Global Synthetic Polymers Market, By Type, By Application, By End Use Industry, By Geography

Description

Global Synthetic Polymers Market is estimated to be valued at USD 26.32 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 38.06 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 26.32 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	5.40%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 38.06 Bn

Figure. Global Synthetic Polymers Market Share (%), By Region 2025

The global synthetic polymers market has witnessed substantial growth over the past few decades. Synthetic polymers, also known as man-made polymers, are chain-like organic polymers that are extensively used across diverse end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, and healthcare among others. Wide industrial applications along with properties like versatility, durability, and flexibility have rendered synthetic polymers as an integral part of modern life. An exponential increase in the demand from fast expanding end-use markets along with technological advancements in polymer materials have been primarily responsible for market growth. However, environmental concerns associated with plastic waste could potentially hamper the adoption of synthetic polymers going forward.

Market Dynamics:

The global synthetic polymers market has been growing considerably over the past decade, driven by factors such as booming end-use industries, product innovation, and increasing consumption in emerging economies. However, the market has also been facing restraints from stringent environmental regulations on plastic waste disposal and recycling. Ongoing technological advancements for developing bio-based and biodegradable polymers present high growth opportunities for sustainable market expansion. Major players are investing in R&D to introduce novel materials with superior properties and reduced environmental footprint. The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the market initially due to disruptions in supply chains and manufacturing activities worldwide.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global synthetic polymers market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global synthetic polymers market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include, BASF SE, Alberdingk Boley, 3M, Celanese Corporation, Dow, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Trinseo, Wacker Chemie AG, LG Chem, Lubrizol Corporation, Apcotex Industries Limited, Arkema, OMNOVA Solutions Inc., Nouryon, APL, and Arlanxeo
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global synthetic polymers market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global synthetic polymers market

Detailed Segmentation-

By Type:
- Styrene Acrylic
- Acrylic
- Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
- Polyvinyl Acetate
- Vinyl Acetate Ethylene
- Others
By Application:
- Paints and Coatings
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Nonwovens
- Carpets
- Paper and Paperboard
- Others
By End Use Industry:
- Construction
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Textile
- Healthcare
- Others
By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
- BASF SE
- Alberdingk Boley
- 3M
- Celanese Corporation
- Dow
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Trinseo
- Wacker Chemie AG
- LG Chem
- Lubrizol Corporation
- Apcotex Industries Limited
- Arkema
- OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
- Nouryon
- APL
- Arlanxeo

Product Code: CMI6960

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Type
- Market Snippet, By Application
- Market Snippet, By End-use Industry
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Key Developments
- Industry Trend

4. Global Synthetic Polymers Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Synthetic Polymers Market - COVID-19
Impact Analysis

5. Global Synthetic Polymers Market, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Styrene Acrylic
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Acrylic
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Polyvinyl Acetate
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Vinyl Acetate Ethylene
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Others
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

6. Global Synthetic Polymers Market, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Paints and Coatings
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Adhesives and Sealants
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Nonwovens
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Carpets
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Paper and Paperboard
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Others
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

7. Global Synthetic Polymers Market, By End Use Industry, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Construction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Automotive
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Electronics
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Textile
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Healthcare
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Others
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

8. Global Synthetic Polymers Market, By Region, 2020-2032 (US$ BN)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
North America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Countries
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Countries
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Countries
  - U.K.
  - Germany
  - Italy
  - France
  - Spain
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Countries
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - ASEAN
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Sub-regions/Countries
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East & Africa

9. Competitive Landscape

Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
- BASF SE
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Alberdingk Boley
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- 3M
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Celanese Corporation
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Dow
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Trinseo
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Wacker Chemie AG
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- LG Chem
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Lubrizol Corporation
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Apcotex Industries Limited
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Arkema
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Nouryon
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- APL
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Arlanxeo
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates

10. Analyst Recommendation

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

11. Section

References
Research Methodology
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