The Barrier Resins Market has exhibited strong progress over the past years.
• In 2024, the market size was valued at $3.86 billion and is predicted to expand to $4.1 billion in 2025, demonstrating a solid compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.
This robust growth has been stimulated by a surge in demand for food packaging, increased consumer awareness regarding food safety, regulatory compliance, advancement in the pharmaceutical industry, and market globalization.
The barrier resins market is projected to witness remarkable growth over the upcoming years.
• The market size is expected to reach $5.72 billion by 2029, maintaining a notable CAGR of 8.7%.
This expansion can be attributed to factors such as e-commerce growth, rising demand in agricultural sector, expansion of the packaging industry, and increased disposable income.
The escalated demand for food products with a longer shelf life contributes significantly to the growth of the barrier resins market. Barrier resins are progressively being utilized in the food and beverage packaging sector to shield packed goods from moisture and prevent gas permeation, offering an extended shelf life and consistency and preventing odours and UV rays from entering the container, protecting the vitamin content of the food. UAE-based FMCG company Truebell experienced a threefold increase in demand for long-shelf-life products, thereby reinforcing the market growth.
The barrier resins market covered in this report is divided based on:
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
Major companies in the barrier resins market are focusing on innovative product development to enhance their market profitability. For instance, in May 2023, Covestro AG, a Germany-based material company, launched Decovery CQ 6010. This partially bio-based resin is adept at withstanding oil and grease, protecting moisture barriers making it suitable for multiple culinary applications.
Key players leading the innovation in the barrier resins market include:
• 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.
In 2024, the Asia-Pacific region dominated the barrier resins market due to enhanced regional dynamics. It is expected to remain the fastest-growing region throughout the foreseeable future.