The global unsaturated polyester resins market was valued at USD 9.98 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 13.46 billion by 2029, witnessing a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period 2024 to 2029.
The expansion of this market is attributed mainly to the expansion of the construction industry, the increase in the urban population, the recovery of the worldwide economy, and the expansion of the composite industry. Contrary to this, the increase in styrene content and the use of epoxy resins act as important limiting factors that hinder the expansion of your market. The escalating call for UPR as an alternative to metals such as aluminum and steel due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of design and manufacture is predicted to boost market expansion over the foreseen period. UPR is widely employed in various vertical industries to improve the thermal, flexural, and mechanical properties of composites. Unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) are formed by condensation of unsaturated acids and diols with or without diacids. Unsaturated polyester resins, when crosslinked with a reactive vinyl polymer, form highly durable structures and coatings. Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) is an important polymer for the production of composite materials, such as fiberglass-reinforced plastics (FRP).
Recent developments in building and construction, as well as tanks and pipelines, are likely to drive the call for isophthalic in these end-use segments. The escalating use of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products is also predicted to positively influence the market for unsaturated polyester resins (UPR).
Furthermore, the escalating call from the chemical industry and the marine industry is another factor that is predicted to drive the expansion of the worldwide market to a great extent during the foreseen period. In addition, the escalating adoption of orthostatic resins in the shipping and maritime industries is another factor driving the expansion of the worldwide market. Technological advancements, innovations, and studies conducted to expand the scope of the product are predicted to stimulate call. Additionally, escalated drilling activities for offshore crude oil production, which are more prone to corrosion in Brazil and Middle Eastern countries, are predicted to increase the use of fiber-reinforced plastics in the coming years. The escalating call for unsaturated polyester resin composites in printed circuit boards (PCBs), due to their superior properties such as unmatched rigidity and durability, is predicted to drive the market in the near future.
The availability of substitutes is a major factor hampering the expansion of the unsaturated polyester resins market. In addition, fluctuating commodity prices are another factor that greatly slows the expansion of the world market. The volatility of commodity prices affects the cost of the final product, which is predicted to hamper the expansion of market revenue. Furthermore, the poor recycling property of these resins should limit their use in automotive applications.
UPRs are widely employed in the building and construction industry. This expansion in the construction industry is predicted to drive the call for FRP products. This would lead to escalated calls for EPU in various applications. Furthermore, the escalating call for composites in solder paddles, speaker boxes, and rugged mobile phones is predicted to boost UPR market expansion over the foreseen period.
The availability of alternative polymeric resins such as epoxy resin and nylon for composites is anticipated to limit the call for UPR in electrical end uses.
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REPORT METRIC |
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Market Size Available |
2023 to 2029 |
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Base Year |
2023 |
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Forecast Period |
2024 to 2029 |
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CAGR |
5.1% |
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Segments Covered |
By Type, By End-Use Industry, and Region. |
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Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview of Investment Opportunities |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
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Market Leaders Profiled |
BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Ashland, Inc., Swancor, AOC LLC, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Reichhold LLC, DSM, LanxessAktiengesellschaft, Scott Bader Royal DSM. |
Orthophthalic resins are the quickest-developing and most popular resins in the end-user business. These are advantageous in terms of cost, toughness, and chemical resistance over other resins, such as isophthalic, DCPD, and terephthalic resins.
The wind energy segment is predicted to grow at the highest CAGR from 2024 - 2029, both in terms of value and volume. It is predicted to expand the range of end-use products made from UPR. The manufacture of wind turbine blades is an important application of UPR in the wind energy sector.
The Asia-Pacific region dominated the worldwide UPE market in terms of volume in 2015. China and India are the top two UPE markets in this region. Rapid industrialization in countries such as India, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia, along with relaxed standards, cheap labor, and a large customer base, are conducive factors for major players setting up their facilities in the region. The Asia-Pacific market dominates the worldwide unsaturated polyester resin market in terms of revenue and is predicted to maintain its dominance over the foreseen period. The Asia-Pacific unsaturated polyester resin market is predicted to experience the highest expansion in the worldwide market. The unsaturated polyester resin market in North America represents the second-largest revenue share in the world market. The European market represents a considerable part in terms of revenue in the worldwide market. The European market for unsaturated polyester resins is predicted to experience significant expansion during the foreseen period. Furthermore, favorable policies such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Make in India implemented by the Indian government are predicted to create many expansion opportunities for the automotive industry, which in turn will increase the consumption of Unsaturated Polyester Resin in automotive applications. In North America, the unsaturated polyester resin market is driven primarily by expansion in the construction, electronics, and manufacturing sectors. UPR and UPR compounds are widely employed in the construction and construction industry and other applications such as tanks and pipes. Call in Europe could grow significantly to around 6.5% during the foreseen period. Strict government standards governing the recycling of automotive components can affect profitability in the region. The European Commission has authorized the companies to merge to produce UPRs that are preferably employed to make reinforced plastics.
Companies playing a promising role in the global unsaturated polyester resins market include BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Ashland, Inc, Swancor, AOC LLC, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Reichhold LLC, DSM, LanxessAktiengesellschaft, Scott Bader and Royal DSM, and Others.
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