Global Glacial Acrylic Acid Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

The global Glacial Acrylic Acid market size is expected to reach $ 5462 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 4.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

Glacial acrylic acid (GAA) is a clear, colorless liquid with an acrid odour which is miscible with water, alcohols and ethers. The chemical formula is CH2=CHCO2H. It is an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid which will undergo the typical reactions of a carboxylic acid as well as those of a vinyl compound. It is used in the production of polymers and acrylate esters and as a feedstock for chemical syntheses.The purity of the glacial acrylic acid is usually above the content of 99%. In this report, we count the glacial acrylic acid product.In 2024, global Glacial Acrylic Acid production reached approximately 3745 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 1033 per MT.

The glacial acrylic acid (GAA) supply chain starts with upstream producers of propylene, mostly from steam crackers and refineries, which is oxidized to propylene oxide or directly to acrolein and then further oxidized to acrylic acid in large integrated petrochemical complexes; GAA is the purified, inhibitor-stabilized form of acrylic acid with ~99.5% purity, produced via distillation and purification units that are often co-located with superabsorbent polymer (SAP) and acrylate ester plants for economies of scale. After purification, GAA is stabilized (typically with MEHQ or similar inhibitors), stored in temperature-controlled tanks to prevent polymerization, and shipped in tank trucks, railcars, or ISO tanks by specialized chemical logistics providers to downstream manufacturers of SAP, water treatment chemicals, adhesives, coatings, and other acrylic polymers, while traders and regional distributors handle smaller volumes, local inventories, and regulatory documentation in different markets.

Market demand for glacial acrylic acid is driven primarily by the superabsorbent polymer industry (for baby diapers, adult incontinence, and sanitary napkins), which typically accounts for the largest share of consumption globally, followed by acrylic esters used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and construction chemicals, and by dispersants and flocculants used in water treatment and detergents. Key growth drivers include rising hygiene-product penetration in emerging economies, urbanization and construction spending (supporting coatings, sealants, and adhesives), and tightening water-quality regulations that push demand for high-performance dispersants and water treatment polymers, along with ongoing substitution of solvent-borne coatings by water-borne systems where acrylic polymers are favored. On the supply side, capacity expansions and rationalizations in Asia (especially China and South Korea), the development of bio-based routes to acrylic acid (via glycerol or lactic acid), volatility in propylene feedstock costs, and environmental regulations on VOCs and hazardous air pollutants significantly shape investment decisions, regional trade flows, and pricing dynamics in the GAA market.

Within the broader acrylics and monomer segment of the petrochemical industry, glacial acrylic acid producers typically achieve cyclical, mid-range gross profit margins—often on the order of low- to mid-teens percent over the cycle—because the product is a globally traded, feedstock-sensitive intermediate where profitability is heavily influenced by propylene price spreads, plant scale and integration, and regional supply–demand balance.

This report studies the global Glacial Acrylic Acid production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Glacial Acrylic Acid and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Glacial Acrylic Acid that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)

U.S. VS China: Glacial Acrylic Acid domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)

This report profiles key players in the global Glacial Acrylic Acid market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, DOW, NIPPON SHOKUBAI, Arkema, Mitsubishi Chemical, Evonik, Sasol, LG Chem, Formosa Plastics, Taixing Jurong Chemical, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

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Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (USD/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid Market, Segmentation by Type:
Content>99%
Content>99.5%

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid Market, Segmentation by Feature:
One-step Method
Two-step Method

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid Market, Segmentation by Channel:
Direct Selling
Distribution

Global Glacial Acrylic Acid Market, Segmentation by Application:
Chemical
Water Treatment
Detergent
Others

Companies Profiled:
BASF
DOW
NIPPON SHOKUBAI
Arkema
Mitsubishi Chemical
Evonik
Sasol
LG Chem
Formosa Plastics
Taixing Jurong Chemical
Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid
Zhejiang Satellite Petro Chemical
Sanmu Group
Wanhua

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