Polymer Dispersions Market Report

Market Insights

Polymer dispersions market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. Polymer dispersions provide properties, such as enhanced processability, performance, and appearance to products, owing to which they are used in applications, such as decorative & protective coatings, printing inks, paper, carpet & fabrics, and adhesives and sealants. The growing range of applications of polymer dispersion is likely to drive its demand in the global market.

Segments' Analysis

Polymer Dispersions Market Share: By Resin Type

Based on the resin type, the market is segmented as acrylic dispersions, vinyl dispersions, polyurethane (PU) dispersions, styrene-butadiene (SB) dispersions, and others. It is estimated that the acrylic dispersions segment will lead the market during the forecast period, owing to its large-scale use in water-based coatings for decorative and paper applications. Further, acrylic dispersions are available at low cost in comparison to other dispersions leading to its higher demand in the market.

Polymer Dispersions Market Share: By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented as decorative & protective coatings, adhesives & sealants, paper, carpet & fabrics, printing ink, and others. The decorative & protective coatings segment held the largest share of the market and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Expanding housing projects in the emerging economies owing to rising urbanization rate along with the growing awareness among consumers regarding harmful effects of VOC contents associated with solvent-based coatings are the major factors driving the demand for polymer dispersion in the decorative & protective coatings application.

Polymer Dispersions Market Share: By Region

In terms of regions, North America dominated the polymer dispersion market and is expected to maintain its dominant position during the forecast period owing to significant demand from coating application especially in interior and furniture coatings. Asia-Pacific is the second-largest market and is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period. Significant economic development in the Asia-Pacific region along with the rising disposable income of consumers is driving the building and construction industry which is creating huge demand for paints and coatings. Further, rising awareness among consumers regarding harmful effects of VOC content is acting as a catalyst towards the growth of polymer dispersion in the Asia-Pacific region. China, Japan, India, South Korea, and ASEAN countries are the growth engines of the region and are expected to provide huge growth opportunities to the industry players in the polymer dispersions market.

Market Scope & Segmentation

Polymer Dispersions are raw materials that consist of small particles of polymers that have been dispersed in water. These appear to be milky fluids after processing is complete and are used in protecting wood, leather, and metal, against elements such as microorganisms and water.

Polymer dispersions can be of different resin types such as acrylic, vinyl, polyurethane, styrene-butadiene, and many others. They have their application in a number of areas such as decorative and protective coatings, adhesives, printing ink, fabrics, and similar others.  

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The polymer dispersions market is segmented into the following categories. 

Polymer Dispersions Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Resin Type:

• Acrylic Dispersions (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Vinyl Dispersions (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Polyurethane (PU) Dispersions (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Styrene-Butadiene (SB) Dispersions (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Polymer Dispersions Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Application Type:

• Decorative & Protective Coatings
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Wood Coatings, Metal Coatings, and Roof & Wall Coatings)
• Adhesives & Sealants
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Water-Based Adhesives and Solvent-Based Adhesives)
•  Paper
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Surface Sizing and Paper Coating)
•  Carpet & Fabrics
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Upholstery, Home Furnishing, and Others)
• Printing Ink (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Polymer Dispersions Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

Key Players

Some of the major players in the global polymer dispersions market are-

• BASF SE
• Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
• Synthomer plc
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Solvay S.A.
• Covestro AG
• Huntsman Corporation
• Michelman, Inc.
• The DOW Chemical Company
• Wacker Chemie AG
• Alberdingk Boley GmbH
• Allnex Group
• Chase Corporation
• DIC Corporation
• Evonik Industries AG
• Hexion Inc.
• Kamsons Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

Report Customization Options

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Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to 3 players)

Market Segmentation

• Current market segmentation of any one of the resin types by application type.  

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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