Acrylic Resins Market by Chemistry, Property, Solvency, Application, End-use Industry (Building & Construction, Industrial, Paper & Paperboard, Consumer Goods, Electrical & Electronics, and Packaging), and Region – Global Forecast to 2030

The acrylic resins market is expected to reach USD 28.55 billion by 2030 from USD 21.89 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period.

The acrylic resins market is witnessing solid growth opportunities, partly fueled by an increasing demand for durable, sustainable, and high-performance materials in a variety of sectors, including construction, automotive, and electronics. Acrylic resins are beneficial for coatings and adhesives because they increase durability, yield attractive color and glossy finish, act as excellent weathering and UV radiation resistant barriers, and have inherently excellent resistance to other chemicals. As new issues are introduced to the market, regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are now restricting the amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous materials allowed within resin systems. To address this issue, the manufacturers of acrylic resins are developing and introducing sustainable, low-VOC, and waterborne acrylic-style resins. In concentrating on and regulating VOCs, this focus has certainly allowed green chemistry to advance more rapidly and more environmentally sensitive products to be developed. In addition, industry demand will continually elevate innovative smart formulation technologies, such as self-healing systems, antimicrobial acrylic coatings, etc. As industries continue to focus (and be legally obligated with stricter regulations) on environmental compliance and durability and performance, it is thought that acrylates and acrylics will be a component of the matrix of the future.

“The building & construction segment accounted for the largest share of the acrylic resins market in 2024.”

In 2024, the acrylic resins market was led by the building and construction sector, driven by a rise in durable, weather-resistant coatings, adhesives, and sealants used in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. There is growing construction activity worldwide, and acrylic resins offer an overall ecological benefit in terms of stability against UV radiation (sunlight), color retention, flexibility, wear resistance, and durability—all of which are crucial for exterior paints and protective coatings when long-term performance is needed. The ongoing trend of global urbanization and increased infrastructure investment, especially in developing economies, has created significant opportunities for the continued application of acrylic-based materials in construction. Where stricter environmental regulations favor low-VOC and waterborne acrylics across all segments of building and construction, product adoption based on acrylic resin is higher.

“Water-based acrylic resins dominated the market by solvency type in 2024.”

Waterborne acrylics held the largest portion of the acrylic resins market in 2024, with increased biodiversity protections from regulators and environmentalists and increasing restrictions on solvent-based products. Waterborne acrylics possess lower VOC emissions than solvent-based acrylics and have better environmental and health profiles, while maintaining performance properties, including adhesion and durability. They are used extensively in architectural coatings, sealants, and adhesives, where sustainability and safe compliance with environmental regulations are very important. Manufacturers' and end users' systemic transition to sustainable, environmentally friendly products has contributed to the increased popularity of water-based acrylic resin formulations worldwide.

“North America dominated the regional market for acrylic resins market in 2024.”

In 2024, North America accounted for the largest share of the acrylic resins market. The industrial sector is relatively mature, including automotive, construction, and electronics manufacturing. North America has some of the strictest environmental regulations, including low-VOC requirements from the EPA, which lends a mindset to accelerate the use of advanced waterborne and otherwise environmentally friendly acrylic resin formulations. In addition, robust demand for high-performance coatings, adhesives, and sealants in new construction and aftermarket refinishing drives market growth. Additionally, the presence of the largest chemical manufacturers and commitment to investment in research & development help solidify North America's position as the largest acrylic resins market in the world.

By Company Type: Tier 1: 25%, Tier 2: 42%, and Tier 3: 33%

By Designation: C-level Executives: 20%, Directors: 30%, and Other Designations: 50%

By Region: North America: 20%, Europe: 10%, Asia Pacific: 40%, South America: 10%, and Middle East & Africa 20%

Notes: Other designations include sales, marketing, and product managers.

Tier 1: >USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: USD 500 million–1 Billion; and Tier 3:

Companies Covered: BASF (Germany), Dow (US), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Arkema (France), DIC CORPORATION (Japan), Covestro AG (Germany), Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan), Trinseo (US), and Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan) are covered in the report.

The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the acrylic resins market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Research Coverage

This research report categorizes the acrylic resins market based on Chemistry (Methacrylates, Acrylates, and Hybrid), Solvency (Solvent based and Water based), Property (thermosetting and thermoplastics), application ( Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, DIY Coatings, and Elastomers ), end-use industry (Building & Construction, Industrial, Paper & Paperboard, Consumer Goods, Electrical & Electronics, Packaging), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa). The report’s scope covers detailed information regarding the drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities influencing the growth of the acrylic resins market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, products offered, and key strategies, such as partnerships, collaborations, mergers, acquisitions, product launches, and expansions, associated with the acrylic resins market. This report covers a competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the acrylic resins market ecosystem.

Reasons to Buy the Report

The report will offer the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall acrylic resins market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape, gain more insights into positioning their businesses better, and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following points:

• Assessing the major drivers (increased global vehicle production and electric vehicle adoption boost acrylic resin demand, rising infrastructure and construction activities, and growing demand for acrylic resins in adhesives and sealants given superior bonding performance), restraints (volatile raw material and resin prices due to crude oil price fluctuations, environmental concerns regarding low biodegradability of acrylic resins coming into play with disposal), opportunities (rapid growth of photopolymer and 3D-printing resin uses and growing market for bio-based and sustainable resin alternatives), and challenges (stringent environmental regulations and related compliance costs).
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product & service launches in the acrylic resins market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about profitable markets – the report analyzes the acrylic resins market across varied regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the acrylic resins market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players such as BASF (Germany), Dow (US), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Arkema (France), DIC CORPORATION (Japan), Covestro AG (Germany), Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan), Trinseo (US), and Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), among others

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