The global market for Polymer and Resin Microparticle was estimated to be worth US$ 1710 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2446 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Microparticle refers to small particles with a particle size usually between 0.1 micron and 100 microns, and can be extended to a maximum of 1000 microns, depending on the application requirements. Microparticles can be made of a variety of materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, glass and composites.
Polymer and Resin Microparticles refer to microparticles with polymers or synthetic resins as the main constituent materials (including core or shell), and the particle size is usually between 0.1 μm and 1000 μm. These microparticles have controllable particle size, morphology and surface chemical properties, and can be functionally modified according to different application requirements. The surface of Polymer and Resin Microparticles can be chemically modified (such as introducing ion exchange groups) to adapt to specific application requirements. These microparticles have the characteristics of high mechanical strength, thermal stability and chemical inertness, and are widely used in Paint, Coating and Inks, Plastics and Elastomers, Electronics, Cosmetics and other applications.
In different companies and product names, Microparticles can be called: Microspheres, Micropowders
Although the names are slightly different, this report uniformly calls them Polymer and Resin Microparticles, and conducts systematic classification and market analysis based on particle size, composition and functional properties.
From a competitive standpoint, the market is moderately concentrated, with the top five players-Arkema, Syensqo, Mitsui Chemicals, Chemours, and Toray-collectively accounting for 43.01% of the total Polymer and Resin Microparticle revenue in 2024. These companies are actively investing in product innovation, surface modification technologies, and sustainable polymer development to differentiate their offerings.
The dominance of polymer microparticles is largely attributed to their superior functional adaptability, lightweight characteristics, and ease of customization. These materials are being increasingly integrated into advanced applications such as drug delivery systems, high-performance coatings, conductive polymers, and thermal insulation materials. Particularly in the electronics and medical fields, polymer microparticles enable precise performance tuning at the micro- and nano-scale, making them ideal for emerging needs in miniaturized and high-efficiency systems. The rising use of PTFE, PVDF, and PMMA-based microparticles in the energy and electronics sectors underscores the shift towards high-performance, specialty polymers with enhanced surface activity and durability.
Despite the positive trajectory, the industry also faces challenges. The rising cost of raw materials, environmental scrutiny of microplastics, and complex regulatory frameworks across different regions may hinder expansion for some players, especially smaller firms with limited R&D budgets.
Looking ahead, several macro and technological trends are poised to reshape the Polymer and Resin Microparticle industry. First, sustainability regulations and microplastic restrictions, particularly in the EU and North America, are pushing manufacturers toward biodegradable and bio-based alternatives, fostering innovation in renewable-source polymers and degradable resins. Second, the growing integration of microparticles in smart coatings and flexible electronics will expand usage scenarios, particularly as industries shift toward energy-efficient and lightweight materials. Third, demand for cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade microparticles is surging due to the shift toward high-purity, non-toxic ingredients in personal care and medical formulations.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Polymer and Resin Microparticle, focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Polymer and Resin Microparticle by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Polymer and Resin Microparticle market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of 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 Polymer and Resin Microparticle.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Arkema
- Syensqo
- Mitsui Chemicals
- Chemours
- Toray
- Kureha
- Daikin
- Nouryon
- Sekisui Kasei
- Nippon Shokubai
- Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku
- Aica Kogyo
- Fujikura Kasei
- Chase Corporation
- Soken Chemical
- Merck
- NanoMicro
- Nikko Rica Corporation
- microParticles GmbH
- Japan Material Technologies Corporation
- Cospheric
Segment by Type
- Polyamide Series
- Fluoropolymer Series
- Olefin Series
- Acrylic/Styrene Copolymer Series
- Others
Segment by Application
- Paints and Coatings
- Plastics and Elastomers
- Electronics
- Cosmetics
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. 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 Polymer and Resin Microparticle company competitive landscape, 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: Revenue of Polymer and Resin Microparticle 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: Revenue of Polymer and Resin Microparticle 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 revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Market Size Forecast (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Key Companies Polymer and Resin Microparticle Manufacturing Base Distribution and Headquarters
- 2.4 Key Companies Polymer and Resin Microparticle Product Offered
- 2.5 Key Companies Time to Begin Mass Production of Polymer and Resin Microparticle
- 2.6 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.6.1 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Companies by Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue in 2024
- 2.6.3 Global Top Companies by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Polymer and Resin Microparticle as of 2024)
- 2.7 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Polyamide Series
- 3.1.2 Fluoropolymer Series
- 3.1.3 Olefin Series
- 3.1.4 Acrylic/Styrene Copolymer Series
- 3.1.5 Others
- 3.2 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Paints and Coatings
- 4.1.2 Plastics and Elastomers
- 4.1.3 Electronics
- 4.1.4 Cosmetics
- 4.1.5 Others
- 4.2 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 North America
- 5.2.1 North America Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.2.2 North America Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.3 Europe
- 5.3.1 Europe Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.3.2 Europe Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.4 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.1 Asia Pacific Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 Asia Pacific Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 South America
- 5.5.1 South America Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 South America Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Middle East & Africa
- 5.6.1 Middle East & Africa Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Middle East & Africa Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Arkema
- 7.1.1 Arkema Profile
- 7.1.2 Arkema Main Business
- 7.1.3 Arkema Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.1.4 Arkema Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.1.5 Arkema Recent Developments
- 7.2 Syensqo
- 7.2.1 Syensqo Profile
- 7.2.2 Syensqo Main Business
- 7.2.3 Syensqo Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.2.4 Syensqo Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.2.5 Syensqo Recent Developments
- 7.3 Mitsui Chemicals
- 7.3.1 Mitsui Chemicals Profile
- 7.3.2 Mitsui Chemicals Main Business
- 7.3.3 Mitsui Chemicals Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.3.4 Mitsui Chemicals Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.3.5 Mitsui Chemicals Recent Developments
- 7.4 Chemours
- 7.4.1 Chemours Profile
- 7.4.2 Chemours Main Business
- 7.4.3 Chemours Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.4.4 Chemours Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.4.5 Chemours Recent Developments
- 7.5 Toray
- 7.5.1 Toray Profile
- 7.5.2 Toray Main Business
- 7.5.3 Toray Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.5.4 Toray Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.5.5 Toray Recent Developments
- 7.6 Kureha
- 7.6.1 Kureha Profile
- 7.6.2 Kureha Main Business
- 7.6.3 Kureha Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.6.4 Kureha Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.6.5 Kureha Recent Developments
- 7.7 Daikin
- 7.7.1 Daikin Profile
- 7.7.2 Daikin Main Business
- 7.7.3 Daikin Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.7.4 Daikin Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.7.5 Daikin Recent Developments
- 7.8 Nouryon
- 7.8.1 Nouryon Profile
- 7.8.2 Nouryon Main Business
- 7.8.3 Nouryon Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.8.4 Nouryon Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.8.5 Nouryon Recent Developments
- 7.9 Sekisui Kasei
- 7.9.1 Sekisui Kasei Profile
- 7.9.2 Sekisui Kasei Main Business
- 7.9.3 Sekisui Kasei Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.9.4 Sekisui Kasei Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.9.5 Sekisui Kasei Recent Developments
- 7.10 Nippon Shokubai
- 7.10.1 Nippon Shokubai Profile
- 7.10.2 Nippon Shokubai Main Business
- 7.10.3 Nippon Shokubai Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.10.4 Nippon Shokubai Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.10.5 Nippon Shokubai Recent Developments
- 7.11 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku
- 7.11.1 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Profile
- 7.11.2 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Main Business
- 7.11.3 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.11.4 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.11.5 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Recent Developments
- 7.12 Aica Kogyo
- 7.12.1 Aica Kogyo Profile
- 7.12.2 Aica Kogyo Main Business
- 7.12.3 Aica Kogyo Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.12.4 Aica Kogyo Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.12.5 Aica Kogyo Recent Developments
- 7.13 Fujikura Kasei
- 7.13.1 Fujikura Kasei Profile
- 7.13.2 Fujikura Kasei Main Business
- 7.13.3 Fujikura Kasei Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.13.4 Fujikura Kasei Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.13.5 Fujikura Kasei Recent Developments
- 7.14 Chase Corporation
- 7.14.1 Chase Corporation Profile
- 7.14.2 Chase Corporation Main Business
- 7.14.3 Chase Corporation Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.14.4 Chase Corporation Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.14.5 Chase Corporation Recent Developments
- 7.15 Soken Chemical
- 7.15.1 Soken Chemical Profile
- 7.15.2 Soken Chemical Main Business
- 7.15.3 Soken Chemical Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.15.4 Soken Chemical Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.15.5 Soken Chemical Recent Developments
- 7.16 Merck
- 7.16.1 Merck Profile
- 7.16.2 Merck Main Business
- 7.16.3 Merck Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.16.4 Merck Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.16.5 Merck Recent Developments
- 7.17 NanoMicro
- 7.17.1 NanoMicro Profile
- 7.17.2 NanoMicro Main Business
- 7.17.3 NanoMicro Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.17.4 NanoMicro Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.17.5 NanoMicro Recent Developments
- 7.18 Nikko Rica Corporation
- 7.18.1 Nikko Rica Corporation Profile
- 7.18.2 Nikko Rica Corporation Main Business
- 7.18.3 Nikko Rica Corporation Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.18.4 Nikko Rica Corporation Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.18.5 Nikko Rica Corporation Recent Developments
- 7.19 microParticles GmbH
- 7.19.1 microParticles GmbH Profile
- 7.19.2 microParticles GmbH Main Business
- 7.19.3 microParticles GmbH Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.19.4 microParticles GmbH Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.19.5 microParticles GmbH Recent Developments
- 7.20 Japan Material Technologies Corporation
- 7.20.1 Japan Material Technologies Corporation Profile
- 7.20.2 Japan Material Technologies Corporation Main Business
- 7.20.3 Japan Material Technologies Corporation Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.20.4 Japan Material Technologies Corporation Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.20.5 Japan Material Technologies Corporation Recent Developments
- 7.21 Cospheric
- 7.21.1 Cospheric Profile
- 7.21.2 Cospheric Main Business
- 7.21.3 Cospheric Polymer and Resin Microparticle Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.21.4 Cospheric Polymer and Resin Microparticle Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.21.5 Cospheric Recent Developments
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Polymer and Resin Microparticle Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer