United Kingdom Isosorbide Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Application (Polyethylene Isosorbide Terephthalate (PEIT), Polycarbonate, Polyurethane, Polyester Polyisosorbide Succinate (PIS), Isosorbide Diesters, and Others), By End Use (Resins & Polymers, Additives, and Others), and UK Isosorbide Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035
Industry: Chemicals & MaterialsUnited Kingdom Isosorbide Market Forecasts to 2035
- The United Kingdom Isosorbide Market Size Was Estimated at USD 46.6 Million in 2024
- The UK Isosorbide Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.46% from 2025 to 2035
- The UK Isosorbide Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 102.8 Million by 2035
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According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the UK Isosorbide Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 102.8 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 7.46% from 2025 to 2035. The substantial expansion of the polymer industry, the extensive use of the product in the personal care and cosmetics sector, the rising demand for plant-based goods, and the adoption of favourable government regulations.
Market Overview
The UK isosorbide market refers to the manufacture, distribution, and usage of isosorbide. Typically produced from corn starch and other agricultural feedstocks. Isosorbide is common in polymers, resins, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Isosorbide has many applications because it is biocompatible, versatile, and has thermal stability, providing an environmentally friendly, low-carbon alternative to materials that are produced from fossil fuels. Growth in the UK isosorbide market is generated by several major trends, including continuing emphasis on specialized application quality products and increasing sustainability regulations. Because of rising environmental concerns, especially about synthetic polymers, manufacturers are creating products through eco-friendly methods to improve their brand image. Companies are developing production technologies using renewable resources like isosorbide, which is produced from starch, and is an eco-friendly substitute for synthetics. The growth in the compound's use as the active ingredient in various pharmaceutical drugs is one driver of demand. In addition, the UK industrialization and the growth plans for many end-use sectors, especially in developing areas, are supportive of market demands. Increased use of isosorbide in elastomers, polymers, and bioplastics will support overall market growth and is increasingly regarded as a sustainable monomer and polymer in biotechnology, packaging, personal care, and other sectors.
Report Coverage
This research report categorizes the market for the UK isosorbide market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom isosorbide market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom isosorbide market.
United Kingdom Isosorbide Market Report Coverage
Report Coverage | Details |
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Base Year: | 2024 |
Market Size in 2024: | USD 46.6 Million |
Forecast Period: | 2024-2035 |
Forecast Period CAGR 2024-2035 : | 7.46% |
2035 Value Projection: | USD 102.8 Million |
Historical Data for: | 2020-2023 |
No. of Pages: | 160 |
Tables, Charts & Figures: | 132 |
Segments covered: | By Application, By End Use and COVID-19 Impact Analysis. |
Companies covered:: | Waymade Healthcare Plc, A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Accord-UK Ltd, Actavis UK Ltd, Roquette Frères, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, SK Chemicals, Cargill, Novaphene and Others. |
Pitfalls & Challenges: | COVID-19 Empact, Challenge, Future, Growth, & Analysis |
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Driving Factors
Isosorbide is a crucial monomer in bio-based polymers like PEIT and PC, and its increasing demand in the packaging, automotive, and electronics industries is propelling the market for this product. The application of isosorbide in elastomers, adhesives, and coatings contributes to this expansion. It improves skin hydration and texture by acting as an emollient, humectant, and solvent in cosmetics and personal care products. Along with continuous research and development, its broad range of uses in bio-based resins, polyurethanes, and environmentally friendly building materials is increasing its market potential.
Restraining Factors
High manufacturing costs, restricted large-scale availability, competition from well-established petrochemical alternatives, and technical difficulties with polymer compatibility are some of the factors affecting the isosorbide market. Furthermore, slower regulatory clearances and a lack of understanding could prevent wider use across a range of businesses. These factors hamper the isosorbide market during the forecast period.
Market Segmentation
The United Kingdom isosorbide market share is classified into application and end use.
- The polyethylene isosorbide terephthalate (PEIT) segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
The United Kingdom isosorbide market is segmented by application into polyethylene isosorbide terephthalate (PEIT), polycarbonate, polyurethane, polyester polyisosorbide succinate (PIS), isosorbide diesters, and others. Among these, the polyethylene isosorbide terephthalate (PEIT) segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The PEIT polymer exhibits superior material properties compared to polyethylene terephthalates (PET), such as greater stiffness, improved UV resistance, and higher glass transition temperature, making it an ideal candidate for thermoplastics and packaging applications. PEIT is the most widely used isosorbide application.
- The resins & polymers segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
The United Kingdom isosorbide market is segmented by end use into resins & polymers, additives, and others. Among these, the resins & polymers segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing significance of the product in the bio-refining segment for the development of new bio-based resins and polymers. It is expected that the growing demand for the product as a key platform chemical for the manufacture of different cyclic molecules and polymers, with its versatile chemical properties, will lead to the use of the product in a range of polyesters for end-use industries such as packaging, durable goods, and optical media.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom isosorbide market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
List of Key Companies
- Waymade Healthcare Plc
- A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Accord-UK Ltd
- Actavis UK Ltd
- Roquette Frères
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- SK Chemicals
- Cargill
- Novaphene
- Others
Key Target Audience
- Investors
- Market players
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting and Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment
This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom isosorbide market based on the below-mentioned segments:
United Kingdom Isosorbide Market, By Application
- Polyethylene Isosorbide Terephthalate (PEIT)
- Polycarbonate
- Polyurethane
- Polyester Polyisosorbide Succinate (PIS)
- Isosorbide Diesters
- Others
United Kingdom Isosorbide Market, By End Use
- Resins & Polymers
- Additives
- Others
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