Market Insights
Phenolic laminates are made by impregnating layers of paper, canvas, linen, or glass cloth with phenolic resin and then compressing them under heat and pressure to form a rigid and durable material. They are extremely strong and durable, have excellent electrical insulation properties, are highly resistant to chemicals and solvents, and come in a wide range of grades and thicknesses, making them suitable for a variety of applications, from electrical insulation to decorative surfaces. They are also used to develop wall panels, flooring, and roofing because of their durability and resistance to weathering.
The electronics & electrical and industrial segments declined in 2020. The grave impact of this was registered across the supply chain, including at the level of components. The phenolic resin market for laminates, could not escape from such trends and witnessed a colossal decline of 12% amid the pandemic. However, the market witnessed exceptional growth in 2021, followed by healthy growth in 2022.
Growing industrial and electrical & electronics activities, especially in Asia-Pacific paired with the growing acceptance of phenolic resins in the wake of their properties, such as excellent electrical insulation properties, flame retardancy, chemical resistance, and durability, and increasing usage of laminates in new applications are likely to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period. Overall, the phenolic resin market for laminates is likely to rebound at a promising CAGR of 4.5% in the long run to reach US$ 915.7 million in 2028.
Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:
In recent years, some acquisitions have been performed by companies in the market to expand their product portfolio, regional presence, and leadership in the phenolic resin market for laminates. Among several, in 2021, Hexion, Inc. sold its Phenolic Specialty Resin, Hexamine, and European-based Forest Products Resins businesses to Black Diamond and Investindustrial for US$ 425 million (approx.) is considered to be one of the major ones.
Segments' Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Application-Type Analysis
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Transformers, Gears and Bearings, PCBs, and Others
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Transformers are anticipated to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing application in the market.
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Impregnation-Type Analysis
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Paper, Fabric, and Others
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Paper-based laminate is anticipated to remain dominant, whereas fabric-based is estimated to remain the fastest-growing impregnation type.
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End-Use Industry-Type Analysis
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Electrical & Electronics and Industrial
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Electrical and electronics is anticipated to remain dominant as well as the faster-growing end-use industry.
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Resin-Type Analysis
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Resole and Novolac
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Resole is estimated to remain the dominant as well as the faster-growing resin type.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and The Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market over the next five years and is also likely to grow at the fastest rate during the same period.
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Application Type
The phenolic resin market for laminates is segmented into transformers, gears and bearings, PCBs, and others. Transformers are expected to remain the largest application type in the market during the forecast period. Phenolic has exceptional electrical insulating properties, excellent thermal stability, high mechanical strength and rigidity, high dielectric strength, and dimensional stability properties. Due to the above properties, phenolic resin has become the material of choice for insulation in transformers.
Impregnation Type
The phenolic resin market for laminates is segmented into paper-based impregnation, fabric-based impregnation, and others. Paper-based impregnation is expected to remain the largest type in the market during the forecast period owing to its low density, good electrical properties, good strength, high rigidity, and outstanding workability characteristics. Overall, paper-based impregnation is a versatile and cost-effective method for producing phenolic laminates that can be used in a wide range of applications.
End-Use Industry Type
The phenolic resin market for laminates is segmented into electrical & electronics, and industrial. Electrical & Electronics is expected to remain the biggest end-use industry type in the market during the forecast period. The combination of excellent electrical insulation properties, flame retardancy, chemical resistance, and durability make phenolic a popular choice for laminates used in the electrical & electronics industry.
Resin Type
The market is segmented into resole and novolac. Resole is expected to remain the dominant resin type in the market during the forecast period owing to its excellent combination of properties, such as high strength and durability, water resistance, heat resistance, resistance to a wide range of chemicals, and ease of use.
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for phenolic resins for laminates during the forecast period. This region is predicted to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to healthy economic development and considerable investment in electrical & electronics and industrial activities. Key economies, such as India and China, are experiencing rapid economic growth with increasing regional disposable income and industrial activities. Europe and North America are the other two major phenolic resin markets for laminates and will likely exhibit healthy growth rates over the next five years.
The phenolic resin market for laminates is segmented into the following categories:
By Application Type
- Transformers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Gears and Bearings (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- PCBs (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
By Impregnation Type
- Paper-Based Impregnation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Fabric-Based Impregnation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
By End-Use Industry Type
- Electrical & Electronics (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Industrial (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
By Resin Type
- Resole (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Novolac (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: The UK, France, Russia, Germany, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, India, Japan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Latin America, The Middle East, and Others)
Key Players
The market is fragmented, with the presence of several local, regional, and global players. Most of the major players compete on some of the governing factors, including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the phenolic resin market for laminates.
- Bakelite Synthetics
- Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.
- Kolon Industries Inc.
- Prefere Resins Holding GmbH
- Jinan Shengquan Group Share-Holding Co., Ltd.
- Asahi Yukizai Corporation
Research Methodology
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