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Aromatic Polyesters Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Resin Type (PET, PBT, PEN), Application (Packaging, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive, Textiles & Technical Fibres), and Region with Growth Forecasts, 2025-2033

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  • December 2025
  • Region: Global
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The global aromatic polyesters market size was estimated at USD 43.91 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 81.87 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2033. The growing demand for lightweight materials in the automotive and electronics industries is driving manufacturers to utilize aromatic polyesters, as they offer high strength and improved thermal stability.

The demand for aromatic polyesters is shifting from commodity uses to engineered applications. Automotive and electrical connectors now absorb larger volumes because of the materials’ thermal and dimensional stability. At the same time, brand-driven packaging and rigid containers are adopting higher-performance PET/PBT variants. This dual pull is compressing volumes into higher-value product segments and lifting average selling prices.

Global Aromatic Polyesters Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. The report has segmented the global aromatic polyesters market report based on the resin type, application, and region:
  • Resin Type Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
  • Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN)
  • Other Resin Types
  • Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
  • Packaging
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Automotive
  • Textiles & Technical Fibres
  • Other Applications
  • Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

Why You Should Buy This Report

  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

This report addresses:

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listings for you to stay ahead of the curve

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Type & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Aromatic Polyesters Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
3.3.2. Raw Material Trends
3.3.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
3.4. Technology Overview
3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2021 to 2030
3.5. Sustainability Trends
3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2030 (USD/kg)
3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
3.7. Regulatory Framework
3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.8. Market Dynamics
3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.8.3. Industry Challenges
3.9. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.9.1. Supplier Power
3.9.2. Buyer Power
3.9.3. Substitution Threat
3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.10. PESTEL Analysis
3.10.1. Political Landscape
3.10.2. Economic Landscape
3.10.3. Social Landscape
3.10.4. Technological Landscape
3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
3.10.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Aromatic Polyesters Market: Resin Type Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Aromatic Polyesters Market: Resin Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
4.1.1. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.2. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.3. Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN)
4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.4. Other Resin Types
4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 5. Aromatic Polyesters Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Aromatic Polyesters Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
5.1.1. Packaging
5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.2. Electrical & Electronics
5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.3. Automotive
5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.4. Textiles & Technical Fibres
5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.5. Other Applications
5.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 6. Aromatic Polyesters Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
6.1. Regional Snapshot
6.2. Aromatic Polyesters Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
6.3. North America
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4. U.S.
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.5. Canada
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.6. Mexico
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4. UK
6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5. Germany
6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.6. France
6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.7. Italy
6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.8. Spain
6.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5. Asia-Pacific
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4. China
6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5. India
6.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6. Japan
6.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.7. South Korea
6.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4. Brazil
6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.5. Argentina
6.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
6.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.5. South Africa
6.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.6. UAE
6.7.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by resin type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
7.2. Vendor Landscape
7.2.1. Company categorization
7.2.2. List of Key Distributors and channel Partners
7.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
7.3. Competitive Dynamics
7.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
7.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
7.3.3. Strategy Mapping
7.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
7.4.1. Indorama Ventures
7.4.1.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.1.2. Financial performance
7.4.1.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.2. Toray Industries
7.4.2.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.2.2. Financial performance
7.4.2.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.3. Teijin Group
7.4.3.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.3.2. Financial performance
7.4.3.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.4. Reliance Industries
7.4.4.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.4.2. Financial performance
7.4.4.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.5. Far Eastern New Century
7.4.5.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.5.2. Financial performance
7.4.5.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.6. Celanese Corporation
7.4.6.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.6.2. Financial performance
7.4.6.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.7. Kolon Industries
7.4.7.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.7.2. Financial performance
7.4.7.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.8. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
7.4.8.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.8.2. Financial performance
7.4.8.3. Product benchmarking
List of Tables
Table 1 List of Abbreviations
Table 2 Resin Type market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 3 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 4 Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 5 Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN) market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 6 Other Resin Types market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 7 Application market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 8 Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 9 Electrical & Electronics market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 10 Automotive market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 11 Textiles & Technical Fibres market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 12 Other Applications market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 13 North America aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 14 North America aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 15 U.S. aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 16 U.S. aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 17 Canada aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 18 Canada aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 19 Mexico aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 20 Mexico aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 21 Europe aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 22 Europe aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 23 Germany aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 24 Germany aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 25 UK aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 26 UK aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 27 France aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 28 France aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 29 Italy aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 30 Italy aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 31 Spain aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 32 Spain aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 33 Asia-Pacific aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 34 Asia-Pacific aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 35 China aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 36 China aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 37 India aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 38 India aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 39 Japan aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 40 Japan aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 41 South Korea aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 42 South Korea aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 43 Latin America aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 44 Latin America aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 45 Brazil aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 46 Brazil aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 47 Argentina aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 48 Argentina aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 49 Middle East & Africa aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 50 Middle East & Africa aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 51 Saudi Arabia aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 52 Saudi Arabia aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 53 UAE aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 54 UAE aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 55 South Africa aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 56 South Africa aromatic polyesters market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Market segmentation
Figure 2 Information procurement
Figure 3 Data Analysis Models
Figure 4 Market Type and Validation
Figure 5 Market snapshot
Figure 6 Segmental outlook- Resin Type, and Application
Figure 7 Competitive outlook
Figure 8 Value chain analysis
Figure 9 Market dynamics
Figure 10 Porter’s Analysis
Figure 11 PESTEL Analysis
Figure 12 Aromatic Polyesters Market, by Resin Type: Key takeaways
Figure 13 Aromatic Polyesters Market, by Resin Type: Market share, 2024 & 2033
Figure 14 Aromatic Polyesters Market, by Application: Key takeaways
Figure 15 Aromatic Polyesters Market, by Application: Market share, 2024 & 2033
Figure 16 Aromatic Polyesters Market, by Region: Key takeaways
Figure 17 Aromatic Polyesters Market, by Region: Market share, 2024 & 2033

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Aromatic Polyesters market report include:
  • Indorama Ventures
  • Toray Industries
  • Teijin Group
  • Reliance Industries
  • Far Eastern New Century
  • Celanese Corporation
  • Kolon Industries
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages120
PublishedDecember 2025
Forecast Period2024 - 2033
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024 $ 43.91 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2033 $ 81.87 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate7.3%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned9

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