POLYCAPROLACTONE MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025-2032)

Polycaprolactone Market, By Form Type (Pellets/Granules and Microspheres), By Grade (High Molecular Weight PCL and Low Molecular Weight PCL), By Application (Drug Delivery Systems, Tissue Engineering, Biodegradable Packaging, 3D Printing, and Coatings and Adhesives), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)

Published In: 23 May, 2025
Code: CMI3553
Pages: 120
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Polymers and Resins
- Historical Range: 2020 - 2024
- Forecast Period: 2025 - 2032

Global polycaprolactone market is estimated to be valued at USD 580.1 Mn in 2025, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.4% over the forecast period (2025-2032). Polycaprolactone is a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester derived from epsilon-caprolactone. It is widely used to manufacture biomedical components such as implants, sutures and scaffolds. PCL has good biocompatibility, ductility and processability. When implanted in the body, it degrades gradually through hydrolysis of its ester linkages and gets metabolized or eliminated as carbon dioxide and water. The slow degradation process allows new tissue to regenerate over time. PCL also has low glass transition temperature and melts at around 60 degrees Celsius, making it compatible for processing through various techniques such as solvent casting, fibre spinning, 3D printing, and others. Owing to its biodegradable and biocompatible properties, PCL finds applications in healthcare, pharmaceutical and packaging industries.

Market Dynamics

Growing demand from the healthcare sector for biomedical applications like implants, sutures, and scaffolds can drive the polycaprolactone market growth. Rising plastic pollution and stringent regulations against non-biodegradable polymers can offer growth opportunities for biodegradable alternatives like PCL. Easy availability of raw materials and established manufacturing infrastructure can drive the market growth. However, high production costs as compared to conventional polymers can hamper the market growth. Switching to biodegradable options require changes in established manufacturing processes, and this can hamper the market growth.

Key features of the study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global polycaprolactone market, and provides market size (USD Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global polycaprolactone market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Perstorp Holding AB, BASF SE, Daicel Corporation, Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA), Durect Corporation, Corbion Purac, Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd, Haihang Industries Co., Ltd, Polyscienes, Inc., SABIC, 3M Company, Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation, Solvay, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd, and LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global polycaprolactone market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global polycaprolactone market

Market Segmentation

Form Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Pellets/Granules
- Microspheres
Grade Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- High Molecular Weight PCL
- Low Molecular Weight PCL
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Tissue Engineering
- Biodegradable Packaging
- 3D Printing
- Coatings and Adhesives
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
  - U.S.
  - Canada
- Latin America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Perstorp Holding AB
- BASF SE
- Daicel Corporation
- Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA)
- Durect Corporation
- Corbion Purac
- Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd
- Haihang Industries Co., Ltd
- Polyscienes, Inc.
- SABIC
- 3M Company
- Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
- Solvay
- Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
- LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Market Snippet, By Form Type
  - Market Snippet, By Grade
  - Market Snippet, By Application
  - Market Snippet, By Region
- Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
  - Drivers
  - Restraints
  - PEST Analysis
  - PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
  - Market Opportunities
  - Regulatory Scenario
  - Key Developments
  - Industry Trend
Global Polycaprolactone Market, By Form Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Pellets/Granules
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Microspheres
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
Global Polycaprolactone Market, By Grade, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- High Molecular Weight PCL
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Low Molecular Weight PCL
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
Global Polycaprolactone Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Drug Delivery Systems
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Tissue Engineering
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Biodegradable Packaging
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
- 3D Printing
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Coatings and Adhesives
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
  - Segment Trends
Global Polycaprolactone Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- North America
  - Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2032
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Form Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
    - U.S.
    - Canada
- Latin America
  - Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2032
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Form Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
    - Brazil
    - Argentina
    - Mexico
    - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2032
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Form Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
    - U.K.
    - Germany
    - Italy
    - France
    - Spain
    - Russia
    - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2032
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Form Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    - ASEAN
    - Australia
    - South Korea
    - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2032
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Form Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
    - GCC Countries
    - Israel
    - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - Market Share Analysis, By Country/Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country/Region, 2021 - 2032
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Form Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020- 2032, (USD Mn)
    - South Africa
    - North Africa
    - Central Africa
Competitive Landscape
- Heat Map Analysis
- Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
- Company Profiles
  - Perstorp Holding AB
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - BASF SE
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Daicel Corporation
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA)
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Durect Corporation
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Corbion Purac
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Haihang Industries Co., Ltd
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Polyscienes, Inc.
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - SABIC
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - 3M Company
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Solvay
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
  - LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
    - Company Overview
    - Product Type Portfolio
    - Recent Developments/Updates
Analyst Recommendation
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
Section
- References
- Research Methodology
- About Us and Sales Contact

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