Crosslinking Agent Market Report 2026

The crosslinking agent market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.67 billion in 2025 to $9.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of polymer processing, demand for durable rubber products, expansion of industrial coatings, use in adhesive formulations, development of synthetic materials.

The crosslinking agent market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for lightweight materials, growth in electric vehicles, expansion of specialty polymers, increased use in electronics, innovation in bio based crosslinkers. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high performance polymers, growing use in advanced coatings, expansion of rubber vulcanization applications, increasing adoption in adhesives and sealants, focus on controlled polymer network formation.

The increasing automotive production is expected to drive the growth of the crosslinking agent market in the coming years. Automotive production encompasses the entire process of manufacturing motor vehicles, including the design, assembly, and testing of components such as engines, chassis, body parts, electronics, and interiors. The growth in automotive production is primarily fueled by rising global vehicle demand, driven by economic expansion and urbanization, which boost consumer purchasing power and the need for personal transportation. Crosslinking agents play a key role in automotive production by enhancing the durability, chemical resistance, and heat resistance of coatings, adhesives, and composite materials, resulting in stronger, longer-lasting, and more fuel-efficient vehicles. For instance, in October 2025, according to a report by ICAEW, a UK-based professional membership organization, worldwide motor vehicle production reached 93,546,599 units, up from 85,016,728 units in 2022. Therefore, the rising automotive production is fueling the growth of the crosslinking agent market.

Major companies in the crosslinking agent market are focusing on technological advancements, such as polyamide-based technology, to improve flexibility, mechanical strength, environmental safety, and curing efficiency in epoxy systems for demanding applications like civil engineering and industrial flooring. Polyamide-based technology incorporates polyamide materials into products such as epoxy curing agents to enhance flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance. For instance, in September 2024, Evonik Industries AG, a Germany-based chemicals company, introduced Ancamide 2853 and Ancamide 2865, two new polyamide-based, nonylphenol-free epoxy curing agents. These products function as polyamide-based crosslinking agents designed to cure standard diluted epoxy resins without additional polyurethane modifiers. They offer high flexibility, mechanical strength, fast curing, and up to 40% bio-based content, making them ideal for civil engineering and flooring applications. This launch aims to enhance sustainability, safety, and performance in epoxy systems by providing eco-friendly, fast-curing, and highly flexible polyamide-based curing agents tailored for demanding applications.

In May 2024, Arkema S.A., a France-based specialty materials company, acquired the flexible packaging laminating adhesives business of Dow Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Arkema aims to expand its portfolio of high-performance adhesives and strengthen its position in the global flexible packaging market by integrating Dow’s advanced laminating adhesive technologies into its Bostik division. Dow Inc. is a US-based materials science company providing a broad range of chemical and specialty material solutions, including laminating adhesives used in flexible packaging applications.

Major companies operating in the crosslinking agent market are BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Toray Industries Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Covestro AG, INEOS Group Holdings S.A., Arkema S.A., LANXESS AG, Huntsman Corporation, DIC Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company, Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd., EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, Allnex Holdings S.à r.l., Ashland LLC, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Perstorp Holding AB, Hexion Inc.

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

The crosslinking agent market consists of sales of peroxides, sulfur, isocyanates, aziridines, and carbodiimides. 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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