Flexible Epoxy Resin Market Report

Market Insights

The global flexible epoxy resin market is projected to grow from USD 576.75 million in 2021 to USD 885.35 million by 2028 at a CAGR of 6.23% during the period of 2022 to 2028.

Market Drivers

This represents an attractive growth opportunity in the entire ecosystem of the market. Organic growth in the automobile production and construction industries, owing to rising urbanization and increasing disposable income; increasing demand for FER-based adhesives and paints & coatings in the automotive and construction industries; and excellent properties of FER, such as low viscosity with higher solids, wear resistance, prolonged flexibility, and toughness are some of the major factors that the proliferating the growth of flexible epoxy resins in various applications.

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Market Share Analysis

By Type

The flexible epoxy resin market is segmented based on the type as Thermoplastic Modified, Elastomer Modified, Dimer Acid Modified, and Others. The Thermoplastic-modified segment is expected to remain the growth engine of the flexible epoxy resin market during the forecast period of 2022 to 2028. Increasing penetration of composite materials in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries and an increased preference of urethane-modified FERs in the automotive and construction industries, owing to their excellent properties including low viscosity, chemical resistance, wear resistance, and mechanical properties, are driving the demand for thermoplastic-modified FERs.

By Application Type

Based on the application type, the flexible epoxy resin market is segmented as Paints & Coatings, Composites, Adhesives, and Others. The paints & coatings segment is expected to remain the most dominant application type in the flexible epoxy resin market during the forecast period. Rapid urbanization and growing population along with excellent properties of flexible epoxy resins, such as improved toughness and flexibility, will continue to drive the demand for FERs in the paints & coatings segment. The composites segment is likely to witness the highest growth during the forecast period, driven by an increased penetration of composite materials in the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries; and a greater acceptance FERs with composite parts.

Regional Insights

Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest flexible epoxy resin market during the forecast period of 2022 to 2028. The region is also likely to experience a healthy growth during the same period. High annual automobile production along with growing infrastructure activities in the developing economies, especially China and India, is primarily driving the demand for flexible epoxy resin in the region. China is expected to maintain its dominance in the Asia-Pacific’s market over the next five years. Europe and North America are the other two major flexible epoxy resin markets and will likely to exhibit healthy growth rates over the next five years.

Segmentation

The market is segmented in the following ways:

By Type:

• Thermoplastic Modified
• Elastomer Modified
• Dimer Acid Modified
• Others

By Application Type:

• Paints & Coatings
• Composites
• Adhesives
• Others

By Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Argentina, and Others)

Key Players

The supply chain of this market comprises raw material suppliers, flexible epoxy resin manufacturers, formulators, dealers & distributors, and end users.

 The key flexible epoxy resin manufacturers are-

• Olin Corporation
• Kukdo Chemicals
• Hexion, Inc.
• Aditya Birla Chemicals
• DIC Corporation
• Huntsman Corporation
• Nan Ya Plastic Corporation.

Capacity expansion and formation of strategic alliances are the key strategies adopted by the major players to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Research Methodology

For calculating the market size, our analysts follow either Top-Bottom or Bottom-Top approach or both, depending upon the complexity or availability of the data points. Our reports offer high-quality insights and are the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. We leverage multitude of authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, government sources, trade associations, journals, investor presentation, white papers, and articles to gather the data. More than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts are usually executed to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report, from Stratview Research, studies the flexible epoxy resin market over the trend period 2016 to 2021 and forecast period 2022 to 2028. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Report Customization Options

With this detailed report, Stratview Research offers one of the following free customization options to our respectable clients:

Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to 3 players)

Regional Segmentation

• Current market size (2021) of flexible epoxy resin market in any of the North American country by type

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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