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Dicyclopentadiene Market Summary
The global dicyclopentadiene market size was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 1.3 billion in 2026 to USD 1.8 billion in 2033, at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2026 to 2033. Asia Pacific dominated the market, accounting for the largest revenue share of 56.5% in 2025. The market growth is supported by increasing demand for DCPD-based unsaturated polyester resins, hydrocarbon resins, EPDM elastomers, and specialty polymers across automotive, construction, marine, electrical and electronics, and industrial applications.
Growing consumption of engineered materials is strengthening demand for dicyclopentadiene (DCPD), particularly as a feedstock for unsaturated polyester resins, hydrocarbon resins, and specialty polymers. Its ability to improve impact resistance, chemical durability, thermal performance, and dimensional stability makes DCPD relevant to composite structures, coatings, adhesives, and molded components. Increasing production of vehicles, boats, construction components, storage tanks, pipes, and electrical equipment is supporting downstream consumption. The shift toward lightweight and longer-lasting materials is also encouraging formulators to use DCPD-derived systems where conventional materials may offer lower durability or corrosion resistance.
Global Dicyclopentadiene Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue & volume growth at the global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global dicyclopentadiene market report based on grade, application, end-use, and region:
- Grade Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Ultra-High Purity Grade
- High Purity Grade
- Polyester / UPR Grade
- Hydrocarbon Resin Grade
- Crude DCPD
- Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Unsaturated Polyester Resin
- Hydrocarbon Resins
- EPDM Elastomers
- Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) & Polymer (COP)
- Poly-DCPD
- Other Applications
- End-use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Automotive
- Marine
- Construction
- Packaging
- Aerospace & defense
- Other End Uses
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.6.1. Research Scope & Assumptions
- 1.6.2. List of Data Applications
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Dicyclopentadiene Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage/Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends/Technological Advancements
- 3.2.3. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3. Technological Advancements
- 3.3.1. Technology Readiness Assessment
- 3.4. Feedstock Landscape Analysis
- 3.4.1. Key Feedstocks
- 3.4.2. Regional Availability
- 3.4.3. Sustainability Concerns
- 3.5. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5.1. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.5.2. Regulations & Standards
- 3.6. Market Dynamics
- 3.6.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.6.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.6.3. Industry Opportunities
- 3.6.4. Industry Challenges
- 3.7. Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 3.8. Unmet Need & Opportunity Analysis
- 3.8.1. Market gap analysis
- 3.9. Other Business Environment Analysis Tools Analysis
- 3.9.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.9.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.9.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.9.1.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.9.1.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.9.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.9.2. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.9.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.9.2.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.9.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.9.2.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.9.2.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.9.2.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Dicyclopentadiene Market: Grade Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Grade Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 4.1.1. Ultra-high purity grade
- 4.1.1.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Ultra-high purity grade
- 4.1.2. High purity grade
- 4.1.2.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by High purity grade
- 4.1.3. Polyester / UPR Grade
- 4.1.3.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Polyester / UPR Grade
- 4.1.4. Hydrocarbon resin grade
- 4.1.4.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Hydrocarbon resin grade
- 4.1.5. Crude DCPD
- 4.1.5.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Crude DCPD
Chapter 5. Dicyclopentadiene Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 5.1.1. Unsaturated Polyester Resin
- 5.1.1.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Unsaturated Polyester Resin
- 5.1.2. Hydrocarbon Resins
- 5.1.2.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Hydrocarbon Resins
- 5.1.3. EPDM Elastomers
- 5.1.3.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by EPDM Elastomers
- 5.1.4. Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) & Polymer (COP)
- 5.1.4.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) & Polymer (COP)
- 5.1.5. Poly-DCPD
- 5.1.5.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Poly-DCPD
- 5.1.6. Other Applications
- 5.1.6.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Other Applications
Chapter 6. Dicyclopentadiene Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 6.1.1. Automotive
- 6.1.1.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Automotive
- 6.1.2. Marine
- 6.1.2.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Marine
- 6.1.3. Construction
- 6.1.3.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Construction
- 6.1.4. Packaging
- 6.1.4.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Packaging
- 6.1.5. Aerospace & defense
- 6.1.5.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Aerospace & defense
- 6.1.6. Other End Uses
- 6.1.6.1. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Other End Uses
Chapter 7. Dicyclopentadiene Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Dicyclopentadiene Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.2. North America Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. North America Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. North America Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5. U.S.
- 7.2.5.1. U.S. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.2. U.S. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.3. U.S. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.4. U.S. Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6. Canada
- 7.2.6.1. Canada Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.2. Canada Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.3. Canada Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.4. Canada Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7. Mexico
- 7.2.7.1. Mexico Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.2. Mexico Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.3. Mexico Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.4. Mexico Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Dicyclopentadiene Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Europe Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Europe Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Europe Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Germany
- 7.3.5.1. Germany Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.2. Germany Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.3. Germany Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.4. Germany Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. UK
- 7.3.6.1. UK Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.2. UK Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.3. UK Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.4. UK Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7. France
- 7.3.7.1. France Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.2. France Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.3. France Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.4. France Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8. Italy
- 7.3.8.1. Italy Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.2. Italy Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.3. Italy Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.4. Italy Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.9. Spain
- 7.3.9.1. Spain Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.9.2. Spain Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.9.3. Spain Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.9.4. Spain Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Dicyclopentadiene Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Asia Pacific Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Asia Pacific Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Asia Pacific Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. China
- 7.4.5.1. China Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.2. China Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.3. China Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.4. China Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. India
- 7.4.6.1. India Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.2. India Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.3. India Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.4. India Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. Japan
- 7.4.7.1. Japan Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.2. Japan Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.3. Japan Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.4. Japan Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.8. South Korea
- 7.4.8.1. South Korea Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.2. South Korea Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.3. South Korea Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.4. South Korea Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Latin America Dicyclopentadiene Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Latin America Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Latin America Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Latin America Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Brazil
- 7.5.5.1. Brazil Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.2. Brazil Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.3. Brazil Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.4. Brazil Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Argentina
- 7.5.6.1. Argentina Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.2. Argentina Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.3. Argentina Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.4. Argentina Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6. Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa Dicyclopentadiene Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Middle East & Africa Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Middle East & Africa Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.5.1. Saudi Arabia Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.2. Saudi Arabia Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.3. Saudi Arabia Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.4. Saudi Arabia Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. South Africa
- 7.6.6.1. South Africa Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.2. South Africa Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grade, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.3. South Africa Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.4. South Africa Dicyclopentadiene Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Development & Impact Analysis, By Key Participants
- 8.2. Company Market Position Analysis, 2025
- 8.3. Competitive Categorization
- 8.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.5. Strategy Mapping
- 8.5.1. Acquisitions
- 8.5.2. New Launches
- 8.5.3. Collaboration & Partnership
- 8.5.4. Expansion
- 8.5.5. Other Strategies
Chapter 9. Dicyclopentadiene Market - Competitive Profiles
- 9.1. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2. Shell Chemicals
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3. Braskem
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4. LOTTE Chemical
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5. NOVA Chemicals Corporation
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6. LyondellBasell Industries
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7. ZEON Corporation
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8. YEOCHUN NCC (YNCC)
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9. ORLEN Unipetrol
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10. Shandong Qilong Chemical
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking