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全球硼化聚合物板材市场预测(至2032年)-依聚合物类型、硼含量、形态、硼化添加剂、应用、最终用户及地区划分

Borated Polymer Sheet Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Polymer Type, Boron Content, Form, Borated Additive, Application, End User and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据,2025 年全球硼酸盐聚合物片材市场价值为 6 亿美元,预计到 2032 年将达到 11 亿美元,预测期内复合年增长率为 8.6%。

硼聚合物片材是一种注入硼化合物的复合材料,专为辐射防护应用中的中子屏蔽而设计。它们通常由聚乙烯和其他聚合物製成,利用硼较高的中子捕获截面有效吸收中子。这些片材广泛应用于核能设施、医学影像中心、航太工业等,以提高安全性。其轻质、耐用和耐腐蚀的特性使其成为首选的中子辐射屏蔽材料,可在关键环境中提供可靠的解决方案。

中子屏蔽需求不断成长

随着核能计划的增加和辐射防护技术的进步,中子屏蔽材料在安全应用中发挥着至关重要的作用。它们吸收中子辐射的能力使其成为核子反应炉、医学影像处理设施和航太环境中屏蔽的必需材料。此外,强调辐射安全的法律规范正在推动各行各业采用高性能屏蔽解决方案,进一步推动市场扩张。

加工过程中的粉尘和烟雾危害

加工含硼材料会产生空气中的颗粒物,因此需要製定严格的职场安全通讯协定,以最大程度地降低健康风险。工业设施必须安装先进的通风系统和防护措施,以确保符合职业健康标准。这些额外的预防措施会增加生产成本,对製造商而言,在遵守环境和工人安全法规的同时,提高效率至关重要。

聚合物复合材料创新

新的製造技术正在提高材料的强度、柔韧性和中子吸收效率,使其更适用于各种应用。轻质耐用聚合物的创新正在从传统的屏蔽应用扩展到太空探索和先进医疗等专业产业。随着研究的进展,下一代硼化聚合物片材有望透过优化的材料性能提供卓越的防护。

社会对核能的认知与接受度

对核能的担忧,包括环境和安全问题,可能会影响硼基聚合物片材的市场成长。公众对辐射暴露和核能发电厂运作的担忧,可能会导致监管犹豫不决,并减少对核能基础设施的投资。此外,关于永续替代能源的讨论可能会改变政府的优先事项,从而减缓对辐射屏蔽材料的需求。

COVID-19的影响:

新冠疫情扰乱了全球供应链和工业生产,对硼化聚合物板材市场造成了衝击。儘管医疗辐射屏蔽等某些领域的需求持续增长,但核能设施扩建的延误影响了整体成长。然而,这场危机加速了远端监控和自动化技术的进步,促使市场对辐射屏蔽技术进行了再投资。

预计预测期内聚乙烯(PE)部分将占据最大份额。

聚乙烯 (PE) 因其在辐射屏蔽领域的广泛应用,预计将在预测期内占据最大的市场占有率。基于 PE 的硼化聚合物片材在强度、柔韧性和中子吸收效率方面实现了良好的平衡,使其成为所有工业领域的首选。易于製造和成本效益也促成了该产品的主导地位。此外,对先进聚合物复合材料的投资不断增加,进一步巩固了聚乙烯在市场上的主导地位。

预计在预测期内,核能发电厂部分将以最高的复合年增长率成长。

预计核能发电厂领域将在预测期内实现最高成长率,这得益于全球对核能基础设施持续投资的推动。随着对清洁替代能源的日益关注,核能设施数量也在增加,需要强大的屏蔽解决方案来维持安全标准。硼聚合物板材对于核子反应炉的辐射防护至关重要,可确保操作员安全和环保合规。

比最大的地区

由于对核能、医疗应用和航太技术的积极投资,预计北美将在预测期内占据最大的市场占有率。对辐射安全的高度重视和技术进步正在推动该地区对硼聚合物片材的需求。此外,医疗保健和国防部门对辐射屏蔽的严格法律规范也促进了市场的成长。

复合年增长率最高的地区:

在预测期内,由于核能项目的扩张和医疗基础设施的进步,预计亚太地区将呈现最高的复合年增长率。中国、印度和日本等国正在投资医疗和工业用途的辐射屏蔽技术。不断增加的研究倡议和政府对核能发电的支持,正在推动该地区市场的快速成长。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 研究范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 数据分析
    • 数据检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究资料
    • 次级研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章市场走势分析

  • 驱动程式
  • 限制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 应用分析
  • 最终用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • COVID-19的影响

第四章 波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买家的议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争对手之间的竞争

5. 全球硼化聚合物板材市场(依聚合物类型)

  • 聚乙烯(PE)
  • 聚丙烯(PP)
  • 聚碳酸酯(PC)
  • 丙烯酸纤维
  • 其他的

6. 全球硼化聚合物片材市场(依硼含量)

  • 低硼含量(低于5%)
  • 中等硼含量(5-10%)
  • 硼含量高(超过10%)

7. 全球硼化聚合物板材市场(按类型)

  • 床单
  • 板坯
  • 颗粒
  • 其他的

8. 全球硼化聚合物板材市场(按硼化添加剂)

  • 碳化硼
  • 氮化硼
  • 其他的

第九章全球硼化聚合物板材市场(依应用)

  • 核能发电厂
  • 工业X射线
  • 研究所
  • 医疗设施
  • 辐射屏蔽
  • 其他的

第 10 章全球硼化聚合物片材市场(依最终用户)

  • 卫生保健
  • 航太/国防
  • 建造
  • 化工/石化
  • 其他的

第 11 章全球硼化聚合物板材市场(按地区)

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲国家
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 其他亚太地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地区
  • 中东和非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲地区

第十二章 重大进展

  • 协议、伙伴关係、合作和合资企业
  • 收购与合併
  • 新产品发布
  • 业务扩展
  • 其他关键策略

第十三章 公司简介

  • MarShield
  • Ecomass Technologies
  • Rex Plastics
  • Triton Systems
  • Nuclear Shields
  • Shielding International
  • Boron Specialties
  • Lucite International
  • American Polymer Group
  • Plastomer Technologies
  • Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
  • Transco Products Inc.
  • Trelleborg Group
  • Boron Molecular
  • Polymer Technologies Inc.
Product Code: SMRC29731

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market is accounted for $0.6 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period. Borated polymer sheet is a composite material infused with boron compounds, designed for neutron shielding in radiation protection applications. Typically made from polyethylene or other polymers, it effectively absorbs neutrons by leveraging boron's high neutron capture cross-section. These sheets are widely used in nuclear facilities, medical imaging centers, and aerospace industries to enhance safety. Their lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant properties make them a preferred choice for shielding against neutron radiation, offering a reliable solution for critical environments.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing demand for neutron shielding

The increasing nuclear energy projects and advancements in radiation protection, these materials play a critical role in safety applications. Their ability to absorb neutron radiation makes them essential for shielding in nuclear reactors, medical imaging facilities, and aerospace environments. Additionally, regulatory frameworks emphasizing radiation safety are pushing industries to implement high-performance shielding solutions, further supporting market expansion.

Restraint:

Dust and fume hazards during processing

The processing of boron-infused materials can generate airborne particles, necessitating stringent workplace safety protocols to minimize health risks. Industrial facilities must implement advanced ventilation systems and protective measures to ensure compliance with occupational health standards. These additional precautions increase production costs, posing a challenge to manufacturers seeking efficiency while maintaining environmental and worker safety regulations.

Opportunity:

Technological innovations in polymer composites

Emerging manufacturing techniques allow for enhanced material strength, flexibility, and efficiency in neutron absorption, making them more suitable for diverse applications. Innovations in lightweight, high-durability polymers are expanding their use beyond traditional shielding applications into specialized industries such as space exploration and advanced medical treatments. As research progresses, next-generation borated polymer sheets are expected to offer superior protection with optimized material properties.

Threat:

Public perception and acceptance of nuclear energy

Concerns regarding nuclear energy, including environmental and safety issues, can impact market growth for borated polymer sheets. Public apprehensions surrounding radiation exposure and nuclear power plant operations may lead to regulatory hesitations or reduced investments in nuclear infrastructure. Additionally, debates over sustainable energy alternatives can shift governmental priorities, potentially slowing demand for radiation shielding materials.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced the market for borated polymer sheets by disrupting global supply chains and industrial production. While certain sectors, such as medical radiation shielding, witnessed continued demand, delays in nuclear facility expansions affected overall growth. However, the crisis accelerated advancements in remote monitoring and automation, driving renewed investment in radiation shielding technologies.

The polyethylene (PE) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The polyethylene (PE) segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to its widespread application in radiation shielding. PE-based borated polymer sheets offer a balance of strength, flexibility, and neutron absorption efficiency, making them a preferred choice across industries. Their ease of manufacturing and cost-effectiveness contribute to their dominance. Moreover increased investments in advanced polymer composites are further reinforcing polyethylene's market prominence.

The nuclear power plants segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the nuclear power plants segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate driven by ongoing global investments in nuclear energy infrastructure. With an increasing focus on clean energy alternatives, nuclear facilities are expanding, requiring robust shielding solutions to maintain safety standards. Borated polymer sheets are essential for radiation protection in nuclear reactors, ensuring operator safety and environmental compliance.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share owing to the strong investments in nuclear energy, medical applications, and aerospace technologies. The region's emphasis on radiation safety and technological advancements fuels demand for borated polymer sheets. Additionally, stringent regulatory frameworks for radiation shielding across healthcare and defense sectors contribute to market growth.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR driven by expanding nuclear energy programs and advancements in healthcare infrastructure. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are investing in radiation shielding technologies for medical and industrial applications. Increased research initiatives and government support for nuclear power expansion contribute to the region's rapid market growth.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Borated Polymer Sheet Market include MarShield, Ecomass Technologies, Rex Plastics, Triton Systems, Nuclear Shields, Shielding International, Boron Specialties, Lucite International, American Polymer Group, Plastomer Technologies, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Transco Products Inc., Trelleborg Group, Boron Molecular, and Polymer Technologies Inc.

Key Developments:

In May 2025, Polymer Technologies Inc. continues to expand its product offerings and provide unique solutions to acoustical, thermal, and vibration-related problems across its three East Coast locations.

In March 2025, Triton International announced an agreement to acquire Global Container International LLC, aiming to enhance its container leasing capabilities.

In March 2025, Triton Systems expanded its advanced manufacturing operations by opening a new facility in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, focusing on metal additive manufacturing capabilities.

Polymer Types Covered:

  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Acrylic
  • Other Polymer Types

Boron Contents Covered:

  • Low Boron Content (<5%)
  • Medium Boron Content (5-10%)
  • High Boron Content (>10%)

Forms Covered:

  • Sheets
  • Slabs
  • Bricks
  • Pellets
  • Other Forms

Borated Additives Covered:

  • Boron Carbide
  • Boron Nitride
  • Other Borated Additives

Applications Covered:

  • Nuclear Power Plants
  • Industrial Radiography
  • Research Laboratories
  • Medical Facilities
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Healthcare
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Chemical & Petrochemical
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Application Analysis
  • 3.7 End User Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market, By Polymer Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Polyethylene (PE)
  • 5.3 Polypropylene (PP)
  • 5.4 Polycarbonate (PC)
  • 5.5 Acrylic
  • 5.6 Other Polymer Types

6 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market, By Boron Content

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Low Boron Content (<5%)
  • 6.3 Medium Boron Content (5-10%)
  • 6.4 High Boron Content (>10%)

7 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market, By Form

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Sheets
  • 7.3 Slabs
  • 7.4 Bricks
  • 7.5 Pellets
  • 7.6 Other Forms

8 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market, By Borated Additive

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Boron Carbide
  • 8.3 Boron Nitride
  • 8.4 Other Borated Additives

9 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market, By Application

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Nuclear Power Plants
  • 9.3 Industrial Radiography
  • 9.4 Research Laboratories
  • 9.5 Medical Facilities
  • 9.6 Radiation Shielding
  • 9.7 Other Applications

10 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market, By End User

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Healthcare
  • 10.3 Aerospace & Defense
  • 10.4 Construction
  • 10.5 Automotive
  • 10.6 Chemical & Petrochemical
  • 10.7 Other End Users

11 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market, By Geography

  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 North America
    • 11.2.1 US
    • 11.2.2 Canada
    • 11.2.3 Mexico
  • 11.3 Europe
    • 11.3.1 Germany
    • 11.3.2 UK
    • 11.3.3 Italy
    • 11.3.4 France
    • 11.3.5 Spain
    • 11.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 11.4 Asia Pacific
    • 11.4.1 Japan
    • 11.4.2 China
    • 11.4.3 India
    • 11.4.4 Australia
    • 11.4.5 New Zealand
    • 11.4.6 South Korea
    • 11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 11.5 South America
    • 11.5.1 Argentina
    • 11.5.2 Brazil
    • 11.5.3 Chile
    • 11.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 11.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 11.6.2 UAE
    • 11.6.3 Qatar
    • 11.6.4 South Africa
    • 11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

12 Key Developments

  • 12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 12.3 New Product Launch
  • 12.4 Expansions
  • 12.5 Other Key Strategies

13 Company Profiling

  • 13.1 MarShield
  • 13.2 Ecomass Technologies
  • 13.3 Rex Plastics
  • 13.4 Triton Systems
  • 13.5 Nuclear Shields
  • 13.6 Shielding International
  • 13.7 Boron Specialties
  • 13.8 Lucite International
  • 13.9 American Polymer Group
  • 13.10 Plastomer Technologies
  • 13.11 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
  • 13.12 Transco Products Inc.
  • 13.13 Trelleborg Group
  • 13.14 Boron Molecular
  • 13.15 Polymer Technologies Inc.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Polymer Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Polyethylene (PE) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Polypropylene (PP) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Polycarbonate (PC) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Acrylic (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Other Polymer Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Boron Content (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Low Boron Content (<5%) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Medium Boron Content (5-10%) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By High Boron Content (>10%) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Form (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Sheets (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Slabs (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Bricks (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Pellets (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Borated Additive (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Boron Carbide (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Boron Nitride (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Other Borated Additives (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Nuclear Power Plants (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Industrial Radiography (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Research Laboratories (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Medical Facilities (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Radiation Shielding (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 31 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Aerospace & Defense (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 32 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 33 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Automotive (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 34 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Chemical & Petrochemical (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 35 Global Borated Polymer Sheet Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.