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Bio-based epoxy resin is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional epoxy resin, formulated from renewable, plant-derived sources rather than petroleum-based feedstocks. These resins offer similar performance benefits-including strong adhesion, chemical resistance, and durability-while supporting sustainability initiatives.
Key types of bio-based epoxy resin include vegetable oil-based, soybean oil-based, cardanol-based, furan-based, lignin-based, and others. Vegetable oil-based variants are derived from natural sources like linseed, castor, or palm oil, which are converted into epoxy monomers to replace traditional petrochemical inputs. Common curing methods for these resins include thermal curing, ultraviolet (UV) curing, moisture curing, and chemical curing. Reactive diluents used in these formulations include bio-based glycidyl ethers and other bio-derived compounds. Bio-based epoxy resins are utilized across a range of applications such as paints and coatings, adhesives, composites, and laminates, serving end-use sectors including building and construction, automotive and transportation, wind energy, consumer goods, general industrial, and more.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the bio-based epoxy resin market by increasing costs of imported bio-feedstocks, curing agents, and specialty additives. Paints and coatings, composites, and wind energy segments are most affected, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific where cross-border sourcing is common. These tariffs have raised formulation costs and slowed price competitiveness against conventional epoxies. Supply chain complexity has also increased for manufacturers relying on agricultural derivatives. However, tariffs have encouraged regional sourcing of bio-based raw materials and boosted local resin production capacity.
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The bio-based epoxy resin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.88 billion in 2025 to $4.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early bio resin R&D investments, volatility in petroleum prices, sustainability regulations, adoption in niche composites, academic material research.
The bio-based epoxy resin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to green construction growth, wind energy expansion, low VOC coating demand, bio-based material innovation, corporate sustainability commitments. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of renewable raw material resins, growing use in sustainable coatings and adhesives, increased demand from wind energy applications, expansion of bio-based composite materials, focus on performance parity with petro-based epoxies.
The growing demand for renewable energy is anticipated to drive the expansion of the bio-based epoxy resin market in the coming years. Renewable energy refers to power derived from naturally replenished sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. This increasing demand is largely fueled by the urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions, as countries and industries strive to shift away from fossil fuels to combat climate change and achieve international climate goals. Bio-based epoxy resin contributes to renewable energy development by offering a sustainable, high-performance alternative to conventional petroleum-based resins used in wind turbine blades and solar panel components, improving durability while minimizing environmental impact. For example, in December 2024, Eurostat, a government agency based in Luxembourg, reported that renewable energy accounted for 24.5% of the European Union's total energy consumption in 2023, up from 23.0% in 2022. Consequently, the rising demand for renewable energy is supporting the growth of the bio-based epoxy resin market.
The expansion of the automotive industry is expected to drive the demand for based epoxy resin in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses the global sector engaged in the design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of motor vehicles. The growth of the automotive industry is fueled by rising consumer demand, increasing disposable incomes, and rapid urbanization, which collectively contribute to higher vehicle production and sales volumes. This expansion subsequently increases the demand for advanced materials such as based epoxy resins, which are extensively utilized in coatings, adhesives, composites, and structural components due to their superior strength, durability, and resistance to chemicals. For instance, in October 2025, according to a report released by ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), a UK-based professional organization, global motor vehicle sales reached around 95 million units in 2024, up from 92.8 million units in 2023. Therefore, the growth of the automotive industry is accelerating the demand for the based epoxy resin market.
Key companies in the bio-based epoxy resin market are working on the development of sustainable bio-based epoxy coatings using lignin as an eco-friendly substitute for harmful chemicals such as Bisphenol A, while ensuring high durability and performance. These bio-based epoxy coatings are environmentally friendly protective layers made by replacing traditional petroleum-derived substances with lignin, a natural polymer sourced from plant biomass, to reduce toxicity and increase sustainability without sacrificing functionality. For instance, in July 2024, AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited, a chemical manufacturer based in Thailand, partnered with Michigan State University (MSU), a U.S.-based academic institution, to create fully bio-based epoxy coatings that use lignin as a sustainable alternative to Bisphenol A. The collaboration aims to develop sustainable, 100% bio-based epoxy resins and coatings utilizing bio-based epichlorohydrin, thereby lowering the environmental impact of industrial resins while maintaining high standards of performance and safety.
Major companies operating in the bio-based epoxy resin market are Cargill Incorporated, Sika AG, Kaneka Corporation, Cardolite Corporation, Sicomin Holding, Gougeon Brothers Inc., Bitrez Limited, EcoPoxy USA Inc., RESOLTECH SAS, Entropy Resins Inc., INCA Renewtech Inc., Wessex Resins and Adhesives Limited, Specific Polymers S.A.S., Aditya Birla Speciality Chemicals Private Limited, Huntsman Corporation, Olin Corporation, Hexion Inc., Chang Chun Group, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bio-based epoxy resin market in 2025. The regions covered in the bio-based epoxy resin market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the bio-based epoxy resin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The bio-based epoxy resin market consists of sales of hardener systems, epoxy adhesives, epoxy coatings, epoxy composites for automotive and aerospace, epoxy flooring systems, electrical and electronic encapsulants. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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