Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market Report 2026

Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market Overview

• Unsaturated Polyester Resins  market size has reached to $11.82 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $16.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% • Growth Driver: Booming Construction Industry Fuels Growth In The Unsaturated Polyester Resins Market • Market Trend: Innovations In Unsaturated Polyester Resins With A Focus On Sustainability And Performance • Asia-Pacific was the largest region and fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market?

The unsaturated polyester resins are mainly used in the production of fiber-reinforced plastics and filled plastic products and are obtained from the reaction of polyalcohol and polyacids. Unsaturated polyester resins are also used in tanks, sanitary ware, pipes, gratings, and high-performance components for the marine and transportation industry such as closure and body panels. They are cost-efficient, have good temperature tolerance capacity, and have resistance to water and chemicals. The main types of unsaturated polyester resins are orthophthalic resins, isophthalic resins, dicyclopentadiene, and others. Orthophthalic resin is a type of low-styrene emission orthophalic that is a thixotropic polyester resin and improves the working environment during and after application. The various forms available are liquid form and powder form and are used by various end-users such as building and construction, automotive, marine, pipes, ducts and tanks, wind energy, electrical and electronics, and others.

What Is The Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market Growth Forecast?

The unsaturated polyester resins  market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in renewable energy installations, increasing electric vehicle production, rising demand for corrosion resistant materials, advancements in composite processing, expansion of transportation manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in fiber reinforced plastics, growing demand from marine applications, increasing adoption in automotive components, expansion of resin use in wind energy, rising focus on lightweight composite materials.

Global Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market Segmentation

1) By Type: Orthophthalic Resins, Isophthalic Resins, Dicyclopentadiene 2) By Form: Liquid Form, Powder Form 3) By End-User: Building And Construction, Automotive, Marine, Pipes, Ducts And Tanks, Wind Energy, Electrical And Electronics, Other End-Users Subsegments: 1) By Orthophthalic Resins: General-Purpose Orthophthalic Resins, Reinforced Orthophthalic Resins 2) By Isophthalic Resins: High-Performance Isophthalic Resins, Specialty Isophthalic Resins 3) By Dicyclopentadiene Resins: Dicyclopentadiene-Based Resins for Composites, Dicyclopentadiene-Based Resins for Coatings

What Is The Driver Of The Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market?

Growth in the construction industry is significantly contributing to the growth of the unsaturated polyester resins market. The construction industry is involved in maintaining, and repairing structures and buildings, and making new construction buildings. The growth in the building and construction industry drives the unsaturated polyester resins industry as they have properties such as rapid strength gain, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, high impact strength, and excellent compressive strength properties that are helpful in building and construction activities. There is a growth in the construction industry. For instance, in July 2023, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australian-based government administration, in the March quarter of 2023, the number of dwellings under construction increased to 240,813 from 240,065 in 2022. Among these, new houses totaled 103,778 in 2023, up from 101,240 in the previous year. Therefore, growth in the construction industry is driving the unsaturated polyester resins industry.

What Is The Driver Of The Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market?

Growth in the construction industry is significantly contributing to the growth of the unsaturated polyester resins market. The construction industry is involved in maintaining, and repairing structures and buildings, and making new construction buildings. The growth in the building and construction industry drives the unsaturated polyester resins industry as they have properties such as rapid strength gain, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, high impact strength, and excellent compressive strength properties that are helpful in building and construction activities. There is a growth in the construction industry. For instance, in July 2023, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australian-based government administration, in the March quarter of 2023, the number of dwellings under construction increased to 240,813 from 240,065 in 2022. Among these, new houses totaled 103,778 in 2023, up from 101,240 in the previous year. Therefore, growth in the construction industry is driving the unsaturated polyester resins industry.

Global Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in unsaturated polyester resins market are focused on developing innovative bio-based unsaturated polyester resin to reduce environmental impact, enhance sustainability in production processes, meet increasing regulatory demands for eco-friendly materials, and provide manufacturers with high-performance alternatives that align with the growing consumer preference for greener products. Bio-based unsaturated polyester resin is a type of synthetic polymer derived primarily from renewable resources, such as natural oils, starches, or other plant-based materials, rather than from traditional petroleum sources. For instance, in October 2024, Exel Composites, a Finland-based company that manufactures pultruded and pull-wound composite solutions, launched a new bio-based unsaturated polyester resin designed to enhance sustainability in composite manufacturing. This innovative resin is derived from renewable resources, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based resins. It is particularly suitable for applications in the automotive and transportation sectors, where reducing carbon footprints. The new resin maintains high performance and durability standards, making it an attractive option for manufacturers looking to adopt greener materials while meeting industry demands for quality and efficiency.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market?

In March 2025, KPS Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm, acquired the global composites business of INEOS Enterprises, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, the business was rebranded as Alta Performance Materials, allowing the new entity to expand its global UPR footprint, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, and enhance its product offerings across construction, marine, automotive, and industrial applications. INEOS Enterprises Holdings Limited is a UK-based company that provide provided unsaturated polyester resins

Regional Insights

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the unsaturated polyester resins market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

What Defines the Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market?

The unsaturated polyester resins market consists of sales of vinyl polyester resins. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

What Key Data and Analysis Are Included in the Unsaturated Polyester Resins  Market Report 2026?

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