UV Stabilizers Global Market Report 2026

UV stabilizers play a crucial role in absorbing radiation from the sun or artificial light sources, neutralizing light rays, and thereby enhancing the durability of materials by reducing the likelihood of cracks. These stabilizers find application in various indoor and outdoor settings, including coating and paint products.

The primary types of UV stabilizers include hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), UV absorbers, and quenchers. Hindered amine light stabilizers are chemical compounds featuring an amine functional group, acting as radical scavengers. UV absorbers work by dissipating ultraviolet light into a lower energy state, protecting polymers by preventing harmful ultraviolet light from degrading the material. These UV stabilizers are utilized across architectural, agricultural, automotive, furniture, and packaging industries for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and plastics.

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 are influencing the UV stabilizers market by increasing costs of imported specialty chemicals, intermediates, and formulation additives used in plastics and coatings. Manufacturing regions in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported stabilizer chemistries, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented additive production. These tariffs are raising formulation costs and impacting pricing strategies. However, they are also promoting domestic chemical synthesis, regional additive manufacturing, and innovation in high-efficiency stabilizer systems.

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The uv stabilizers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.91 billion in 2025 to $2.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of plastic consumption in construction, increasing use of coatings and paints, expansion of outdoor furniture markets, rising demand for long-lasting polymers, availability of uv absorber technologies.

The uv stabilizers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for weather-resistant materials, rising use in automotive plastics, expansion of sustainable packaging solutions, growing adoption in agricultural films, increasing investments in advanced additive formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for uv-resistant materials, increasing use in outdoor applications, expansion of hals-based stabilizers, growing adoption in packaging plastics, enhanced focus on material durability.

The rising production of vehicles and growing awareness about UV rays are expected to drive the growth of the UV stabilizers market in the coming years. UV stabilizers are additives used in plastics and polymers to prevent degradation caused by ultraviolet radiation, enhancing material durability and strength. The increasing demand for lightweight and long-lasting vehicles, along with well-packaged food, sturdy housing, and durable consumer goods, is fueling the adoption of UV stabilizers. Automotive manufacturers are expanding operations in China, India, and European countries to meet this demand. For example, in 2023, according to OICA, vehicle production reached 25.72 million in China, 10.88 million in the USA, 9.68 million in Japan, 4.66 million in Germany, and 4.51 million in India. Additionally, the United Nations projects that the global population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, further increasing the demand for durable and UV-protected materials. Therefore, rising vehicle production and greater awareness of UV protection are driving the growth of the UV stabilizers market.

The rising cosmetics industry is expected to propel the growth of the UV stabilizers market going forward. The cosmetic industry encompasses the production, distribution, and sale of products aimed at enhancing appearance, hygiene, and overall well-being. UV stabilizers in cosmetics prevent the degradation of products, including fragrances, dyes, and packaging materials, by protecting them from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, maintaining color, texture, and overall quality. For instance, in April 2025, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, cosmetic surgical procedures increased by 5% between 2023 and 2024, totaling 27,462 procedures in 2024. Thus, the growth of the cosmetics industry is driving demand for UV stabilizers.

Key players in the UV stabilizers market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as long-lasting UV stabilizers, to protect plastics from degradation caused by UV radiation, heat, and chemical exposure. These specialized additives help preserve the mechanical strength, color, and lifespan of polymers exposed to outdoor conditions and sunlight. For example, in July 2024, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical company, launched Tinuvin NOR 211 AR, a next-generation UV and heat stabilizer for agricultural plastics and other outdoor applications. The solution protects materials such as greenhouse films and polyolefin-based plastics from UV damage, thermal stress, and chemical degradation, significantly enhancing product durability, performance, and lifecycle.

Major companies operating in the uv stabilizers market are Addivant LLC, BASF SE, Clariant AG, Solvay S.A., Adeka Corporation, Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., Valtris Specialty Chemicals Limited, ALTANA AG, Mayzo Inc., Everlight Chemical Industrial Corp., Chitec Technology Co. Ltd., SABO S.p.A., Eastman Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, MPI Chemie BV, Ampacet Corporation, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Chemtura Corporation, Cytec Solvay Group, Huntsman Corporation, IGM Resins B.V., Lambson Limited, Milliken & Company, Omnova Solutions Inc., Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Unitechem Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the UV stabilizers market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the uv stabilizers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the uv stabilizers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The UV stabilizers market consists of sales of UV stabilizer products such as o-hydroxybenzophenone and methyl salicylate. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers; UV Absorbers; Quenchers
• 2) By End-Use Industry: Architectural; Agriculture; Automotive; Furniture; Packaging; Other End-Use Industries
• 3) By Application: Coatings; Adhesives and Sealants; Plastics; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS): Primary HALS; Secondary HALS
• 2) By UV Absorbers: Benzotriazole; Benzophenone
• 3) By Quenchers: Singlet Oxygen Quenchers; Energy Transfer Quenchers; Others
• Companies Mentioned: Addivant LLC; BASF SE; Clariant AG; Solvay S.A.; Adeka Corporation; Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.; Valtris Specialty Chemicals Limited; ALTANA AG; Mayzo Inc.; Everlight Chemical Industrial Corp.; Chitec Technology Co. Ltd.; SABO S.p.A.; Eastman Chemical Company; Evonik Industries AG; MPI Chemie BV; Ampacet Corporation; Ashland Global Holdings Inc.; Chemtura Corporation; Cytec Solvay Group; Huntsman Corporation; IGM Resins B.V.; Lambson Limited; Milliken & Company; Omnova Solutions Inc.; Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd.; Unitechem Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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