The Phenolic Resin Market Is segmented 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, and Others), by Resin Type (Resole and Novolac), and by Region (North America [The USA, Canada, and Mexico], Europe [The UK, France, Russia, Germany, and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], and Rest of the World [Latin America, Middle East, and Others]).
The Phenolic Resin Market Is segmented 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, and Others), by Resin Type...
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. 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.
Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
List of Sub-Segments
Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
Application-Type Analysis
Wood Adhesives, Molding Compounds, Laminates, Refractory, Insulation, and Others
Wood adhesive is anticipated to remain the dominant application, whereas laminates are estimated to be the fastest-growing application in the years to come.
Resin-Type Analysis
Resole and Novolac
Resole is estimated to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing resin.
Regional Analysis
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and The Rest of the World
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.
By Application Type
Based on the application type, the phenolic resin market is segmented into wood adhesives, molding compounds, laminates, refractory, 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
Based on the resin type, 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 Analysis
In terms of regions, 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, 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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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.
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The phenolic resin market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% by 2028, driven by factors, such as the increasing growth rate of the 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.
Bakelite Synthetics, Jinan Shengquan Group Share-Holding Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd, Prefere Resins Holding GmbH, Shandong Yushiju Chemical Co., Ltd., and Dynea SA are the leading players in the phenolic resin market.
Asia-Pacific is estimated to remain dominant in the phenolic resin market in the foreseeable future. Growing population, rapid urbanization, rising disposable income, and increasing investment in various industries are some key factors boosting the region’s market. China, India, and Japan are the key economies in the region’s market.
Wood adhesive is estimated to be dominant in the market in the coming years. Rising wood-based panel production, increasing demand for phenolic resins in wood adhesive applications, and increasing usage of wood panels in different applications are key factors impacting the market’s growth.
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.
