Acrylic Rubber Global Market Report 2026

Acrylic rubber, a synthetic rubber containing acrylonitrile, exhibits exceptional resistance to high temperatures, oil, and oxidation. It finds widespread use in applications requiring resilience to elevated temperatures and exposure to chemicals.

The primary categories of acrylic rubbers encompass active chlorine acrylate rubber, carboxyl-type acrylate rubber, dienes acrylate rubber, and epoxy acrylate rubber. Active chlorine acrylate rubber is a synthetic rubber derived from the chlorination of acrylate polymers. These rubbers are produced through various manufacturing processes such as compression molding, transfer molding, injection molding, among others. They are utilized across diverse applications, including textiles, adhesives, gaskets, coatings, plastics, and more. Industries benefiting from acrylic rubber applications include automotive, chemical, electrical and electronics, oil and gas, aerospace, manufacturing, textiles, marine, and others.

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 acrylic rubber market by increasing costs of imported acrylate monomers, chemical additives, processing catalysts, and specialized fabrication equipment. Automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on rubber compound exports. These tariffs are elevating production costs and impacting pricing strategies. However, they are also supporting domestic chemical manufacturing, regional raw material sourcing, and innovation in cost-optimized acrylic rubber formulations.

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The acrylic rubber market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.74 billion in 2025 to $1.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing automotive production volumes, expansion of industrial machinery manufacturing, rising demand for oil-resistant materials, growth in chemical processing industries, availability of advanced synthetic rubber formulations.

The acrylic rubber market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of electric vehicle components, rising demand for durable elastomers in harsh environments, expansion of lightweight material usage, growing focus on high-performance sealing solutions, increasing investments in specialty rubber production. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-temperature resistant elastomers, growing use of acrylic rubber in automotive sealing systems, expansion of oil-resistant rubber applications, rising adoption in electrical and electronics components, enhanced focus on long-life elastomer performance.

Increasing automobile production is anticipated to drive the expansion of the acrylic rubber market. Automobiles are self-propelled motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and others, designed for road transportation. Automotive production involves transforming raw materials into motor vehicles and the components required to assemble them. Acrylic rubber products find extensive applications in automobile parts such as transmissions, bearing seals, and O-rings due to their heat- and oil-resistant characteristics. Consequently, the rise in automobile production is boosting demand for acrylic rubber products. For example, in May 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based vehicle manufacturing organization, South American car production increased by 1.7% in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily driven by Brazil, which saw a 6.3% rise, producing around 1.9 million cars. At the same time, global bus production reached 362,005 units last year, reflecting a 10.3% growth from 2023. Therefore, the growth in automobile production is supporting the expansion of the acrylic rubber market.

The expanding construction sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the acrylic rubber market in the coming years. The construction industry encompasses activities related to the development, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure. Acrylic rubbers are widely utilized in construction applications to deliver weather-resistant protection for roofing systems and to seal joints and gaps in buildings and other structures. For example, in June 2024, TST Europe AG, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of quick-connect couplings, reported that total construction spending reached $1.98 trillion in 2023, representing a 7.4% increase compared to the previous year. As a result, the continued growth of the construction industry is contributing to the expansion of the acrylic rubber market.

In August 2024, Trelleborg AB, a Sweden-based engineering company, acquired Baron Group for $300 million. This acquisition is intended to enhance Trelleborg's standing as a global partner in the medical technology sector by expanding its manufacturing capacity and expertise in advanced precision silicone components. Baron Group, based in Australia, specializes in the production of these advanced precision silicone components.

Major companies operating in the acrylic rubber market are DuPont de Nemours Inc., ZEON Corporation, NOK Corporation, Apcotex Industries Ltd., Synthos SA, Mitsubishi Chemical, Sumitomo Chemical, Dow Chemical, Eastman Chemical Company, Formosa Chemical & Fibre Corporation, PAR Group Ltd., Ames Rubber Manufacturing Co. Inc., Hanna Rubber Company, Fostek Corporation, Jet Rubber Company, Vanderbilt Chemicals LLC, Elder Rubber Company, Harboro Rubber, Tiger Rubber Company, Hi-Tech Polymers, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the acrylic rubber market in 2025. The regions covered in the acrylic rubber market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The acrylic rubber market consists of sales of butyl rubber, carboxyl nitrile rubber, fluorocarbon rubber, and neoprene rubber. 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.

Acrylic Rubber Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses acrylic rubber market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Active Chlorine Acrylate Rubber; Carboxyl Type Acrylate Rubber
• 2) By Fabrication Process: Compression Molding; Transfer Molding; Injection Molding; Other Fabrication Process
• 3) By Application: Textiles; Adhesives; Gaskets; Coating; Plastics; Other Applications
• 4) By End Use: Automotive Industry; Chemical Industry; Oil And Gas; Manufacturing; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Active Chlorine Acrylate Rubber: Liquid Formulations; Solid Formulations
• 2) By Carboxyl Type Acrylate Rubber: Thermoplastic Grades; Thermosetting Grades
• Companies Mentioned: DuPont de Nemours Inc.; ZEON Corporation; NOK Corporation; Apcotex Industries Ltd.; Synthos SA; Mitsubishi Chemical; Sumitomo Chemical; Dow Chemical; Eastman Chemical Company; Formosa Chemical & Fibre Corporation; PAR Group Ltd.; Ames Rubber Manufacturing Co. Inc.; Hanna Rubber Company; Fostek Corporation; Jet Rubber Company; Vanderbilt Chemicals LLC; Elder Rubber Company; Harboro Rubber; Tiger Rubber Company; Hi-Tech Polymers; Shin-Etsu Chemical 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,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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