UHMWPE is comprised of extremely long molecules (chains) of polyethylene oriented in the same direction, which results in large areas of overlap between the molecules. This overlap greatly increases the bond between the molecules and thereby, the strength of the fibre is greatly increased. When rope is manufactured using this fibre, extremely high strengths can be achieved.Dyneema® is the premium brand for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fibre.
UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene), also known as HMPE (High Modulus PolyEthylene) or HPPE (High Performance PolyEthylene), is a polyolefin resin of very high molecular weight (mass) usually between 2 and 6 million g/mol with extremely long chains produced by gel spinning (wet or dry methods). The longer chain serves to transfer load more effectively to the polymer backbone by strengthening intermolecular interactions. This results in a very tough material, with the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic presently made.
UHMWPE is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. It is highly resistant to corrosive chemicals except oxidizing acids, has extremely low moisture absorption (Hydrophobic), very low coefficient of friction, self-lubricating and highly resistant to abrasion, in some forms being 15 times more resistant to abrasion than carbon steel. Its coefficient of friction is significantly lower than that of nylon and acetal, and is comparable to that of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon), but UHMWPE has better abrasion resistance than PTFE. UHMWPE material floats in water thus gaining another advantage over many other materials such as Polyester, Nylon, Aramids and LCP.
UHMWPE ropes are increasingly replacing steel and conventional fibers in the shipping and offshore businesses of oil & gas, aquaculture, wind mills and cables and lately, experimentally, in ships’ cranes. These high performance ropes are stronger than steel and ~1/8 of the weight of comparable steel wires.
This report contains market size and forecasts of UHMWPE Rope in global, including the following market information:
Global UHMWPE Rope Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global UHMWPE Rope Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (MT)
Global top five UHMWPE Rope companies in 2021 (%)
The global UHMWPE Rope market was valued at 182.5 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 281.9 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period 2022-2028.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
3 Strand Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of UHMWPE Rope include Lankhorst(WireCo), Samson, Bridon, English Braids, Marlow Ropes, Katradis, TEUFELBERGER, Cortland Company and Southern Ropes, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL, INC (MMG) has surveyed the UHMWPE Rope manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global UHMWPE Rope Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global UHMWPE Rope Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
3 Strand
8 Strand
12 Strand
Others
Global UHMWPE Rope Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global UHMWPE Rope Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Aviation and Military
Marine Industry
Industry and Safety Protection
Others
Global UHMWPE Rope Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global UHMWPE Rope Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies UHMWPE Rope revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies UHMWPE Rope revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies UHMWPE Rope sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (MT)
Key companies UHMWPE Rope sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Lankhorst(WireCo)
Samson
Bridon
English Braids
Marlow Ropes
Katradis
TEUFELBERGER
Cortland Company
Southern Ropes
TAIZHOU HONGDA ROPE&NET CO.,LTD.
Jiangsu Shenyun String & Belt Co.,Ltd.
BEJING TONGYIZHONG NEW MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
ROPE TECHNOLOGY
HUNAN ZHONGTAI SPECIAL EQUIPMENT CO,LTD
J&L
SOVETL Special Rope & Webbing Co., Ltd