North American transparent plastics market estimated to reach 4 bln lbs by 2015

18-Nov-10

The North American transparent plastics market, estimated at over 3.3 billion lbs in 2010, is expected to reach 4 bln lbs by 2015, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%, as per BCC Research. Clear polycarbonate consumption is estimated at 950 mln lbs in 2010 and is expected to increase at a 4.1% a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach 1.2 bln lbs in 2015, led by automotive, medical, and electronics applications. The acrylic transparent market is valued at 866 mln lbs in 2010 and is expected to reach more than 1 b by 2015,n lbs a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. Building/construction applications account for almost 60% of total volume, but the electronic segment will show the largest growth.