Comprehensive Data Insight: 12,932 PET Patents Analyzed with Market Trends and Growth Projections
The Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) report provides a comprehensive patent landscape analysis, examining 12,932 patents in PET technology from 2005 to 2023. The report utilizes AI-powered analysis tools to draw data from international patent databases, combining quantitative and qualitative insights on technological advancements, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
The report’s structured sections - Landscape Overview, Market Analysis, Technology Analysis, and Key Player Insights - are designed to inform stakeholders in R&D, market strategy, and investment by highlighting trends, growth opportunities, and applications in PET for packaging, textiles, and automotive industries.
Landscape Overview
The landscape overview provides a broad view of patent activity in PET, covering trends from 2005 to 2023. It highlights a steady increase in PET-related patents, with China and the U.S. leading in registrations, reflecting heightened interest in PET innovations globally. This section examines patent ownership shifts, indicating competitive dynamics as established players and new entrants expand into PET technology. Through regional comparisons, the overview reveals key insights into patenting strategies across China, the U.S., and Europe, reflecting PET’s growing importance in various applications.
Market Analysis Section
The market analysis explores the commercial side of PET technology, detailing market growth trends, application segments, and regional dynamics. Valued at approximately USD 37.25 billion in 2021 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 10% through 2030, the PET market is primarily driven by demand in the packaging sector.
This section highlights key players, including Indorama Ventures and Sibur, who are expanding production and recycling capabilities to meet rising demand, especially in Asia-Pacific. By integrating patent insights with market data, this section identifies alignment between innovation and commercial demand, revealing growth opportunities within PET applications.
Technology Analysis Section
The technology analysis examines leading technological domains within PET, focusing on innovations in recyclability, bio-based PET, and high-barrier multi-layer PET. It highlights advancements in lightweighting, thermal and mechanical properties, and bio-based solutions aimed at improving sustainability. The report categorizes patents by high-activity technological groups, such as PET recycling and polyester compounds, underscoring where industry efforts are concentrated to enhance PET’s suitability for various industrial applications, including packaging, textiles, and automotive uses.
Key Players Section
The Key Players section profiles major contributors to PET innovation, such as Eastman Chemical, Hyosung, Toyobo, Toray Industries, and Carbios. Each player is analyzed in terms of patent contributions, technology focus, and strategic moves. For example, Eastman Chemical’s high-citation patents signify its leadership in sustainable PET solutions, while Carbios is highlighted for pioneering enzyme-based PET recycling. The section also discusses collaborations among these companies, revealing how partnerships drive technological advances and competitive positioning within the PET sector.
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Table of Contents
1. Key Findings
2. Executive Summary
3. Introduction
3.1 Polyethylene Terephthalate Use Cases
3.2 Cartography of Polyethylene Terephthalate Technologies
4. Patent Landscape Overview
4.1 Patent Family Analysis
4.2 Patent-Market Coverage
4.3 Geographical Jurisdiction
5. Market and Competitor Analysis
5.1 Market at a Glance
5.2 Market Share of Main Players
5.3 Main Processes in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Production
5.4 Top Applicants
5.5 Market Coverage of Top Applicants
5.6 Top Owners
5.7 Highly-Cited Applicants
5.8 Collaboration
5.8.1 Top Ten Applicants’ Collaborations
5.9 Top Applicant Activity
5.10 Pioneer Companies in the Last 5 Years
5.11 Pending Patents
6. Technology Analysis
6.1 Top Technologies
6.1.1 Top Technologies by Class
6.1.2 Top Technologies by Sub-Class
6.1.3 Top Technologies by Main-Group
6.1.4 Top Technologies by Sub-Group
6.1.5 Top Technologies and Main Trends
6.2 Five Recent Dominant Technologies
6.3 Key Patents
6.4 The Main Themes of Patents
6.5 Technology Clustering
6.6 Top Inventors
7. Key Players’ Patent Profile
7.1 Eastman Chemical Co
7.1.1 Eastman Chemical Co Overview
7.1.2 Patent Family Analysis
7.1.3 Top Technologies
7.1.4 Collaboration
7.1.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
7.1.6 Key Patents
7.1.7 Topic Modeling
7.1.8 Patents Clustering
7.2 Hyosung Co
7.2.1 Hyosung Co Overview
7.2.2 Patent Family Analysis
7.2.3 Top Technologies
7.2.4 Collaboration
7.2.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
7.2.6 Key Patents
7.2.7 Topic Modeling
7.2.8 Patents Clustering
7.3 Toyobo Co
7.3.1 Toyobo Co Overview
7.3.2 Patent Family Analysis
7.3.3 Top Technologies
7.3.4 Collaboration
7.3.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
7.3.6 Key Patents
7.3.7 Topic Modeling
7.3.8 Patents Clustering
7.4 Toray Industries, Inc.
7.4.1 Toray Industries, Inc. Overview
7.4.2 Patent Family Analysis
7.4.3 Top Technologies
7.4.4 Collaboration
7.4.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
7.4.6 Key Patents
7.4.7 Topic Modeling
7.4.8 Patents Clustering
7.5 Nitto Denko Corporation
7.5.1 Nitto Denko Corporation Overview
7.5.2 Patent Family Analysis
7.5.3 Top Technologies
7.5.4 Collaboration
7.5.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
7.5.6 Key Patents
7.5.7 Topic Modeling
7.5.8 Patents Clustering
8. Conclusion
Executive Summary
This report presents a comprehensive patent landscape for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) technologies, analyzing 12,932 patents spanning from 2005 to 2023. Recent trends indicate moderate but steady growth in patent filings, with a notable increase in pending patents, reflecting strong innovation and interest in the PET domain.
China leads with 5,200 patents, followed by the United States, indicating these regions' dominant role in PET technology development. Europe shows slower growth in comparison but remains active in various technological advancements.
Key technological areas identified in the report include the production and recycling of PET, sustainable bio-based polyesters, and high-barrier multi-layer packaging applications. These technologies play a vital role in addressing environmental and functional demands within the industry. The advancements in layered products, polymer composition, and bio-based production methods are pivotal in enhancing PET’s application across packaging, textiles, and industrial sectors.
Leading industry players include Eastman Chemical, Hyosung, Toyobo, Toray Industries, and Carbios. Each of these entities focuses on specific PET innovations, such as Eastman Chemical’s work on high-performance and recyclable polyesters and Carbios’s enzyme-based PET degradation processes, which support a sustainable circular economy model. These companies' strategic positions underscore their commitment to advancing PET technologies and meeting global market demands.
Collaboration among these players is a prominent trend, with partnerships aimed at scaling production and improving recycling capabilities. For instance, Carbios’s alliances with major global brands highlight a collaborative approach to reducing plastic waste through advanced enzymatic degradation. These strategic alliances contribute to the technology’s expansion and strengthen the companies' positions in the PET market.
The report is an essential resource for companies and policymakers, offering insights into patent trends, core technologies, and competitive dynamics in PET. It serves as a guide for R&D, strategic investment, and policy decisions, especially in areas of sustainability and technological innovation
Companies Mentioned
- Eastman Chemical Co.
- Hyosung Co.
- Toyobo Co.
- Toray Industries, Inc.
- Nitto Denko Corporation
- SABIC
- Shpp Global
- Carbios
- Topan
- Teijin Fibers Ltd.
- SK Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- BASF SE
- LG Chemical
- Far Eastern New Century Corporation
- Niagara Bottling Inc.
- 9449710 Canada Inc
Some Products mentioned in the report:
- Ecodear® PET
- Advanced Circular Recycling (ACR)
- PET Recyclable Film Technology
- PHP Fibers
- Toyobo-Indorama Advanced Fibers Co., Ltd. (TIAF)
