PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1876081
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1876081
The global market for Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) was estimated to be worth US$ 1876 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2401 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) is a high-performance thermoplastic resin derived from the acetalization of polyvinyl alcohol with butyraldehyde. Known for its exceptional optical clarity, flexibility, strong adhesion to glass surfaces, and high impact resistance, PVB is primarily used in the production of interlayer films for laminated safety glass. These films are widely applied in automotive windshields and architectural glazing to enhance safety, reduce noise, and improve UV protection. In recent years, PVB has also gained traction in emerging applications such as photovoltaic module encapsulation and specialty coatings due to its excellent transparency, weatherability, and durability.
Market Overview and Regional Landscape
The global production of PVB resin has traditionally been concentrated in regions with mature chemical industries and advanced production technologies, particularly in Europe, North America, and Japan. A few multinational corporations dominate the market and maintain tight control over production capacity and distribution channels. This limited external supply results in relatively high prices and constrained availability, affecting downstream producers of PVB interlayer films. However, the global PVB market is witnessing a shift, with new entrants and growing manufacturing capacity in Asia, especially in China, which is emerging as a key player both in terms of production and consumption. This regional diversification is reshaping the global supply chain, offering new growth opportunities and gradually reducing the dependence on established Western producers.
Market Trends and Application Outlook
Demand for PVB continues to rise across multiple industries, driven by the expanding adoption of safety glass in automotive and construction applications. In the automotive sector, the push for lightweight vehicles and enhanced occupant safety is accelerating the use of laminated glass, boosting PVB consumption. In particular, the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles, which often employ multi-layer glass designs for thermal and acoustic insulation, has added momentum to the PVB interlayer market. Meanwhile, the solar energy sector is emerging as another significant driver of demand. PVB films serve as encapsulants in photovoltaic modules, offering structural integrity, UV protection, and long-term stability. As the solar industry expands globally-especially with the growth of large-scale solar farms and rooftop installations-PVB's role as a key encapsulation material is becoming increasingly important. Looking ahead, the development of environmentally friendly and performance-enhanced PVB materials, such as UV-resistant and waterproof variants, will further broaden its applications and solidify its market position.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB).
Market Segmentation
By Company
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
By Region
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.