Polymer emulsion market is growing rapidly owing to increasing application in construction, packaging and textile industry. Emulsion polymer is a colloidal dispersion of discrete polymer particles in water with a particle diameter of 0.01-1.0 microns. Various types of polymer which are used polymerization are acrylates, styrene-butadiene copolymers, acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymers, and ethylene-vinyl acetate. Emulsion polymers find its applications in various industrial applications such as adhesives, inks, paints, coatings, and drug delivery system along with many others. Emulsion polymers by the process of emulsion polymerization which is a complex heterogeneous process and involves various components such as sodium stearate.

The most common type of emulsion polymer is polyvinyl acetate which has a significant impact on various industries which includes adhesives, paints, and coatings. The rising number of industrial applications of emulsion polymer in paints, coatings, paper, and textile tends to drive the market share of polymer emulsion market. Emulsion based paintings and coatings are flame resistant which provides safety to the structure. Growing manufacturers and consumer awareness with regard to the adverse effects of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions present in most solvent-based products along with the government stringent regulations towards effects of VOC on the environment has led to the increasing demand for polymer emulsion.

Segmental Outlook  

The global polymer emulsion market is segmented on the basis of product type and application. on the basis of product type, the market is segmented into acrylics, PU dispersions, SB Latex, vinyl acetate, and other polymer emulsions. Further, on the basis of application, the market is segmented into adhesives and carpet backing, building and construction, paper and paperboard packaging, paints and coatings, and other applications. The growing consumer preference for the construction of green buildings along with the rising construction activities in the emerging economies has made emulsion polymer the preferred solution among contractors and construction service providers. Additionally, the increasing demand for adhesives and carpet backing from paper and paperboard industry may surge the market share of polymer emulsion. However, the increasing raw material cost may hamper the market growth.

Global Polymer Emulsion Market Share by Application, 2018(%)

Acrylic segment is estimated to have a significant market size

Acrylic polymer emulsion is prepared by polymerization of acrylic polymer droplets in water. Acrylic segment is expected to register significant share over the forecast period owing to the versatile nature due to the acrylic ester functionality. Acrylic polymer emulsion possesses properties such as low volatile organic compound emission rate and higher durability as compared to various solvent-based polymer emulsion. The acrylic polymer emulsion is the preferred solution for numerous applications in end-user industries such as building and construction and paint and coatings.

The acrylic polymer emulsion serves as a replacement for solvent-based emulsion due to the harmful effects of solvent-based emulsion on the environment. The rising demand for acrylic polymer emulsion from the manufacturers of adhesives primarily in label application and medical tapes has led to the increased market share of acrylic polymer emulsion.

Adhesives and Carpet Backing segment is projected to have significant growth

Adhesives and carpet backing segment is expected to register significant growth over the forecast period owing to its wide usage in paper and paperboard packaging which includes boxes, folding cartons, and paper bags. Moreover, water-based polymer emulsion adhesives eliminate the use of solvent-based adhesives. The emulsion adhesives are also used in ventilation, and flameproof lighting eliminating the special precautions which are required for the use of solvent-based adhesives. Various types of emulsion adhesives used are polyvinyl acetate (PVA), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), acrylics and styrene-butadiene (SB) latex.

Regional Outlook

Moreover, the polymer emulsion market further classified based on geography including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World (RoW). Asia-Pacific region is expected to significant growth over the forecast period owing to the rising investment from foreign investment in the construction sector in emerging economies such as India and China. Increasing disposable income along with the consumer preference for water-based solvent formulations has increased the demand for polymer emulsion in the Asia Pacific region. Moreover, stringent government regulations towards the emission of VOC in the environment coupled with the demand for green buildings may surge the market share of polymer emulsions.

Polymer Emulsion Market Growth, by Region 2019-2025

Market Players Outlook

The major players that contribute to the growth of the polymer emulsion market include DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Apcotex Industries Ltd., BASF SE, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd., and others. These market players are contributing to the market by adopting various market approaches including product type launch & approvals, merger & acquisition, partnerships collaborations, and others for gaining a strong position in the market.

Recent Developments

• In February 2019, Arofine Polymers Ltd. launched two new products. Acrotech-UV-275, high gloss low order UV curable overprint medium for offline application on conventional roller coating or varnishing machine, and Arocryl 852, lamination emulsion with higher rheological properties which is suitable for dry lamination application. Expansion of product portfolio would allow the company to capture more customer and increase their market share.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2018 and forecast to 2025.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global polymer emulsion market. Based on the availability of data, information related to pipeline products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.