Waterborne Epoxy Resins Market size is estimated to be valued at USD 3,968.5 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 6,683.2 Mn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.73% from 2025 to 2032.
Water-based epoxy resins are also used in the manufacturing of composites. Composite materials are used in the preparation of automotive, aerospace, and windmill components. Structural and marine composites are manufactured by incorporating waterborne epoxy resins to enhance their performance.
For example, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has utilized environmentally friendly waterborne epoxy resins in the manufacturing of composite blades for its offshore wind turbines. These resins help reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during processing while maintaining high mechanical strength and durability essential for structural and marine environments.
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Global Installed Capacity (2024): 850-950 kilotons/year.
Sustained Competitive Advantage Income: China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, and the US.
Heralded Contributors:
Hexion Inc.: United States (50,000 metric tons/year) and Germany (30,000 metric tons/year). Allnex: U.S. (40,000 metric tons/year) and Belgium (25,000 metric tons/year). Olin Corporation: U.S. (60,000 metric tons/year) and Germany (35,000 metric tons/year). Huntsman Corporation: U.S. and Europe (50,000 metric tons/year). Aditya Birla Chemicals: India and Thailand (30,000 metric tons/year). Kukdo Chemical: South Korea and China (40,000 metric tons/year).
Region Gaining Industry Leadership: China and India are linked to an increase in needs and provide foreign clients, which has raised the domestic need as well.
Adhering to rules: Mends to global primary legislation from eco-friendly bio-based stock biomaterials enhancement.
In terms of End-use, the construction segment is expected to retain the largest revenue in the global Waterborne Epoxy Resins Market Demand and rest is driven by the cutback in entertainment facilities across the world. Waterborne epoxy resins find extensive application in construction particularly in the concrete floor coatings because of their high gloss finish, extreme hardness, and resistance to chemicals. Their ability to penetrate micro-cracks and bond with concrete surfaces protects it for long periods, classifying it among the hig
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Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the global Waterborne Epoxy Resins Market Forecast, with 47.30% in the market share in 2025. The region’s growth is primarily driven by increasing demand from key industries such as construction, automotive, and industrial coatings. The region is also experiencing significant industrial growth, urbanization, and an increasing shift towards eco-friendly products. Governments are pushing for sustainable solutions, further accelerating the adoption of low-VOC and high-performance coatings.
Europe is expected to hold 24.10% of the global Waterborne Epoxy Resins Market Growth share in 2025, with the region experiencing steady growth. Strong demand is driven by environmentally conscious regulations and initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of coatings.
The U.S. is the largest Waterborne Epoxy Resins Market Value in North America, with significant demand coming from the construction and automotive industries. The country’s focus on environmental sustainability and green building initiatives is pushing the adoption of waterborne epoxy resins. The U.S. government’s regulatory measures aimed at reducing VOCs and enhancing coating performance are also key drivers of the market.
China plays a pivotal role in driving growth of Waterborne Epoxy Resins Market Trends in the Asia Pacific region, particularly due to the rapid expansion of its construction sector. Government-led investments in infrastructure development, combined with a growing focus on eco-conscious materials, are fueling demand for waterborne epoxy resins. The real estate boom and urbanization are expected to significantly contribute to the increasing need for paints and coatings that adhere to environmental regulations, particularly in urban development and infrastructure projects.
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| Base Year: | 2024 | Market Size in 2025: | USD 3,968.5 Mn |
| Historical Data for: | 2020 To 2024 | Forecast Period: | 2025 To 2032 |
| Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR: | 7.73% | 2032 Value Projection: | USD 6,683.2 Mn |
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Hexion Inc., Dow Chemical Company, Aditya Birla Chemicals Co. Ltd., Huntsman Corporation, BASF SE, Royal DSM N.V., Eastman Chemical Corporation, Conren Limited, Gellner Industrial LLC, and AllCoat Technology Inc |
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With increasing environmental concerns, there has been a growing demand for eco-friendly products. Waterborne epoxy resins offer a low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) solution that reduces the impact of toxic emissions on the environment.
Waterborne epoxy resins are widely used in automotive coatings due to their superior properties such as corrosion resistance, durability, and high gloss finish. For instance, the growth of the automotive industry in Asia Pacific has led to an increase in the demand for waterborne epoxy resins for coatings and adhesives
The electronic industry has been growing at a rapid pace, driven by the increasing demand for consumer electronics and communication devices. Waterborne epoxy resins are used in electronic applications such as coatings and encapsulation due to their excellency adhesion, thermal stability, and electrical properties.
* Definition: Waterborne epoxy resins are extensively used due to their low volatile organic compound (VOC) emission. These resins offer a high degree of compatibility with several components and have the capacity to get formulated with wetting agents, co-solvents, and additives to achieve formulations for superior adhesion to substrate high cure corrosion resistance. Waterborne epoxy resins are used in several applications such as adhesives, coatings, composites, and others.
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