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A crosslinking agent is a chemical substance used to link two or more polymer chains by forming covalent bonds between them. These agents are widely applied in rubber vulcanization, hydrogels, adhesives, coatings, and biomedical materials. Depending on the targeted properties and applications, crosslinking can be performed through chemical, thermal, or radiation-induced methods.
The primary types of crosslinking agents include epoxy crosslinkers, amine crosslinkers, peroxide crosslinkers, isocyanate crosslinkers, and silane crosslinkers. Epoxy crosslinkers react with epoxy resins to create a three-dimensional, hardened polymer network, improving the strength, chemical resistance, and durability of the final material. They involve various chemistries such as amine, amino, amide, aziridine, carbodiimide, isocyanate, and others. These agents find applications in decorative and industrial coatings. Key end-use industries include automotive, construction, packaging, electronics, and medical sectors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the crosslinking agent market by increasing costs of imported specialty chemicals, intermediates, and reactive compounds. Manufacturers in europe and asia pacific have experienced margin pressure due to higher raw material expenses. These impacts are notable in coatings and rubber processing industries. On the positive side, tariffs are supporting domestic chemical synthesis, regional sourcing strategies, and development of alternative crosslinking chemistries.
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The crosslinking agent market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.67 billion in 2025 to $9.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of polymer processing, demand for durable rubber products, expansion of industrial coatings, use in adhesive formulations, development of synthetic materials.
The crosslinking agent market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for lightweight materials, growth in electric vehicles, expansion of specialty polymers, increased use in electronics, innovation in bio based crosslinkers. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high performance polymers, growing use in advanced coatings, expansion of rubber vulcanization applications, increasing adoption in adhesives and sealants, focus on controlled polymer network formation.
The increasing automotive production is expected to drive the growth of the crosslinking agent market in the coming years. Automotive production encompasses the entire process of manufacturing motor vehicles, including the design, assembly, and testing of components such as engines, chassis, body parts, electronics, and interiors. The growth in automotive production is primarily fueled by rising global vehicle demand, driven by economic expansion and urbanization, which boost consumer purchasing power and the need for personal transportation. Crosslinking agents play a key role in automotive production by enhancing the durability, chemical resistance, and heat resistance of coatings, adhesives, and composite materials, resulting in stronger, longer-lasting, and more fuel-efficient vehicles. For instance, in October 2025, according to a report by ICAEW, a UK-based professional membership organization, worldwide motor vehicle production reached 93,546,599 units, up from 85,016,728 units in 2022. Therefore, the rising automotive production is fueling the growth of the crosslinking agent market.
Major companies in the crosslinking agent market are focusing on technological advancements, such as polyamide-based technology, to improve flexibility, mechanical strength, environmental safety, and curing efficiency in epoxy systems for demanding applications like civil engineering and industrial flooring. Polyamide-based technology incorporates polyamide materials into products such as epoxy curing agents to enhance flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance. For instance, in September 2024, Evonik Industries AG, a Germany-based chemicals company, introduced Ancamide 2853 and Ancamide 2865, two new polyamide-based, nonylphenol-free epoxy curing agents. These products function as polyamide-based crosslinking agents designed to cure standard diluted epoxy resins without additional polyurethane modifiers. They offer high flexibility, mechanical strength, fast curing, and up to 40% bio-based content, making them ideal for civil engineering and flooring applications. This launch aims to enhance sustainability, safety, and performance in epoxy systems by providing eco-friendly, fast-curing, and highly flexible polyamide-based curing agents tailored for demanding applications.
In May 2024, Arkema S.A., a France-based specialty materials company, acquired the flexible packaging laminating adhesives business of Dow Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Arkema aims to expand its portfolio of high-performance adhesives and strengthen its position in the global flexible packaging market by integrating Dow's advanced laminating adhesive technologies into its Bostik division. Dow Inc. is a US-based materials science company providing a broad range of chemical and specialty material solutions, including laminating adhesives used in flexible packaging applications.
Major companies operating in the crosslinking agent market are BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Toray Industries Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Covestro AG, INEOS Group Holdings S.A., Arkema S.A., LANXESS AG, Huntsman Corporation, DIC Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company, Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd., EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, Allnex Holdings S.a r.l., Ashland LLC, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Perstorp Holding AB, Hexion Inc.
North America was the largest region in the crosslinking agents market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the crosslinking agent market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the crosslinking agent market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The crosslinking agent market consists of sales of peroxides, sulfur, isocyanates, aziridines, and carbodiimides. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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