Global Aliphatic Polyketones Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Aliphatic Polyketones market size is expected to reach $ 290 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 10.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Global aliphatic polyketone production reached 26,000 tons in 2024, with an average selling price of $4,918 per ton.
Aliphatic polyketones are a relatively new class of polymers with many attractive and unique properties. The two most common aliphatic ketones are poly(ethylene ketone) and copolymers of ethylene and propylene ketone. Both polymers have high tensile and impact strength, exceptionally high abrasion resistance and excellent tribological properties. Other interesting properties include excellent hydrolysis resistance, very low water absorption, high barrier properties against fuel and oxygen, and outstanding chemical resistance.
The core raw materials for POK synthesis are carbon monoxide (a by-product of tempering) and α-olefins (ethylene and propylene). Domestic integrated tempering and chemical production bases (such as Baowu and Shenghong) already have low-cost CO resources, but high-purity α-olefins still rely on imports for over 60%, creating a current cost bottleneck.
At present, the main manufacturer of aliphatic polyketone POK in the world is the Korean Hyosung Group, which has been developing and commercializing POK since 2004 and has successfully obtained patents related to raw material technology. As of now, the production of POK in the world is still mainly dominated by the Korean Hyosung Group. Although POK has excellent properties such as high strength, wear resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, its market demand is relatively small due to its high production threshold, high technical difficulty, and relatively low market awareness. However, with the rapid development of the engineering plastics industry and the growing demand for new materials, the market potential of POK is gradually emerging.
Future Development Trends: Driven by a "Green Premium" and "Hydrogen Economy"
Monetizing Carbon Emission Advantages: The POK synthesis pathway uses a fixed amount of CO per mol, resulting in a net carbon sink of approximately 1.1 tCO₂-eq per ton of product. After the EU CBAM takes effect in 2026, automotive parts using POK will receive carbon emission credits of 70–90 €/ton. European OEMs have already tripled their POK usage targets for 2028. Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells: POK has a 30% lower hydrogen permeability (compared to PA12) and is resistant to chloride ion stress cracking. US and Japanese companies are evaluating using POK to replace PPS for hydrogen cylinder liners and fuel cell stack end plates. The average annual growth rate in this sector is expected to exceed 35% from 2025 to 2030, contributing to 18,000 tons of global POK demand in 2031.
This report studies the global Aliphatic Polyketones production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Aliphatic Polyketones and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Aliphatic Polyketones that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Aliphatic Polyketones total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Kiloton)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton), (based on production site)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Kiloton)
U.S. VS China: Aliphatic Polyketones domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Aliphatic Polyketones production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
This report profiles key players in the global Aliphatic Polyketones market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Hyosung Polyketone, RTP Company, Akro-Plastic, Wittenburg Group, Esprix Technologies, Avient, Ensinger, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Aliphatic Polyketones market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Kiloton) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, Segmentation by Type:
Pure Resin
Compound Modification
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, Segmentation by Monomer Composition:
Binary Copolymer
Ternary Copolymer
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, Segmentation by Chain Structure:
Perfect Alternation
Imperfect Alternation
Intrachain Ketone Polyethylene
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, Segmentation by Application:
Industrial
Automotive
Electronics
Packaging
Others
Companies Profiled:
Hyosung Polyketone
RTP Company
Akro-Plastic
Wittenburg Group
Esprix Technologies
Avient
Ensinger
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
2. What is the demand of the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Global aliphatic polyketone production reached 26,000 tons in 2024, with an average selling price of $4,918 per ton.
Aliphatic polyketones are a relatively new class of polymers with many attractive and unique properties. The two most common aliphatic ketones are poly(ethylene ketone) and copolymers of ethylene and propylene ketone. Both polymers have high tensile and impact strength, exceptionally high abrasion resistance and excellent tribological properties. Other interesting properties include excellent hydrolysis resistance, very low water absorption, high barrier properties against fuel and oxygen, and outstanding chemical resistance.
The core raw materials for POK synthesis are carbon monoxide (a by-product of tempering) and α-olefins (ethylene and propylene). Domestic integrated tempering and chemical production bases (such as Baowu and Shenghong) already have low-cost CO resources, but high-purity α-olefins still rely on imports for over 60%, creating a current cost bottleneck.
At present, the main manufacturer of aliphatic polyketone POK in the world is the Korean Hyosung Group, which has been developing and commercializing POK since 2004 and has successfully obtained patents related to raw material technology. As of now, the production of POK in the world is still mainly dominated by the Korean Hyosung Group. Although POK has excellent properties such as high strength, wear resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, its market demand is relatively small due to its high production threshold, high technical difficulty, and relatively low market awareness. However, with the rapid development of the engineering plastics industry and the growing demand for new materials, the market potential of POK is gradually emerging.
Future Development Trends: Driven by a "Green Premium" and "Hydrogen Economy"
Monetizing Carbon Emission Advantages: The POK synthesis pathway uses a fixed amount of CO per mol, resulting in a net carbon sink of approximately 1.1 tCO₂-eq per ton of product. After the EU CBAM takes effect in 2026, automotive parts using POK will receive carbon emission credits of 70–90 €/ton. European OEMs have already tripled their POK usage targets for 2028. Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells: POK has a 30% lower hydrogen permeability (compared to PA12) and is resistant to chloride ion stress cracking. US and Japanese companies are evaluating using POK to replace PPS for hydrogen cylinder liners and fuel cell stack end plates. The average annual growth rate in this sector is expected to exceed 35% from 2025 to 2030, contributing to 18,000 tons of global POK demand in 2031.
This report studies the global Aliphatic Polyketones production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Aliphatic Polyketones and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Aliphatic Polyketones that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Aliphatic Polyketones total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Kiloton)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton), (based on production site)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Kiloton)
U.S. VS China: Aliphatic Polyketones domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Aliphatic Polyketones production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
Global Aliphatic Polyketones production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
This report profiles key players in the global Aliphatic Polyketones market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Hyosung Polyketone, RTP Company, Akro-Plastic, Wittenburg Group, Esprix Technologies, Avient, Ensinger, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Aliphatic Polyketones market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Kiloton) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, Segmentation by Type:
Pure Resin
Compound Modification
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, Segmentation by Monomer Composition:
Binary Copolymer
Ternary Copolymer
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, Segmentation by Chain Structure:
Perfect Alternation
Imperfect Alternation
Intrachain Ketone Polyethylene
Global Aliphatic Polyketones Market, Segmentation by Application:
Industrial
Automotive
Electronics
Packaging
Others
Companies Profiled:
Hyosung Polyketone
RTP Company
Akro-Plastic
Wittenburg Group
Esprix Technologies
Avient
Ensinger
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
2. What is the demand of the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Aliphatic Polyketones market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
102 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Monomer Composition
- 7 Market Analysis by Chain Structure
- 8 Market Analysis by Application
- 9 Company Profiles
- 10 Industry Chain Analysis
- 11 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 12 Appendix
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