Vinyl Acetate Monomer Market Report 2026

The vinyl acetate monomer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.91 billion in 2025 to $10.49 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of construction activities, growth of packaging industry, increasing use of polymer-based adhesives, availability of large-scale chemical production, rising demand for paints and coatings.

The vinyl acetate monomer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable polymers, rising demand for high-performance adhesives, expansion of flexible packaging solutions, growing investments in specialty chemicals, increasing adoption of bio-based alternatives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for adhesive and coating polymers, rising use in packaging applications, growing adoption of vae and eva copolymers, expansion of construction material applications, enhanced focus on low-voc formulations.

The expanding construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) market. The construction sector involves the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and other physical structures, covering activities related to roads, bridges, dams, utilities, and more. VAM is primarily used in the construction industry as a key ingredient in adhesives and coatings, contributing to the development of strong, durable, and high-performance sealants and coatings for various construction applications. For example, in May 2023, the United States Census Bureau reported that construction spending increased from $1.76 trillion in March 2022 to $1.83 trillion in March 2023, representing a 3.8% rise. Therefore, the growth of the construction industry is propelling the vinyl acetate monomer market.

Leading companies in the VAM market are focusing on developing innovative products such as chemically recycled ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers. Chemically recycled EVA copolymers are derived from the chemical recycling of waste or used EVA-based products. For instance, in September 2023, Repsol S.A., a Spain-based petrochemical company, launched a new range of EVA copolymers made from 100% circular AV sourced through advanced chemical recycling processes. These copolymers are part of Repsol’s ‘Reciclex’ portfolio, which emphasizes sustainable and circular polymer solutions. This launch expands Repsol’s eco-friendly product offerings, reducing environmental impact while meeting performance requirements across industries, highlighting the company’s commitment to circularity and innovation in the petrochemical sector.

In December 2023, INEOS Group Limited, a UK-based chemical producer, made a strategic move by acquiring Eastman Chemical Texas City, Inc. The acquisition, valued at an undisclosed amount, is part of INEOS's broader strategy to expand its Acetyls business. This acquisition positions INEOS strategically to capitalize on affordably priced raw materials, thereby facilitating the expansion of operations and promoting sustainability for the acquired site's future. Eastman Chemical Texas City, Inc. is a US-based specialty materials company.

Major companies operating in the vinyl acetate monomer market are Celanese Corporation, Dow Inc., Wacker Chemie AG, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., BASF SE, Eastman Chemical Company, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Vinavil S.p.A., Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Nitto Denko Corporation, Kuraray Europe GmbH, Showa Denko K.K., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., LG Chem Ltd., Daicel Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Covestro AG, Arkema Group, Formosa Plastics Corporation, PolyOne Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the vinyl acetate monomer market in 2025. The regions covered in the vinyl acetate monomer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the vinyl acetate monomer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The vinyl acetate monomer market consists of sales of polyvinyl acetate, vinyl acetate-ethylene, emulsion, vinyl acrylic latex, acetic acid vinyl ester, vinyl ethanoate, vinyl acetate-maleic anhydride, and acetic acid ethenyl ester. 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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