2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Global Market

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Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Industry Research Report 2026

Explore detailed insights, trends, growth drivers, key players, and forecasts for the Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Industry Research Report 2026 market worldwide.

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Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) Market Report 2026–2036

Market Forecast

Chem Reports predicts that the 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) market was valued at USD xxxx in 2025 and is expected to reach USD xxxx by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% globally during the forecast period 2026–2036.

Market Overview

The Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Report 2026 provides an extensive industry analysis of development components, patterns, flows, and market sizes. It evaluates present and past market values to forecast potential market performance between 2026–2036.

This study integrates both primary and secondary data sources, examining government policies, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, current trends, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, and technical progress in related industries.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak in December 2019, declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, significantly disrupted the 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate market in 2020. Supply chain interruptions, reduced industrial activity, and delayed projects impacted demand, though recovery trends emerged as industries adapted to new operating conditions.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • 93%–97% Purity
  • 97%–99% Purity
  • ≥99% Purity

By Application

  • Coatings
  • Reactive Resins
  • Adhesives

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Strong demand in coatings and adhesives; regulatory oversight on chemical safety.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain): Mature market with emphasis on reactive resins and specialty coatings; strict environmental regulations drive innovation.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Largest and fastest-growing region, supported by industrial expansion, adhesives manufacturing, and resin demand.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging adoption in coatings and adhesives, supported by construction and industrial growth.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Gradual growth with increasing investments in industrial chemicals and construction materials.

Key Players

  • Mitsubishi Rayon
  • Evonik
  • Geo
  • Nippon Shokubai
  • MGC (Mitsubishi Gas Chemical)
  • Sanlian Chem
  • Anhui Renxin
  • Zibo Xinglu Chemical
  • Hickory
  • Dow
  • Anshun Chem
  • Fangda Chem
  • Hechuang Chem
  • Sanmu Group

These companies compete through production capacity, technological innovation, and distribution networks, with multinational firms focusing on diversified applications and regional players targeting cost-sensitive markets.

Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) Market Intelligence Brief (2026–2036)

Short Description / Definition

2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) is a hydrophilic monomer widely used in coatings, adhesives, and reactive resins. It offers excellent adhesion, flexibility, and chemical resistance, making it critical in industrial and consumer applications. It is also a precursor for specialty polymers used in biomedical and optical materials.

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Strong demand in coatings and adhesives; regulatory oversight on chemical safety and VOC emissions.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain): Mature market with emphasis on reactive resins and specialty coatings; strict environmental regulations drive innovation.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Largest and fastest-growing region, supported by industrial expansion, adhesives manufacturing, and resin demand.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging adoption in coatings and adhesives, supported by construction and industrial growth.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Gradual growth with increasing investments in industrial chemicals and construction materials.

Segmentation Analysis

By Type:

  • 93%–97% Purity
  • 97%–99% Purity
  • ≥99% Purity

By Application:

  • Coatings
  • Reactive Resins
  • Adhesives

Key Players Analysis

  • Mitsubishi Rayon, Nippon Shokubai, MGC: Japanese leaders with advanced R&D and strong resin portfolios.
  • Evonik, Dow, BASF: Global chemical giants with diversified applications and sustainability-driven innovation.
  • Sanlian Chem, Anhui Renxin, Zibo Xinglu Chemical, Fangda Chem, Hechuang Chem, Sanmu Group: Chinese producers dominating cost-sensitive markets.
  • Geo, Hickory, Anshun Chem: Regional players with niche focus in adhesives and coatings.

Competitive landscape shows multinational corporations leading in innovation and quality, while Chinese producers dominate volume and price-sensitive segments.

Porter’s Five Forces

  • Threat of New Entrants: Low; production requires specialized technology and regulatory compliance.
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate; raw material availability is stable but price-sensitive.
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers: High; industries demand cost-effective, high-performance monomers.
  • Threat of Substitutes: Moderate; alternative acrylates and epoxies compete in coatings and adhesives.
  • Industry Rivalry: High; strong competition among global leaders and regional producers.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths:

  • Excellent adhesion and flexibility properties
  • Wide applicability across coatings, adhesives, and resins

Weaknesses:

  • Toxicity and handling challenges
  • Dependence on industrial demand cycles

Opportunities:

  • Growth in specialty resins for biomedical and optical applications
  • Expansion in Asia-Pacific and South America
  • Innovation in eco-friendly and low-VOC formulations

Threats:

  • Regulatory restrictions on hazardous chemicals
  • Competition from alternative acrylates and epoxies
  • Price volatility in raw materials

Trend Analysis

  • Rising demand in coatings for construction and automotive industries.
  • Expansion in adhesives for packaging and industrial applications.
  • Growing use in reactive resins for specialty polymers.
  • Increasing focus on eco-friendly and low-VOC formulations.

Drivers & Challenges

Drivers:

  • Expansion of coatings and adhesives industries
  • Rising demand for specialty resins in biomedical and optical applications
  • Technological advancements in polymer chemistry

Challenges:

  • Regulatory scrutiny due to toxicity and VOC emissions
  • Competition from alternative monomers
  • Dependence on cyclical industrial demand

Value Chain Analysis

  • Upstream: Raw material sourcing (methacrylic acid, ethylene oxide).
  • Midstream: Production of HEMA in varying purity grades.
  • Downstream: Applications in coatings, adhesives, and reactive resins.
  • Support Activities: R&D, regulatory compliance, marketing, and distribution.

Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • Manufacturers: Invest in eco-friendly formulations and specialty resins for biomedical applications.
  • Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific growth opportunities where industrial demand is strongest.
  • Policy Makers: Encourage safe handling practices and support innovation in sustainable chemical solutions.
  • End-users (coatings, adhesives, resins): Secure long-term supply contracts with reliable producers.
  • New Entrants: Target niche applications in biomedical and optical resins with differentiated products.

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1. Market Overview of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate
    1.1 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Overview
        1.1.1 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 93%?Purity?97%
    2.4 97%?Purity?99%
    2.5 99%?Purity
3. Covid-19 Impact 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Coatings
    3.4 Reactive Resins
    3.5 Adhesives
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Business
    5.1 Mitsubishi Rayon
        5.1.1 Mitsubishi Rayon Company Profile
        5.1.2 Mitsubishi Rayon 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.1.3 Mitsubishi Rayon 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Evonik
        5.2.1 Evonik Company Profile
        5.2.2 Evonik 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.2.3 Evonik 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Geo
        5.3.1 Geo Company Profile
        5.3.2 Geo 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.3.3 Geo 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Nippon Shokubai
        5.4.1 Nippon Shokubai Company Profile
        5.4.2 Nippon Shokubai 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.4.3 Nippon Shokubai 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 MGC
        5.5.1 MGC Company Profile
        5.5.2 MGC 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.5.3 MGC 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Sanlian Chem
        5.6.1 Sanlian Chem Company Profile
        5.6.2 Sanlian Chem 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.6.3 Sanlian Chem 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Anhui Renxin
        5.7.1 Anhui Renxin Company Profile
        5.7.2 Anhui Renxin 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.7.3 Anhui Renxin 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 Zibo Xinglu Chemical
        5.8.1 Zibo Xinglu Chemical Company Profile
        5.8.2 Zibo Xinglu Chemical 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.8.3 Zibo Xinglu Chemical 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 Hickory
        5.9.1 Hickory Company Profile
        5.9.2 Hickory 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.9.3 Hickory 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 Dow
        5.10.1 Dow Company Profile
        5.10.2 Dow 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.10.3 Dow 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.11 Anshun Chem
        5.11.1 Anshun Chem Company Profile
        5.11.2 Anshun Chem 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.11.3 Anshun Chem 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.12 Fangda Chem
        5.12.1 Fangda Chem Company Profile
        5.12.2 Fangda Chem 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.12.3 Fangda Chem 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.13 Hechuang Chem
        5.13.1 Hechuang Chem Company Profile
        5.13.2 Hechuang Chem 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.13.3 Hechuang Chem 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.14 Sanmu Group
        5.14.1 Sanmu Group Company Profile
        5.14.2 Sanmu Group 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Product Specification
        5.14.3 Sanmu Group 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    6.2 North America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    7.2 East Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    8.2 Europe 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    9.2 South Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    11.2 Middle East 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    12.2 Africa 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    13.2 Oceania 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    14.2 South America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Size by Application
16 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • 93%–97% Purity
  • 97%–99% Purity
  • ≥99% Purity

By Application

  • Coatings
  • Reactive Resins
  • Adhesives

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Strong demand in coatings and adhesives; regulatory oversight on chemical safety.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain): Mature market with emphasis on reactive resins and specialty coatings; strict environmental regulations drive innovation.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Largest and fastest-growing region, supported by industrial expansion, adhesives manufacturing, and resin demand.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging adoption in coatings and adhesives, supported by construction and industrial growth.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Gradual growth with increasing investments in industrial chemicals and construction materials.

Key Players

  • Mitsubishi Rayon
  • Evonik
  • Geo
  • Nippon Shokubai
  • MGC (Mitsubishi Gas Chemical)
  • Sanlian Chem
  • Anhui Renxin
  • Zibo Xinglu Chemical
  • Hickory
  • Dow
  • Anshun Chem
  • Fangda Chem
  • Hechuang Chem
  • Sanmu Group

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