Market Report · July 31, 2026
Report Feature
Unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) are the most widely used resin type for composites, comprising in excess of 70% of all thermoset resins (others being epoxies, phenolics, imides, and urethanes). Unsaturated polyester resins, including vinyl ester resins, are the target of this market study; in particular, the focus is on the portion of polyester resins which are used in fiber-reinforced (structural) applications as opposed to those which go into non-reinforced uses such as artificial marble, polymer concrete, or gel coats.
In what is currently a market characterized by mature products and application markets, escalating raw material costs, and overall growth at not much more than GDP rates, the leading firms that produce polyester resin and polyester resin reinforced composites are approaching market opportunities with starkly different strategies.
In a major new research report, Worldwide Polyester Resin Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2007, Lucintels analysts examine and profile six of the worlds leading polyester resin producers – a full competitive analysis from target markets, to product mapping, to selling strategy, to production capabilities.
Collected from a series of primary vendor interviews and secondary sources, this report provides complete profiles of the following companies:
- AOC Resins
- Ashland Composite Polymers
- DSM Resins
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Methodology
Lucintel has been in the business of market research and management consulting since 2000 and has published over 1000 market intelligence reports in various markets / applications and served over 1,000 clients worldwide. This study is a culmination of four months of full-time effort performed by Lucintel's analyst team. The analysts used the following sources for the creation and completion of this valuable report:
- In-depth interviews of the major players in this market
- Detailed secondary research from competitors’ financial statements and published data
- Extensive searches of published works, market, and database information pertaining to industry news, company press releases, and customer intentions
- A compilation of the experiences, judgments, and insights of Lucintel’s professionals, who have analyzed and tracked this market over the years.
Extensive research and interviews are conducted across the supply chain of this market to estimate market share, market size, trends, drivers, challenges, and forecasts. Below is a brief summary of the primary interviews that were conducted by job function for this report.
Thus, Lucintel compiles vast amounts of data from numerous sources, validates the integrity of that data, and performs a comprehensive analysis. Lucintel then organizes the data, its findings, and insights into a concise report designed to support the strategic decision-making process. The figure below is a graphical representation of Lucintel’s research process.
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