Ionomer Resins Market - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

The ionomer resins market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.52%, reaching a market size of US$3.127 billion in 2030 from US$2.507 billion in 2025.

Ionomer resins are made of ethylene copolymerized with small amounts of vinyl and acid groups. The copolymer has both covalent and ionic bonds. They are widely used in break-resistant bottles, vacuum packaging, protective equipment, insulation, sporting goods, and foamed sheets used in automobile parts and packaging. The market for ionomer resins is expanding in the chemicals and materials sector due to advancements and the rising need for adaptable materials.

According to the IEA (International Energy Agency), the sale of BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) has risen from 4.7 million in 2021 to 7.3 million in 2022, reaching 9.5 million in 2023. The sale of PHEVs (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles) increased by 1.9 million in 2021, 2.9 million in 2022, and 4.3 million in 2023.

Ionomer resin market drivers

Rising demand from the packaging industry

Ionomer resins are utilized in general food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, personal care packaging, etc. There are multiple benefits associated with the use of ionomer resins, such as low seal initiation temperature, oil barrier, high clarity, flex crack resistance, etc. With the growing demand in the food and beverage industry worldwide, the demand for ionomer resins is likely to increase.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, food and beverage processing establishments in the United States were 42,708 in 2022. The companies are offering various products for different needs. For instance, products by SK functional polymers, LOTADER tie layer for extrusion coating and lamination, OREVAC can be utilized for blown and cast coextrusion of barrier films, EVASINTM EVOH as an oxygen-barrier resin, and EVATANE and Lotryl EMA for lock-seal copolymers.

Ionomer resin market geographical outlooks

The ionomer resins market is segmented into five regions worldwide

By geography, the ionomer resins market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The major economies like China, Japan, India, and South Korea dominate the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the fastest-growing emerging economies are from this region, such as ASEAN countries.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to see notable growth in the ionomer resins market due to increasing applications in automobile and solar cell manufacturing sectors. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China continues to lead in solar PV capacity additions, with 100 GW added in 2022, almost 60% more than in 2021.

North America is expected to have a significant market share for ionomer resin products due to its major utilization in automobiles, food, and beverage packaging, as well as the large pharmaceuticals packaging industry. Six major states in the United States alone have a trade value of US$54.20 billion in 2023. Europe would be a significant share of the cosmetic packaging industry. In 2023, cosmetics and personal care products were valued at €96 billion at retail sales price, according to Cosmetics Europe.

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The ionomer resins market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Type

• Polyvinyl Butyral (PVb)
• Ethyl acrylic acid (EAA)
• Perfluorosulfonic acids
• Others

By End-User Industry

• Food and Beverage
• Medical
• Automotive
• Electronics
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of South America
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of the Middle East and Africa
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific