary fittings due to its ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Furthermore, ABS is utilized in various consumer goods, including toys, luggage, sporting goods, and recreational equipment. Its impact resistance, surface finish, and ability to be colored and textured make it an ideal choice for manufacturing aesthetically pleasing and durable consumer products.

The market, which primarily deals with the production and consumption of ABS resin, exhibits several adoption trends influenced by various factors such as technological advancements, market demand, regulatory changes, and environmental considerations. The market continues to experience steady growth due to its versatility and widespread applications across industries such as automotive, electronics, construction, appliances, and consumer goods.

High semiconductor production can expand the electronics supply chain, including suppliers of plastics and materials like ABS. As the electronics manufacturing sector grows, ABS manufacturers may have opportunities to secure contracts with electronics OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) or suppliers in Europe to provide ABS components or materials for electronic devices. Furthermore, the semiconductor industry often requires specialized equipment and machinery, which may use ABS components or housings for protection and insulation. High-performance ABS grades with specific properties such as flame retardancy, heat resistance, or chemical resistance may be in demand for manufacturing equipment used in semiconductor production facilities. Thus, the high production of semiconductors in the region is driving the market’s growth.

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Opaque, Transparent, and Colored. Based on Manufacturing Process, the market is segmented into Emulsion Polymerization, Continuous Polymerization, Mass Polymerization, and Others. Based on Grade, the market is segmented into High Impact, Heat Resistant, Electroplatable, Flame Retardant, and Blended ABS. Based on Technology, the market is segmented into Injection Molding, Extrusion, Thermoforming, Blow Molding, and 3D Printing. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Appliances, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Construction, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
• BASF SE
• Formosa Plastics Group
• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
• Kumho P&B Chemicals., Inc (Kumho Petrochemical Group)
• CHIMEI Corporation
• Trinseo PLC
• PetroChina Company Limited (China National Petroleum Corporation)
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH

Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Report Segmentation

By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Opaque
• Transparent
• Colored

By Manufacturing Process (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Emulsion Polymerization
• Continuous Polymerization
• Mass Polymerization
• Others

By Grade (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• High Impact
• Heat Resistant
• Electroplatable
• Flame Retardant
• Blended ABS

By Technology (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Injection Molding
• Extrusion
• Thermoforming
• Blow Molding
• 3D Printing

By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Appliances
• Automotive
• Electrical & Electronics
• Consumer Goods
• Construction
• Others

By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe