Acrylic Acid Market Global Report 2026

The acrylic acid market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.08 billion in 2025 to $13.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for acrylic esters, increasing consumption of superabsorbent polymers, growing use of surface coatings, expanding adhesive and sealant production, and increasing demand for water treatment chemicals.

The acrylic acid market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for hygiene and absorbent products, rising adoption of water-based coating formulations, increasing consumption of acrylic adhesives, expanding textile finishing applications, and growing demand for personal care formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for glacial acrylic acid, rising production of acrylate esters, growing consumption of superabsorbent polymers, expanding use of acrylic acid in water treatment applications, and increasing demand for high-performance adhesives and sealants.

The expansion of construction and infrastructure activities is expected to propel the growth of the acrylic acid market in the coming years. Construction and infrastructure activities refer to the development, expansion, modernization, and maintenance of residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities that support economic growth and urban development. The expansion of construction and infrastructure activities is supported by increasing government investments in transportation, urban development, and public infrastructure projects, driving higher demand for construction materials and related products. The growth of construction and infrastructure activities supports demand for acrylic acid by increasing the consumption of acrylic acid-derived products, including acrylic-based adhesives, coatings, and sealants, which enhance durability, weather resistance, adhesion, and structural performance in construction applications. For instance, in April 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 1.0% in February 2026, following an upwardly revised increase of 0.5% in January 2026. Therefore, the expansion of construction and infrastructure activities is driving the growth of the acrylic acid market.

Major companies operating in the acrylic acid market are focusing on developing bio-based acrylic acid technologies to reduce carbon emissions, improve sustainability, and expand renewable chemical manufacturing. Bio-based acrylic acid refers to acrylic acid produced from renewable plant-derived feedstocks rather than fossil-based raw materials, offering a lower environmental footprint while maintaining comparable performance. For instance, in February 2025, LG Chem Ltd., a South Korea-based chemical company, accelerated the commercial production of 100% plant-based acrylic acid using bioethanol derived from renewable resources. The company successfully validated the quality and commercial performance of its 100% plant-based acrylic acid, supporting large-scale sustainable production. This innovation reduces reliance on fossil-based feedstocks while addressing the growing demand for low-carbon materials used in coatings, adhesives, superabsorbent polymers, and other industrial applications.

In September 2025, Synthomer plc, a UK-based specialty chemicals company, partnered with Lummus Technology to license Synthomer’s proprietary acrylic acid esters technology. Through this partnership, Synthomer aims to expand the global reach of its acrylate monomers technology by utilizing Lummus Technology’s licensing capabilities and customer network, enabling the production of acrylic acid esters from a range of raw materials, including bio-based feedstocks. The partnership supports the expansion of acrylic acid ester production capabilities and the development of more flexible and sustainable production routes. Lummus Technology is a US-based process technology company providing process technologies and licensing solutions for the chemical and petrochemical industries.

Major companies operating in the acrylic acid market are BASF SE, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Dow Inc., Formosa Plastics Corporation, Lotte Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Arkema S.A., Evonik Industries AG, LG Chem Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad, Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd., Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd., The Lubrizol Corporation, Toagosei Co. Ltd., Huntsman Corporation, Sasol Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, National Industrialization Company, American Acryl L.P., Mallard Creek Polymers Inc., Gellner Industrial LLC, PJS Chemicals, Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C.

Asia-Pacific was the dominant region in the acrylic acid market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the acrylic acid market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the acrylic acid market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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