Product Code: PMRREP30067
Persistence Market Research has recently published an extensive report on the global Acrylic Acid Market. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the key market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing deep insights into the market structure.
Key Insights:
- Acrylic Acid Market Size (2024E): US$ 15.9 Bn
- Projected Market Value (2032F): US$ 22.6 Bn
- Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2024 to 2032): 4.5%
Acrylic Acid Market - Report Scope:
The Acrylic Acid Market encompasses a broad range of applications, spanning sectors such as coatings, adhesives, textiles, and personal care. Acrylic acid is a vital chemical building block used in the production of acrylate esters, which serve as raw materials for a variety of products. These esters are widely used in adhesives, coatings, and sealants, making them crucial for industries like construction, automotive, and packaging. Additionally, acrylic acid is used in superabsorbent polymers (SAP), which are extensively applied in hygiene products such as diapers and adult incontinence items. The market is experiencing steady growth due to rising demand across these end-use industries, particularly in developing regions.
Market Growth Drivers:
Several key factors are driving the global Acrylic Acid Market. The construction industry, especially in emerging economies, is experiencing rapid growth, leading to increased demand for paints, coatings, and adhesives-all of which require acrylic acid-based products. Additionally, the automotive industry's continuous expansion, coupled with advancements in vehicle design and manufacturing, is boosting the demand for acrylic acid in adhesives and coatings. The rising awareness of hygiene and the growing elderly population are further propelling the demand for superabsorbent polymers, a significant application of acrylic acid in personal care products. The push towards sustainability has also led to innovations in bio-based acrylic acids, which are gaining traction due to their lower environmental impact.
Market Restraints:
Despite promising growth prospects, the Acrylic Acid Market faces challenges. One of the primary restraints is the volatility in raw material prices, particularly propylene, which is a key feedstock for acrylic acid production. Fluctuations in propylene prices can significantly impact production costs and profit margins for manufacturers. Additionally, environmental concerns related to the production process, which can lead to hazardous emissions, are prompting stricter regulations in various regions. Compliance with these environmental regulations increases operational costs and could potentially slow down production. Furthermore, the development of substitutes, such as bio-based alternatives and other polymers, poses a potential threat to the market's growth trajectory.
Market Opportunities:
The Acrylic Acid Market presents significant opportunities driven by the increasing demand for sustainable and bio-based acrylic acid solutions. With growing environmental concerns and stricter regulatory frameworks, companies are investing in the research and development of eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based acrylic acid. Bio-based acrylic acids, derived from renewable resources, are expected to gain market share as consumers and industries prioritize sustainability. Additionally, the expanding e-commerce and packaging sectors offer new avenues for growth, particularly in the development of specialty coatings and adhesives that enhance product packaging durability. The development of advanced formulations for high-performance coatings in the automotive and construction industries is another area of opportunity.
Key Questions Answered in the Report:
- What are the primary factors driving the growth of the Acrylic Acid Market globally?
- Which end-use industries are leading the adoption of acrylic acid in various regions?
- How are technological advancements influencing the competitive landscape of the Acrylic Acid Market?
- Who are the key players in the Acrylic Acid Market, and what strategies are they employing to stay competitive?
- What are the emerging trends and future prospects in the global Acrylic Acid Market?
Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:
Leading players in the global Acrylic Acid Market, including BASF SE, Arkema Group, and LG Chem, focus on expanding their production capacities, improving sustainability practices, and forming strategic partnerships to maintain a competitive edge. These companies are investing heavily in R&D to develop bio-based acrylic acid and other eco-friendly alternatives. Strategic collaborations with raw material suppliers and advancements in production technologies are also being prioritized to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. Moreover, companies are focusing on expanding their footprint in emerging markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, where demand for acrylic acid-based products is growing rapidly.
Key Companies Profiled:
- BASF SE
- Dow Chemical
- Lucite International
- LG Chem
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Cargill, Incorporated
- Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
- SNP Inc.
- The Lubrizol Corporation
- Formosa Plastic Corporation
- Arkema S.A.
- Ashland
- Kemira Oyi
Acrylic Acid Market Industry Segmentation:
By Derivative Type:
- Acrylate Esters
- Methyl Acrylate
- Ethyl Acrylate
- Butyl Acrylate
- 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate
- Glacial Acrylic Acid
- Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP)
- Other Derivatives
By Application:
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Paints & Coatings
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Personal Care Products
- Water Treatment
- Other Applications
By End-Use Industry:
- Construction
- Automotive
- Packaging
- Personal Care & Hygiene
- Textiles
- Other Industries
By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Global Market Outlook
- 1.2. Demand Side Trends
- 1.3. Supply Side Trends
- 1.4. Life Cycle Analysis
- 1.5. Analysis and Recommendations
2. Market Overview
- 2.1. Market Taxonomy
- 2.2. Market Definition
- 2.3. Production Process Overview
3. Key Market Trends
- 3.1. Key Trends Impacting the Market
- 3.2. Development Trends
4. Key Success Factors
5. Global Acrylic Acid Market Demand Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2032
- 5.1. Historical Market Volume (Tons) Analysis, 2019-2023
- 5.2. Current and Future Market Volume (tons) Projections, 2024-2032
- 5.3. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis
6. Global Acrylic Acid Market - Pricing Analysis
- 6.1. Regional Pricing Analysis By Product Type
- 6.2. Pricing Break-up
- 6.2.1. Manufacturer Level Pricing
- 6.3. Global Average Pricing Analysis Benchmark
7. Global Acrylic Acid Market Demand (in Value or Size in US$ Bn) Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2032
- 7.1. Historical Market Value (US$ Bn) Analysis, 2019-2023
- 7.2. Current and Future Market Value (US$ Bn) Projections, 2024-2032
- 7.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis
- 7.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis
8. Market Background
- 8.1. Macro-Economic Factors
- 8.2. Forecast Factors - Relevance & Impact
- 8.3. Global Supply Demand Analysis
- 8.3.1. Production Capacity Analysis
- 8.3.2. Consumption Analysis
- 8.3.3. Net Trade Analysis
- 8.4. Value Chain
- 8.5. Manufacturing Process
- 8.6. Market Dynamics
- 8.6.1. Drivers
- 8.6.2. Restraints
- 8.6.3. Opportunity Analysis
9. Global Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032, By Product Type
- 9.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 9.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Analysis By Product Type, 2019-2023
- 9.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Analysis and Forecast By Product Type, 2024-2032
- 9.3.1. Acrylic Esters
- 9.3.1.1. Methyl acrylate
- 9.3.1.2. Ethyl acrylate
- 9.3.1.3. Butyl acrylate
- 9.3.1.4. others
- 9.3.2. Acrylic Polymers/Copolymer
- 9.3.2.1. Acrylic Elastomers
- 9.3.2.2. Water Treatment Polymers
- 9.3.2.3. other polymers (Cyanopolyacrylate, Ammonium Polyacrylate)
- 9.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product Type
10. Global Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032, By Acrylic Esters Application
- 10.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Analysis By Acrylic Esters Application, 2019-2023
- 10.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Analysis and Forecast By Acrylic Esters Application, 2024-2032
- 10.3.1. Surface Coatings
- 10.3.2. Adhesives and Sealants
- 10.3.3. Plastic Additives
- 10.3.4. Detergents
- 10.3.5. Textiles
- 10.3.6. Others
- 10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Acrylic Esters Application
11. Global Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032, By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 11.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 11.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Analysis By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application, 2019-2023
- 11.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Analysis and Forecast By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application, 2024-2032
- 11.3.1. Water Treatment
- 11.3.2. Others
- 11.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
12. Global Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032, by Region
- 12.1. Introduction
- 12.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Analysis By Region, 2019-2023
- 12.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2024-2032
- 12.3.1. North America
- 12.3.2. Latin America
- 12.3.3. Europe
- 12.3.4. South Asia
- 12.3.5. East Asia
- 12.3.6. Oceania
- 12.3.7. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- 12.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
13. North America Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032
- 13.1. Introduction
- 13.2. Pricing Analysis
- 13.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
- 13.4. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2032
- 13.4.1. By Country
- 13.4.1.1. U.S.
- 13.4.1.2. Canada
- 13.4.2. By Product Type
- 13.4.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 13.4.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 13.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 13.5.1. By Country
- 13.5.2. By Product Type
- 13.5.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 13.5.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 13.6. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 13.7. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
14. Latin America Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032
- 14.1. Introduction
- 14.2. Pricing Analysis
- 14.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
- 14.4. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2032
- 14.4.1. By Country
- 14.4.1.1. Brazil
- 14.4.1.2. Mexico
- 14.4.1.3. Rest of Latin America
- 14.4.2. By Product Type
- 14.4.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 14.4.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 14.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 14.5.1. By Country
- 14.5.2. By Product Type
- 14.5.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 14.5.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 14.6. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 14.7. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
15. Europe Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032
- 15.1. Introduction
- 15.2. Pricing Analysis
- 15.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
- 15.4. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2032
- 15.4.1. By Country
- 15.4.1.1. Germany
- 15.4.1.2. Italy
- 15.4.1.3. France
- 15.4.1.4. U.K.
- 15.4.1.5. Spain
- 15.4.1.6. BENELUX
- 15.4.1.7. Rest of Europe
- 15.4.2. By Product Type
- 15.4.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 15.4.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 15.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 15.5.1. By Country
- 15.5.2. By Product Type
- 15.5.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 15.5.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 15.6. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 15.7. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
16. South Asia Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032
- 16.1. Introduction
- 16.2. Pricing Analysis
- 16.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
- 16.4. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2032
- 16.4.1. By Country
- 16.4.1.1. India
- 16.4.1.2. Thailand
- 16.4.1.3. Indonesia
- 16.4.1.4. Malaysia
- 16.4.1.5. Rest of South Asia
- 16.4.2. By Product Type
- 16.4.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 16.4.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 16.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 16.5.1. By Country
- 16.5.2. By Product Type
- 16.5.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 16.5.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 16.6. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 16.7. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
17. East Asia Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032
- 17.1. Introduction
- 17.2. Pricing Analysis
- 17.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
- 17.4. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2032
- 17.4.1. By Country
- 17.4.1.1. China
- 17.4.1.2. Japan
- 17.4.1.3. South Korea
- 17.4.2. By Product Type
- 17.4.3. By Product Type
- 17.4.4. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 17.4.5. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 17.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 17.5.1. By Country
- 17.5.2. By Product Type
- 17.5.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 17.5.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 17.6. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 17.7. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
18. Oceania Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032
- 18.1. Introduction
- 18.2. Pricing Analysis
- 18.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
- 18.4. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2032
- 18.4.1. By Country
- 18.4.1.1. Australia
- 18.4.1.2. New Zealand
- 18.4.2. By Product Type
- 18.4.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 18.4.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 18.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 18.5.1. By Country
- 18.5.2. By Product Type
- 18.5.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 18.5.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 18.6. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 18.7. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
19. Middle East and Africa Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032
- 19.1. Introduction
- 19.2. Pricing Analysis
- 19.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
- 19.4. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2032
- 19.4.1. By Country
- 19.4.1.1. GCC Countries
- 19.4.1.2. Turkey
- 19.4.1.3. Northern Africa
- 19.4.1.4. South Africa
- 19.4.1.5. Rest of Middle East and Africa
- 19.4.2. By Product Type
- 19.4.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 19.4.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 19.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 19.5.1. By Country
- 19.5.2. By Product Type
- 19.5.3. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 19.5.4. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 19.6. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 19.7. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
20. Emerging Countries Acrylic Acid Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2032
- 20.1. Introduction
- 20.1.1. Market Value Proportion Analysis, By Key Countries
- 20.1.2. Global Vs. Country Growth Comparison
- 20.2. China Acrylic Acid Market Analysis
- 20.2.1. Introduction
- 20.2.2. PEST Analysis
- 20.2.3. Market Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
- 20.2.4. Market Volume and Value (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
- 20.2.4.1. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 20.2.4.2. By Product Type
- 20.2.4.3. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 20.3. Indonesia Acrylic Acid Market Analysis
- 20.3.1. Introduction
- 20.3.2. PEST Analysis
- 20.3.3. Market Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
- 20.3.4. Market Volume and Value (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
- 20.3.4.1. By Product Type
- 20.3.4.2. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 20.3.4.3. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
- 20.4. South Korea Acrylic Acid Market Analysis
- 20.4.1. Introduction
- 20.4.2. PEST Analysis
- 20.4.3. Market Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
- 20.4.4. Market Volume and Value (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
- 20.4.4.1. By Product Type
- 20.4.4.2. By Acrylic Esters Application
- 20.4.4.3. By Acrylic Polymer/Copolymer Application
21. Competition Analysis
- 21.1. Competition Developments - Summary of Findings
- 21.2. Key Players - Market Positioning
- 21.3. Key Players - Market Footprint
- 21.4. Regional Tier Structure Analysis
- 21.5. Global Tier Structure Analysis
- 21.6. Global Acrylic Acid Market Value Share Analysis By Companies (2019E)
- 21.7. Competition Dashboard
22. Company Profile
- 22.1.1. BASF SE
- 22.1.2. Dow Chemical
- 22.1.3. Lucite International
- 22.1.4. LG Chem
- 22.1.5. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- 22.1.6. Cargill, Incorporated
- 22.1.7. Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
- 22.1.8. SNP Inc.
- 22.1.9. The Lubrizol Corporation
- 22.1.10. Formosa Plastic Corporation
- 22.1.11. Arkema S.A.
- 22.1.12. Ashland
- 22.1.13. Kemira Oyi
23. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
24. Research Methodology