Impact Modifiers Market Report 2026

The impact modifiers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.95 billion in 2025 to $5.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of construction plastics usage, growth of automotive plastic components, increasing demand for durable consumer goods, rising pvc processing activities, availability of diversified modifier chemistries.

The impact modifiers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials, rising electric vehicle production, expansion of sustainable plastic formulations, growing investments in advanced polymer engineering, increasing focus on recyclability-compatible additives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of impact modifiers in lightweight plastics, rising demand for high-toughness pvc applications, growing adoption in automotive components, expansion of engineering plastic compounding, enhanced performance customization of resins.

The rising demand for impact modifiers in the construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the impact modifiers market. The increased use of engineering plastics and PVC products - such as pipes and fittings, wires and cables, rigid sheets and panels, and bottles - in construction is contributing to this growth. For example, in June 2025, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based statistical office of the European Union, construction production in April 2025 increased by 3% in the euro area and by 2.5% in the EU compared with April 2024. Therefore, the expansion of construction activities is boosting the demand for impact modifiers.

The growth of the automotive sector is also expected to propel the impact modifiers market. The automotive industry includes companies involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. Impact modifiers are used to enhance material toughness, impact resistance, and durability, which are critical for automotive applications. They are primarily applied in the production of plastic components widely used in modern vehicles. For instance, in June 2023, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a UK-based trade association, UK passenger car sales rose 25.8%, from 140,958 units in 2022 to 177,266 units in 2023. Therefore, the expanding automotive sector is driving demand for impact modifiers.

Key companies in the impact modifiers market are developing advanced products such as Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), a high-performance thermoplastic polymer known for exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical properties, which enhances material performance and durability in demanding applications. For example, in March 2023, SK Functional Polymer, a France-based plastic resin manufacturer, launched Lotader AX impact modifiers, including Lotader AX8750 and AX8930. These reactive terpolymers improve the processability and impact resistance of PPS compounds. Lotader AX8750 is composed of ethylene, butyl acrylate, and glycidyl methacrylate, while Lotader AX8930 is formulated to maintain fluidity while providing good impact resistance.

Major companies operating in the impact modifiers market are Evonik Industries AG, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Addivant USA LLC, Kaneka Corporation, Arkema S.A., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, LG Chem Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., SI Group Inc., Novista Group Co. Ltd., Indofil Industries Limited, Akzo Nobel N.V., Chemtura Corporation, Akdeniz Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., The Dow Chemical Company, Chemson Group, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Ruifeng Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Clariant AG, BASF SE, LANXESS AG, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, The Lubrizol Corporation, Croda International Plc, Wacker Chemie AG, Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC, Solvay SA, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Tosoh Corporation, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Kuraray Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the impact modifiers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to grow faster in the forecast period. The regions covered in the impact modifiers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the impact modifiers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The impact modifier market consists of sales of acrylate polymethacrylate copolymer (acrylic) and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA). 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.

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