Polyphenylene Market Report 2026

The polyphenylene market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.18 billion in 2025 to $5.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in automotive production volumes, expansion of electrical and electronics manufacturing, increasing use of high-performance polymers, rising demand for durable industrial materials, advancements in polymer compounding technologies.

The polyphenylene market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption in electric vehicle systems, increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials, expansion of advanced electronics applications, growing focus on material efficiency, increasing investment in high-performance polymer R&D. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of high-temperature engineering plastics, increasing adoption in automotive components, growing demand for electrical insulation materials, expansion of lightweight composite applications, enhanced focus on chemical and heat resistance.

The growing demand for the replacement of conventional materials is expected to drive the polyphenylene market forward. This trend refers to the shift from traditional plastics such as polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride toward more sustainable and high-performance alternatives. As global plastic consumption continues to rise, the need for durable, environmentally friendly polymers is increasing. For instance, in July 2025, the OECD reported that average plastic use per capita was 67 kg, ranging from 29 kg in Indonesia to over 100 kg in Japan and Korea. Polyphenylene addresses this demand by offering advanced, high-performance polymer solutions that reduce reliance on conventional, non-biodegradable plastics. Consequently, the push for materials that combine sustainability with enhanced product performance is propelling the growth of the polyphenylene market.

Major companies in the polyphenylene market are focusing on innovative solutions to enhance material performance across applications. Recyclate-based polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is an engineering thermoplastic that integrates recycled materials into production. For example, in October 2023, Solvay, a Belgium-based global specialty materials producer, introduced two new PPS resins - Ryton® Supreme HV and Ryton® Supreme HF. The Supreme HV grade delivers a 600 V comparative tracking index along with high thermal and flame resistance (RTI > 175 °C, UL94 V-0), while the Supreme HF grade provides high mechanical strength and excellent flowability for thin-wall (0.3 mm) components. These innovations target electrification and high-voltage/compact component applications such as e-mobility power electronics and thin-wall stator/insulator parts. Both grades leverage sustainability, incorporating recycled glass fibers and renewable electricity in production, highlighting how the polyphenylene market is aligning performance with environmental objectives.

In April 2024, Brenntag Group, a Germany-based international company specializing in managing complex supply chains and a leading player in chemical distribution, acquired Lawrence Industries Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aligns with Brenntag’s strategy to separate its divisions and enhance its offerings in the Material Science and CASE sectors. The initiative aims to diversify its supply partners and expand its portfolio of high-quality products. Lawrence Industries Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in chemicals, minerals, and catalysts, including polyphenylene.

Major companies operating in the polyphenylene market are Toray Industries Inc., Solvay SA, Tosoh Corporation, DIC Corporation, Kureha Corporation, LG Chem, Celanese Corporation, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), China Lumena New Materials Corporation, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, PolyOne Corporation (Avient), LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, RTP Company, Lehmann & Voss & Co. KG, AGC Chemicals Americas, BASF, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd., Lion Idemitsu Composites Co. Ltd., SK chemicals.

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

The polyphenylene market consists of sales of poly-para-phenylene and phenylene vinylene polymers. 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.

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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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