Acrylate Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Key Insights	Details
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 12.29 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	5.19%
Fastest Growing Segment	Butyl Acrylate
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 16.65 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Acrylate Market is projected to grow from USD 12.29 Billion in 2025 to USD 16.65 Billion by 2031 at a 5.19% CAGR. Acrylates encompass acrylic acid ester monomers such as butyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate, which serve as essential reactive chemical intermediates in the synthesis of emulsion polymers, UV-curable coatings, adhesives, and various specialty materials. The market's expansion is primarily driven by sustained demand from construction, automotive, and packaging industries requiring high-performance adhesives and coatings, alongside increasing global infrastructure investments. Furthermore, the growing preference for low-VOC and water-based formulations, promoting bio-based acrylates, significantly contributes to market growth.

A significant challenge impeding market expansion is the inherent volatility of raw material prices, particularly for petrochemical derivatives like propylene and acrylic acid, directly impacting production costs and profitability. This challenge is compounded by increasingly stringent environmental regulations concerning production processes and product disposal globally. According to the European Chemical Industry Council, in 2025, Europe's share of the global chemical market declined to 13%, underscoring a broader competitive pressure that also affects acrylate market dynamics.

Key Market Drivers

Demand from paints and coatings
Increasing demand from the paints and coatings sector significantly drives the global acrylate market, as acrylates are essential components in producing high-performance, durable, and environmentally compliant formulations. They are particularly crucial for developing water-based and UV-curable coatings, offering superior properties like weatherability, hardness, and chemical resistance, which are highly sought after in architectural, automotive, and industrial applications. The shift towards sustainable and low-VOC coating technologies further accelerates this demand, given acrylates' versatility in meeting stringent environmental regulations. For instance, according to AkzoNobel, in April 2026, in its First Quarter 2026 results, the company reported adjusted EBITDA of €345 million, reflecting continued activity in the coatings segment. This strong financial performance underscores the ongoing requirement for advanced coating ingredients like acrylates to meet evolving market needs.

Growth in adhesives and sealants
Growth in adhesives and sealants applications represents another significant driving factor, with acrylates prized for their strong bonding properties, flexibility, and durability in various end-use industries. These materials are critical for manufacturing pressure-sensitive adhesives, construction sealants, and automotive bonding agents, aiding innovations in lightweighting and modular assembly. The increasing integration of acrylates into packaging and consumer goods further propels this demand by offering reliable and efficient bonding solutions. According to Henkel, in May 2026, its Q1 2026 earnings report stated that the Adhesive Technologies business unit achieved sales of €2,627 million, indicating strong sector activity. This contributes to broader industrial growth; according to Atradius Collections, in February 2025, in its 'Chemicals Industry Trends' report, global chemicals production was expected to increase by about 3% annually in 2025 and 2026.

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Key Market Challenges

The inherent volatility of raw material prices, particularly for petrochemical derivatives such as propylene and acrylic acid, presents a significant impediment to the growth of the global acrylate market. These fluctuating input costs directly impact the production expenses for acrylate manufacturers, thereby diminishing profit margins and creating budgetary uncertainties. This unstable pricing environment makes long-term planning and investment in new capacity or research and development challenging, as manufacturers face unpredictable cost structures.

For instance, according to the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), throughout 2025, European gas prices were 2.5 times higher than those in the United States. Such disparities in essential energy and feedstock costs severely undermine the competitiveness of chemical producers, including those manufacturing acrylates. This cost disadvantage can lead to production being shifted to regions with more favorable raw material pricing, consequently limiting growth and expansion in affected markets and constraining the global supply of acrylates.

Key Market Trends

The market demonstrates a significant trend toward innovation in specialty acrylate grades and tailored solutions, driven by demands for enhanced material performance in niche applications. This involves developing acrylates with superior adhesion, flexibility, thermal stability, or chemical resistance for stringent requirements in advanced manufacturing, electronics, and medical technology. Manufacturers focus on customized polymer architectures and functional monomers for precise characteristics, ensuring improved product durability and functionality. According to Arkema, May 2026, in its "FIRST-QUARTER 2026 RESULTS" report, the Advanced Materials segment's volumes increased by 1.6%, benefiting from the Group's innovation strategy in attractive markets.

A prominent trend is the increasing integration of acrylates into electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy applications, creating new demand for high-performance materials. In EVs, acrylates are crucial for battery binders, lightweight structural adhesives, and protective coatings for electronic components, ensuring durability and performance. For renewable energy, acrylates are utilized in durable coatings for solar panels and wind turbine blades, improving weatherability and extending operational lifespans. This expansion into critical, technology-driven sectors highlights acrylates' versatility and essential role in supporting global electrification and sustainable energy transitions. For example, according to Arkema, February 2026, in its "Full-year 2025 results and highlights" report, the company achieved 16% sales growth in electric vehicle batteries, datacenters, and healthcare applications.

Segmental Insights

Butyl Acrylate stands out as the fastest-growing segment within the Global Acrylate Market due to its versatile application in water-based coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Its rapid expansion is driven by excellent properties such as superior flexibility, weathering resistance, and strong adhesion, making it indispensable across the construction, automotive, and packaging industries. The increasing global emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly solutions, coupled with stringent environmental regulations from bodies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the European Chemicals Agency, further accelerates the demand for Butyl Acrylate in low-volatile organic compound formulations.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific stands as the leading region in the Global Acrylate Market, demonstrating strong growth momentum. This dominance is driven by rapid industrialization, extensive urbanization, and substantial infrastructure development across key economies within the region. Significant demand from flourishing end-use sectors such as construction, automotive, packaging, and consumer goods, particularly in countries like China and India, fuels acrylate consumption. The region's expanding manufacturing capabilities and increasing adoption of modern coatings and adhesives further solidify its prominent market position.

Recent Developments

In March 2026, BASF Corporation introduced Butyl Acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate RE, new products manufactured using renewable electricity at its Freeport, Texas facility. This development, a result of collaboration with Avery Dennison Corporation, reduces CO2 emissions during production and improves the carbon footprint of these acrylic acid esters. Avery Dennison, a global leader in materials science, has pioneered the commercialization of these renewable energy-enabled acrylates, which are equivalent in performance to conventionally produced counterparts and target the coatings and adhesives industries.
In March 2026, Evonik Industries expanded its strategic distribution partnership with IMCD for its VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates portfolio into the United States market. This extension builds upon successful collaborations previously established in Brazil and Canada, aiming to strengthen Evonik's regional market reach and enhance customer access to its advanced methacrylate solutions. The specialty monomers are crucial for diverse high-performance applications, including coatings, adhesives, and sealants, contributing to properties such as durability and chemical resistance across various industrial sectors.
In September 2025, Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, announced a strategic partnership with Catalyxx, an innovator in bio-based chemicals. This collaboration aims to establish a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by leveraging proprietary breakthrough technology. Catalyxx plans to construct an industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols from bioethanol, which Arkema is evaluating as feedstock for commercial-scale production of bio-based acrylic resins. These materials are intended for high-performance applications in coatings, adhesives, and new energy solutions, reinforcing a commitment to sustainable innovation.
In March 2025, Sumitomo Chemical commenced sales of its chemically-recycled acrylic resin product, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), to major electronics and automotive companies. This initiative involved providing the advanced material as raw material for light guide plates in liquid crystal displays to LG Display Co., Ltd. and for vehicle headlight lenses to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The move underscored Sumitomo Chemical's commitment to advancing chemical recycling within the methyl methacrylate (MMA) supply chain, establishing a significant industry precedent for mass-produced sustainable acrylic polymer materials.

Key Market Players

Arkema SA
BASF SE
Evonik Industries AG
LG Chem Ltd.
SIBUR International GmbH
The DOW Chemical Company
Sasol Limited
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Formosa Plastics Corporation
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd

By Chemistry	By End User	By Region
Butyl Acrylate Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate Methyl Acrylate Ethyl Acrylate	Packaging Consumer Goods Building & Construction Textile Automotive Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Acrylate Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Acrylate Market, By Chemistry:

Butyl Acrylate
Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate
Methyl Acrylate
Ethyl Acrylate

Acrylate Market, By End User:

Packaging
Consumer Goods
Building & Construction
Textile
Automotive
Others

Acrylate Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Acrylate Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Chemistry (Butyl Acrylate, Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate, Methyl Acrylate, Ethyl Acrylate)

5.2.2. By End User (Packaging, Consumer Goods, Building & Construction, Textile, Automotive, Others)

5.2.3. By Region

5.2.4. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Acrylate Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Chemistry

6.2.2. By End User

6.2.3. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Acrylate Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Chemistry

6.3.1.2.2. By End User

6.3.2. Canada Acrylate Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Chemistry

6.3.2.2.2. By End User

6.3.3. Mexico Acrylate Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Chemistry

6.3.3.2.2. By End User

7. Europe Acrylate Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Chemistry

7.2.2. By End User

7.2.3. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Acrylate Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Chemistry

7.3.1.2.2. By End User

7.3.2. France Acrylate Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Chemistry

7.3.2.2.2. By End User

7.3.3. United Kingdom Acrylate Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Chemistry

7.3.3.2.2. By End User

7.3.4. Italy Acrylate Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Chemistry

7.3.4.2.2. By End User

7.3.5. Spain Acrylate Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Chemistry

7.3.5.2.2. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Acrylate Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Chemistry

8.2.2. By End User

8.2.3. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Acrylate Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Chemistry

8.3.1.2.2. By End User

8.3.2. India Acrylate Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Chemistry

8.3.2.2.2. By End User

8.3.3. Japan Acrylate Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Chemistry

8.3.3.2.2. By End User

8.3.4. South Korea Acrylate Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Chemistry

8.3.4.2.2. By End User

8.3.5. Australia Acrylate Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Chemistry

8.3.5.2.2. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Acrylate Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Chemistry

9.2.2. By End User

9.2.3. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Acrylate Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Chemistry

9.3.1.2.2. By End User

9.3.2. UAE Acrylate Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Chemistry

9.3.2.2.2. By End User

9.3.3. South Africa Acrylate Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Chemistry

9.3.3.2.2. By End User

10. South America Acrylate Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Chemistry

10.2.2. By End User

10.2.3. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Acrylate Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Chemistry

10.3.1.2.2. By End User

10.3.2. Colombia Acrylate Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Chemistry

10.3.2.2.2. By End User

10.3.3. Argentina Acrylate Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Chemistry

10.3.3.2.2. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Acrylate Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Arkema SA

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. BASF SE

15.3. Evonik Industries AG

15.4. LG Chem Ltd.

15.5. SIBUR International GmbH

15.6. The DOW Chemical Company

15.7. Sasol Limited

15.8. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

15.9. Formosa Plastics Corporation

15.10. Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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