Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market – Market Description
The Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD) Market is a fast-growing segment of the sustainable coatings and adhesives industry. Water-based polyurethane dispersions are environmentally friendly polymer systems in which polyurethane particles are dispersed in water, offering low VOC emissions, excellent flexibility, abrasion resistance, adhesion, and chemical stability.
The Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Report 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of market structure, technology trends, regulatory influence, and competitive dynamics. The report evaluates historical market performance and forecasts future growth for the 2026–2036 period, incorporating sustainability regulations, end-use industry expansion, innovation in bio-based PUDs, and performance advancements.
Market growth is strongly supported by the global shift toward low-VOC, waterborne, and environmentally compliant materials, particularly in coatings, leather finishing, adhesives, and wood protection applications.
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
By Region
Impact of COVID-19 on the Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the market in 2020 due to:
Recovery was supported by:
Post-pandemic trends reinforced the long-term shift toward water-based and sustainable polymer technologies.
Key Players Analysis
Major companies operating in the global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market include:
Competition is driven by VOC compliance, performance customization, pricing, and regional manufacturing presence.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Trend Analysis
Market Drivers
Market Challenges
Value Chain Analysis
Market Outlook (2026–2036)
The global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market is expected to grow at a strong and sustainable CAGR during the forecast period, driven by:
Overall, the market outlook remains highly positive, with sustainability, regulatory compliance, and performance enhancement defining long-term growth.
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1. Market Overview of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions
1.1 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Overview
1.1.1 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions 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 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Component polyurethane
2.4 Two-component polyurethane
2.5 Urethane-modified
3. Covid-19 Impact Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 PUD leather finishing agents
3.4 PUD coating agent
3.5 Waterborne Wood Coatings
3.6 Water-based paint
3.7 PUD water-based glue
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business
5.1 Bayer
5.1.1 Bayer Company Profile
5.1.2 Bayer Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.1.3 Bayer Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 DSM
5.2.1 DSM Company Profile
5.2.2 DSM Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.2.3 DSM Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Lubrizol
5.3.1 Lubrizol Company Profile
5.3.2 Lubrizol Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.3.3 Lubrizol Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 BASF
5.4.1 BASF Company Profile
5.4.2 BASF Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.4.3 BASF Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Alberdingk Boley
5.5.1 Alberdingk Boley Company Profile
5.5.2 Alberdingk Boley Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.5.3 Alberdingk Boley Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Hauthaway
5.6.1 Hauthaway Company Profile
5.6.2 Hauthaway Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.6.3 Hauthaway Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Stahl
5.7.1 Stahl Company Profile
5.7.2 Stahl Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.7.3 Stahl Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Mitsui
5.8.1 Mitsui Company Profile
5.8.2 Mitsui Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.8.3 Mitsui Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 UBE
5.9.1 UBE Company Profile
5.9.2 UBE Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.9.3 UBE Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Chemtura
5.10.1 Chemtura Company Profile
5.10.2 Chemtura Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.10.3 Chemtura Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 DIC
5.11.1 DIC Company Profile
5.11.2 DIC Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.11.3 DIC Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Reichhold
5.12.1 Reichhold Company Profile
5.12.2 Reichhold Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.12.3 Reichhold Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Wanhua Chemical
5.13.1 Wanhua Chemical Company Profile
5.13.2 Wanhua Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.13.3 Wanhua Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Ketian Chemical
5.14.1 Ketian Chemical Company Profile
5.14.2 Ketian Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.14.3 Ketian Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 SiwoChem
5.15.1 SiwoChem Company Profile
5.15.2 SiwoChem Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.15.3 SiwoChem Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.16 Grand Chemical
5.16.1 Grand Chemical Company Profile
5.16.2 Grand Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.16.3 Grand Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.17 GUANGDONG ORIENT
5.17.1 GUANGDONG ORIENT Company Profile
5.17.2 GUANGDONG ORIENT Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.17.3 GUANGDONG ORIENT Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.18 Shandong Audmay
5.18.1 Shandong Audmay Company Profile
5.18.2 Shandong Audmay Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Specification
5.18.3 Shandong Audmay Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
6.2 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
7.2 East Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
8.2 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
9.2 South Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
11.2 Middle East Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
12.2 Africa Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
13.2 Oceania Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
14.2 South America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Application
16 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions 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
By Application
By Region
Impact of COVID-19 on the Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the market in 2020 due to:
Recovery was supported by:
Post-pandemic trends reinforced the long-term shift toward water-based and sustainable polymer technologies.
Key Players Analysis
Major companies operating in the global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market include:
Competition is driven by VOC compliance, performance customization, pricing, and regional manufacturing presence.
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