Market Insights
“The phenolic resin market is likely to register a healthy CAGR of 3.6% during 2023-2028 to reach a value of USD 7.2 billion in 2028.”

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Phenolic is a thermosetting resin that is synthesized from phenol and formaldehyde. It is used in various applications, such as molding powders, laminating resins, adhesives, binders, surface coatings, and impregnants. There are two types of phenolic resins used as resol and novolac, depending on the conditions used to create the polymer.
Phenolic resin offers high strength, durability, dimensional stability, low density, low thermal conductivity, and good resistance to chemical, water, and fire properties. Due to such properties, phenolic resins have been used in various industries ranging from automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, industrial, paints & coatings, etc.
COVID-19 Impact
In 2020, there was a decline in all the major industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and packaging, due to a temporary halt of manufacturing activities and supply chain disruptions. Phenolic resin, a sizeable market, could not escape from such trends and witnessed a colossal decline of 10%+ in 2020 amid the pandemic. The market rebounded in 2021, followed by healthy growth in 2022.
Market Drivers
The increasing growth rate of automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, and packaging industries, growing demand for phenolic resins for different applications, and key properties of phenolic resin, such as high strength, durability, water, chemical, heat, and fire resistance, and dimensional stability are likely to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period.

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Key Players
The market is highly fragmented, with 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 (arranged alphabetically).
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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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
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Wood Adhesives, Molding Compounds, Laminates, Refractory, Insulation, and Others
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Wood adhesive is anticipated to remain the dominant application, whereas laminates are estimated to be the fastest-growing application in the years to come.
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Resin Type
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Resole and Novolac
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Resole is estimated to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing resin.
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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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By Application Type
“Wood adhesives dominate the market during the forecast period.”
The phenolic resin market is segmented into wood adhesives, molding compounds, laminates, refractories, insulation, and others. Wood adhesives dominated the market and are expected to remain the dominant application during the forecast period, owing to rising wood-based panel production, increasing demand for phenolic resin in wood adhesive applications, and increasing usage of wood panels in different applications.

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By Resin Type
“Resole dominates the market during the forecast period.”
The market is segmented into resole and novolac. Resole is expected to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing 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 Insights
“Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest as well as the fastest-growing market for phenolic resins during the forecast period.”
Growing investment in various industries, including automotive, construction, and electrical & electronics, and rising disposable income are some key factors that drive the region’s market. China is the leading producer and consumer of phenolic resin. India and Japan are the other key countries in the region.
Europe and North America are the other two major phenolic resin markets and will likely exhibit healthy growth rates over the next five years.

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Research Methodology
This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s phenolic resin market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a 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.
More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter 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, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. 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 phenolic resin market is segmented into the following categories:
By Application Type
- Wood Adhesives [Plywood, Particle Board, OSB, Hardboard, MDF/HDF, and Other Fiber Board]
- Molding Compound [Electrical, Household/Electrical Appliances, Automotive, Sanitation, Closures, and Others]
- Laminates [Transformers, Gears & Bearings, PCBs, and Others]
- Refractory [Steel, Energy & Chemical, Non-Ferrous Metals, Cement, and Glass]
- Insulation
- Others
By Resin Type
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Company Profiling
- Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players).
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- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances.
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Recent Market News
In recent years, several acquisitions have been performed by the companies in the market to expand their product portfolio, regional presence, and leadership in the phenolic resin market.
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In 2022, Bakelite Synthetics acquired Georgia Pacific Chemicals LLC. This acquisition adds a strong portfolio of products, brands, and customers and increases the growth strategy of Bakelite Synthetics. This acquisition includes 11 chemical facilities with 600 (approx.) people in the USA and South America.
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In 2022, Allnex announced the acquisition of the Mahad Manufacturing site and coating resins business from D.R. Coats Ink & Resins Pvt. Ltd. (DRC), located in Maharashtra, India.
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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.).
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In 2021, ASK Chemicals completed the acquisition of the industrial resins business from SI Group. With this transaction, ASK Chemicals is strengthening its position as a global supplier of high-performance industrial resins.