Global Phenolic Resin Market Size By Type (Resol Resin, Novolac Resin), By Application (Wood Adhesives, Foundry And Molding, Laminates, Insulation), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Phenolic Resin Market Size And Forecast

Phenolic Resin Market size was valued at USD 14.13 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 21.09 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.67% from 2023 to 2030.

Increasing demand for phenolic resin in various industries such as construction, furniture, and automotive, and advancement in the property of phenolic resin is the factor driving the market growth of the Global Phenolic Resin Market. The Global Phenolic Resin Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Phenolic Resin Market Definition

Phenolic resins are synthetic polymers formed by reacting phenol with formaldehyde; it is also known as phenol-formaldehyde resins. It contains good chemical and physical properties such as high mechanical strength, good heat resistance, low toxicity, and low smoke formation. There are two types of phenolic resin that have contributed to the growth of the Phenolic Resin Market. These are classified into novellas and resolve with high temperature and chemical stability.

It is used in producing circuit boards because they form chemical bonds with the phenol-like lignin component of wood and a wide range of molded products such as cub balls, laboratory countertops, coatings, and glues. These simple compounds have low molecular weight. It is also helpful as a binder in friction materials with high heat tolerance. These friction materials are a prominent part of clutch discs and brake pads.

It helps in shifting the gears of cars and prevents the brakes from giving out if you have to come to a quick and sudden stop. Phenolic resins element cannot be salvaged like thermoplastics because the material takes a permanent change when heated. Nonetheless, there has been some minor sensation in re-using ground phenolic resin as filler in other products, much like how it has been used to maintain the heat resistance of products.

Global Phenolic Resin Market Overview

Increasing demand for phenolic resin in various industries such as construction, furniture, and automotive, and advancement in the property of phenolic resin is the factor driving the market growth of the Global Phenolic Resin Market. Due to high heat resistance, It is vastly used in automotive parts and electrical switches. The low thermal conductivity drives phenolic resins suited for use in insulation materials. Due to water resistance, it is used as a steady binder and glue in structural wood panels and as a binder in mineral wool insulation.

Due to high thermal stability and fire resistance are used in the automotive and construction industries as brake linings, insulation foams, foundry binders, and composites. The advancement of properties in phenolic resins can be modified to suit any application by changing the catalysts during manufacturing. Phenolic resins are uncolored, volatile gas at room temperatures and pungent odor. Formaldehyde and phenol are the primary raw materials used for production. As a corrosive substance, phenol can poison the human body if inhaled, consumed, or absorbed. Specific rules and regulations by the respective government in using phenolic resins are the factors that hamper the market growth.

The opportunities for the Phenolic Resin Market growth are an increasing demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles for manufacturers, which helps in boosting the market. Ongoing developments in the automotive and transportation industries have made a massive demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles. For making automobiles lightweight and fuel-efficient, companies have to use different lightweight materials such as aluminum, steel, composites, or plastics. In a vehicle, the use of glue enables fewer fasteners, such as welds, rivets, or bolts. Sealants and composites help decrease the extra weight metal bodies, and pins add to vehicles. The use of high-quality materials and adhesives increases vehicle crashes, and impact resistance increases the demand for phenolic resins globally.

Global Phenolic Resin MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Phenolic Resin Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, and Geography.

Phenolic Resin Market, By Type

• Resol Resin
• Novolac Resin

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Resol Resin and Novolac Resin. Resol resins hold a large share of the market because it is widely used in many end-use industries due to their cost-effectiveness, improvement in properties, and wide range of applications. Some of the influential applications of resol resin are exterior plywood-oriented strand board, engineered laminated composite lumber, and engineered woods. Increasing demand from the automotive, building, and construction industries increases global demand for the resol resin segment market.

Phenolic Resin Market, By Application

• Wood Adhesives
• Foundry and Molding
• Laminates
• Insulation
• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Wood Adhesives, Foundry and Molding, Laminates, Insulation, and Others. The wood adhesive segment holds a large number of shares in the Phenolic Resin Market because of the increasing construction industry with increased demand for wood adhesives. The plywood sub-segment holds many shares in the wood adhesives segment. Molding resins are the fastest-growing segment of applications because the increasing petrochemical industry in China increases the demand for the molding segment in the markets. An increase in petrochemical production due to lower crude oil prices will propel the market’s growth in the coming future.

Phenolic Resin Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global Phenolic Resin Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific region holds a large number of shares in the market because of increased investment in the building, construction, and automotive industry in the region. It is the most substantial regional market for phenolic resin. China is the more significant producer of phenolic resins in the region. Other markets in the region are developing countries like India and Thailand, which boost the market growth of phenolic resins in the region.

Key Players

The “Global Phenolic Resin Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Fenolit d.d., Shandong Laiwu Runda New Material Co., Ltd., DIC Corporation, BASF SE, Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd., Dujodwala Paper Chemicals Ltd., Kolon Industries, Inc., SI Group, Inc., and Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. The competitive landscape section also includes the above-mentioned players’ key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• On September 2020, Black Diamond and Investindustrial acquired Phenolic Specialty Resin, Hexamine, and European-based Forest Products Resins businesses from Hexion, Inc.
• In September 2020, SI Group expanded its facility in Nanjing, China, to increase the production capacity of tackifier resins by 50%.
• On August 2021, SI Group planned to expand its resole production capacities in Rotterdam Junction, New York, and Lote, India, by 25%.

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