United Kingdom Polyols Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Polyester and Polyether), By Application (Rigid Foam, Flexible Foam, Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others), and UK Polyols Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Polyols Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Polyols Market Size Was Estimated at USD 790.2 Million in 2024
• The UK Polyols Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.86% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Polyols Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1815.7 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The UK Polyols Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 1815.7 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 7.86% from 2025 to 2035. The markets expansion is ascribed to the advantageous qualities of polyols, such as their strength, resilience, and energy absorption, which make them perfect for both consumer and commercial goods, such as fibres, bedding, furniture, transportation, textiles, and carpet cushions.

Market Overview

The UK Polyols Market Size involves producing and distributing polyols, organic substances with many hydroxyl groups that are utilised in manufacturing, food, and medicine. Polyols, also referred to as sugar alcohols, are low-calorie sweeteners that provide better substitutes for sugar in meals.

The UK polyols sector is witnessing growth as a direct increased demand for energy-efficient building materials, particularly in construction. Polyols are essential in polyurethane insulation foams to improve thermal insulation, reduce the energy requirement and promote sustainable construction. A shift towards energy-saving and green building accreditations serves to accelerate use. As a result of increased infrastructure development and urbanisation in the UK, the demand for more effective insulating materials has also increased. The predominantly automotive industrys demand for cost-effective and versatile polyol-based polyurethane is underpinning the growth of the industry. Environmental regulations also promote the use of polyol-based sustainable packaging solutions that provide versatility, durability and resistance to moisture, as well as a longer shelf life for perishables. Growing consumer awareness about sustainability fuels demand for eco-friendly polyurethane foams across industries. In response to environmental concerns and volatile raw material prices, companies are shifting toward bio-based polyols to reduce dependence on petrochemicals. Many firms invest in developing bio-based options, anticipating regulatory support and future market potential, solidifying bio-based polyols role in the industrys sustainable growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK polyols 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 polyols 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 polyols market.

Driving Factors

The increasing demand for bio-based polyols derived from renewable resources such as soybean and castor oil has triggered a wave of sustainability across the worldwide polyols market. Bio-based polyols environmental benefits as alternatives to petroleum-based polyols enhance their recyclability, resulting in elevated Energy Star labels; reduce VOC emissions; and lower carbon footprints. Since industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, and consumer goods have already started using bio-based polyols to improve energy efficiency, meet sustainability goals, and satisfy eco-conscious consumers, the rise of bio-based polyols should continue now from rising green market demand and stricter environmental regulation to comply with government and philanthropy incentives such as the EU Green Deal.

Restraining Factors

The polyols market, as bio-based polyols are more expensive to produce than petroleum-based polyols. The development of the market as a whole is hindered by the price of raw materials, technological challenges to manufacturing bio-based polyols at scale, and unstable natural oil prices, which effectively stall market growth despite increasing demand for more sustainable solutions. These factors hamper the polyols market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom polyols market share is classified into product and application.

• The polyether segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom polyols market is segmented by product into polyester and polyether. Among these, the polyether segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Polyether polyols possess exceptional resistance, hydrolytic stability, and elasticity, which make them ideal for producing rigid polyurethane foams. One of the key drivers of the market is the rising usage of flexible semi-rigid foams, which are commonly used in furniture, bedding, and automotive interiors. Polyether polyols demand is increasing due to consumer demand for comfort and luxury in these applications.

• The infectious disease 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 Polyols market is segmented by application into therapeutic drug monitoring, oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, infectious disease testing, autoimmune diseases, and others. Among these, the infectious disease testing segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The increase in infectious diseases and the growing attention toward early detection and personalised treatment plans. For infectious diseases, a Polyols aims to optimally manage risk variables and maximise drug selection options. The advances in the therapeutic area of targeted medicines and biomarker detection, enable clinicians to adapt their treatments to the individual profile of patients for improved outcomes and decreased adverse events. As technology advances, Polyols will expand their role in point-of-care testing, early detection, and personalised treatment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the United Kingdom Polyols 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

• BASF SE
• Covestro AG
• Dow Inc.
• Huntsman Corporation
• Shell PLC
• LANXESS AG
• Mitsui Chemicals
• Croda International plc
• Tata Chemicals
• 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 polyols market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Polyols Market, By Product

• Polyester
• Polyether

United Kingdom Polyols Market, By Application

• Rigid Foam
• Flexible Foam
• Coatings
• Adhesives & Sealants
• Elastomers
• Others