Polycarbonate Sheets Market Report 2026

The polycarbonate sheets market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.01 billion in 2025 to $3.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of construction and infrastructure activities, increasing replacement of glass with polycarbonate, rising use in safety glazing applications, growth of automotive lightweighting initiatives, availability of advanced extrusion technologies.

The polycarbonate sheets market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable building materials, rising adoption in electric vehicle components, expansion of smart infrastructure projects, growing use in aerospace and defense applications, increasing focus on recyclable polycarbonate solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of lightweight and impact-resistant sheet materials, rising demand for multiwall and structured polycarbonate sheets, growing use of polycarbonate in automotive glazing applications, expansion of uv-resistant and weatherproof sheet variants, enhanced focus on optical clarity and surface finishing.

The expanding automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the polycarbonate sheets market in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses the economic activities involved in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling motor vehicles. Polycarbonate sheets are used in automobiles for applications such as windows, headlamp lenses, and interior components due to their lightweight nature, high impact resistance, and optical clarity. For example, in May 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based automotive organization, South American car production grew by 1.7% in 2024 compared to 2023, largely driven by Brazil, which saw a 6.3% increase, producing approximately 1.9 million cars. Meanwhile, global bus production reached 362,005 units last year, representing a 10.3% rise from 2023. Therefore, the growth of the automotive industry is supporting the expansion of the polycarbonate sheets market.

Major companies in the polycarbonate sheets market are actively innovating by introducing new products, such as bio-based polycarbonate sheets, to gain a competitive edge. Bio-based polycarbonate sheets are derived from renewable sources, such as plant-based feedstocks or industrial by-products such as used cooking oil, in contrast to traditional polycarbonate sheets typically produced from fossil fuels. An illustration of this trend is seen in the August 2023 launch of BioBase polycarbonate sheets by Palram Industries, an Israel-based plastics manufacturing company. These sustainable sheets offer an eco-friendly alternative for roofing and cladding, significantly reducing carbon footprint. With properties comparable to traditional polycarbonate products, BioBase sheets are versatile for various applications while contributing to environmental goals. Certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), these sheets align with sustainability objectives and provide a greener choice for construction projects.

In November 2023, Ascendis Pharma SA, a Denmark-based company, entered into a partnership with Teijin Limited. Through this partnership, Ascendis Pharma aims to broaden its portfolio by leveraging Teijin's expertise in polycarbonate sheet production. Teijin Limited, a Japan-based company, specializes in providing polycarbonate sheets.

Major companies operating in the polycarbonate sheets market are SABIC, Covestro AG, Palram Industries Ltd., Plazit Polygal Group, Brett Martin Ltd., Arla Plast AB, 3A Composites GmbH, UG‑Plast, Gallina, Koscon Industrial, Teijin Limited, Trinseo S.A., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., SafPlast, Isik Plastik, Suzhou Omay Optical Materials Co Ltd., Excelite, Aoci Decoration Material, Jiasida Sunsheet, Quinn Plastics.

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

The polycarbonate sheets market consists of sales of injection moulding, structural foam molding, abrasion-resistant polycarbonate, and mirrored polycarbonate. 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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