Engineering Resins, Polymer Alloys and Blends: Global Markets

Apr 2022| PLS020G| BCC Publishing

Report Highlights

The global market for engineering resins, polymer alloys and blends should grow from $70.7 billion in 2021 to $94.0 billion by 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% for the period of 2021-2026.

Report Includes

  • 98 data tables and 24 additional tables
  • An overview of the global markets for engineering resins, polymer alloys and blends
  • Estimation of the market size, and analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2020, 2021, estimates for 2025, with projection of CAGR through 2026
  • Identification of key market dynamics, trends, opportunities, and factors influencing the global market and highlights of the market potential for engineering resins, polymer alloys and blends based on type, application, and region
  • Description of performance & technical aspects, advantages and disadvantages, properties, processing and testing of engineering resins, and coverage of latest market developments of the industry
  • Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of events like mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations or partnerships, and other key market strategies
  • Company profiles of major players in the market, including DSM, Evonik Industries AG, Lanxess Corp., SABIC IP, Teijin Ltd. and Trinseo LLC

Report Scope

The report is analyzed on the basis of segmentation within type, application and region. Regions are further sub-segmented within key countries.

The chapter on product type entails qualitative and quantitative analysis of the below given segments:

  • Polycarbonates.
  • Polyamides.
  • Polyacetals/polyoxymethylene (POM).
  • Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).
  • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
  • Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS).
  • Liquid crystal polymers (LCPs).
  • Polysulfones.
  • Polyetherimides (PEI)/polyamidesimides (PAI).
  • Polyketones/polyetherketones (PEEK).
  • Polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS).
  • Poly phenylene oxide/high-impact polystyrene (PPO/HIPS).
  • Polyphenylene oxide/polyamide (PPO/polyamide).
  • PC/polybutylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PC/PBT/PET).
  • Other alloys/blends.


While the section on application segment includes the below segments:

  • Automotive/other transportation.
  • Electrical and electronics.
  • Medical devices.
  • Building & construction.
  • Industrial/power and energy.
  • Miscellaneous.

Other features in this report include the following:

  • Latest market developments.
  • Company profiles of key players.
  • Analysis of the technological landscape.

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Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2020
Forecast period considered 2021-2026
Base year market size $66.9 billion
Market size forecast $93.9 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 5.9% from 2021 to 2026
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered Type, Application, Region
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (RoW)
Countries covered U.S., Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Russia, China, India, Japan, Brazil
Key Market Drivers
  • Metal Substitution with Engineering Plastics
  • Growing Demand for Engineering Resins Derived from Plants
  • Growing Demand from 3D Printing Sector
Companies studied
  • ACI PLASTICS
  • ADELL PLASTICS INC.
  • ALLNEX HOLDINGS S.À R.L.
  • AMPA PLASTICS GROUP
  • ARC RESIN CORP.
  • ARKEMA
  • ASAHI KASEI CORP.
  • ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
  • AURORA PLASTICS
  • BASF SE
  • CELANESE CORP.
  • CHANG CHUN PLASTICS CO. LTD.
  • CHI MEI CORP.
  • CLEARPATH ROBOTICS INC.
  • COVESTRO AG
  • DAICEL CORP.
  • DAK AMERICAS LLC.
  • ENVALIOR
  • DUPONT
  • EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.
  • EMS GRIVORY
  • EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
  • HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
  • INDORAMA VENTURES PUBLIC CO. LTD.
  • JSR CORP.
  • LANXESS
  • LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
  • MICROSPEC CORP.
  • MITSUBISHI ENGINEERING-PLASTICS CORP.
  • MITSUI CHEMICALS AMERICA INC.
  • RTP CO.
  • SABIC
  • TEIJIN LTD.
  • THAI POLYCARBONATE CO. LTD.
  • TRINSEO LLC.
  • TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA) INC. (TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.)
  • VICTREX PLC
  • WELLMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS

Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Engineering Resins, Polymer Alloys and Blends: Global Markets294Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction8Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights2Free
Chapter- 3: Market Dynamics13Free
Chapter- 4: Market Overview 4Free
Chapter- 5: Market Breakdown by Type 92Free
Chapter- 6: Market Breakdown by Application99Free
Chapter- 7: Market Breakdown by Region37Free
Chapter- 8: Competitive Landscape2Free
Chapter- 9: Company Profiles34Free
Chapter- 10: Appendix: Acronyms3Free
Published - Jun-2020| Analyst - Srinivasa Rajaram| Code - PLS020F

Report Highlights

The global market for engineering resins and polymer alloy/blends is expected to reach 24.7 billion pounds by the end of 2020, this market should grow from 32.9 billion pounds in 2021 to 43.8 billion pounds by 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% for the period of 2021-2026.

Report Includes

  • 86 data tables and 25 additional tables
  • Detailed study and market analysis of engineering resins, polymer alloys and blends
  • Analyses of global market trends with data from 2019, estimates for 2020 and 2021, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
  • Information on the all-important thermoplastic materials utilized in plant capacities, markets by application, new technologies and products, and rationales for anticipated growth
  • Coverage of most recent merger and acquisition details, R&D developments, partnerships and alliances within the global engineering resins marketplace
  • Assessment of the suppliers’ landscape for engineering resins, polymer alloys and blends; and market shares analysis of key competitive companies
  • Profile descriptions of the leading market participants, including Asahi Kasei Corp., Bayer Material Science Ag, Dow Chemical Co., Exxon Mobil Corp., Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics, and Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
Published - Apr-2017| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - PLS020E

Report Highlights

The global engineering resin and polymer alloy/blend market reached 26.3 billion pounds in 2016. The market should reach over 27.9 billion pounds by 2017 and nearly 36.9 billion pounds in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 5.7%.

Report includes

  • An overview of the global market for engineering resins, along with polymer alloys and blends
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016, estimates for 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022
  • Segmentation of resins into a wide variety of applications as well as selected commodity thermoplastics and thermosets
  • Discussion of the major materials involved in terms of plant capacities, markets by application, new technologies and products, and rationales for anticipated growth
  • Coverage of key applications, including automotive segmented by under-the-hood, external and interior products; electrical/electronic markets; medical devices/products; building/construction materials; appliances; electronic enclosures; plastic rigid food packaging; and several key smaller markets such as optical lenses and aviation products
Published - Apr-2015| Analyst - Melvin Schlechter| Code - PLS020D

Report Highlights

The global engineering resin and polymer alloy/blend market reached 24.1 billion pounds in 2014. The market is projected to increase to over 25.2 billion pounds by 2015 and nearly 31.4 billion pounds in 2020, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for engineering resins, along with polymer alloys and blends.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, estimates for 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020.
  • Segmentation of resins into a wide variety of applications as well as selected commodity thermoplastics and thermosets.
  • Discussion of the major materials involved in terms of plant capacities, markets by application, new technologies and products, and rationales for anticipated growth.
  • Coverage of key applications, including automotive segmented by under-the-hood, external and interior products; electrical/electronic markets; medical devices/products; building/construction materials; appliances; electronic enclosures; plastic rigid food packaging; and several key smaller markets such as optical lenses and aviation products.
Published - Apr-2013| Analyst - Melvin Schlechter| Code - PLS020C

Report Highlights

The global market for engineering resins, and polymer alloys and blends was estimated at more than 22 billion pounds in 2012, is projected to increase to 23 billion pounds in 2013, and to 28.6 billion pounds by 2018 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%.

This report provides:

  • An overview of the global market for engineering resins, along with polymer alloys and blends.
  • Segmentation of resins into a wide variety of applications and analyses, along with selected commodity thermoplastics and thermosets.
  • Discussion of the major materials involved in terms of plant capacities, markets by application, new technologies and products, and rationales for anticipated growth.
  • Coverage of key applications, including automotive segmented by under-the-hood, external and interior products; electrical/electronic markets; medical devices/products; building/construction materials; appliances; electronic enclosures; plastic rigid food packaging; and several key smaller markets such as optical lenses and aviation products.
  • Comprehensive company profiles of major players.
Published - Sep-2008| Analyst - Melvin Schlechter| Code - PLS020B

Report Highlights

  • The North American market for engineering resin and polymer alloy/blend is expected to increase from 3.3 billion pounds in 2007 to an estimated 3.4 billion pounds in 2008 and 4.0 billion pounds in 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%.
  • Polycarbonates have the largest share of the materials market with 887.0 million pounds in 2007 and an estimated 912.0 million pounds in 2008. This is expected to increase at a CAGR of 3.1% to reach 1.1 billion pounds in 2013.
  • The nylons segment is the second largest by volume. Roughly 801.0 million pounds were used in 2007, with an expected increase to 825.0 million pounds in 2008. This should reach 954.0 million pounds in 2013, a CAGR of 3.0%.
Published - May-2000| Analyst - Melvin Schlechter| Code - PLS020A

Report Highlights

  • The polymer alloy/blend market is estimated at 565 million pounds in 1999 and is forecast to increase at a 5.3% average annual growth rate, reaching about 730 million pounds by 2004.
  • PC-based alloys/blends account for 54% of the total, followed by PPO-based alloys/ blends with 41%, which leaves the other group with 5%. It is important to note that the PC-based resins are growing at a rate 2.3 times that of the PPO-based resins.
  • Electronic enclosures and automotive industries are the dominant outlets for alloys/blends, making up over 90% of total volume. Appliances, medical, lawn/garden and sports/recreation account for the remaining applications for alloys/blends.
  • Alloys/blends compete with alloy/blend components, e.g., polycarbonate vs. PC/ABS, and with non-alloy/blend components such as PC/ABS vs. polyurethanes, thermoset polyesters, etc.
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