Global Barrier Resins Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Global Barrier Resins Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Barrier Resins market size was valued at US$ 2306 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 3327 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.3% during review period.

Barrier resins are specialized polymers designed to restrict the permeation of gases, moisture, flavors, and aromas through a packaging material. These materials play a critical role in preserving the integrity, quality, and shelf life of packaged goods, especially in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. Barrier resins are often incorporated as layers within multilayer films, bottles, or containers to create an effective barrier against oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and other substances that may degrade the product or alter its quality.

Key types of barrier resins include ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), polyamide (nylon), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN), and polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC). Each of these resins offers specific barrier properties suitable for different applications, such as food packaging, medical devices, or chemical containment.

Barrier resins are characterized by their:

Gas Barrier Properties: Prevention of oxygen or carbon dioxide transmission, crucial for food freshness and carbonation retention in beverages.

Moisture Barrier: Resistance to water vapor permeation, essential for dry goods and pharmaceutical stability.

Chemical Resistance: Protection against solvent or odor transmission, ensuring the integrity of packaged chemicals or sensitive products.

Thermal Stability: Suitability for high-temperature processes like sterilization or pasteurization.

The main market drivers include:

Sustainable Solutions: the industry is moving towards the development of recyclable and biodegradable barrier resins. Innovations like bio-based EVOH and PET are gaining traction.

Nanotechnology: Nano-barrier materials are being explored for enhanced performance, offering thinner layers with superior protection.

Growth of E-Commerce: the rise in online retail has increased demand for durable and protective barrier packaging solutions.

In conclusion, the barrier resins market is poised for sustained growth, driven by expanding applications in packaging, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the industry will continue evolving to meet the challenges of modern packaging requirements.

The main applications of barrier resins are pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, personal care, household products, etc. The consumption of food and beverages accounted for 65% in 2023. SK geo centric, Kureha, Kuraray, Asahi Kasei, Juhua Group and other companies are the leading suppliers in the industry.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Barrier Resins 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 Barrier Resins market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031

Global Barrier Resins market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031

Global Barrier Resins market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031

Global Barrier Resins market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/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 Barrier Resins

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 Barrier Resins 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 Chang Chun Petrochemical, Asahi Kasei, SK geo centric, Kureha, Kuraray, Teijin, Syensqo (Solvay), Juhua Group, Polyonics, Nantong SKT, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Barrier Resins 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
EVOH Resin
PVDC
PEN
Others

Market segment by Application
Pharmaceutical
Food and Drinks
Personal Care
Household Products
Others

Major players covered
Chang Chun Petrochemical
Asahi Kasei
SK geo centric
Kureha
Kuraray
Teijin
Syensqo (Solvay)
Juhua Group
Polyonics
Nantong SKT
Zhejiang Keguan Polymer
Xinglu Chemical

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 Barrier Resins product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Barrier Resins, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Barrier Resins from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Barrier Resins competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Barrier Resins 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 Barrier Resins 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 Barrier Resins.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Barrier Resins sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.