Barrier Resins Market Report 2025

This Barrier Resins market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The barrier resins market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.86 billion in 2024 to $4.1 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in demand for food packaging, rise in consumer awareness about food safety, regulatory compliance, growth of the pharmaceutical industry, market globalization.

The barrier resins market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.72 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce growth, increasing demand inThe agriculture sector, growing packaging industry, rise in disposable income. Major trends in the forecast period include digital printing on barrier packaging, antimicrobial barrier coatings, biodegradable barrier resins, recyclable barrier materials, high-barrier films.

The growth of the barrier resins market is significantly driven by the increasing demand for food products with extended shelf life. Consumers' preference for food items with longer shelf life has surged, prompting the use of barrier resins in the food and beverage packaging industry. These resins play a crucial role in safeguarding packaged goods by preventing moisture and gas penetration. By offering enhanced shelf life, consistency, and protection against odors and UV rays, barrier resins contribute to preserving the nutritional content of packaged food. Notably, a UAE-based FMCG company, Truebell, experienced a threefold increase in demand for long-shelf-life products, reflecting the growing popularity of such items and an uptick in home-cooked meals.

The rise in lifestyle changes is anticipated to drive the growth of the barrier resins market in the coming years. Lifestyle change refers to the intentional alteration of daily routines, behaviors, habits, and choices across various areas of life, including health, diet, exercise, work, and leisure. Many individuals are embracing healthier eating patterns and opting for more fresh and minimally processed foods. This shift has resulted in a heightened demand for barrier resins in packaging solutions that safeguard these products, ensuring they remain fresh and safe for extended periods. For example, in January 2022, a survey report published by Nutrisystem, a US-based provider of weight loss products, indicated that among 2,000 participants, 53% of respondents identified weight loss as their goal for 2022, aiming for an average weight reduction of 14 pounds. Consequently, the increase in lifestyle changes is fueling the growth of the barrier resins market.

In the pursuit of increased profitability and market share, major companies in the barrier resins sector are focusing on innovation, introducing new products like Decovery CQ 6010. This partially bio-based resin, launched by Covestro AG in May 2023, offers versatility in culinary applications, with resilience against oil, grease, and moisture barriers. Comprising about 37% plant-derived components from maize, castor beans, and bark, Decovery CQ 6010 presents a reduced carbon footprint compared to virgin PE and conventional fossil-based coatings. The introduction of innovative products like Decovery CQ 6010 reflects the commitment of industry leaders to sustainable practices and meeting evolving market demands in the barrier resins sector.

In a bid to enhance profitability and remain competitive, major players in the barrier resins industry are actively innovating, introducing products like PLANTIC to their portfolios. PLANTIC, a bio-based, high-performance barrier material, was launched by Kuraray Co. Ltd. in April 2023. This flexible material finds applications in various packaging scenarios, making it an attractive solution for sustainable packaging. PLANTIC stands out for its robust gas barrier properties, biodegradability, and compostability, aligning with the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Its versatility allows for application across different package forms and uses, positioning it as a valuable tool in the packaging sector.

In June 2024, Dow, a US-based multinational corporation specializing in chemical manufacturing and materials science, announced its acquisition of Circulus. The objective of this acquisition is to integrate Dow's advanced materials science technology with Circulus' expertise in mechanical film recycling. Circulus is a US-based company that focuses on the mechanical recycling of plastic materials, particularly film packaging.

Major companies operating 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., 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.

Barrier resins are plastics utilized in packaging to prevent the penetration of gases, vapors (such as water or solvent), or liquids. These materials are crucial in packaging applications where maintaining a barrier against external elements is essential.

The main types of barrier resin packaging include flexible packaging and rigid packaging. Flexible packaging is predominantly composed of materials such as plastic, film, foil, and paper, making it lightweight, compact, and flexible. Various resin types are employed in barrier packaging, including polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene vinyl alcohol, polyethylene naphthalate, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl alcohol, and other resin types. These resins find applications across diverse sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical, cosmetics, agriculture, industrial, and others.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the barrier resins market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the barrier resins market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the barrier resins market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

The barrier resins market consists of sales of nitrile resins and vinylidene chloride copolymers. 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.

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.

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