| Product Code: ETC4507416 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 | 
Polyetherimide (PEI) is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its excellent heat resistance, mechanical strength, and chemical stability. In Australia, PEI is used in aerospace, automotive, and medical applications. The market is expanding due to rising demand for lightweight materials in high-performance industries.
The PEI market in Australia is expanding due to increasing demand for high-performance thermoplastics in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. Rising adoption of PEI for improving thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength is driving market growth. Enhanced focus on developing lightweight and flame-retardant PEI materials is supporting market expansion.
The PEI market in Australia faces challenges from high production costs and limited domestic production capacity. Dependence on imported raw materials increases market vulnerability. Competition from other high-performance plastics, such as PEEK and PPS, restricts market penetration.
The Australia PEI Market presents strong investment potential due to increasing demand for high-performance engineering plastics in aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries. Investment opportunities include improving processing efficiency, enhancing flame resistance, and expanding into 3D printing and medical devices.
Polyetherimide used in high-performance applications is regulated under the AICIS. Importers and manufacturers must provide detailed chemical safety data and meet occupational safety standards under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Waste disposal is governed by the Environmental Protection Act 1997.
| 1 Executive Summary | 
| 2 Introduction | 
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report | 
| 2.2 Report Description | 
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation | 
| 2.4 Research Methodology | 
| 2.5 Assumptions | 
| 3 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Overview | 
| 3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators | 
| 3.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.3 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market - Industry Life Cycle | 
| 3.4 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market - Porter's Five Forces | 
| 3.5 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.6 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Process Type, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.7 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.8 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 4 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Dynamics | 
| 4.1 Impact Analysis | 
| 4.2 Market Drivers | 
| 4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and high-performance materials in industries such as automotive, electronics, and aerospace. | 
| 4.2.2 Growing adoption of polyetherimide (PEI) due to its excellent thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties. | 
| 4.2.3 Rising focus on sustainable and eco-friendly materials driving the demand for PEI. | 
| 4.3 Market Restraints | 
| 4.3.1 High production costs associated with PEI compared to other engineering plastics. | 
| 4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in the manufacturing of PEI. | 
| 4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials with similar properties impacting market growth. | 
| 5 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Trends | 
| 6 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market, By Types | 
| 6.1 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market, By Form | 
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.1.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.3 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Film, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.4 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Sheet, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.5 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Granule, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.6 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Tube, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.7 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Rod, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market, By Process Type | 
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.2.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.3 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.4 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoforming, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.5 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Compression Molding, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market, By Grade | 
| 6.3.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.3.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Reinforced, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3.3 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Unreinforced, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market, By End-use Industry | 
| 6.4.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.4.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.3 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronics, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.4 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.5 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.6 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.7 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F | 
| 7 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics | 
| 7.1 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Export to Major Countries | 
| 7.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Imports from Major Countries | 
| 8 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Key Performance Indicators | 
| 8.1 Research and development investments in new PEI applications. | 
| 8.2 Adoption rate of PEI in emerging industries. | 
| 8.3 Number of patents filed for PEI innovations. | 
| 8.4 Environmental certifications obtained by PEI manufacturers. | 
| 8.5 Percentage of PEI recyclability in the market. | 
| 9 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market - Opportunity Assessment | 
| 9.1 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Process Type, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.3 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.4 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 10 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market - Competitive Landscape | 
| 10.1 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 | 
| 10.2 Australia Polyetherimide (PEI) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters | 
| 11 Company Profiles | 
| 12 Recommendations | 
| 13 Disclaimer |