Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Market Report 2026

The bio-based epoxy resin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.88 billion in 2025 to $4.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early bio resin R&D investments, volatility in petroleum prices, sustainability regulations, adoption in niche composites, academic material research.

The bio-based epoxy resin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to green construction growth, wind energy expansion, low VOC coating demand, bio-based material innovation, corporate sustainability commitments. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of renewable raw material resins, growing use in sustainable coatings and adhesives, increased demand from wind energy applications, expansion of bio-based composite materials, focus on performance parity with petro-based epoxies.

The growing demand for renewable energy is anticipated to drive the expansion of the bio-based epoxy resin market in the coming years. Renewable energy refers to power derived from naturally replenished sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. This increasing demand is largely fueled by the urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions, as countries and industries strive to shift away from fossil fuels to combat climate change and achieve international climate goals. Bio-based epoxy resin contributes to renewable energy development by offering a sustainable, high-performance alternative to conventional petroleum-based resins used in wind turbine blades and solar panel components, improving durability while minimizing environmental impact. For example, in December 2024, Eurostat, a government agency based in Luxembourg, reported that renewable energy accounted for 24.5% of the European Union’s total energy consumption in 2023, up from 23% in 2022. Consequently, the rising demand for renewable energy is supporting the growth of the bio-based epoxy resin market.

The expansion of the automotive industry is expected to drive the demand for based epoxy resin in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses the global sector engaged in the design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of motor vehicles. The growth of the automotive industry is fueled by rising consumer demand, increasing disposable incomes, and rapid urbanization, which collectively contribute to higher vehicle production and sales volumes. This expansion subsequently increases the demand for advanced materials such as based epoxy resins, which are extensively utilized in coatings, adhesives, composites, and structural components due to their superior strength, durability, and resistance to chemicals. For instance, in October 2025, according to a report released by ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), a UK-based professional organization, global motor vehicle sales reached around 95 million units in 2024, up from 92.8 million units in 2023. Therefore, the growth of the automotive industry is accelerating the demand for the based epoxy resin market.

Key companies in the bio-based epoxy resin market are working on the development of sustainable bio-based epoxy coatings using lignin as an eco-friendly substitute for harmful chemicals such as Bisphenol A, while ensuring high durability and performance. These bio-based epoxy coatings are environmentally friendly protective layers made by replacing traditional petroleum-derived substances with lignin, a natural polymer sourced from plant biomass, to reduce toxicity and increase sustainability without sacrificing functionality. For instance, in July 2024, AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited, a chemical manufacturer based in Thailand, partnered with Michigan State University (MSU), a U.S.-based academic institution, to create fully bio-based epoxy coatings that use lignin as a sustainable alternative to Bisphenol A. The collaboration aims to develop sustainable, 100% bio-based epoxy resins and coatings utilizing bio-based epichlorohydrin, thereby lowering the environmental impact of industrial resins while maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

Major companies operating in the bio-based epoxy resin market are Cargill Incorporated, Sika AG, Kaneka Corporation, Cardolite Corporation, Sicomin Holding, Gougeon Brothers Inc., Bitrez Limited, EcoPoxy USA Inc., RESOLTECH SAS, Entropy Resins Inc., INCA Renewtech Inc., Wessex Resins and Adhesives Limited, Specific Polymers S.A.S., Aditya Birla Speciality Chemicals Private Limited, Huntsman Corporation, Olin Corporation, Hexion Inc., Chang Chun Group, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

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

The bio-based epoxy resin market consists of sales of hardener systems, epoxy adhesives, epoxy coatings, epoxy composites for automotive and aerospace, epoxy flooring systems, electrical and electronic encapsulants. 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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