Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Barrier Resins Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size for barrier resins has been experiencing a stable growth, increasing from $3.86 billion in 2024 to $4.02 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The historical growth trend in the Barrier Resins market has thus been on an upward trajectory.
By 2029, the Barrier Resins market is projected to reach a size of $5.56 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key Drivers in the barrier resins market are:
• Rising demand for food products with longer shelf life
• Utilization of barrier resins in food and beverage packaging for moisture protection
• Use of barrier resins to prevent gas penetration, providing consistency and enhanced shelf life
• Barrier resins protection against odors and UV rays to maintain vitamin content in food products
The barrier resinsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Packaging Type: Flexible Packaging, Rigid Packaging
2) By Resin Type: Polyvinylidene Chloride, Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol, Polyethylene Naphthalate, Polyamide, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Other Resin Types
3) By Application: Food And Beverage, Pharmaceutical And Medical, Cosmetics, Agriculture, Industrial, Other Applications
The key trends in the barrier resins market are:
• New product innovations in the barrier resins market are a significant trend.
• There is an increasing development of partially bio-based resins.
• The emerging trend of utilizing the resin for diverse applications like culinary uses is shaping the market.
• The industry is shifting towards low-carbon footprint materials, signaling a sustainability trend.
The key players in the barrier resins market are:
• Kuraray Co. Ltd.
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Tenjin Limited
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Solvay International SA
• E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
• Nspec Ethylene Oxide and Specialities
• LyondellBasell Industries NV
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
• LG Chem Ltd.
• INVISTA Textiles UK Ltd.
• Chang Chun Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• Valspar Corporation
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
• Borealis Ag
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
• Braskem S.A.
• Hanwha TotalEnergies Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
• NOVA Chemicals Corporation
• EVAL Europe N.V
• Zhejiang Juhua Co. Ltd.
• Toray Industries Inc.
• Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc.
• Elion Technology Co. Ltd.
• Kureha Corporation
• Kuraray America Inc.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Exxon Corporation
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
• Berry Global Inc.
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Amcor Limited
• Bemis Company Inc.
• Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Daikin Industries Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the barrier resins market in 2024