According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market size was valued at US$ 14595 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 17877 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 2.9% during review period.
Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives are reactive acrylic monomers and directly related derivative monomers used as building blocks for polymers, absorbents, coatings, adhesives, dispersants, textile chemicals, paper chemicals, detergents, plastics additives, and water treatment chemicals. Acrylic acid provides the carboxylic acid functionality, while acrylate esters such as methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate provide flexibility, adhesion, weatherability, film formation, and copolymerization performance.
Upstream supply of acrylic acid is mainly linked to propylene, oxidation catalysts, n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, methanol, ethanol, caustic soda, inhibitors, and integrated petrochemical utilities. The industry therefore favors producers with propylene access, acid-ester integration, tank-farm infrastructure, safety systems, and qualified logistics for inhibited monomers. Downstream demand of acrylic ccid is broad but concentrated in superabsorbent polymer production, architectural coatings, industrial coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, textile binders, water-soluble polymers, detergent builders, plastic modifiers, and paper processing chemicals. Typical purchasing is a mix of annual or semiannual framework contracts for large polymer and coatings customers, monthly formula-linked supply agreements for regional buyers, spot cargoes during outages, and qualified-vendor procurement for regulated or high-specification applications.
In the current market, global production is around 11,920,000 Ton, with an average selling price of about 1,190 USD per Ton EXW basis. The market remains moderately concentrated rather than fully oligopolistic. Top 5 suppliers control approximately 42.4% of global revenue CR5, led by BASF, Satellite Chemical, Arkema, Nippon Shokubai, and Dow on a group-adjusted basis. The top 10 suppliers account for about 66.1%, reflecting the importance of world-scale assets, integrated acid-ester chains, technical service, product stewardship, and regional supply security. China is now the most important production and demand center, supported by large acrylic acid and ester chains from Satellite Chemical, Wanhua Chemical, Shanghai Huayi, Yangzi Petrochemical BASF, Taixing Sunke Chemicals, Shandong Kaitai, and Qixiang Tengda. North America and Europe remain high-value demand regions because of coatings, adhesives, hygiene products, and regulatory-grade supply requirements. Asia outside China is also structurally important, with Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, and Taiwan supporting both merchant demand and integrated polymer production.
During 2026-2032, growth should be supported by hygiene absorbents in emerging markets, waterborne coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, construction chemicals, industrial dispersions, and localization of petrochemical supply in Asia. The industry’s typical gross margin is estimated at 18.5% for integrated producers across the cycle, with higher margins for functional acrylates and lower margins for commodity butyl acrylate during oversupply periods. Margin barriers come from process safety, oxidation technology, inhibitor management, acid-ester balancing, waste treatment, customer qualification, and the ability to operate through feedstock and freight volatility. The main constraints are cyclical propylene and alcohol costs, tight environmental control on volatile monomers, overcapacity risk in China, logistics restrictions for flammable inhibited liquids, and regional customer qualification cycles. Carbon pressure is becoming more visible through ISCC PLUS, renewable electricity attribution, bio-based ethyl acrylate, and lower-carbon product requests from coatings and adhesive customers.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Dow, Arkema, Nippon Shokubai, LG Chem, Formosa Plastics, Satellite Chemical, Wanhua Chemical Group, Shanghai Huayi New Materials, Yangzi Petrochemical BASF, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Acrylic Acid
Acrylic Ester
Acrylate Salt
Other Acrylic Derivative
Market segment by Basic Monomer
Glacial Acrylic Acid
Methyl Acrylate
Ethyl Acrylate
Butyl Acrylate
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate
Other Basic Acrylate
Market segment by Functionality
Mono-functional Acrylate
Hydroxy Acrylate
Amine Acrylate
Bio-based Acrylate
Others
Market segment by Application
Hygiene Absorbents
Coatings
Adhesives
Textiles
Water Treatment
Plastics
Detergents
Paper Processing
Other Industrial Uses
Major players covered
BASF
Dow
Arkema
Nippon Shokubai
LG Chem
Formosa Plastics
Satellite Chemical
Wanhua Chemical Group
Shanghai Huayi New Materials
Yangzi Petrochemical BASF
Mitsubishi Chemical
Toagosei
Sasol
Tasnee
SIBUR
Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat
Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil
American Acryl
Taixing Sunke Chemicals
Shandong Kaitai Petrochemical Group
Qixiang Tengda Chemical
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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