The Asia Pacific Emulsion Polymers Market is expected to witness market growth of 6.6% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Emulsion Polymers Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $6.06 billion by 2032. The Japan market is showcasing a CAGR of 5.7% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the India market would register a CAGR of 7.3% during 2025-2032.
The applications of emulsion polymers are vast and span a wide range of industries, reflecting their adaptability and functionality. In the coatings industry, emulsion polymers serve as the backbone of water-based paints and coatings, offering excellent film-forming properties, durability, and resistance to environmental factors. These polymers are widely used in architectural coatings for residential and commercial buildings, providing aesthetically pleasing finishes with long-lasting protection. In the adhesives and sealants, emulsion polymers deliver strong bonding capabilities, making them ideal for packaging, construction, and automotive applications.
Moreover, their ability to form cohesive films ensures reliable adhesion across diverse substrates, from paper and wood to metals and plastics. The textile industry leverages emulsion polymers for fabric finishing, imparting properties such as softness, water repellency, and stain resistance, which enhance the durability and appeal of garments and home textiles. In the paper and packaging industry, these polymers are used for coatings that improve printability, gloss, and barrier properties, ensuring high-quality labels, cartons, and flexible packaging outputs.
In China, the robust performance of the textile and apparel industry is a major driver for the market. From January to May 2022, the 13,053 largest textile manufacturers in China generated a total profit of 561.1 billion yuan (approx. $83.9 billion), reflecting a 6.1% year-on-year growth. Additionally, exports of apparel and accessories rose by 10.2% to $62.2 billion. Emulsion polymers are essential in textile applications, particularly fabric finishing, printing pastes, and binders. The continued expansion of China’s textile industry directly translates into increased demand for high-quality emulsion polymers that enhance fabric properties and meet global environmental standards.
The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Emulsion Polymers Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $6.06 billion by 2032. The Japan market is showcasing a CAGR of 5.7% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the India market would register a CAGR of 7.3% during 2025-2032.
The applications of emulsion polymers are vast and span a wide range of industries, reflecting their adaptability and functionality. In the coatings industry, emulsion polymers serve as the backbone of water-based paints and coatings, offering excellent film-forming properties, durability, and resistance to environmental factors. These polymers are widely used in architectural coatings for residential and commercial buildings, providing aesthetically pleasing finishes with long-lasting protection. In the adhesives and sealants, emulsion polymers deliver strong bonding capabilities, making them ideal for packaging, construction, and automotive applications.
Moreover, their ability to form cohesive films ensures reliable adhesion across diverse substrates, from paper and wood to metals and plastics. The textile industry leverages emulsion polymers for fabric finishing, imparting properties such as softness, water repellency, and stain resistance, which enhance the durability and appeal of garments and home textiles. In the paper and packaging industry, these polymers are used for coatings that improve printability, gloss, and barrier properties, ensuring high-quality labels, cartons, and flexible packaging outputs.
In China, the robust performance of the textile and apparel industry is a major driver for the market. From January to May 2022, the 13,053 largest textile manufacturers in China generated a total profit of 561.1 billion yuan (approx. $83.9 billion), reflecting a 6.1% year-on-year growth. Additionally, exports of apparel and accessories rose by 10.2% to $62.2 billion. Emulsion polymers are essential in textile applications, particularly fabric finishing, printing pastes, and binders. The continued expansion of China’s textile industry directly translates into increased demand for high-quality emulsion polymers that enhance fabric properties and meet global environmental standards.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- BASF SE
- Synthomer PLC (William Blythe Ltd.)
- Allnex GMBH (PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited)
- Arkema S.A.
- DIC Corporation
- Celanese Corporation
- Wacker Chemie AG
- Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Hexion, Inc.)
- Solvay SA
- Clariant AG
Market Report Segmentation
By Type
- Acrylics Polymer
- Styrene-Butadiene Latex
- Vinyl Acetate Polymer
- Other Type
By Application
- Paints & Coatings
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Paper & Paperboard
- Other Application
By End-use
- Building & Construction
- Automotive
- Textile & Coatings
- Chemicals
- Other End-use
By Country
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis - Global
Chapter 5. Asia Pacific Emulsion Polymers Market by Type
Chapter 6. Asia Pacific Emulsion Polymers Market by Application
Chapter 7. Asia Pacific Emulsion Polymers Market by End-use
Chapter 8. Asia Pacific Emulsion Polymers Market by Country
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- BASF SE
- Synthomer PLC (William Blythe Ltd.)
- Allnex GMBH (PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited)
- Arkema S.A.
- DIC Corporation
- Celanese Corporation
- Wacker Chemie AG
- Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Hexion, Inc.)
- Solvay SA
- Clariant AG
