Product Code: SR112025A4106
The global polycaprolactone market size reached USD 668.0 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,420.0 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% during 2025-2033.
Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a fossil-based, biodegradable and semicrystalline polyester used for thermal processing and 3-Dimensional bioprinting. It is commonly available in the form of pellets, nanospheres and microspheres, which are non-toxic in nature and breaks down into organic components upon exposed to heat, moisture and microorganisms. It is produced using ring-opening polymerization and polycondensation of carboxylic acid methods and exhibit high solubility in organic solvents and low melting point. PCL is commonly used as an additive in resins and for manufacturing jewelry and models and prototypes of products, medical devices, automotive components and construction materials. It is also widely utilized for the production of coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers.
Polycaprolactone Market Trends:
Significant growth in the medical industry across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. PCL is widely used for the manufacturing of medical-grade orthopedic, dental and surgical implants, drug delivery devices, wound dressing tapes, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine systems. Moreover, the widespread adoption of PCL in the formulation of thermoplastic polyurethane is providing a thrust to the market growth. It exhibits superior hydrophobic properties, resistance to oil, chemical and ultraviolet (UV) rays. It is also used as a polymeric plasticizer to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to increase its elasticity. Additionally, various product innovations and the utilization of PCL in the construction industry as a noise insulation material for walls, roofs, doors and windows are acting as other growth-inducing factors. In line with this, the rising demand for environment-friendly and cost-effective materials for sealing and encapsulating pressure-sensitive microelectronic components is anticipated to drive the market toward growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Form:
- Pellets
- Nanosphere
- Microsphere
Breakup by Production Method:
- Ring Opening Polymerization
- Polycondesation of Carboxylic Acid
Breakup by Application:
- Coating and Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- Healthcare
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BASF SE, Corbion N.V., Daicel Corporation, Haihang Industry, Merck KGaA, Perstorp Holding AB, Polysciences Inc, Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co.Ltd and Shenzhen Polymtek Biomaterial Co. Ltd.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.How big is the global polycaprolactone market?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global polycaprolactone market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global polycaprolactone market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global polycaprolactone market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global polycaprolactone market based on the form?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global polycaprolactone market based on the production method?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global polycaprolactone market based on the application?
- 8.What are the key regions in the global polycaprolactone market?
- 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global polycaprolactone market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Polycaprolactone Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Form
- 6.1 Pellets
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Nanosphere
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Microsphere
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Production Method
- 7.1 Ring Opening Polymerization
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Polycondesation of Carboxylic Acid
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Coating and Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Healthcare
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Others
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 BASF SE
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.2 Corbion N.V.
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.3 Daicel Corporation
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3.3 Financials
- 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.4 Haihang Industry
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5 Merck KGaA
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5.3 Financials
- 14.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.6 Perstorp Holding AB
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6.3 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.7 Polysciences Inc
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8 Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co.Ltd
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9 Shenzhen Polymtek Biomaterial Co. Ltd
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio