Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) Market Analysis Report | 2023-2028

Market Insights

Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) Market is expected to reach USD 1274.71 million by 2028 from USD 922.31 million in 2022 at a CAGR of 5.54% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.

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What is dicyclopentadiene (DCPD)?

Dicyclopentadiene is the dimer of cyclopentadiene produced through the Diels-Alder Reaction. It is a colorless, flammable liquid or solid with a camphor-like odor. DCPD products are used in a wide variety of resins, such as unsaturated polyester resin, epoxy resin, hydrocarbon resin, and phenolic resin. Apart from resins, DCPD is also used to produce paints, varnishes, insecticides, elastomers, flame retardants for plastics, and hot melt adhesives. 

DCPD is principally available in three grades: Resin grade, UPR grade, and High purity grade. Resin grade is mainly used to produce cyclo aliphatic and C5/C9 whereas UPR grade is used to produce unsaturated polyester resins; and high purity grade is mainly used to produce antioxidants, flavors & fragrances, and cyclic olefin copolymers. Resin grade and high-purity grades can also be used to produce unsaturated polyester resins.

Market Drivers

Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) is a highly versatile chemical that is widely used in a variety of industrial applications, including the production of resins, plastics, and coatings. As such, there is a strong demand for DCPD in the global market, and drivers for this market include:

1. Increasing demand for plastics and resins: DCPD is a key raw material in the production of various plastics and resins, including unsaturated polyester resins, which are used in a wide range of applications such as building materials, automotive parts, and marine equipment. As the demand for these products continues to grow, so does the demand for DCPD.
2. Growing construction industry: DCPD is used in the production of a range of building materials, including concrete additives, coatings, and adhesives. As the global construction industry continues to expand, particularly in emerging economies, the demand for DCPD is expected to rise.
3. Increased use in the automotive industry: DCPD is used in the production of automotive parts, including bumpers, body panels, and dashboards. With the global automotive industry experiencing steady growth, the demand for DCPD in this sector is also expected to increase.
4. Technological advancements: Technological advancements in DCPD production, such as the use of metathesis technology, have led to improved production efficiencies and higher purity levels, making DCPD more attractive to a wider range of end-users.
5. Growing demand for renewable energy: DCPD is used in the production of wind turbine blades, which are essential components of renewable energy infrastructure. As the demand for renewable energy continues to grow, so does the demand for DCPD in this sector.

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Key Players

The supply chain of this market comprises derivatives suppliers, DCPD manufacturers, polyester resin manufacturers, composite part manufacturers, OEMs, and end-users.

Some of the major players in the DCPD Market are-

• Braskem SA
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
• Fushun Yikesi New Material Co. Ltd
• Lyondell Basell
• Maruzen Petrochemical
• Shanghai Petrochemical
• Shell Chemicals
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Zibo Luhua Hongjin New Material Co. Ltd.

Segments Analysis

Application Trends

Unsaturated polyester Resins are expected to remain the growth engine of the global DCPD market during the forecast period. It is a material of choice in a wide array of industries, such as building & construction, automotive, marine, and electrical & electronics. It is a low-cost option and excels in the price vs performance requirement of most composite applications.

Hydrocarbon resin is likely to remain the second-largest application of the global DCPD market in the next five years, driven by increasing usage in adhesives, coatings, printing inks, and rubber goods.

End-Use Industry Trends

The Building & Construction segment is expected to remain the largest end-user of DCPD during the forecast period. Increasing residential activities in the Asia-pacific and the middle east regions and rebounding housing starts in the USA are some of the major drivers of the market.

The Automotive segment is expected to experience the fastest growth for the same period, driven by the lightweight requirement caused by stringent government regulations to increase fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Automakers are incorporating lightweight materials including polyester resins-based parts to achieve the set targets.   

Regional Analysis

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain the largest DCPD market during the forecast period. The region is also likely to exhibit the fastest growth rate over the next five years, driven by the increasing use of DCPD in end-user industries; mainly automotive, building & construction, and electrical & electronics.

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The rise in demand for lightweight in the automotive industry, the increase in polyester resin usage in the electrical and electronic components such as meter boxes and distribution boxes, and the higher use of polyester resin in key building & construction applications such as bathtub and swimming pool are driving the Asia-Pacific region.

The penetration rate of DCPD in Japan is already high due to the increasing use of polyester resins in major markets whereas the penetration rate in China and India is still low and growing at a good pace. Both countries will continue to propel the demand for DCPD in the coming years.

The market is segmented into the following categories. 

By Application Type 

• Unsaturated Polyester Resin
• Hydrocarbon Resin
• EPDM Elastomers
• Cyclic Olefin Copolymer & Cyclic Olefin Polymer
• Poly-DCPD
• Others

By End Use Industry

• Building & Construction
• Automotive
• Marine
• Electrical & Electronics
• Others

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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The following is a list of the customers that the market aims to convert the most:

• Manufacturers
• Suppliers
• Distributors
• Organizations
• Government bodies

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