Published April 2023
Global consumption of unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) will maintain a positive average annual growth rate during 2022–27; UPR for fiber-reinforced (FRPs) plastics accounts for nearly two-thirds of total consumption. Fiber-reinforced plastics are used in construction, marine, automotive, consumer goods and industrial products.
One of the characteristics of the UPR industry is that a small number of UPR producers control a large market share in North America, Europe and Japan. On the other hand, many large producers operate in mainland China, with 40-50 companies producing UPR at more than 70 sites.
In 2022, the largest consuming region was Asia, followed by Europe and North America; mainland China was the largest consuming market.
The major driver of consumption for UPR is the construction industry, in which UPR is used mainly for bathroom components and fixtures, corrosion-resistant tanks, pipes and ducts, cultured marble, and panels for floors and walls.
The following pie chart shows world consumption of unsaturated polyester resins:
This report provides an excellent insight into the global market for UPR, with a detailed breakdown of end uses of UPR for both FRP and non-FRP.
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