Polyester Polyol Industry

Polyester Polyol Market Analysis

The Polyester Polyol Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period.

The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the first half of 2020, the various end-user industries automotive, transportation, building & construction were significantly affected. However, the situation became stable in 2021 and the market is projected to grow steadily.

• Over the short term, rising demand for PU foam in various applications, and increasing demand for aromatic polyester polyol are some of the driving factors which are stimulating the market demand.
• Increasing prices of raw materials are hindering the market's growth.
• Increasing demand for bio-based raw materials to produce polyester polyol products is likely to create opportunities for the market in the coming years.
• Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market and is also likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Polyester Polyol Market Trends

Flexible Foam Segment Dominates the Market

• The flexible foam segment dominates the polyester polyol market due to its wide range of applications in cushioning material for furniture, automotive, footwear and textile, purse and luggage, household appliances, and packaging.
• According to the World Bank, the organized furniture business is anticipated to increase by 20% every year. A considerable portion of this increase is likely to come from Asia's fast-rising consumer markets.
• India is the world's second-largest textile producer. It is also the fifth-largest exporter of textiles, which includes apparel, home furnishings, and technical products. By 2029, the Indian textiles market is expected to be worth more than USD 209 billion, according to IBEF.
• Flexible foam is utilized in bumpers, interior "headline" ceiling parts, the automobile body, spoilers, doors, and windows and is employed as the backbone of automotive seating. Further, according to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), global sales of passenger cars were 56.39 million in 2021, compared to 53.91 million during 2020, which stimulate the market demand.
• Owing to all these factors, the market for Polyester Polyol is likely to grow globally during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific Region to Dominate the Market

• The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market. In the region, China is the largest economy, in terms of GDP. China and India are among the fastest emerging economies in the world.
• China is the largest consumer of PU as it is the largest producer of footwear and automobiles globally. China is the world's largest footwear manufacturer and exporter, dominating worldwide. China shipped 7.9 billion pairs of shoes and boots in the first eleven months of 2021.
• For instance, In Asia-Pacific, China and India are the major producers of vehicles. According to OICA, China has the largest automotive production base in the world, with a total vehicle production of 26.08 million units in 2021, registering an increase of 3% compared to 25.23 million units produced last year.
• Moreover, in India, in 2021, according to OICA, the automotive production in the country stood at 4.4 million units, registering an increase of 30% compared to 3.38 million units produced in the same period last year. The government's reforms, such as 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' programs are likely to boost the automotive industry in the near future.
• Due to all such factors, the market for Polyester Polyol in the region is expected to have a steady growth during the forecast period.

Polyester Polyol Industry Overview

The Polyester Polyol market is consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market include (not in any particular manner) BASF, Arkema, Huntsman Corporation, Stepan Company, Evonik, and others.

Polyester Polyol Market Leaders

Polyester Polyol Market News

• In December 2020, Huntsman Corporation, based in Kuan Yin, Taiwan, opened a new Terol aromatic polyester polyols factory with a capacity of 22,000 tonnes.
• In January 2021, Stepan Company has announced the acquisition of INVISTA's aromatic polyester polyol business and related assets. The transaction includes two manufacturing sites, one in Wilmington, NC (USA) and the other in Vlissingen (Netherlands), as well as intellectual property, customer relationships, inventory, and working capital.