Specialty Resins Market Report 2026

The specialty resins market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.48 billion in 2025 to $10.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of construction and infrastructure projects, increasing use of composite materials, expansion of automotive manufacturing, rising demand for high-strength polymers, availability of advanced resin technologies.

The specialty resins market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of electric vehicles, rising demand for advanced insulation materials, expansion of aerospace composite usage, growing focus on sustainable resin formulations, increasing investments in material innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of high-performance resin systems, rising demand for lightweight composite materials, expansion of specialty resins in electrical insulation, increased use in noise and vibration damping, enhanced focus on chemical resistance.

The rising construction activity is expected to drive the growth of the specialty resins market going forward. Construction encompasses a wide range of activities, including building, infrastructure development, repair, maintenance, and manufacturing of construction materials. Specialty resins, such as epoxy resins, are commonly used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, flooring, primers, and other essential construction products, providing durability, chemical resistance, and enhanced performance. Growth in construction activity increases the demand for these resin-based materials, as modern projects require high-performance and sustainable solutions. For example, in March 2023, Oxford Economics, a UK-based economic information services company, projected that the value of construction work will rise from $9.7 trillion in 2022 to $13.9 trillion by 2037, driven primarily by major markets in China, the U.S., and India. Therefore, the expanding construction sector is fueling the specialty resins market.

Leading companies in the specialty resins market are focusing on developing technologically advanced resin solutions to improve performance, durability, and sustainability in industrial applications. Specialty resins are high-performance polymers designed for coatings, adhesives, composites, and other advanced materials, often tailored to specific end-use requirements. For instance, in October 2023, ASK Chemicals, a Germany-based chemicals company, launched its reziance brand portfolio of industrial resins. The portfolio includes high-performance phenolic resins and specialty solutions for casting and a growing range of industrial applications.

In March 2024, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based adhesives and specialty chemicals company, entered a multi-year strategic supply agreement with Kraton Corporation to secure long-term access to Kraton’s high-performance tackifying resins. Through this partnership, Henkel aims to enhance its specialty resin portfolio by integrating Kraton’s advanced tackifiers into its adhesive formulations, improving adhesion, product performance, and sustainability across end-use applications. Kraton Corporation, based in the United States, provides specialty polymers and tackifying resins for adhesives, coatings, and high-performance engineered materials.

Major companies operating in the specialty resins market are Aldex Chemical Company Limited, Radiant Color NV, Huntsman International LLC, Purolite Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Thermax Limited, International Specialty Chemicals Ltd., BASF SE, Emerald Performance Materials LLC, Arkema S.A., Koninklijke DSM N.V., Pure Resin Co. Ltd., Kolon Industries Inc., Suqing Group, Specialty Resin Chemical Co. Ltd., Scott Bader Company Limited, Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Limited, DIC Corporation, Allnex Belgium SA/NV, Polynt SpA, INEOS Group Limited, Reichhold LLC, Sika AG, Sinopec Baling Company Limited, Eternal Materials Co. Ltd., Chang Chun Plastics Co. Ltd., Kukdo Chemical Co. Ltd., Hitachi Chemical Company Ltd., Nanya Plastics Corporation, SABIC Innovative Plastics US LLC, Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd., Kyocera Chemical Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the specialty resins market in 2025. Europe was the second-largest market in the specialty resin market. The regions covered in the specialty resins market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the specialty resins market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The specialty resins market consists of sales of specialty resins by type, including specialty thermoplastic composites, specialty thermoplastics, and specialty thermosets. 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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