Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) market has experienced consistent growth in recent years. From 2024 to 2025, it increased from $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.0%.
The market size for Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is anticipated to reach $3.3 billion by 2029. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key Drivers in the polybutylene terephthalate (pbt) market are:
• Growth of the automotive industry propels the PBT market.
• PBT offers durability under thermal stress and in harsh chemical environments.
• A surge in global motor vehicle production.
• Increased sales within the automobile sector.
The polybutylene terephthalate (pbt)market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Reinforced Polybutylene Terephthalate, Unreinforced Polybutylene Terephthalate
2) By Processing Method: Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, Other Processing Methods
3) By End-User Industry: Automotive, Extrusion, Electrical And Electronics, Other End-User Industries
The key trends in the polybutylene terephthalate (pbt) market are:
• The key emerging trend in the PBT market is product innovation.
• Companies are focusing on new product solutions to strengthen their hold on the market.
• Developments are specifically geared towards protecting sensitive electronics from harmful influences.
• The unique properties of these new solutions, such as hydrolysis resistance and improved flowability, are reshaping the future of the PBT market.
The key players in the polybutylene terephthalate (pbt) market are:
• Celanese Corporation
• Evonik Industries AG
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
• BASF SE
• Chang Chun Group
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Lanxess AG
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
• Toray Industries Inc.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
• Clariant AG
• Daicel Corporation
• LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
• Röchling SE & Co KG
• RTP Company Inc.
• Duromer Products Pty. Ltd.
• Avient Corporation
• Dow Inc.
• Polyplastics Co. Ltd.
• Teijin Limited
• PolyOne Corporation
• Lotte Chemical Corporation
• E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
• Polyram Plastic Industries
• SK Chemicals Co. Ltd.
• WinTech Polymer Ltd.
• Polymeric Resources Corporation
• Lion Idemitsu Composites Co. Ltd.
• Grupa Azoty S.A.
• Zhejiang NHU Special Materials Co. Ltd.
• KOLON Industries Inc.
• Jiangsu Heshili New Material Co. Ltd.
• Koch Industries
• Kuraray Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polybutylene terephthalate market in 2024