Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide market for waterborne acrylic resin. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure.

Key Insights:

Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Size (2025E): USD 4,261.2 Million
Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 5,995.9 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 5.0%

Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market - Report Scope:

Waterborne acrylic resins are environmentally friendly polymers widely used in paints & coatings, adhesives, sealants, and textile applications due to their low VOC content, high durability, and excellent adhesion properties. These resins are preferred in both industrial and architectural sectors for their performance and compliance with stringent environmental regulations. The market spans multiple end-use industries including construction, automotive, packaging, and electronics.

Market Growth Drivers:

The global waterborne acrylic resin market is propelled by multiple factors including the rising demand for eco-friendly and low-emission coating solutions across industries. Stringent government regulations on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions have accelerated the shift toward water-based alternatives in coatings. Furthermore, growing infrastructure development, particularly in emerging economies, fuels demand for architectural coatings that use waterborne resins. Advances in resin formulation technology that enhance water resistance, gloss, and chemical stability further stimulate market expansion. Additionally, consumer preference for sustainable and odorless coatings supports wider adoption in residential and commercial projects.

Market Restraints:

Despite promising growth potential, the waterborne acrylic resin market faces several restraints. High formulation costs and sensitivity to environmental factors such as humidity and temperature during application can limit market penetration, especially in developing regions. Moreover, the performance gap between solvent-based and water-based resins in certain high-performance applications continues to pose challenges. Limited awareness and technical know-how among small-scale manufacturers further hinder adoption rates in some sectors.

Market Opportunities:

The waterborne acrylic resin market presents substantial growth opportunities through product innovation and geographic expansion. Technological advancements in polymer chemistry offer avenues for enhanced resin performance, making them suitable for more demanding industrial applications. Rising investments in green building practices and LEED-certified construction are expected to drive demand for sustainable coating solutions. Emerging markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America provide untapped potential due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, and increasing environmental consciousness. Strategic collaborations, capacity expansion, and new product development focused on performance and sustainability are critical to leveraging these opportunities.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the primary factors driving the growth of the waterborne acrylic resin market globally?
Which application segments are expected to dominate in the near future?
How are environmental regulations shaping product development and adoption?
Who are the key players in the market, and what strategies are they adopting?
What are the emerging trends and future outlook for waterborne acrylic resin?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Companies are investing in R\&D to develop resins that offer improved performance, weatherability, and compatibility with a wide range of substrates. Collaborations with coating manufacturers, distributors, and construction firms are enhancing market reach and technology adoption. Emphasis on eco-labeling, green certifications, and customer education campaigns is further supporting market penetration and brand differentiation.

Key Companies Profiled:

BASF SE
Dow Inc.
Arkema SA
Allnex GmbH
Sherwin-Williams
Covestro AG
Lubrizol Corporation
DIC Corporation
Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
Sika AG

Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Research Segmentation:

By Application:

Architectural Coatings
- * Interiors
- * Exteriors
Industrial Coatings
- * Metal Coatings
- * Machinery & Equipment
- * Pipelines
- * Coil Coatings
- * Container Coatings
- * Others
Furniture
- * Flooring
- * Cabinetry & Joinery Coatings
- * Decking
- * Specialty Wood Coatings
- * Stains & Clear Finishes
Automotive Coatings
- * Base Coats
- * Clear Coats
- * Primers
Textile Coatings
- * Outdoor Coatings
- * Technical Textiles
- * Upholstery
Wood Coatings
Packaging Coatings
Paper Coatings

By End-use Industry:

Building and Construction
Automotive
Furniture
Packaging
Paints & Coatings
Textiles
Adhesives

By Region:

North America
Latin America
Europe
South Asia Pacific
East Asia
Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Product Code: PMRREP33500

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Snapshot 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Mn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.5. Demand Side and Supply Side Analysis
1.6. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definitions
2.2. Value Chain Analysis
2.3. Macro-Economic Factors
- 2.3.1. Global GDP Outlook
- 2.3.2. Global Construction Industry Overview
- 2.3.3. Global Mining Industry Overview
2.4. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Assessment
2.6. PESTLE Analysis
2.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
2.8. Geopolitical Tensions: Market Impact
2.9. Regulatory and Technology Landscape

3. Market Dynamics

3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities
3.4. Trends

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2032

4.1. Region-wise Price Analysis
4.2. Price by Segments
4.3. Price Impact Factors

5. Global Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

5.1. Key Highlights
5.2. Global Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Application
- 5.2.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.2.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by Application, 2019-2024
- 5.2.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
  - 5.2.3.1. Architectural Coatings
    - 5.2.3.1.1. Interiors
    - 5.2.3.1.2. Exteriors
  - 5.2.3.2. Industrial Coatings
    - 5.2.3.2.1. Metal Coatings
    - 5.2.3.2.2. Machinery & Equipment
    - 5.2.3.2.3. Pipelines
    - 5.2.3.2.4. Coil Coatings
    - 5.2.3.2.5. Container Coatings
  - 5.2.3.3. Furniture
    - 5.2.3.3.1. Flooring
    - 5.2.3.3.2. Cabinetry & Joinery Coatings
    - 5.2.3.3.3. Decking
    - 5.2.3.3.4. Specialty Wood Coatings
    - 5.2.3.3.5. Stains & Clear Finishes
  - 5.2.3.4. Automotive Coatings
    - 5.2.3.4.1. Base Coats
    - 5.2.3.4.2. Clear Coats
    - 5.2.3.4.3. Primers
  - 5.2.3.5. Textile Coatings
  - 5.2.3.6. Wood Coatings
  - 5.2.3.7. Packaging Coatings
  - 5.2.3.8. Paper Coatings
- 5.2.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Application
5.3. Global Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: End-use Industry
- 5.3.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by End-use Industry, 2019-2024
- 5.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2025-2032
  - 5.3.3.1. Building and Construction
  - 5.3.3.2. Automotive
  - 5.3.3.3. Furniture
  - 5.3.3.4. Packaging
  - 5.3.3.5. Paints & Coatings
  - 5.3.3.6. Textiles
  - 5.3.3.7. Adhesives & Sealants
- 5.3.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: End-use Industry

6. Global Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Region

6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by Region, 2019-2024
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2025-2032
- 6.3.1. North America
- 6.3.2. Europe
- 6.3.3. East Asia
- 6.3.4. South Asia & Oceania
- 6.3.5. Latin America
- 6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Pricing Analysis
7.3. North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 7.3.1. U.S.
- 7.3.2. Canada
7.4. North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Architectural Coatings
  - 7.4.1.1. Interiors
  - 7.4.1.2. Exteriors
- 7.4.2. Industrial Coatings
  - 7.4.2.1. Metal Coatings
  - 7.4.2.2. Machinery & Equipment
  - 7.4.2.3. Pipelines
  - 7.4.2.4. Coil Coatings
  - 7.4.2.5. Container Coatings
- 7.4.3. Furniture
  - 7.4.3.1. Flooring
  - 7.4.3.2. Cabinetry & Joinery Coatings
  - 7.4.3.3. Decking
  - 7.4.3.4. Specialty Wood Coatings
  - 7.4.3.5. Stains & Clear Finishes
- 7.4.4. Automotive Coatings
  - 7.4.4.1. Base Coats
  - 7.4.4.2. Clear Coats
  - 7.4.4.3. Primers
- 7.4.5. Textile Coatings
- 7.4.6. Wood Coatings
- 7.4.7. Packaging Coatings
- 7.4.8. Paper Coatings
7.5. North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. Building and Construction
- 7.5.2. Automotive
- 7.5.3. Furniture
- 7.5.4. Packaging
- 7.5.5. Paints & Coatings
- 7.5.6. Textiles
- 7.5.7. Adhesives & Sealants

8. Europe Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Pricing Analysis
8.3. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. Germany
- 8.3.2. Italy
- 8.3.3. France
- 8.3.4. U.K.
- 8.3.5. Spain
- 8.3.6. Russia
- 8.3.7. Rest of Europe
8.4. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Architectural Coatings
  - 8.4.1.1. Interiors
  - 8.4.1.2. Exteriors
- 8.4.2. Industrial Coatings
  - 8.4.2.1. Metal Coatings
  - 8.4.2.2. Machinery & Equipment
  - 8.4.2.3. Pipelines
  - 8.4.2.4. Coil Coatings
  - 8.4.2.5. Container Coatings
- 8.4.3. Furniture
  - 8.4.3.1. Flooring
  - 8.4.3.2. Cabinetry & Joinery Coatings
  - 8.4.3.3. Decking
  - 8.4.3.4. Specialty Wood Coatings
  - 8.4.3.5. Stains & Clear Finishes
- 8.4.4. Automotive Coatings
  - 8.4.4.1. Base Coats
  - 8.4.4.2. Clear Coats
  - 8.4.4.3. Primers
- 8.4.5. Textile Coatings
- 8.4.6. Wood Coatings
- 8.4.7. Packaging Coatings
- 8.4.8. Paper Coatings
8.5. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. Building and Construction
- 8.5.2. Automotive
- 8.5.3. Furniture
- 8.5.4. Packaging
- 8.5.5. Paints & Coatings
- 8.5.6. Textiles
- 8.5.7. Adhesives & Sealants

9. East Asia Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Pricing Analysis
9.3. East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. China
- 9.3.2. Japan
- 9.3.3. South Korea
9.4. East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. Architectural Coatings
  - 9.4.1.1. Interiors
  - 9.4.1.2. Exteriors
- 9.4.2. Industrial Coatings
  - 9.4.2.1. Metal Coatings
  - 9.4.2.2. Machinery & Equipment
  - 9.4.2.3. Pipelines
  - 9.4.2.4. Coil Coatings
  - 9.4.2.5. Container Coatings
- 9.4.3. Furniture
  - 9.4.3.1. Flooring
  - 9.4.3.2. Cabinetry & Joinery Coatings
  - 9.4.3.3. Decking
  - 9.4.3.4. Specialty Wood Coatings
  - 9.4.3.5. Stains & Clear Finishes
- 9.4.4. Automotive Coatings
  - 9.4.4.1. Base Coats
  - 9.4.4.2. Clear Coats
  - 9.4.4.3. Primers
- 9.4.5. Textile Coatings
- 9.4.6. Wood Coatings
- 9.4.7. Packaging Coatings
- 9.4.8. Paper Coatings
9.5. East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. Building and Construction
- 9.5.2. Automotive
- 9.5.3. Furniture
- 9.5.4. Packaging
- 9.5.5. Paints & Coatings
- 9.5.6. Textiles
- 9.5.7. Adhesives & Sealants

10. South Asia & Oceania Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Pricing Analysis
10.3. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. India
- 10.3.2. Southeast Asia
- 10.3.3. ANZ
- 10.3.4. Rest of SAO
10.4. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Architectural Coatings
  - 10.4.1.1. Interiors
  - 10.4.1.2. Exteriors
- 10.4.2. Industrial Coatings
  - 10.4.2.1. Metal Coatings
  - 10.4.2.2. Machinery & Equipment
  - 10.4.2.3. Pipelines
  - 10.4.2.4. Coil Coatings
  - 10.4.2.5. Container Coatings
- 10.4.3. Furniture
  - 10.4.3.1. Flooring
  - 10.4.3.2. Cabinetry & Joinery Coatings
  - 10.4.3.3. Decking
  - 10.4.3.4. Specialty Wood Coatings
  - 10.4.3.5. Stains & Clear Finishes
- 10.4.4. Automotive Coatings
  - 10.4.4.1. Base Coats
  - 10.4.4.2. Clear Coats
  - 10.4.4.3. Primers
- 10.4.5. Textile Coatings
- 10.4.6. Wood Coatings
- 10.4.7. Packaging Coatings
- 10.4.8. Paper Coatings
10.5. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. Building and Construction
- 10.5.2. Automotive
- 10.5.3. Furniture
- 10.5.4. Packaging
- 10.5.5. Paints & Coatings
- 10.5.6. Textiles
- 10.5.7. Adhesives & Sealants

11. Latin America Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Pricing Analysis
11.3. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. Brazil
- 11.3.2. Mexico
- 11.3.3. Rest of LATAM
11.4. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Architectural Coatings
  - 11.4.1.1. Interiors
  - 11.4.1.2. Exteriors
- 11.4.2. Industrial Coatings
  - 11.4.2.1. Metal Coatings
  - 11.4.2.2. Machinery & Equipment
  - 11.4.2.3. Pipelines
  - 11.4.2.4. Coil Coatings
  - 11.4.2.5. Container Coatings
- 11.4.3. Furniture
  - 11.4.3.1. Flooring
  - 11.4.3.2. Cabinetry & Joinery Coatings
  - 11.4.3.3. Decking
  - 11.4.3.4. Specialty Wood Coatings
  - 11.4.3.5. Stains & Clear Finishes
- 11.4.4. Automotive Coatings
  - 11.4.4.1. Base Coats
  - 11.4.4.2. Clear Coats
  - 11.4.4.3. Primers
- 11.4.5. Textile Coatings
- 11.4.6. Wood Coatings
- 11.4.7. Packaging Coatings
- 11.4.8. Paper Coatings
11.5. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. Building and Construction
- 11.5.2. Automotive
- 11.5.3. Furniture
- 11.5.4. Packaging
- 11.5.5. Paints & Coatings
- 11.5.6. Textiles
- 11.5.7. Adhesives & Sealants

12. Middle East & Africa Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

12.1. Key Highlights
12.2. Pricing Analysis
12.3. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 12.3.1. GCC Countries
- 12.3.2. South Africa
- 12.3.3. Northern Africa
- 12.3.4. Rest of MEA
12.4. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 12.4.1. Architectural Coatings
  - 12.4.1.1. Interiors
  - 12.4.1.2. Exteriors
- 12.4.2. Industrial Coatings
  - 12.4.2.1. Metal Coatings
  - 12.4.2.2. Machinery & Equipment
  - 12.4.2.3. Pipelines
  - 12.4.2.4. Coil Coatings
  - 12.4.2.5. Container Coatings
- 12.4.3. Furniture
  - 12.4.3.1. Flooring
  - 12.4.3.2. Cabinetry & Joinery Coatings
  - 12.4.3.3. Decking
  - 12.4.3.4. Specialty Wood Coatings
  - 12.4.3.5. Stains & Clear Finishes
- 12.4.4. Automotive Coatings
  - 12.4.4.1. Base Coats
  - 12.4.4.2. Clear Coats
  - 12.4.4.3. Primers
- 12.4.5. Textile Coatings
- 12.4.6. Wood Coatings
- 12.4.7. Packaging Coatings
- 12.4.8. Paper Coatings
12.5. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2025-2032
- 12.5.1. Building and Construction
- 12.5.2. Automotive
- 12.5.3. Furniture
- 12.5.4. Packaging
- 12.5.5. Paints & Coatings
- 12.5.6. Textiles
- 12.5.7. Adhesives & Sealants

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
13.2. Market Structure
- 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping
- 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
13.3. Company Profiles
- 13.3.1. BASF SE
  - 13.3.1.1. Company Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Product Portfolio/Offerings
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 13.3.1.5. Company Strategy and Key Developments
- 13.3.2. Dow Inc.
- 13.3.3. Arkema SA
- 13.3.4. Allnex GmbH
- 13.3.5. Sherwin-Williams
- 13.3.6. Covestro AG
- 13.3.7. Lubrizol Corporation
- 13.3.8. DIC Corporation
- 13.3.9. Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
- 13.3.10. Sika AG

14. Appendix

14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

Waterborne Acrylic Resin Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032