UK Medical Polymers Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK medical polymers market highlights
- The UK medical polymers market generated a revenue of USD 1,380.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2,776.2 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, fibers & resins was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Biodegradable Polymers is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Medical polymers market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 1,380.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 2,776.2 million |
| Growth rate | 9.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Fibers & resins |
| Fastest growing segment | Biodegradable Polymers |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Fibers & Resins, Medical Elastomers, Biodegradable Polymers |
| Key market players worldwide | Basf SE, Cargill, Covestro AG, Celanese Corp Class A, Eastman Chemical Co, Evonik Industries AG, Dow Inc, Exxon Mobil Corp, Arkema SA, Koninklijke DSM NV, Formosa Plastics Group, SABIC, Trinseo PLC |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 5.5% of the global medical polymers market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Europe, UK medical polymers market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- UK is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 2,776.2 million by 2033.
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Medical Polymers Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formosa Plastics Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asia | https://www.fpg.com.tw/ |
| SABIC | View profile | 10001+ | Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Asia | http://www.sabic.com |
| Cargill | View profile | 10001+ | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, North America | http://www.cargill.com |
| Celanese Corp Class A | View profile | 12410 | 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 900N, Irving, TX, United States, 75039-5421 | https://www.celanese.com |
| Eastman Chemical Co | View profile | 14000 | 200 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN, United States, 37662 | https://www.eastman.com |
| Exxon Mobil Corp | View profile | 61500 | 22777 Springwoods Village Parkway, Spring, TX, United States, 77389-1425 | https://www.exxonmobil.com |
| Covestro AG | View profile | 17520 | Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51373 | https://www.covestro.com/en |
| Arkema SA | View profile | 11039 | 420 rue d’Estienne d’Orves, Colombes, France, 92700 | https://www.arkema.com |
| Trinseo PLC | View profile | 3100 | 440 East Swedesford Road, Suite 301, Wayne, PA, United States, 19087 | https://www.trinseo.com |
| Dow Inc | View profile | 35900 | 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 | https://www.dow.com |
| Evonik Industries AG | View profile | 33409 | Rellinghauser Strasse 1-11, Essen, NW, Germany, 45128 | https://www.evonik.com |
| Basf SE | View profile | 111855 | Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 | https://www.basf.com |
| Koninklijke DSM NV | View profile | 20682 | Het Overloon 1, P.O. Box 6500, Heerlen, LI, Netherlands, 6411 TE | https://www.dsm.com |
UK medical polymers market outlook
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Fibers & resins was the largest segment with a revenue share of 87.36% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK medical polymers market based on fibers & resins, medical elastomers, biodegradable polymers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The UK is one of the key medical device markets in the world. Changing healthcare needs in the country, coupled with increased spending capacities of consumers, are expected to drive the demand for medical polymers over the forecast period.
Growing demand for medical plastics from polymers such as PVC, PP, PE, and PS for manufacturing medical devices, including consumables, orthopedic & prosthetic devices, dental products, and diagnostic imaging equipment, is expected to propel market growth.
Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. The high demand for medical treatment from ailing consumers to treat various conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and strokes is anticipated to positively influence the medical device industry in the region.
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