Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Size Study & Forecast, by Type, Application, End-User Industry, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market is valued at approximately USD 2.62 billion in 2024 and is poised to expand at a robust CAGR of 9.50% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. Waterborne epoxy resins, as an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional solvent-based systems, have emerged as a compelling solution in industries demanding high-performance coatings and adhesives with minimal environmental footprint. With tightening VOC regulations and a collective shift toward sustainable materials, these resins have found favor across a diverse array of end-user sectors ranging from automotive to construction. Their ability to deliver excellent chemical resistance, superior adhesion, and mechanical stability-all while being water-dispersible-has substantially contributed to their rising prominence in the global chemical landscape.

The surging demand for durable, corrosion-resistant, and low-emission coatings in structural applications is one of the primary catalysts for market expansion. Waterborne epoxy resins are increasingly being leveraged in the production of high-performance coatings for automotive underbodies, metal containers, and construction steel structures. Furthermore, technological advancements aimed at enhancing their film-forming ability, drying time, and weatherability have unlocked novel applications in composite manufacturing and high-strength adhesives. As industries strive to align with sustainability goals, the substitution of solvent-borne epoxies with waterborne formulations is becoming a strategic imperative, thereby opening up new growth frontiers for manufacturers.

Regionally, North America is expected to maintain a significant market share during the forecast period, attributed to stringent environmental policies, a well-established automotive and construction industry, and growing public investment in green infrastructure. The United States, in particular, remains a hotbed for innovation and product development in the resin segment. On the other hand, the Asia Pacific region is forecasted to witness the fastest growth, bolstered by escalating infrastructure development, rapid urbanization, and increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly products in countries such as China, India, and South Korea. In Europe, ongoing reforms to reduce VOC emissions under REACH and the Green Deal are driving the adoption of waterborne technologies, making it a lucrative region for manufacturers. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa, though still emerging, are expected to gain traction due to rising industrial investments and policy support for sustainable building materials.

Major market players included in this report are:

BASF SE
Huntsman Corporation
Hexion Inc.
Allnex Group
Olin Corporation
DIC Corporation
Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd.
Aditya Birla Chemicals
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
3M Company
Dow Inc.
Evonik Industries AG
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
Westlake Epoxy Inc.
Spolchemie

Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Type:

High Molecular Weight Epoxy Resins
Low Molecular Weight Epoxy Resins

By Application:

Coatings
Adhesives
Composites

By End-User Industry:

Construction
Automotive
Marine

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Rising demand for low-VOC and eco-friendly coatings across industries
- 3.2.2. Increasing infrastructure development and automotive production globally
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. Performance limitations in certain industrial applications
- 3.3.2. Relatively high cost of formulation development and curing time constraints
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Expanding demand for sustainable adhesives and composites in construction
- 3.4.2. Rapid innovation in nanotechnology-enhanced waterborne resins

Chapter 4. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Forces Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economic
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. High Molecular Weight Epoxy Resins
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Low Molecular Weight Epoxy Resins
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Coatings
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.4. Adhesives
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.5. Composites
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Size & Forecasts by End-User Industry 2025-2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Construction
- 7.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.3. Automotive
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.4. Marine
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Waterborne Epoxy Resin Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

8.1. Global Market Snapshot
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America
- 8.3.1. U.S.
  - 8.3.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.2. Canada
  - 8.3.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4. Europe
- 8.4.1. UK
  - 8.4.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.2. Germany
  - 8.4.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.3. France
  - 8.4.3.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.4. Spain
  - 8.4.4.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.5. Italy
  - 8.4.5.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.6. Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.6.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5. Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. China
  - 8.5.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.2. India
  - 8.5.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.3. Japan
  - 8.5.3.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.4. Australia
  - 8.5.4.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.5. South Korea
  - 8.5.5.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.6.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6. Latin America
- 8.6.1. Brazil
  - 8.6.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.2. Mexico
  - 8.6.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7. Middle East & Africa
- 8.7.1. UAE
  - 8.7.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.2. Saudi Arabia
  - 8.7.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.3. South Africa
  - 8.7.3.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.7.4.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.4.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence

9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. BASF SE
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Key Executives
- 9.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 9.2.6. Recent Development
- 9.2.7. Market Strategies
- 9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. Huntsman Corporation
9.4. Hexion Inc.
9.5. Allnex Group
9.6. Olin Corporation
9.7. DIC Corporation
9.8. Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd.
9.9. Aditya Birla Chemicals
9.10. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
9.11. 3M Company
9.12. Dow Inc.
9.13. Evonik Industries AG
9.14. Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
9.15. Westlake Epoxy Inc.
9.16. Spolchemie