Epoxy Resin Market

Epoxy Resin Market

The epoxy resin market is projected to reach USD 17.0 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.5% from USD 12.9 billion in 2023. The need for epoxy resins in various sectors like automotive, construction and electronics, technology advancements as well as sustainability initiatives are the main reasons for the growth of epoxy resins. Epoxy resins are preferred because they possess excellent heat resistance, durability and adhesion properties which makes them the best choices in automotive coatings, adhesives and composite materials. The technological advancement have resulted into manufacturing high-performance epoxy resins with improved thermal stability amongst other qualities including enhanced mechanical strength among others thus reducing time taken during curing process.

Attractive Opportunities in the Epoxy Resin Market

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Epoxy Resin Market Dynamics

Driver: Technological advancements in epoxy resin market

Technological advancements have led to the creation of epoxy resins with improved properties, which are necessary for satisfying the changing requirements of industries like automobile, aerospace, electronics and construction. These advancements have resulted in epoxy resins having greater mechanical properties such as increased strength, improved thermal stability, enhanced chemical resistance and accelerated curing rates. Innovations in technology regarding production processes and sourcing of raw materials have been responsible for lower costs of manufacturing these epoxy resins. Higher efficiencies including reduced energy consumption during manufacture or shorter curing times lead to reduced aggregate costs of production. This makes epoxy resins available to a wide range of industries, further fostering their market growth.

Restraint: Volatility in raw material prices

The changing prices of raw materials are an essential restraint for the epoxy resin market, which in turn affects the productivity and profitability of manufacturers. Epoxy resin production is based on the main raw materials such as bisphenol A (BPA) and epichlorohydrin, which are largely derived from petroleum. This means that higher costs for these materials translate into the price fluctuations of epoxy resin sales as well. As long as the prices of the raw materials soar, producers are forced to face higher production costs, which tends to reduce the profit margins and leads retailers to charge consumers higher prices. Apart from it, the supply chain disturbances can further aggravate the raw material instability problem. Natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts and pandemics can cause delays or shortages in the delivery of essential materials, therefore, affecting production schedules and costs.

Opportunity: Growing demand from emerging economies

Epoxy resins are highly demanded in the Asia Pacific region and other introductory markets are the major suppliers of them. In particular, China, India, and Southeast Asian countries of the world are undergoing an industrialization and infrastructure upgrade which is consequent to increasing epoxy resins demand that has been recorded in different sectors. When the issue of uncertainty about the situation of the Asia-Pacific region is addressed, the construction sector could get some large investments since it is ranked as the world largest besides again being the fastest growing sector buoyed by the rise in population, inclusive of the middle income class wealth group and the urbanization. China's electronics industry has the biggest market in the world, with a population that's quite bigger than that of all industrialized countries put together. These together with increasing incomes and the willingness of consumers in emerging countries to buy the product are predicted to increase the demand for epoxy resins in various applications.

Challenge: Competiting substitute materials

Epoxy resins are a common choice but can be replaced by any number of alternative materials – from polyurethane, polyester, and vinyl ester to phenolic resins. Manufacturers and end-users can benefit from different features of these substitutes like the reduced costs, increased flexibility, or even higher temperature resistance, which are often suitable for the specific applications. These commercials with long-lasting effects on the environment and affordability can also lead to making purchase decisions, especially in the price-sensitive market. In the effort to minimize the production cost and the profit margin of the manufacturer, they will use the substitute that offers the same performance but at a lower price. This shift might result in a declined demand for epoxy resins which would push epoxy products to characterize themselves by these properties, for example, superior adhesion, durability, and chemical resistance.

Epoxy Resin Market Ecosystem

Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, and MarketsandMarkets Analysis

"Paints & Coatings is the largest and second fastest growing application for epoxy resin market, in terms of value."

Epoxy resin is a common ingredient in the formulation of paints and coatings because of its superb adhesion, durability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties. Paints based on epoxy resin are mainly used as protective coatings in various industrial sectors. They are used as a barrier to corrosion, abrasion, chemicals, and weathering. Epoxy coatings are widely used as a protective measure for metal substrates, e.g. steel structures, pipelines, storage tanks, and bridges to prolong their lifecycle and prevent deterioration. They are applied in consumer products for the purpose of enhancing the appearance, durability, and protection of the product. It creates a shiny, smooth, and durable surface that is desirable for things like flooring, furniture, countertops, and decorative items.

"Building & Construction captures the largest share by end-use industry in epoxy resin market in 2022, in terms of value."

Epoxy resin coatings are widely used to coat concrete surfaces and thereby increase their durability, strength, and aesthetic value. Epoxy-based concrete coatings are used in applications such as garage floors, industrial floors, parking decks, and sidewalks. They form a barrier that does not allow chemicals, stains, abrasion, and moisture to come in contact with the surface. Epoxy resin is mainly used in construction projects as an adhesive. It gives strong bonding abilities, as a result, it attaches different materials such as concrete, metal, wood, stone, and composites. Epoxy adhesives are used for structural bonding, anchoring, and repairs in applications such as concrete bonding, panel installation, and composite bonding.

“Asia Pacific was the largest market for epoxy resin in 2022, in terms of value."

Many nations in the Asia Pacific region share the main role of supplying and consuming epoxy resin. China, which is the largest market and supplier of epoxy resin in the Asia Pacific region, is significantly contributing to the market growth. Other significant markets are Japan, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The fast infrastructure development in China and India includes significant implications for the epoxy resin market. Epoxy resins are widely used in construction; they are applied in coatings, adhesives, flooring, composites, etc. In addition, the continuous urbanization and the development of manufacturing hubs in Southeast Asian countries are also making a significant contribution to the growth of epoxy resin consumption. The Asia Pacific region is set to remain the leader in the global epoxy resin market, which will be supported by the favorable government policies and the increased focus on the technological developments in the resin formulations.

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Key Market Players

The key players in this market are Sinopec Corporation (China), Dow Chemical Company (US), 3M (US), Westlake Epoxy (US), DIC Corporation (Japan), Olin Corporation (US), Huntsman Corporation (US), Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Aditya Birla Chemicals (India), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), and BASF SE (Germany). Continuous developments in the market—including new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, agreements, and expansions—are expected to help the market grow.

Epoxy Resin Market Report Scope

This report categorizes the global epoxy resin market based on physical form, raw material, application, end-use industry, and region.

Epoxy Resin Market based on the physical forms:

• Liquid
• Solid
• Solution

Epoxy Resin Market Industry based on the raw materials:

• BADGE
• BFDGE
• Novolac
• Aliphatic
• Glycidyl amine
• Others

Epoxy Resin Market based on the applications:

• Paints & Coatings
• Composites
• Adhesives & Sealants
• Others

Epoxy Resin Market based on the end-use industries:

• Building & Construction
• Automotive
• General Industrial
• Consumer Goods
• Wind Energy
• Aerospace/Aircraft
• Marine
• Others

Epoxy Resin Market based on the region:

• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North America
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Recent Developments

• In February 2023, Huntsman launched JEFFAMINE M-3085 amine, a mono-polyether amine with a higher molecular weight compared to commonly used amine variants such as JEFFAMINE M-2070 amine and JEFFAMINE M-1000 amine.
• In February 2022, Westlake Chemical Corporation acquired Hexion Inc.'s global epoxy business. This acquisition helped Westlake Chemical to strengthens its position in the industry and expands its capabilities in the manufacture and development of specialty resins, coatings, and composites.

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