Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Patent Landscape Report 2024
The “Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Patent Landscape Report 2024” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report presents a comprehensive patent landscape for PET technologies, analysing 12,932 patents spanning from 2005 to 2023. Recent trends indicate moderate but steady growth in patent filings, with a notable increase in pending patents, reflecting strong innovation and interest in the PET domain.
China leads with 5,200 patents, followed by the United States, indicating these regions’ dominant role in PET technology development. Europe shows slower growth in comparison but remains active in various technological advancements.
Key technological areas identified in the report include the production and recycling of PET, sustainable bio-based polyesters, and high-barrier multi-layer packaging applications. These technologies play a vital role in addressing environmental and functional demands within the industry. The advancements in layered products, polymer composition, and bio-based production methods are pivotal in enhancing PET’s application across packaging, textiles, and industrial sectors.
Leading industry players include Eastman Chemical, Hyosung, Toyobo, Toray Industries, and Carbios. Each of these entities focuses on specific PET innovations, such as Eastman Chemical’s work on high-performance and recyclable polyesters and Carbios’s enzyme-based PET degradation processes, which support a sustainable circular economy model. These companies’ strategic positions underscore their commitment to advancing PET technologies and meeting global market demands.
Collaboration among these players is a prominent trend, with partnerships aimed at scaling production and improving recycling capabilities. For instance, Carbios’s alliances with major global brands highlight a collaborative approach to reducing plastic waste through advanced enzymatic degradation. These strategic alliances contribute to the technology’s expansion and strengthen the companies’ positions in the PET market.
The report is an essential resource for companies and policymakers, offering insights into patent trends, core technologies, and competitive dynamics in PET. It serves as a guide for R&D, strategic investment, and policy decisions, especially in areas of sustainability and technological innovation
The report’s structured sections – Landscape Overview, Market Analysis, Technology Analysis, and Key Player Insights – are designed to inform stakeholders in R&D, market strategy, and investment by highlighting trends, growth opportunities, and applications in PET for packaging, textiles, and automotive industries.
