Global Polycarbonate Glycol Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
Description
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Polycarbonate Glycol market size was valued at US$ million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2031 with a CAGR of %during review period.
Polycarbonate Glycol (PCG) is a polymer compound synthesized by chemical reaction, usually polymerized by carbon dioxide, epoxy compounds or carbonate derivatives and diols (such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, etc.) under the action of catalysts. Its molecular structure contains repeated carbonate groups (-O-CO-O-) and hydroxyl groups (-OH) at both ends, combining the rigidity of polycarbonate and the reactivity of diols.
Polycarbonate diol has excellent flexibility, low-temperature impact resistance and biocompatibility, and can react with isocyanate compounds to form polyurethane materials. Due to its stable chemical properties, it is widely used in polyurethane elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), polyurethane foams, adhesives and sealants.
In recent years, PCG has attracted much attention due to its green synthesis route that can use carbon dioxide as a raw material, and has shown great potential in biomedical engineering (such as tissue engineering scaffolds) and degradable plastics. As a chemical intermediate that is both functional and sustainable, polycarbonate diol has promoted the development of high-performance materials and green chemistry.
Market development opportunities and main driving factors
The development opportunities of the polycarbonate diol market mainly come from the promotion of environmental protection policies, the growth of downstream industry demand and the drive of technological innovation. With the global emphasis on sustainable development, polycarbonate diol has attracted much attention due to its green synthesis path that can use carbon dioxide as raw material. The rapid development of downstream industries such as automobiles, electronic appliances, construction and packaging has provided a broad application space for polycarbonate diol. In addition, technological innovation has continuously optimized the production process of polycarbonate diol and gradually reduced the cost, further promoting the growth of market demand.
Risks facing the market
The risks faced by the polycarbonate diol market mainly include fluctuations in raw material prices, risks of technological substitution and intensified market competition. The instability of raw material prices may lead to rising production costs and affect the profitability of enterprises. At the same time, with the continuous emergence of new materials, polycarbonate diol may face the risk of being replaced. In addition, intensified market competition may lead to price wars, further compressing the profit margins of enterprises.
Downstream demand trends
In terms of downstream demand trends, the application of polycarbonate diol in polyurethane elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), polyurethane foams, adhesives and sealants will continue to grow. The increasing demand for high-performance materials, especially in the automotive and electrical and electronic industries, has driven the development of the polycarbonate diol market. In addition, with the rapid development of biomedical engineering and degradable plastics, polycarbonate diols have shown great application potential due to their biocompatibility and degradability.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Polycarbonate Glycol market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Polycarbonate Glycol market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Polycarbonate Glycol market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Polycarbonate Glycol market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Polycarbonate Glycol market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Polycarbonate Glycol
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Polycarbonate Glycol market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include UBE Chemical, Tosoh, Covestro, Asahi Kasei, Perstorp, Caffaro Industrie, Cromogenia-Units, Kuraray, Mitsubishi Chemical, SABIC, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Polycarbonate Glycol market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Solid
Liquid
Market segment by Application
Polyurethane Resin
Acrylic Resin
Others
Major players covered
UBE Chemical
Tosoh
Covestro
Asahi Kasei
Perstorp
Caffaro Industrie
Cromogenia-Units
Kuraray
Mitsubishi Chemical
SABIC
CROMOGENIA UNITS S.A.
Yuanli Chemical Group
Toray Industries
Idemitsu Kosan
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Polycarbonate Glycol product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Polycarbonate Glycol, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Polycarbonate Glycol from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Polycarbonate Glycol competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Polycarbonate Glycol breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Polycarbonate Glycol market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Polycarbonate Glycol.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Polycarbonate Glycol sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Polycarbonate Glycol (PCG) is a polymer compound synthesized by chemical reaction, usually polymerized by carbon dioxide, epoxy compounds or carbonate derivatives and diols (such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, etc.) under the action of catalysts. Its molecular structure contains repeated carbonate groups (-O-CO-O-) and hydroxyl groups (-OH) at both ends, combining the rigidity of polycarbonate and the reactivity of diols.
Polycarbonate diol has excellent flexibility, low-temperature impact resistance and biocompatibility, and can react with isocyanate compounds to form polyurethane materials. Due to its stable chemical properties, it is widely used in polyurethane elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), polyurethane foams, adhesives and sealants.
In recent years, PCG has attracted much attention due to its green synthesis route that can use carbon dioxide as a raw material, and has shown great potential in biomedical engineering (such as tissue engineering scaffolds) and degradable plastics. As a chemical intermediate that is both functional and sustainable, polycarbonate diol has promoted the development of high-performance materials and green chemistry.
Market development opportunities and main driving factors
The development opportunities of the polycarbonate diol market mainly come from the promotion of environmental protection policies, the growth of downstream industry demand and the drive of technological innovation. With the global emphasis on sustainable development, polycarbonate diol has attracted much attention due to its green synthesis path that can use carbon dioxide as raw material. The rapid development of downstream industries such as automobiles, electronic appliances, construction and packaging has provided a broad application space for polycarbonate diol. In addition, technological innovation has continuously optimized the production process of polycarbonate diol and gradually reduced the cost, further promoting the growth of market demand.
Risks facing the market
The risks faced by the polycarbonate diol market mainly include fluctuations in raw material prices, risks of technological substitution and intensified market competition. The instability of raw material prices may lead to rising production costs and affect the profitability of enterprises. At the same time, with the continuous emergence of new materials, polycarbonate diol may face the risk of being replaced. In addition, intensified market competition may lead to price wars, further compressing the profit margins of enterprises.
Downstream demand trends
In terms of downstream demand trends, the application of polycarbonate diol in polyurethane elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), polyurethane foams, adhesives and sealants will continue to grow. The increasing demand for high-performance materials, especially in the automotive and electrical and electronic industries, has driven the development of the polycarbonate diol market. In addition, with the rapid development of biomedical engineering and degradable plastics, polycarbonate diols have shown great application potential due to their biocompatibility and degradability.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Polycarbonate Glycol market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Polycarbonate Glycol market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Polycarbonate Glycol market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Polycarbonate Glycol market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Polycarbonate Glycol market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Polycarbonate Glycol
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Polycarbonate Glycol market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include UBE Chemical, Tosoh, Covestro, Asahi Kasei, Perstorp, Caffaro Industrie, Cromogenia-Units, Kuraray, Mitsubishi Chemical, SABIC, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Polycarbonate Glycol market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Solid
Liquid
Market segment by Application
Polyurethane Resin
Acrylic Resin
Others
Major players covered
UBE Chemical
Tosoh
Covestro
Asahi Kasei
Perstorp
Caffaro Industrie
Cromogenia-Units
Kuraray
Mitsubishi Chemical
SABIC
CROMOGENIA UNITS S.A.
Yuanli Chemical Group
Toray Industries
Idemitsu Kosan
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Polycarbonate Glycol product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Polycarbonate Glycol, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Polycarbonate Glycol from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Polycarbonate Glycol competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Polycarbonate Glycol breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Polycarbonate Glycol market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Polycarbonate Glycol.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Polycarbonate Glycol sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Table of Contents
108 Pages
- 1 Market Overview
- 2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 3 Competitive Environment: Polycarbonate Glycol by Manufacturer
- 4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 5 Market Segment by Type
- 6 Market Segment by Application
- 7 North America
- 8 Europe
- 9 Asia-Pacific
- 10 South America
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Appendix
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