バリア樹脂の世界市場：2024年～2031年

概要

バリア樹脂の世界市場は、2023年に128億9,000万米ドルに達し、2031年には194億8,000万米ドルに達し、予測期間2024-2031年にCAGR 5.30%で成長すると予測されています。

バリア樹脂は包装において重要な要素であり、ガス、蒸気、液体に対する保護シールドを提供します。バリア樹脂は、植物などの天然物質由来のものと合成樹脂由来のものがあり、香料、接着剤、食品包装などの製品に広く利用されています。ポリ塩化ビニリデン（PVDC）、エチレンビニルアルコール（EVOH）、ポリエチレンナフタレート（PEN）などの樹脂は、飲食品、医薬品、化粧品、農業など、さまざまな産業で独自の要件に対応しています。

医薬品と化粧品の分野では、保護と保存期間の延長を目的とした高級パッケージングに対する需要が高まっており、バリア樹脂の利用拡大を後押ししています。耐薬品性や閉じ込めといった特定の要件を満たすために、産業や農業分野でバリア樹脂の利用が増加していることが、市場をさらに推進します。

可処分所得の増加や、インドや中国のような発展途上国におけるeコマース部門の急成長とともに、顧客の生活習慣が進化していることが、より耐久性が高く、包装の行き届いた商品への需要を促進しています。さらに、健康志向に対する消費者の意識の高まりが、特に新鮮でよく包装された商品が好まれる飲食品分野のバリア樹脂市場を牽引しています。

ダイナミクス

賞味期限と持続可能性の向上による食品・医薬品包装の変革

バリア樹脂は、食品・飲料産業においてガラスや缶の代替品としての役割を果たすことで、この市場の成長に大きく貢献しています。バリア樹脂は、どんなサイズにも適合するように成形することができ、成形も容易です。バリア樹脂は、缶詰、食肉、乳製品、炭酸飲料など特定の食品の保存性を高める。

さらに、技術の進歩や業界統合の進展に後押しされた生産方法の強化の普及は、数多くの治療法の開発につながり、医薬品パッケージングの需要を即座にエスカレートさせました。このため、バリア樹脂の世界の普及が加速しています。

パウチ、ボトル入り医薬品のラベル、プッシュスルーパックなどの医薬品は、一般的にPVDCやEVOHなどのバリア樹脂を使用して、光、湿気、酸素、生物学的汚染、機械的損傷、偽造などから保護されています。2023年10月、アシュランド・世界・ホールディングスは、フレキシブル食品包装向けにバリア性を改善した新しい低密度ポリエチレン（LDPE）樹脂を発売しました。

革新的なソリューションで化学的完全性と持続可能性を強化

バリア樹脂は、多様なエンドユーザー産業に使いやすい包装を提供するため、包装ソリューションに主に利用されています。農薬や農産物は、化学的完全性を保持する非反応性材料に収めなければなりません。バリア樹脂は、外部環境の影響から十分に保護しながら、包装材料の化学的完全性と質感を維持することを可能にします。

バリア樹脂のメーカーは、農薬や農業業界の企業がこれらの材料の有利な特性のために、これらの容器で製品を輸出することを選ぶので、市場シェアの上昇を経験しています。この特徴は、バリア樹脂市場の今後の成長をさらに高めると予想されます。

2024年1月、ダウ・ケミカルは、運輸産業の廃棄物から得られる循環原料を利用して持続可能なポリウレタン・ソリューションを提供するマスバランス計画を発表しました。

規制上のハードルと原料価格の変動

プラスチック樹脂の生産には、ナフサ、天然ガス、モノエチレングリコール、原油などの主要成分が利用されます。世界のポリエチレン樹脂の大部分は原油に由来し、米国では天然ガスが主原料です。ポリエチレンテレフタレート樹脂の主原料はモノエチレングリコール（MEG）です。

米国エネルギー情報局（EIA）は、2020年の天然ガスの平均スポット価格は100万Btu当たり2.22米ドルで、2019年の2.82米ドルから大幅に下落すると予測しています。その結果、バリア樹脂市場の成長率が阻害されることになります。

さらに、多くの政府によって課された厳しい規制と、バイオベースで持続可能なバリア樹脂の需要の増加は、世界のバリア樹脂市場の成長を妨げると予想されます。

目次

第1章 調査手法と調査範囲

第2章 定義と概要

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 市場力学

• 影響要因
  • 促進要因
    • 賞味期限と持続可能性の向上による食品・医薬品包装の変革
    • 革新的ソリューションによる化学的完全性と持続可能性の強化
  • 抑制要因
    • 規制上のハードルと原材料価格の変動
  • 機会
  • 影響分析

第5章 産業分析

• ポーターのファイブフォース分析
• サプライチェーン分析
• 価格分析
• 規制分析
• ロシア・ウクライナ戦争影響分析
• DMIの見解

第6章 タイプ別

• ポリエチレンナフタレート（PEN）
• ポリ塩化ビニリデン（PVDC）
• エチレンビニルアルコール共重合体（EVOH）
  • 環状オレフィン共重合体（COC）
  • ポリエチレンテレフタレート
  • ポリプロピレン
  • ナイロン
  • その他
• バイオベースバリア樹脂
• その他

第7章 包装別

• 軟包装
• 硬質包装

第8章 用途別

• 飲食品
• 化粧品
• 医薬品
• 農業用
• 工業用
• その他

第9章 地域別

• 北米
  • 米国
  • カナダ
  • メキシコ
• 欧州
  • ドイツ
  • 英国
  • フランス
  • イタリア
  • スペイン
  • その他欧州
• 南米
  • ブラジル
  • アルゼンチン
  • その他南米
• アジア太平洋
  • 中国
  • インド
  • 日本
  • オーストラリア
  • その他アジア太平洋地域
• 中東・アフリカ

第10章 競合情勢

• 競合シナリオ
• 市況/シェア分析
• M&A分析

第11章 企業プロファイル

• Solvay
  • 会社概要
  • 製品ポートフォリオと説明
  • 財務概要
  • 主な発展
• Dow Chemical
• INEOS
• Kuraray
• Teijin DuPont Films
• Asahi Kasei
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• INVISTA
• KUREHA CORPORATION
• LG Chem
• Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
• The Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry

第12章 付録

Overview

Global Barrier Resins Market reached US$ 12.89 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 19.48 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Barrier resins are crucial elements in packaging, providing a protective shield against gases, vapors, and liquids. They can be derived from natural substances, such as flora, or synthetic, and are extensively utilized in products like fragrances, adhesives, and food packaging. Resins such as Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC), Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH), and Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN) address unique requirements across several industries, including food & beverage, medicines, cosmetics, and agriculture.

The rising demand for premium packaging in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors, aimed at protecting and prolonging shelf life, is driving the increased utilization of barrier resins. The increasing utilization of barrier resins in industrial and agricultural sectors for certain requirements, such as chemical resistance and confinement, will further propel the market.

The evolving lifestyle habits of customers, along with increasing disposable income and a burgeoning e-commerce sector in developing nations like India and China, are driving the demand for more durable and well-packaged items. Additionally, increased consumer awareness of health consciousness is driving the market for barrier resins, especially in the food and beverage sector, where fresh and well packed items are favored.

Dynamics

Transforming Food and Pharmaceutical Packaging with Enhanced Shelf Life and Sustainability

The barrier resins have substantially contributed to the growth of this market by serving as substitutes for glass and cans in the food and beverage industries. Barrier resins can be molded to conform to any size and are easily shapeable. Barrier resins enhance the shelf life of certain food items, including canned goods, meat, dairy products, and carbonated beverages.

Moreover, the proliferation of enhanced production methods, bolstered by technological advancements and increased industry consolidation, has led to the development of numerous treatments, hence immediately escalating the demand for pharmaceutical packaging. This has expedited the proliferation of barrier resins worldwide.

Pharmaceutical products such as pouches, labels for bottled drugs, and push-through packs are generally safeguarded using barrier resins like PVDC and EVOH against light, moisture, oxygen, biological contamination, mechanical damage, and counterfeiting. In October 2023, Ashland Global Holdings Inc. launched a new low-density polyethylene (LDPE) resin featuring improved barrier qualities for flexible food packaging, which extends shelf life and minimizes material use.

Enhancing Chemical Integrity and Sustainability with Innovative Solutions

Barrier resins are predominantly utilized in packaging solutions to provide user-friendly packaging for diverse end-user industries. Agrochemicals and agricultural goods must be contained in non-reactive materials that preserve their chemical integrity. Barrier resins enable packaging materials to preserve their chemical integrity and texture while offering enough protection against external environmental influences.

Manufacturers of barrier resins have experienced a rise in market share as agrochemical and agricultural industry players opt to export their products in these containers, owing to the advantageous properties of these materials. This feature is expected to further enhance the future growth of the barrier resin market.

In January 2024, Dow Chemical unveiled a mass-balance plan to provide sustainable polyurethane solutions utilizing circular feedstock derived from a waste product of the transportation industry.

Regulatory Hurdles and Raw Material Price Fluctuations

The primary components, such as naphtha, natural gas, monoethylene glycol, and crude oil, are utilized in the production of plastic resins. The majority of global polyethylene resin is derived from crude oil, while natural gas is the primary source in the United States. The principal raw material for polyethylene terephthalate resins is monoethylene glycol (MEG).

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that the average spot price for natural gas was US$ 2.22 per million Btu in 2020, representing a significant decline from US$ 2.82 per million Btu in 2019. Consequently, the will impede the growth rate of the barrier resin market.

Furthermore, the rigorous restrictions imposed by numerous governments and the increasing demand for bio-based and sustainable barrier resins are anticipated to hinder the growth of the worldwide barrier resin market.

Segment Analysis

The global barrier resins market is segmented based on type, packaging, application, and region.

Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Growth Driven By High Demand In Multilayer Packaging

Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) is projected to dominate a significant share of the Barrier Resins Market over the forecast period. The gas barrier qualities of EVOH, particularly against oxygen, are improving its use as a component in multilayer packaging films to extend the shelf life of food and beverages. The significant demand for this component in packaging applications to enhance product quality and freshness is primarily driving the expansion of the Barrier Resins Market.

The incorporation of EVOH alongside other barrier resins, such as polyethylene (PE) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET), in multilayer structures produces a synergistic effect, enhancing barrier performance in packaging materials. Although EVOH remains predominant, PEN is witnessing the most rapid increase owing to its sustainability advantages and broadening uses.

Geographical Penetration

Growth Of Barrier Resin Sales In Asia-Pacific Driven By Consumer Demand And Economic Expansion

The sales of barrier resins in the Asia-Pacific are anticipated to surge, resulting in an increased market share in this area. This forecast stems from reasons including evolving consumer preferences, continuous infrastructural development, and persistent economic growth noted throughout the region. Shifting customer preferences drive the rising need for items packaged with barrier resins to preserve freshness and quality, thus broadening the market.

Moreover, investments in infrastructure development projects, such as transportation and logistics networks, are improving supply chain efficiencies and enabling the distribution of barrier resin goods across the region.

Furthermore, the consistent economic expansion in the Asia-Pacific is enhancing market opportunities for barrier resins. Due to strong economic performance and increasing disposable incomes, customers are more likely to buy packaged items, hence enhancing the demand for barrier resin-based packaging solutions. The substantial population in countries such as China and India offers considerable market prospects for producers and providers of barrier resins.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Solvay, Dow Chemical, INEOS, Kuraray, Teijin DuPont Films, Asahi Kasei, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Invista, Kureha Corporation, Lg Chem, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, The Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry

Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis

The war between Russia and Ukraine has profoundly affected the barrier resin market by intensifying pre-existing issues, including escalating crude oil costs and supply chain interruptions. The US prohibition on Russian oil imports, together with sanctions on Russian exports, resulted in crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, thus driving up resin prices, including polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). .

The conflict has also impacted the global supply chain, especially with Ukraine's involvement in wooden pallet manufacturing. The deficit of pallets has exacerbated the shipment and storage of resins, amplifying logistical challenges. The persistent shipping difficulties and China's lockdown due to the Omicron variant have resulted in supply limits and cost pressures, hindering the revival of the barrier resin market.

By Type

• Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN)
• Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC)
• Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH)
  • Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC)
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate
  • Polypropylene
  • Nylon
  • Others
• Biobased Barrier Resins
• Others

By Packaging

• Flexible packaging
• Rigid packaging

By Application

• Food & Beverage
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceutical
• Agriculture
• Industrial
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In November 2023, INEOS Styrolution Group finalized the acquisition of BASF's global styrene business, establishing itself as a significant contender in the polystyrene (PS) industry, which is employed in barrier resin blends.

Why Purchase the Report?

• To visualize the global barrier resins market segmentation based on type, packaging type, application and region, as well as understand key commercial assets and players.
• Identify commercial opportunities by analyzing trends and co-development.
• Excel data sheet with numerous data points of barrier resins market-level with all segments.
• PDF report consists of a comprehensive analysis after exhaustive qualitative interviews and an in-depth study.
• Product mapping available as Excel consisting of key products of all the major players.

The global barrier resins market report would provide approximately 68 tables, 58 figures, and 224 Pages.

Target Audience 2024

• Manufacturers/ Buyers
• Industry Investors/Investment Bankers
• Research Professionals
• Emerging Companies

Table of Contents

1. Methodology and Scope

• 1.1. Research Methodology
• 1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report

2. Definition and Overview

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Snippet by Type
• 3.2. Snippet by Packaging
• 3.3. Snippet by Application
• 3.4. Snippet by Region

4. Dynamics

• 4.1. Impacting Factors
  • 4.1.1. Drivers
    • 4.1.1.1. Transforming Food and Pharmaceutical Packaging with Enhanced Shelf Life and Sustainability
    • 4.1.1.2. Enhancing Chemical Integrity and Sustainability with Innovative Solutions
  • 4.1.2. Restraints
    • 4.1.2.1. Regulatory Hurdles and Raw Material Price Fluctuations
  • 4.1.3. Opportunity
  • 4.1.4. Impact Analysis

5. Industry Analysis

• 5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
• 5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
• 5.3. Pricing Analysis
• 5.4. Regulatory Analysis
• 5.5. Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis
• 5.6. DMI Opinion

6. By Type

• 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
  • 6.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Type
• 6.2. Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN)*
  • 6.2.1. Introduction
  • 6.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
• 6.3. Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC)
• 6.4. Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH)
  • 6.4.1. Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC)
  • 6.4.2. Polyethylene Terephthalate
  • 6.4.3. Polypropylene
  • 6.4.4. Nylon
  • 6.4.5. Others
• 6.5. Biobased Barrier Resins
• 6.6. Others

7. By Packaging

• 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Packaging
  • 7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Packaging
• 7.2. Flexible packaging*
  • 7.2.1. Introduction
  • 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
• 7.3. Rigid packaging

8. By Application

• 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
• 8.2. Food & Beverage *
  • 8.2.1. Introduction
  • 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
• 8.3. Cosmetics
• 8.4. Pharmaceutical
• 8.5. Agriculture
• 8.6. Industrial
• 8.7. Others

9. By Region

• 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
  • 9.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
• 9.2. North America
  • 9.2.1. Introduction
  • 9.2.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.2.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
  • 9.2.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Packaging
  • 9.2.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 9.2.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
    • 9.2.6.1. The US
    • 9.2.6.2. Canada
    • 9.2.6.3. Mexico
• 9.3. Europe
  • 9.3.1. Introduction
  • 9.3.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.3.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
  • 9.3.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Packaging
  • 9.3.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 9.3.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
    • 9.3.6.1. Germany
    • 9.3.6.2. UK
    • 9.3.6.3. France
    • 9.3.6.4. Italy
    • 9.3.6.5. Spain
    • 9.3.6.6. Rest of Europe
• 9.4. South America
  • 9.4.1. Introduction
  • 9.4.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.4.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
  • 9.4.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Packaging
  • 9.4.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 9.4.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
    • 9.4.6.1. Brazil
    • 9.4.6.2. Argentina
    • 9.4.6.3. Rest of South America
• 9.5. Asia-Pacific
  • 9.5.1. Introduction
  • 9.5.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.5.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
  • 9.5.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Packaging
  • 9.5.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 9.5.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
    • 9.5.6.1. China
    • 9.5.6.2. India
    • 9.5.6.3. Japan
    • 9.5.6.4. Australia
    • 9.5.6.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
• 9.6. Middle East and Africa
  • 9.6.1. Introduction
  • 9.6.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.6.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
  • 9.6.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Packaging
  • 9.6.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application

10. Competitive Landscape

• 10.1. Competitive Scenario
• 10.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
• 10.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis

11. Company Profiles

• 11.1. Solvay *
  • 11.1.1. Company Overview
  • 11.1.2. Product Portfolio and Description
  • 11.1.3. Financial Overview
  • 11.1.4. Key Developments
• 11.2. Dow Chemical
• 11.3. INEOS
• 11.4. Kuraray
• 11.5. Teijin DuPont Films
• 11.6. Asahi Kasei
• 11.7. Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• 11.8. INVISTA
• 11.9. KUREHA CORPORATION
• 11.10. LG Chem
• 11.11. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
• 11.12. The Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry

LIST NOT EXHAUSTIVE

12. Appendix

• 12.1. About Us and Services
• 12.2. Contact Us