Curing Agent Global Market Report 2026

A curing agent is a chemical compound used in combination with epoxy resins, adhesives, coatings, and composites to initiate the curing process through a chemical reaction. It converts liquid or semi-liquid materials into hard, durable, and stable solids while improving mechanical strength, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and long-term performance for industrial and construction applications.

The primary types of curing agent include amine-based curing agents, polyamide curing agents, anhydride curing agents, phenalkamine curing agents, polymercaptan curing agents, imidazole curing agents, and other types. Amine-based curing agents refer to chemical hardeners that react with resin systems, particularly epoxy resins, to initiate crosslinking and develop the required mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties. These curing agents are compatible with epoxy resins, polyurethane resins, polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, and other resin types. They are available in liquid, solid, and paste forms and are utilized by end-user industries including building and construction, automotive and transportation, aerospace and defense, electrical and electronics, marine, wind energy, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and others.

Tariffs are influencing the curing agent market by increasing the cost of imported chemical raw materials, specialty additives, and intermediate compounds required for manufacturing curing formulations. This is affecting producers and end users across industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and electronics, particularly in regions dependent on imported chemical supplies from Asia-Pacific and Europe. Amine-based curing agents, epoxy formulations, and specialty curing systems are experiencing the greatest impact due to global supply chain dependencies. However, tariffs are also encouraging local chemical production, regional sourcing strategies, and investments in domestic manufacturing capabilities for curing agents.

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The curing agent market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.87 billion in 2025 to $5.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth during the historic period was driven by increasing demand for epoxy-based coatings and adhesives, growing construction and infrastructure development activities, rising automotive production and composite material usage, increasing adoption of durable industrial materials, and growing expansion of chemical manufacturing industries.

The curing agent market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.09 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth during the forecast period is driven by increasing demand for sustainable and bio-based curing agents, growing adoption of advanced composite materials, rising use of high-performance adhesives in electric vehicles, increasing development of specialty curing formulations, and growing demand from renewable energy and aerospace applications. Key trends during the forecast period include increasing development of high-performance curing agent formulations, growing demand for low-temperature and fast-curing solutions, rising adoption of bio-based and environmentally friendly curing agents, increasing focus on enhanced chemical and thermal resistance properties, and growing demand for customized curing agents for advanced composite applications.

The expansion of construction activities is expected to drive the growth of the curing agent market going forward. Construction activities refer to the processes involved in building, renovating, and maintaining infrastructure, residential, and non-residential structures. The growth in construction activities is primarily supported by increasing investments in non-residential and infrastructure development, as governments and private organizations allocate substantial capital toward new facilities, manufacturing plants, and public infrastructure projects, generating sustained demand throughout all stages of construction. The increase in construction activity directly boosts the demand for curing agents, as they play a critical role in ensuring the proper hardening and strength development of concrete used across a wide range of construction applications. For instance, in June 2025, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based statistical office of the European Union, construction production in April 2025 increased by 3.0% in the euro area and by 2.5% in the European Union compared with April 2024. Therefore, the expansion of construction activities is driving the growth of the curing agent market.

Major companies operating in the curing agent market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as epoxy curing agents, to accelerate curing speed, improve coating durability, and ensure reliable performance under demanding environmental conditions. Epoxy curing agents are chemical hardeners that react with epoxy resins to produce durable, high-performance coatings with enhanced mechanical strength and chemical resistance. For instance, in April 2024, Evonik Industries AG, a Germany-based specialty chemicals company, launched Ancamine 2844, an innovative epoxy curing agent designed for plural-component spray applications. This high-functionality aliphatic amine hardener provides ultra-fast curing at temperatures as low as 5°C while offering excellent chemical resistance, corrosion protection, and a superior surface finish in high-humidity environments. It improves productivity and coating durability, making it ideal for protective and marine coating applications.

In March 2025, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical company, partnered with Sika to develop and commercialize Baxxodur EC 151, a new amine-based epoxy curing agent for sustainable flooring applications. Through this partnership, the companies aim to introduce high-performance, low-volatile organic compound (VOC) epoxy systems that provide faster curing, enhanced durability, and improved sustainability for the construction industry. Sika is a Switzerland-based manufacturer of curing agents (hardeners) for epoxy and polyurethane.

Major companies operating in the curing agent market are Aditya Birla Chemicals, Anhui Xinyuan Chemical Co. Ltd., Arkema S.A., Atul Ltd., BASF SE, Cardolite Corporation, Cargill Bioindustrial, DIC Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Huntsman Corporation, Kukdo Chemical Co. Ltd., LANXESS AG, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Olin Corporation, Sinopec Baling Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Solvay SA, Westlake Epoxy

North America was the dominating region in the curing agent market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the curing 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 curing agent market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The curing agent market consists of sales of epoxy hardeners, resin curing systems, concrete curing compounds, and sealant curing formulations. 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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This report focuses curing agent 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 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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Amine Based Curing Agents; Polyamide Curing Agents; Anhydride Curing Agents; Phenalkamine Curing Agents; Polymercaptan Curing Agents; Imidazole Curing Agents; Other Types
• 2) By Resin Type: Epoxy Resins; Polyurethane Resins; Polyester Resins; Vinyl Ester Resins; Other Resin Types
• 3) By Form: Liquid; Solid; Paste
• 4) By End Use Industry: Building And Construction; Automotive And Transportation; Aerospace And Defense; Electrical And Electronics; Marine; Wind Energy; Industrial Manufacturing; Oil And Gas; Other Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Amine Based Curing Agents: Aliphatic Amines; Cycloaliphatic Amines; Aromatic Amines; Modified Amines; Polyether Amines
• 2) By Polyamide Curing Agents: Dimer Acid Polyamides; Reactive Polyamides; Solvent Based Polyamides; Low Viscosity Polyamides; High Performance Polyamides
• 3) By Anhydride Curing Agents: Methyl Tetrahydrophthalic Anhydride; Hexahydrophthalic Anhydride; Methylnadic Anhydride; Phthalic Anhydride; Trimellitic Anhydride
• 4) By Phenalkamine Curing Agents: Cardanol Based Phenalkamines; Fast Cure Phenalkamines; Low Temperature Phenalkamines; High Solids Phenalkamines; Water Resistant Phenalkamines
• 5) By Polymercaptan Curing Agents: Liquid Polymercaptans; Modified Polymercaptans; Fast Cure Polymercaptans; Low Odor Polymercaptans; Flexible Polymercaptans
• 6) By Imidazole Curing Agents: Two Methyl Imidazole; Two Ethyl Four Methyl Imidazole; One Cyanoethyl Two Methyl Imidazole; Cationic Imidazole Derivatives; Latent Imidazole Curing Agents
• 7) By Other Types: Polyamine Adducts; Ketimine Curing Agents; Mannich Base Curing Agents; Lewis Acid Catalysts; Latent Curing Agents
• Companies Mentioned: Aditya Birla Chemicals; Anhui Xinyuan Chemical Co. Ltd.; Arkema S.A.; Atul Ltd.; BASF SE; Cardolite Corporation; Cargill Bioindustrial; DIC Corporation; Evonik Industries AG; Huntsman Corporation; Kukdo Chemical Co. Ltd.; LANXESS AG; Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation; Olin Corporation; Sinopec Baling Petrochemical Co. Ltd.; Solvay SA; Westlake Epoxy
• 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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