Ethylene Copolymers Global Market Report 2026

Ethylene copolymers are flexible materials created through the copolymerization of ethylene and propylene, often combined with other chemical compounds, known for their excellent resistance to ozone and voltage. These copolymers are extensively employed in hot-melt adhesives and sealants due to their cohesive mechanics and adhesive properties.

The primary variations of ethylene copolymers include ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene acrylic ester copolymers, ethylene acrylic ester terpolymers, and ethylene vinyl acetate terpolymers. Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers are clear, flammable liquids produced by combining ethylene and vinyl acetate monomers. They find diverse applications such as hot melt adhesives, modifications in asphalt, thermo-adhesive films, and various others. Industries benefiting from these copolymers range across automotive, packaging, building and construction, textiles, food and beverages, among others, owing to their versatile utility.

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 ethylene copolymers market by increasing costs of imported ethylene feedstocks, acrylic esters, polymer additives, and compounding equipment used in adhesive and sealant production. Packaging and automotive manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported polymer intermediates, while Asia-Pacific faces export cost pressures. These tariffs are raising material prices and affecting downstream product pricing. However, they are also driving regional polymer production, local compounding investments, and innovation in cost-optimized copolymer formulations.

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The ethylene copolymers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $55.32 billion in 2025 to $58.8 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaging and labeling industries, rising use of polymer-based adhesives, expansion of construction activities, increasing automotive component production, availability of ethylene-based raw materials.

The ethylene copolymers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $74.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable adhesive solutions, rising adoption of lightweight materials in vehicles, expansion of flexible packaging applications, increasing use in infrastructure modification projects, development of high-performance copolymer blends. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of hot-melt adhesives in packaging, rising adoption of flexible copolymers in automotive applications, growing demand for low-temperature adhesive solutions, expansion of modified eva formulations, enhanced focus on material durability and elasticity.

The increasing adoption of waste packaging recycling is expected to drive the growth of the ethylene copolymers market going forward. Waste packaging recycling involves the recovery and processing of discarded materials to convert them into new products, materials, or substances for their original or alternative uses. Packaging waste that contains polymers and other materials can be recycled through processes such as pyrolysis, in which waste is thermally broken down into fuels and chemical feedstocks. The growing emphasis on waste packaging recycling is increasing demand for ethylene copolymers because of their strong compatibility characteristics and their ability to be efficiently converted into high-yield recycled products. For example, in July 2024, according to a report published by the National Environment Agency, a Singapore-based statutory board of the Singapore government, approximately 6.86 million tonnes of solid waste were generated in 2023, of which 3.55 million tonnes were recycled. Waste generated by the non-domestic sector amounted to 4.97 million tonnes, while domestic sources contributed 1.89 million tonnes. Therefore, the rising adoption of waste packaging recycling is fueling the growth of the ethylene copolymers market.

Leading companies operating in the ethylene copolymers market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer) films, to deliver improved performance and reliability for customers. EVOH film is a high-performance thermoplastic material known for its excellent barrier properties against gases, moisture, and odors. It is transparent, flexible, and offers strong heat-sealing capabilities, making it well suited for food packaging applications. For instance, in September 2024, Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals, a Japan-based joint venture, launched biomass-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and biomass low-density polyethylene (LDPE) products. Manufactured using the mass balance approach, these materials offer properties equivalent to conventional petroleum-based products while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the product life cycle. The new offerings are marketed under the EVAFLEX brand for EVA and MIRASON for LDPE.

In May 2024, Arkema, a France-based chemicals and advanced materials company, acquired Dow's flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, which generates approximately $250 million in annual sales. This acquisition strengthens Arkema's presence in the packaging sector by incorporating Dow's established adhesive brands, including ADCOTE and MOR-FREE. Dow is a US-based multinational company specializing in materials science.

Major companies operating in the ethylene copolymers market are Dow Inc., Sipchem Company, Celanese Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, BASF SE, Wacker Chemie AG, Tosoh Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation , Repsol S.A., LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Mitsui Chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Arkema, Braskem, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Ineos Group Limited, Lotte Chemical Corporation, Reliance Industries Limited

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

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

The ethylene copolymers market consists of sales of copolymers made of ethylene and acrylic acid (EAA) and methacrylic acid (EMAA). 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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• 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; Ethylene Acrylic Ester Copolymers; Ethylene Acrylic Ester Terpolymers; Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Terpolymers
• 2) By Application: Hot Melt Adhesives; Asphalt Modifications; Thermo Adhesive Films; Other applications
• 3) By End Users: Automotive; Packaging; Building And Construction; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymers: Low-Density EVA; High-Density EVA
• 2) By Ethylene Acrylic Ester Copolymers: Ethylene Methyl Acrylate (EMA); Ethylene Ethyl Acrylate (EEA)
• 3) By Ethylene Acrylic Ester Terpolymers: Ethylene-Methyl Acrylate-Carbon Monoxide (EMA-CO) Terpolymers; Ethylene-Ethyl Acrylate-Carbon Monoxide (EEA-CO) Terpolymers; Ethylene-Butyl Acrylate-Carbon Monoxide (EBA-CO) Terpolymers; Functionalized Acrylic Ester Terpolymers
• 4) By Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Terpolymers: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate-Carbon Monoxide (EVA-CO) Terpolymers; Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate-Acrylic Ester Terpolymers; Functionalized EVA Terpolymers; High-Performance EVA Terpolymers for Hot-Melt Adhesives and Sealants
• Companies Mentioned: Dow Inc.; Sipchem Company; Celanese Corporation; Exxon Mobil Corporation; BASF SE; Wacker Chemie AG; Tosoh Corporation; Saudi Basic Industries Corporation ; Repsol S.A.; LyondellBasell Industries N.V.; Mitsui Chemicals; Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; Arkema; Braskem; Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC; Formosa Plastics Corporation; Ineos Group Limited; Lotte Chemical Corporation; Reliance Industries Limited
• 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.
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• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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