Europe Acrylic Sheet Market Analysis By Technology (Cell Cast, Extruded, Continuous Cast), By Application (Construction, Design, Transportation, Visual Communication & Retail, Sanitary), And Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025

The Europe acrylic sheet market is expected to reach USD 1.97 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rapid growth of the furniture industry in the region has been a major factor driving market growth. In addition, increasing application scope of the product in the automotive and transportation industry is slated to have positive impacts on the overall market growth over the projected period.
The increasing use of acrylic sheets in furniture and interior designing applications, such as modular kitchen panels, wardrobes, TV panels, and wall separators, in residential and commercial buildings is expected to drive the product demand significantly during the forecast period.
The use of acrylic sheets in automobiles for windows, rear-view mirrors, and lighting applications is expected to increase on account of improved light diffusion, optical clarity, and lightweight properties of the product. The rapid growth of the automotive industry in key economies such as Germany, France, and Spain, is expected to drive product demand over the coming years.
The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% in the furniture & design application owing to the increasing use of the product for enhancement of structural aesthetics. The presence of key industry players such as Ikea, with wide ranges of acrylic kitchen and home decor solutions, is expected to drive the overall industry demand over the forecast period.
Further key findings from the report suggest:
‧ The Europe acrylic sheet market revenue surpassed USD 1,400 million in 2016 and is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, mainly on account of increasing use of the product in furniture and interior decor applications in the region
‧ Among technologies, the extruded segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period, owing to the comparatively low costs and operational simplicity associated with the process
‧ The product demand in the visual communication & retail segment is expected to grow significantly from USD 313 million in 2016, primarily due to the increasing product usage in signage applications for exhibitions, sports events, retail marketing, and advertising
‧ The product witnessed highest demand in Germany in 2016, accounting for a share of nearly 30%, on account of high consumption in key applications such as architecture & construction and visual communication & retail
‧ The key strategies adopted by the industry players include distribution agreements and acquisitions. For instance, Polycasa Group was acquired by Schweiter Technologies, under 3A Composites, for product expansion in the visual communication & retail space

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Research Methodology
1.2 Research Scope & Assumptions
1.3 List of Data Sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot
Chapter 3 Europe Acrylic Sheet Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1 Europe acrylic sheet: Market segmentation & scope
3.2 Europe acrylic sheet: Value chain analysis
3.2.1 Distribution channels overview
3.2.2 Pricing trends, by value chain stage
3.2.3 Margins, by value chain stage
3.3 Raw material trends
3.3.1 Raw material overview
3.3.2 Suppliers overview: Europe vs. Asia
3.4 Technology outlook
3.4.1 Cell cast
3.4.2 Extruded
3.4.3 Continuous cast
3.5 Europe acrylic sheet- Market dynamics
3.5.1 Market driver analysis
3.5.1.1 Growing use in end-use applications
3.5.2 Restraint analysis
3.5.2.1 Fluctuating raw material prices
3.6 Regulatory framework
3.7 Industry analysis - Porters’
3.8 Price trend analysis
3.9 PESTEL Analysis
3.10 Export-import analysis
3.10.1 Imports data
3.10.2 Key ports in Europe - Overview of taxation policies and benefits
3.10.3 Turnaround time: Reaching target customers
3.11 List of key distributors
3.12 Application overview
Chapter 4 Europe Acrylic Sheet: Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1 Europe acrylic sheet market: Technology movement analysis
4.2 Cell cast acrylic sheet
4.2.1 Europe cell cast acrylic sheet market, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
4.3 Extruded acrylic sheet
4.3.1 Europe extruded acrylic sheet market, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
4.4 Continuous cast acrylic sheet
4.4.1 Europe continuous cast acrylic sheet market, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
Chapter 5 Europe Acrylic Sheet: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1 Europe acrylic sheet market: Application movement analysis
5.2 Architecture & construction
5.2.1 Europe acrylic sheet market in architecture & construction, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
5.3 Furniture & design
5.3.1 Europe acrylic sheet market in furniture & design, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
5.4 Automotive & transport
5.4.1 Europe acrylic sheet market in automotive & transport, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
5.5 Visual communication & retail
5.5.1 Europe acrylic sheet market in visual communication & retail, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
5.6 Electronics & energy
5.6.1 Europe acrylic sheet market in electronics & energy, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
5.7 Medical
5.7.1 Europe acrylic sheet market in medical, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
5.8 Sanitary
5.8.1 Europe acrylic sheet market in sanitary, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
5.9 Others
5.9.1 Europe acrylic sheet market in other applications, 2014 - 2025 (‘000 Sq. Mtrs.) (USD Million)
Chapter 6 Europe Acrylic Sheet: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1 Europe acrylic sheet market share, by country, 2016 & 2025
6.2 Germany
6.2.1 Germany acrylic sheet market, by technology, 2014 - 2025
6.2.2 Germany acrylic sheet market, by application, 2014 - 2025
6.3 UK
6.3.1 UK acrylic sheet market, by technology, 2014 - 2025
6.3.2 UK acrylic sheet market, by application, 2014 - 2025
6.4 France
6.4.1 France acrylic sheet market, by technology, 2014 - 2025
6.4.2 France acrylic sheet market, by application, 2014 - 2025
6.5 Italy
6.5.1 Italy acrylic sheet market, by technology, 2014 - 2025
6.5.2 Italy acrylic sheet market, by application, 2014 - 2025
6.6 Spain
6.6.1 Spain acrylic sheet market, by technology, 2014 - 2025
6.6.2 Spain acrylic sheet market, by application, 2014 - 2025
6.7 Russia
6.7.1 Russia acrylic sheet market, by technology, 2014 - 2025
6.7.2 Russia acrylic sheet market, by application, 2014 - 2025
6.8 Rest of Europe (RoE)
6.8.1 Rest of Europe acrylic sheet market, by technology, 2014 - 2025
6.8.2 Rest of Europe acrylic sheet market, by application, 2014 - 2025
Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape
7.1 Competition overview
7.2 Vendor Landscape
7.3 Competitive Environment
7.4 Competitive Market Positioning
7.5 Strategic Developments
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
8.1 MADREPERLA SpA
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 Financial Performance
8.1.3 Product Benchmarking
8.1.4 Strategic Initiatives
8.2 Altuglas International
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Financial Performance
8.2.3 Product Benchmarking
8.3 Evonik Industries
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Financial Performance
8.3.3 Product Benchmarking
8.4 Lucite International
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Financial Performance
8.4.3 Product Benchmarking
8.5 Polycasa Group
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 Financial Performance
8.5.3 Product Benchmarking
8.5.4 Strategic Initiatives
8.6 GEVACRIL SRL
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Financial Performance
8.6.3 Product Benchmarking
8.7 Aristech Acrylics LLC
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 Financial Performance
8.7.3 Product Benchmarking
8.7.4 Strategic Initiatives
8.8 Polyplastic B.V.
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 Financial Performance
8.8.3 Product Benchmarking
8.8.4 Strategic Initiatives
8.9 BWF Group
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 Financial Performance
8.9.3 Product Benchmarking
8.10 Irpen (UK) Ltd.
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 Financial Performance
8.10.3 Product Benchmarking
8.10.4 Strategic Initiatives
8.11 Sidak SP
8.11.1 Company Overview
8.11.2 Financial Performance
8.11.3 Product Benchmarking
8.12 PLEXIMA
8.12.1 Company Overview
8.12.2 Financial Performance
8.12.3 Product Benchmarking
8.13 Access Plastics
8.13.1 Company Overview
8.13.2 Financial Performance
8.13.3 Product Benchmarking
8.14 PYRASIED Xtreme Acrylic
8.14.1 Company Overview
8.14.2 Financial Performance
8.14.3 Product Benchmarking