Global Acrylic Ester Market Report (2026–2036)
Market Overview
Acrylic esters are a class of organic compounds derived from acrylic acid through esterification with various alcohols. They are highly valued for their ability to impart flexibility, durability, adhesion, transparency, and weather resistance, making them essential intermediates in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. Acrylic esters are extensively used in surface coatings, adhesives and sealants, textiles, detergents, plastics, construction chemicals, and packaging materials.
The global acrylic ester market is closely linked to macroeconomic indicators such as construction activity, automotive production, infrastructure development, and consumer goods manufacturing. In 2025, Asia-Pacific emerged as the largest and fastest-growing regional market, driven by strong demand from coatings and adhesive manufacturers. China is the world’s largest consumer of acrylic esters and their derivatives, followed by Japan and India, while developed economies such as the United States and Germany remain key markets due to advanced applications in automotive and industrial coatings.
The global acrylic ester market was valued at xx million US$ in 2025 and is projected to reach xx million US$ by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of xx% during 2026–2036.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Methyl Acrylate
Ethyl Acrylate
Butyl Acrylate
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (2-EH Acrylate)
Others (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Specialty Acrylates)
By Application
Surface Coatings
Adhesives and Sealants
Plastic Adhesives
Detergents and Cleaning Agents
Textiles and Nonwovens
Others
Key Players Analysis
Major Global Manufacturers
Additional & Regional Players
Competition is driven by feedstock integration, plant scale, cost efficiency, specialty product development, and proximity to high-growth end-use markets.
Regional Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific
North America
Europe
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Strategic Outlook
Conclusion
The global acrylic ester market is positioned for sustained growth, underpinned by its critical role in coatings, adhesives, construction, automotive, and consumer goods value chains. Producers with integrated feedstock access, scalable production assets, and strong specialty product portfolios will maintain competitive advantage, while innovation in sustainable and high-performance acrylates will shape long-term market differentiation.
Executive Summary
The global acrylic ester market is expected to experience robust growth during the 2026–2036 forecast period, supported by rising demand from surface coatings, adhesives & sealants, textiles, packaging, detergents, and construction chemicals. Acrylic esters, derived from acrylic acid, are valued for their ability to impart flexibility, durability, adhesion, transparency, and resistance to weathering, making them indispensable in both industrial and consumer-facing applications.
In 2025, Asia-Pacific emerged as the largest and fastest-growing market, led by China’s dominance in coatings, adhesives, and construction activities, followed by Japan and India. Butyl acrylate accounted for the largest share of global demand, driven by its extensive use in architectural and industrial coatings as well as pressure-sensitive adhesives. 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EH acrylate) is gaining momentum due to its superior flexibility and low-temperature performance, particularly in construction chemicals and advanced adhesive systems.
Developed markets such as North America and Europe continue to play a strategic role, characterized by demand for specialty, high-performance, and eco-friendly acrylic esters, particularly in automotive and industrial coatings. Over the forecast period, market growth will be shaped by construction and automotive activity, regulatory pressure for low-VOC formulations, raw material price volatility, and increasing adoption of specialty acrylates.
Drivers
Restraints
Trends
Opportunities
Strategic Implication
The acrylic ester market offers attractive long-term growth prospects for manufacturers that can secure feedstock access, expand capacity in high-growth regions, and differentiate through specialty and sustainable product offerings. Companies investing in low-VOC technologies, specialty acrylates, and downstream integration will be best positioned to strengthen competitiveness over the 2026–2036 period.
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Table of Contents
Global Acrylic Ester Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Acrylic Ester
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Acrylic Ester
1.1.1 Definition of Acrylic Ester
1.1.2 Specifications of Acrylic Ester
1.2 Classification of Acrylic Ester
1.2.1 Methyl Acrylate
1.2.2 Ethyl Acrylate
1.2.3 Butyl Acrylate
1.2.4 2-EH Acrylate are described
1.3 Applications of Acrylic Ester
1.3.1 Surface Coatings
1.3.2 Adhesives and Sealants
1.3.3 Plastic Adhesives
1.3.4 Detergents
1.3.5 Textiles
1.3.6 Others
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acrylic Ester
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acrylic Ester
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Acrylic Ester
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Acrylic Ester
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Acrylic Ester
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Acrylic Ester Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Acrylic Ester Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Acrylic Ester Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Acrylic Ester Major Manufacturers
4 Global Acrylic Ester Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Acrylic Ester Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Acrylic Ester Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Acrylic Ester Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Acrylic Ester Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Acrylic Ester Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Acrylic Ester Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Acrylic Ester Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Acrylic Ester Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Acrylic Ester Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Acrylic Ester Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Acrylic Ester Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Acrylic Ester Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Acrylic Ester Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Acrylic Ester Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Acrylic Ester Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Acrylic Ester Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Acrylic Ester Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Acrylic Ester Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Acrylic Ester Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Acrylic Ester Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Acrylic Ester Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Acrylic Ester Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Acrylic Ester Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Acrylic Ester Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Acrylic Ester Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Acrylic Ester Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Acrylic Ester Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Acrylic Ester Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Acrylic Ester Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Acrylic Ester Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Acrylic Ester Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Acrylic Ester Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Methyl Acrylate Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Ethyl Acrylate Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.3 Butyl Acrylate Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.4 2-EH Acrylate are described Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Acrylic Ester Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Acrylic Ester Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Acrylic Ester Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Acrylic Ester Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Surface Coatings of Acrylic Ester Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Adhesives and Sealants of Acrylic Ester Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Plastic Adhesives of Acrylic Ester Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Detergents of Acrylic Ester Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.5 Textiles of Acrylic Ester Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.6 Others of Acrylic Ester Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Acrylic Ester
8.1 Arkema
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Arkema 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Arkema 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 BASF
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 BASF 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 BASF 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Nippon Shokubai
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Nippon Shokubai 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Nippon Shokubai 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Dow
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Dow 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Dow 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 LG Chem
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 LG Chem 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 LG Chem 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Evonik
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Evonik 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Evonik 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Mitsubishi Chemical
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Mitsubishi Chemical 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Mitsubishi Chemical 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Sasol
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Sasol 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Sasol 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 OJSC Sibur
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 OJSC Sibur 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 OJSC Sibur 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Hexion
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Hexion 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Hexion 2017 Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Momentive Specialty Chemicals
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Acrylic Ester Market
9.1 Global Acrylic Ester Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Acrylic Ester Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Acrylic Ester Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Acrylic Ester Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Forecast
9.3 Acrylic Ester Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Acrylic Ester Market Trend (Application)
10 Acrylic Ester Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Acrylic Ester Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Acrylic Ester International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Acrylic Ester by Region
10.4 Acrylic Ester Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Acrylic Ester
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Acrylic Ester Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Acrylic Ester
Table Product Specifications of Acrylic Ester
Table Classification of Acrylic Ester
Figure Global Production Market Share of Acrylic Ester by Type
Figure Methyl Acrylate Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Methyl Acrylate
Figure Ethyl Acrylate Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Ethyl Acrylate
Figure Butyl Acrylate Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Butyl Acrylate
Figure 2-EH Acrylate are described Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of 2-EH Acrylate are described
Table Applications of Acrylic Ester
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Acrylic Ester by Application
Figure Surface Coatings Examples
Table Major Consumers in Surface Coatings
Figure Adhesives and Sealants Examples
Table Major Consumers in Adhesives and Sealants
Figure Plastic Adhesives Examples
Table Major Consumers in Plastic Adhesives
Figure Detergents Examples
Table Major Consumers in Detergents
Figure Textiles Examples
Table Major Consumers in Textiles
Figure Others Examples
Table Major Consumers in Others
Figure Market Share of Acrylic Ester by Regions
Figure North America Acrylic Ester Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Acrylic Ester Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Acrylic Ester Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Acrylic Ester Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Acrylic Ester Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Acrylic Ester Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Acrylic Ester Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acrylic Ester
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Acrylic Ester
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Acrylic Ester
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Acrylic Ester Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Acrylic Ester Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Acrylic Ester Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Acrylic Ester Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Acrylic Ester 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Acrylic Ester Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Acrylic Ester Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Acrylic Ester Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Acrylic Ester Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Acrylic Ester Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Acrylic Ester Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Ester 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Ester 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Ester 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Ester 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Ester 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acrylic Ester 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Acrylic Ester Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Acrylic Ester Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Acrylic Ester Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Acrylic Ester Product Interview Price
Table Arkema Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Arkema Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Arkema Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table BASF Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 BASF Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 BASF Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table Nippon Shokubai Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Nippon Shokubai Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Nippon Shokubai Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table Dow Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Dow Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Dow Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table LG Chem Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 LG Chem Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 LG Chem Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table Evonik Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Evonik Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Evonik Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table Mitsubishi Chemical Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Mitsubishi Chemical Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Mitsubishi Chemical Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table Sasol Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Sasol Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Sasol Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table OJSC Sibur Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 OJSC Sibur Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 OJSC Sibur Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table Hexion Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Hexion Acrylic Ester Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Hexion Acrylic Ester Business Region Distribution
Table Momentive Specialty Chemicals Information List
Figure Global -2025 Acrylic Ester Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Acrylic Ester Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Acrylic Ester Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Acrylic Ester Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Acrylic Ester by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Acrylic Ester by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Acrylic Ester by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Methyl Acrylate
Ethyl Acrylate
Butyl Acrylate
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (2-EH Acrylate)
Others (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Specialty Acrylates)
By Application
Surface Coatings
Adhesives and Sealants
Plastic Adhesives
Detergents and Cleaning Agents
Textiles and Nonwovens
Others
Key Players Analysis
Major Global Manufacturers
Additional & Regional Players
Competition is driven by feedstock integration, plant scale, cost efficiency, specialty product development, and proximity to high-growth end-use markets.
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