Top Emulsion Polymers Companies

Emulsion Polymer Market size was valued at USD 36.27 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 38.7 Billion in 2025 to USD 65.01 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period (2026–2033).

The global emulsion polymers market is fairly concentrated, with a few big and medium-sized market participants accounting for a large portion of market revenue. Major players are including Celanese Corporation, BASF SE, the Dow Chemical Company, and Arkema Co. 'BASF SE (Germany)', 'The Dow Chemical Company (USA) ', 'Arkema Group (France) ', 'Wacker Chemie AG (Germany) ', 'Celanese Corporation (USA) ', 'Clariant AG (Switzerland) ', 'Synthomer plc (UK) ', 'Trinseo (USA) ', 'DIC Corporation (Japan) ', 'Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan) ', '3M Company (USA) ', 'H.B. Fuller Company (USA) ', 'Scott Bader Company Ltd. (UK) ', 'Lubrizol Corporation (USA) ', 'Reichhold LLC (USA) ', 'Eni SpA (Italy) ', 'ZEON Corporation (Japan)'

The architectural paints and coatings market is expected to grow significantly in 2021, owing primarily to the increased demand for protective and durable paints. Rapid urbanization and rising consumer disposable income are also expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. This pattern is expected to increase demand for emulsion products. Surging demand for high-quality color paints, combined with increased residential infrastructure development, particularly in emerging economies, is expected to boost industry growth over the forecast period.

Water and bio-based polymers emulsions are expected to present enormous development opportunities. Consumer awareness of green building is expected to drive global demand over the forecast period. Increased awareness among end-use industries about the environmental impact of solvent-based products, combined with favorable regulatory trends, is expected to drive the market during the forecast period.

In 2021, Asia Pacific had the largest Emulsion Polymers market share. Moreover, the availability of low-cost raw materials, land, equipment, and skilled labor are some of the factors driving the growth of the Asia Pacific emulsion industry. The rapidly expanding Chinese and Indian markets are the primary drivers of this significant growth. Water-borne coatings and adhesives are replacing solvent-based coatings and adhesives due to their environmental friendliness. As a result, the market is expected to expand significantly during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific is expected to remain the largest consumer due to increased construction spending, a growing middle-class population, a better lifestyle, and increased spending power.