Curing Agent Market Global Report 2026

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.

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