팽창 PTFE(ePTFE) 시장 규모 : 형태별, 최종 용도별, 용도별, 지역별, 범위 및 예측

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market Size And Forecast

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market size was valued at USD 165.45 Million in 2024 and is projected to grow toUSD 256.81 Million by 2031 with aCAGR of 5.65% between 2024-2031.

The growth of the ePTFE market is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by a combination of increasing demand for medical devices and ongoing advancements in technology and materials science. The Global Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) 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 Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Executive Summary

Expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is a polymer made entirely of virgin PTFE, with expanded referring to the mechanical state of the material. PTFE material has excellent properties such as chemical inertness, UV resistance, thermal resistance, and others, making it a highly versatile polymer material for applications in harsh environments. However, its mechanical strength is relatively low. Expanded PTFE is simply an improved version of PTFE that has excellent mechanical strength without affecting the parent PTFE's base properties. Factors such as rising demand for expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in various end-user industries such as oil and gas, chemical, electronics, and others, increasing penetration of medical devices, and increasing flexural strength even at low temperatures and high electrical resistance are driving the market growth rate.

ePTFE, or expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene, is becoming more popular in the medical device industry. It is a biocompatible and chemically inert material that is extremely lightweight and strong. Mongolia and China control the world's fluorspar supply. As a result, a large number of mining companies worldwide are actively working to increase their fluorspar mining capacities in order to reduce China's hold on global supply, which is expected to provide significant opportunities in the Global Expanded PTFE (ePTFE)Market. However, the market is confronted with a number of challenges, such as high prices, limited availability, and environmental concerns

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Global Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market Attractiveness Analysis

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market is experiencing a scaled level of attractiveness in Asia. The Asia Pacific area has a prominent presence and will account for a significant market share by 2030. The Asia Pacific region has made significant advances in the production of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Furthermore, the ready availability of raw materials in the form of ePTFE polymers is expected to facilitate ePTFE film production in the Asia Pacific region. Furthermore, the rapid growth of the food and beverage processing industry is expected to have a positive impact on the demand for ePTFE films in the coming years. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of ePTFE polymers. The Chinese government has provided massive support to the medical device and electronics manufacturing industries, resulting in a significant increase in demand for ePTFE films within the country. Furthermore, the presence of the world's largest food and beverage processing plant is expected to drive exponential demand for ePTFE films over the forecast period. Japan has long been one of the world's largest manufacturers of medical devices. As a result, there is a high demand for PTFE products such as sheets, rods, and ePTFE films.

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market Overview

The growth of the medical device industry is driving the ePTFE Market. ePTFE or the expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene is witnessing growing adoption in the medical devices industry. It is an extremely lightweight, yet strong material with biocompatible and chemically inert properties. As a result, it can effectively withstand degradation caused by exposure to biological fluids such as blood, urine, and bile, among others. ePTFE films are widely used to vent, filter, and protect a broad range of medical devices - including hearing instruments, ostomy bags, hemodialysis equipment, and IV infusion sets. Some medical liquids contain entrained gas which may present a hazard to the patient or affect the proper operation of a medical device. The ePTFE membranes facilitate the dissipation of this gas and allow for fast pressure equalization and airflow. Additionally, the microporous structure of the membranes provides a barrier to aerosolized liquids and particles and prevents and protects equipment from contamination during use. Overall, the growth of the ePTFE market is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by a combination of increasing demand for medical devices and ongoing advancements in technology and materials science. Thus, the growing penetration of medical devices is anticipated to drive the demand for ePTFE films over the forecast period.

Moreover, Key players adopting growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, new launches, partnerships, and technology innovation to gain global market share are expected to drive the global market for Expanded ePTFE Market. ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) is a high-performance polymer that is widely used in air purification applications due to its unique properties. It is an ideal material for air filtration applications because of its high porosity, high air flow rate, and low pressure drop. These properties allow ePTFE to capture and remove airborne pollutants, including particulate matter and aerosols, from the air. ePTFE or the expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene is witnessing growing adoption in the medical devices industry. It is an extremely lightweight, yet strong material with biocompatible and chemically inert properties. As a result, it can effectively withstand degradation caused by exposure to biological fluids such as blood, urine, and bile, among others. Overall, the growth of the ePTFE market is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by a combination of increasing demand for medical devices and ongoing advancements in technology and materials science. Thus, the growing penetration of medical devices is anticipated to drive the demand for ePTFE films over the forecast period.

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market: Segmentation Analysis

The Global Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market is segmented on the basis of Form, End Use, Application, and Geography.

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market, By Form

• Membrane
• Fiber
• Others
• To Get a Summarized Market Report By Form:-

Based on Form, the market is segmented into membrane, fiber, and others. Membrane accounted for the largest market share in 2021, and is projected to grow during the forecast period. Fiber was the second-largest market in 2021. An ePTFE membrane is created when PTFE, a linear polymer comprising fluorine and carbon molecules, is expanded, forming a microporous structure with desirable characteristics, including a high strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal resistance, biocompatibility, and many others. Each ePTFE membrane includes nodes that are connected by fibrils. EPTFE membrane is a porous membrane material that can be extended in various directions to expand its fibers and form a variety of microporous porous membrane materials. Utilizing multiple raw materials and processes, we can create microporous membranes with variable porosity, pore sizes, and thickness that meet diverse application requirements.

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market, By

• Application
• Filtration
• Electrolyzer
• Others
• By Application, the market is segmented into filtration, electrolyzer, and others. Filtration accounted for the largest market share in 2021, and is projected to grow during the forecast period. Electrolyzer was the second-largest market in 2021. The opportunities for ePTFE membranes continue to be substantial in the industrial filtration of both air and liquids. Because ePTFE has such unique properties as chemical inertness, high filtration efficiency, and the ability to sustain high temperatures, it is set apart from most other similar performance technologies. Moreover, ePTFE films are also utilized as filter media for gas sensors and different types of electronic devices. Electrolyzer segment was the second-largest market in 2021, valued at USD 156.6 Million in 2021; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.46%. Over the past few years, several green hydrogen projects have moved to ePTFE for the sealing of electrolyzers. While other materials such as EPDM, Low-hardness FKM, and butyl have all been tested and found reasonably practical, ePTFE's efficacy and ease of use have proven unparalleled. In the forthcoming years, ePTFE gasket tapes will probably be a mainstay of any electrolyzer plant.

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market, By End-Use

• PEM fuel Cells
• Other
• By End Use, the market is segmented into PEM fuel Cells and Others. Others accounted for the largest market share in 2021 and is projected to grow during the forecast period. PEM Fuel Cells were the second-largest market in 2021. One significant advantage of using PEM fuel cells in transportation applications is that fuel cell-powered vehicles do not emit any local air pollutants such as NOx, CO, or particulate matter. This would help to improve local air quality, particularly in cities. Moreover, they are also used to protect electronic devices against dust particles and moisture. As a result, the growing demand for electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, personal computers, smartwatches, and tablets is expected to drive the demand for ePTFE films over the forecast period.

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market, By

• Geography
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America
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• On the basis of regional analysis, the Global Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2021, and is projected to grow during the forecast period. North America was the second-largest market in 2021. In Asia Pacific, the strong presence of Expanded PTFE (ePTFE)solutions and service providers will continue to support growth in this region. This is due to increased demand for Expanded PTFE (ePTFE)from various industries such as automotive, aerospace & defense, healthcare, and building & construction. To meet the demands of the rapidly growing healthcare industry, India is heavily reliant on healthcare device imports. As a result, the Government of India, through its "Make in India" initiative, is providing significant support to the country's established medical device manufacturing industry. Furthermore, the government encourages the domestic production of electronic devices. As a result, the expected growth of the aforementioned end-use sectors is expected to drive the ePTFE market in the coming years.

Key Players

• The major players in the market are;
• W.L. Gore & Associates, Lenzing Plastics GmbH, Donaldson Company, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, Nitto Denko, Rogers Corporation, Parker Hannifin, Teadit, Sumitomo, Pall Corporation, among others.
• This section provides a company overview, ranking analysis, company regional and industry footprint, and ACE Matrix.

Key Developments

• W. L. Gore & Associates announced a new solution that meets higher voltages as the trend continues towards aircraft electrification to reduce the impact of air transport on our environment. The GWN3000 Series, deliver the best combination of superior mechanical strength and outstanding electrical reliability without increasing wire bundle size or weight.
• Saint-Gobain announced that Continental Building Products obtained shareholder approval to be acquired by Saint-Gobain and that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act has expired thereby satisfying the regulatory approval requirements under the merger agreement.
• Company Market Ranking Analysis
• The company ranking analysis provides a deeper understanding of the top 3 players operating Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market. VMR takes into consideration several factors before providing a company ranking. The top three players for the Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market are W.L. Gore & Associates, Parker Hannifin, and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. The factors considered for evaluating these players include company's brand value, product portfolio (including product variations, specifications, features and price), company presence across major regions, product related sales obtained by the company in recent years and its share in the total revenue. VMR further study the company's product portfolio based on the technologies adopted or new strategies undertaken by the company to enhance their market presence globally or regionally. We also consider the distribution network (online as well as offline) of the company that helps us to understand the company's presence and foothold in various Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Markets.
• Company Regional/Industry Footprint
• The company's regional section provides geographical presence, regional level reach, or the respective company's sales network presence. For instance, W.L. Gore & Associates has its presence globally i.e. in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and RoW.
• Apart from this, the industrial footprint section provides a cross-analysis of industry verticals and market players that gives a clear picture of the company landscape concerning the industries they serve their products. For Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market, four industries have been considered, i.e., Oil & Gas, Chemical, Medical, and Others. For instance, W.L. Gore & Associates has its presence in all the above industries. All the companies considered for profiling are reviewed similarly in this section. These sections help us to understand the overall Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market presence on a global and country level.
• Ace Matrix
• This section of the report provides an overview of the company evaluation scenario in the Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Market. The company evaluation has been carried out based on the outcomes of the qualitative and quantitative analyses of various factors such as product portfolios, technological innovations, market presence, revenues of companies, and the opinions of primary respondents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 MARKET DEFINITION
• 1.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION
• 1.3 RESEARCH TIMELINES
• 1.4 ASSUMPTIONS
• 1.5 LIMITATIONS

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 2.1 DATA MINING
• 2.2 SECONDARY RESEARCH
• 2.3 PRIMARY RESEARCH
• 2.4 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT ADVICE
• 2.5 QUALITY CHECK
• 2.6 FINAL REVIEW
• 2.7 DATA TRIANGULATION
• 2.8 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
• 2.9 TOP DOWN APPROACH
• 2.10 RESEARCH FLOW
• 2.11 DATA SOURCES

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 3.1 OVERVIEW
• 3.2 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) ECOLOGY MAPPING
• 3.3 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS ANALYSIS
• 3.4 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) MARKET ABSOLUTE MARKET OPPORTUNITY
• 3.5 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) MARKET GEOGRAPHICAL INSIGHTS (USD MILLION)
• 3.6 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) MARKET, BY FORM (USD MILLION)
• 3.7 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) MARKET, BY APPLICATION (USD MILLION)
• 3.8 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) MARKET, BY END USE (USD MILLION)
• 3.9 FUTURE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
• 3.10 GLOBAL MARKET SPLIT

4 MARKET OUTLOOK

• 4.1 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) MARKET EVOLUTION
• 4.2 GLOBAL EXPANDED PTFE (EPTFE) MARKET OUTLOOK
• 4.3 MARKET DRIVERS
  • 4.3.1 GROWTH OF THE MEDICAL DEVICES INDUSTRY
  • 4.3.2 GROWING DEMAND FOR FLAME RESISTANT APPAREL DUE TO GROWING INCIDENCES OF WILDFIRES ACROSS THE WORLD
• 4.4 MARKET RESTRAINTS
  • 4.4.1 VOLATILITY IN RAW MATERIAL PRICES
  • 4.4.2 PRESENCE OF ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS
• 4.5 OPPORTUNITY
  • 4.5.1 USE IN AIR PURIFICATION APPLICATIONS
  • 4.5.2 RENOVATION OF AGEING WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE.
• 4.6 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
  • 4.6.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
  • 4.6.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
  • 4.6.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
  • 4.6.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
  • 4.6.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
• 4.7 COVID-19 IMPACT
• 4.8 PRICING ANALYSIS
• 4.9 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

5 MARKET, BY FORM

• 5.1 OVERVIEW
• 5.2 MEMBRANE
• 5.3 FIBER
• 5.4 OTHERS

6 MARKET, BY APPLICATION

• 6.1 OVERVIEW
• 6.2 FILTRATION
  • 6.2.1 AIR FILTRATION
  • 6.2.2 LIQUID FILTRATION
• 6.3 ELECTROLYSER
• 6.4 OTHERS

7 MARKET, BY END USE

• 7.1 OVERVIEW
• 7.2 PEM FUEL CELL
  • 7.2.1 TRANSPORTATION
  • 7.2.1.1 LDVS
  • 7.2.1.2 HDVS (BUSES AND TRUCKS)
  • 7.2.1.3 TRAINS
  • 7.2.1.4 SHIPS
  • 7.2.2 STATIONARY
  • 7.2.3 PORTABLE
• 7.3 OTHERS

8 MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY

• 8.1 OVERVIEW
• 8.2 NORTH AMERICA
  • 8.2.1 NORTH AMERICA MARKET SNAPSHOT
  • 8.2.2 U.S.
  • 8.2.3 CANADA
  • 8.2.4 MEXICO
• 8.3 EUROPE
  • 8.3.1 EUROPE MARKET SNAPSHOT
  • 8.3.2 GERMANY
  • 8.3.3 FRANCE
  • 8.3.4 UK
  • 8.3.5 SPAIN
  • 8.3.6 ITALY
  • 8.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
• 8.4 LATIN AMERICA
  • 8.4.1 LATIN AMERICA MARKET SNAPSHOT
  • 8.4.2 BRAZIL
  • 8.4.3 ARGENTINA
  • 8.4.4 REST OF LATIN AMERICA
• 8.5 ASIA PACIFIC
  • 8.5.1 ASIA PACIFIC MARKET SNAPSHOT
  • 8.5.2 CHINA
  • 8.5.3 JAPAN
  • 8.5.4 INDIA
  • 8.5.5 REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
• 8.6 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
  • 8.6.1 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA MARKET SNAPSHOT
  • 8.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
  • 8.6.3 SAUDI ARABIA
  • 8.6.4 UAE
  • 8.6.5 REST OF MEA

9 MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY BY VOLUME

• 9.1 OVERVIEW
• 9.2 NORTH AMERICA
  • 9.2.1 U.S.
  • 9.2.2 CANADA
  • 9.2.3 MEXICO
• 9.3 EUROPE
  • 9.3.1 GERMANY
  • 9.3.2 FRANCE
  • 9.3.3 UK
  • 9.3.4 SPAIN
  • 9.3.5 ITALY
  • 9.3.6 REST OF EUROPE
• 9.4 ASIA PACIFIC
  • 9.4.1 CHINA
  • 9.4.2 JAPAN
  • 9.4.3 INDIA
  • 9.4.4 REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
• 9.5 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
  • 9.5.1 SOUTH AFRICA
  • 9.5.2 SAUDI ARABIA
  • 9.5.3 UAE
  • 9.5.4 REST OF MEA
• 9.6 LATIN AMERICA
  • 9.6.1 BRAZIL
  • 9.6.2 ARGENTINA
  • 9.6.3 REST OF LATIN AMERICA

10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 10.1 OVERVIEW
• 10.2 COMPANY MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS
• 10.3 COMPANY REGIONAL FOOTPRINT
• 10.4 COMPANY INDUSTRIAL FOOTPRINT
• 10.5 ACE MATRIX
  • 10.5.1 ACTIVE
  • 10.5.2 CUTTING EDGE
  • 10.5.3 EMERGING
  • 10.5.4 INNOVATORS

11 COMPANY PROFILES

• 11.1 COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN
  • 11.1.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.1.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.1.4 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
  • 11.1.5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.1.6 WINNING IMPERATIVES
  • 11.1.7 CURRENT FOCUS & STRATEGIES
  • 11.1.8 THREAT FROM COMPETITION
  • 11.1.9 SWOT ANALYSIS
• 11.2 PARKER HANNIFIN
  • 11.2.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.2.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.2.3 SEGMENT BREAKDOWN
  • 11.2.4 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
  • 11.2.5 KEY WINNING IMPERATIVES
  • 11.2.6 CURRENT FOCUS & STRATEGIES
  • 11.2.7 THREAT FROM COMPETITION
  • 11.2.8 SWOT ANALYSIS
• 11.3 W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES
  • 11.3.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.3.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.3.3 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
  • 11.3.4 KEY DEVELOPMENT
  • 11.3.5 WINNING IMPERATIVES
  • 11.3.6 CURRENT FOCUS & STRATEGIES
  • 11.3.7 THREAT FROM COMPETITION
  • 11.3.8 SWOT ANALYSIS
• 11.4 LENZING PLASTICS GMBH
  • 11.4.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.4.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.4.3 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
• 11.5 NITTO DENKO
  • 11.5.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.5.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.5.3 SEGMENT INSIGHTS
  • 11.5.4 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
• 11.6 ROGERS CORPORATION
  • 11.6.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.6.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.6.4 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
  • 11.6.5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
• 11.7 DONALDSON COMPANY
  • 11.7.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.7.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.7.4 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
  • 11.7.5 KEY DEVELOPMENT
• 11.8 TEADIT
  • 11.8.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.8.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.8.3 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
  • 11.8.4 KEY DEVELOPMENT
• 11.9 SUMITOMO
  • 11.9.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.9.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.9.3 SEGMENT INSIGHTS
  • 11.9.4 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
• 11.10 PALL CORPORATION
  • 11.10.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.10.2 COMPANY INSIGHTS
  • 11.10.3 PRODUCT BENCHMARKING
  • 11.10.4 KEY DEVELOPMENT