Resins Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Natural resin is a secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. Valued for its chemical properties, resin is used to make varnishes, adhesives, and food glazing. Resin is also an important source of raw materials for organic synthesis; and as component of incense and perfume. Plant resin varies in opacity, color and hardness. Some plant resins containing unstable compounds are considered extremely volatile.

Resin as a synthetic compound begins in a highly sticky, thick state and hardens with treatment. Generally, resin is soluble in alcohol. There are different classes of resin, dependent upon exact chemical composition and potential uses. There are many uses for resins, ranging from art to polymer production.

A classic example of resin is pine sap, which has the characteristic sharp odor of terpene compounds. Some plants produce a similar substance called gum or gum resin which is soluble with water. Gum tends to be softer and more malleable than resin.

It has also been used as a component in lacquer, jewelry, inks, perfumes, varnish, and many other products. Technological advances realized the formulation of resins into polymers, and the discovery of synthetic resins followed shortly after.

Polymers are made with synthetic resin, which is cheaper and easier to refine. Synthetic resin is more stable, predictable, and uniform than natural resin as it is made under controlled conditions preventing impurities. These resins are made by combining chemicals to stimulate a reaction which results in the formulation of a resinous compound. Synthetic resin can be used in the production of plastics, paints, and many of the same substances that natural resin is used in.

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Resins Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Caps & Closures: Europe

    ... by material in terms of: plastic, metal, rubber, and cork. Total demand in units is also segmented by market as follows: beverages; pharmaceuticals; food; other markets such as cosmetics and toiletries, household chemicals, and paint ... Read More

  • Global Thermoplastic Elastomers: Industrial Markets

    ... by replacement of EPDM and thermoset rubbers by TPEs and growth in manufacturing output in the Asia/Pacific region, where TPEs have not yet already fully penetrated the market. This study analyzes motor vehicle TPEs demand ... Read More

  • Global Thermoplastic Elastomers: Adhesives, Sealants, & Coatings

    ... Gains will be driven by healthy growth for tapes and labels in the Asia/Pacific region, where there is ample room for TPEs to take market share from competitive products, and a rise in construction activity ... Read More

  • Global Thermoplastic Vulcanizates

    ... EPDM rubber, and the ongoing penetration of TPVs into the motor vehicle market, most notably in the Asia/Pacific region. This study analyzes motor vehicle TPEs demand by market and region in volume terms. Market demand ... Read More

  • Plastic Pipe: Canada

    ... Total demand in meters is also segmented by market as follows: construction, energy, and other markets. To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided in annual series from 2009 to 2019; the various segments are ... Read More

  • Global Plastic Pipe

    ... and other resins such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), chlorinated PVC (CPVC), and fiberglass. Reported markets encompass: construction, energy, agricultural, and industrial/structural/mechanical. Major world regions include North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific, and all other regions. To illustrate ... Read More

  • Plastic Pipe: China

    ... resins such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), chlorinated PVC (CPVC),and polybutylene (PB). Total demand in meters is also segmented by market as follows: construction; energy; and other markets such as agriculture, industrial, mechanical, and structural. To illustrate ... Read More

  • Plastic Pipe: Europe

    ... resins such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, polybutylene, and polypropylene. Total demand in meters is segmented by market as follows: construction, energy, and agriculture and other markets such as structural and mechanical. To illustrate historical trends, total demand ... Read More

  • Polyurethane: United States

    ... as binders and composites. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: construction; household products; transport equipment; packaging; and other markets such as agriculture products, electronics, and footwear. To illustrate historical trends, total demand, ... Read More

  • Polypropylene: United States

    ... market in terms of: packaging; consumer and institutional products; transportation equipment; furniture and furnishings; building products; and other markets such as electrical and electronic components, appliances, and machinery components. To illustrate historical trends, total demand ... Read More

  • Global Medical Thermoplastic Elastomers

    ... as the shift away from the use of PVC and other products that contain plasticizers in the manufacture of medical products will boost demand. This report medical thermoplastic elastomer demand for each Product and Region. ... Read More

  • Thermoplastic Elastomers: Canada

    ... polyolefin elastomers (POEs); thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs); and other products, such as thermoplastic polyurethanes and copolyester elastomers. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: motor vehicles; asphalt and roofing; adhesives, sealants, and coatings; consumer ... Read More

  • Liquid-Applied Roof Coatings: United States

    ... as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), terpolymer, and rubber. Total demand is also segmented by application as follows: new and reroofing. To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided in annual series from 2009 to 2019; the ... Read More

  • Thermoplastic Elastomers: Europe

    ... elastomers (POEs), thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), and other products such as thermoplastic polyurethanes and copolyester elastomers. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: motor vehicles; asphalt and roofing; consumer goods; industrial products; and other ... Read More

  • Global Thermoplastic Elastomers

    ... slow but steady market penetration of TPEs in developed and developing parts of the world and the development of new TPE grades and compounds will boost demand. This report covers thermoplastic elastomer demand for each ... Read More

  • Global Thermoplastic Elastomers

    ... elastomers (POEs); thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs); and other products such as thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), copolyester elastomers (COPEs), and specialty TPEs. Reported markets encompass: motor vehicles; consumer goods; asphalt and roofing; adhesives, sealants, and coatings; and other ... Read More

  • Plastic Film: United States

    ... polyvinyl chloride (PVC); polyethylene terephthalate (PET); and other products such as acrylic, cellulosics, and fluoropolymers. Total demand is also segmented by application as follows: food packaging, nonfood packaging, secondary packaging, and nonpackaging. To illustrate historical ... Read More

  • Polypropylene Film: United States

    ... historical trends, total demand is provided in annual series from 2009 to 2019; the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2009, 2014, and 2019. Monolayer, multilayer, oriented, and metallized films are included. The ... Read More

  • Packaging Films: United States

    ... other resins such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high density polyethylene (HDPE), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: meat, poultry, and seafood; baked goods; snack food; other food markets ... Read More

  • Global Pallets

    ... be driven by expansion of distribution infrastructure to support rising manufacturing activity, particularly in industrializing countries. Sales will be further boosted by an above-average performance for higher-priced plastic pallets. The report covers pallet demand by ... Read More

  • Stretch & Shrink Film

    ... to 2.7 billion pounds in 2024. Increased manufacturing and shipping activity, as well as resin and machinery improvement will boost demand in storage and distribution applications, as well as dairy and produce packaging. This report ... Read More

  • Moulding & Trim

    ... renovation projects, and the construction of new offices, restaurants, and other commercial buildings. This report analyzes moulding and trim demand by material, product, market, and region in value terms. Material demand is provided for the ... Read More

  • Retail Bags

    ... a sharp increase in average prices as the product mix shifts to higher-priced paper and reusable bags. The proliferation of single-use bag regulations will have a profound impact on retail bag market size and the ... Read More

  • Decorative Laminates

    ... laminates, will boost demand. This report covers decorative laminate product demand by laminate type and market, as well as a raw materials used in their production. Data are given in dollars and square feet. The ... Read More

  • Pressure Sensitive Tapes

    ... reflecting the greater convenience use and lower weight of pressure sensitive tape, compared to other fasteners. In the building and construction and healthcare and medical markets, demand will grow at the fastest rate, owing to ... Read More

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