Global Polymer Binders Market is Segmented By Type (Acrylic, Vinyl Acetate, Latex, Others), By Form (Liquid, Powder, High Solids), By Application (Architectural Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Textile & Carpets, Paper & Board, Construction Additives, Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Polymer Binders Market Overview
The global polymer binders market is estimated to reach at a high CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).
Polymer binders play a crucial role in the adhesion, flexibility, gloss and binding of pigment particles in paints and coatings. Binders are used in various materials, including coatings for rigid substrates, flexible substrates and adhesives, to deliver the desired protective and performance properties, enhanced aesthetic appeal and resistance to chemicals, water and abrasion resistance. The binder technology will make it simpler and faster to apply coatings to surfaces and give 1-component, water-borne systems an alternative to 2-component, solvent-borne systems. Binders are used in applications such as paper, textiles, paints & coatings and adhesives.
Polymer Binders Market Strategic Insights
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Market CAGR |
High |
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By Type, By Form, By Application, and By Region |
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Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other key insights. |
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Asia Pacific |
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Polymer Binders Market Dynamics
One of the factors influencing the market is the development of infrastructure worldwide. Polymer binders are valued as raw materials in the coating and construction industries. They are primarily used in skim coat applications, decorative mortar and waterproofing to improve concrete properties. Polymer binders improve the tensile and flexural properties of materials. Applications for polymer binders include paints and coatings, paper and board manufacturing, architectural coatings, construction additives and adhesives and sealants. Excellent water resistance, alkali resistance, abrasion resistance and pigment binding capacities are all attributes of polymer binders. The use of high-performing, affordable architectural coatings has become a recent trend, which is anticipated to be a growth factor for the global polymer binders market. However, strict regulatory policies might limit the growth of the market.
The rising popularity of water-based polymer binders supports the growth of the global polymer binders market
Esters from acrylic or methacrylic acids and a variety of specialized acrylate monomers are polymerized to produce acrylic resins. These resins are perfect for use in architectural and industrial formulations to cover, protect and decorate a variety of substrates because of their durability and high UV resistance. Acrylic and latex are water-based polymer binders and acrylic contains chemicals. The acrylic chemical enables it to swell and shrink in response to changes in weather and temperature. Because of this characteristic, acrylic is a great option for outdoor projects. In Upcoming years, the market will likely benefit from increasing end-user demand for water-based polymer binders. Acrylic water-based binders are gaining popularity because they are made to have excellent wet adhesion, high alkali resistance, pigment-binding ability and high water resistance.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Polymer Binders Market
Many consumer and industrial products must have latex polymers to function. These aqueous dispersions not only serve as binders but also give finished products many useful qualities. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted consumer markets and industrial operations in many nations worldwide. Governments worldwide have implemented quarantine and travel restrictions to stop the virus's spread. The economy will pay a high price for this because the supply chain is still disrupted, many workplaces are closed and factories are not operating. The end-user industries impacted by COVID-19 include paints and coatings, textiles and carpets, adhesives and sealants, building & construction, automotive and electronics. The disruption has significantly reduced the demand for binders. Government regulations compel factories to close voluntarily due to a lack of demand. Export operations have been greatly curtailed or stopped altogether to stop the global spread of COVID-19. Transport by air, sea and land has been halted as a result. Aside from the medical industry, the other technical textile sectors have experienced a significant decline in market growth due to the abruption of various technical textile production and manufacturing due to the COVID-19 lockdown, which has hampered the polymer binder market.
Polymer Binders Market Segment Analysis
The global polymer binders market is classified based on type, form, application and region.
Increasing demand from architectural coatings applications bolstering the growth of the market
Polymeric binders are valuable raw materials or substances that mechanically, chemically, by adhesion or cohesion, hold or draw other materials to form a cohesive whole. An important element of coatings, polymer binder, binds the pigment particles together and gives the dried film adhesion, gloss and flexibility. In the architectural industry, paints and coatings made of polymer binders are widely used for interior and exterior applications. Advancements in acrylic formulations provide a varied range of waterproof coatings. The use of high-performing, affordable architectural coatings has become a recent trend, which is anticipated to be advantageous for the global polymer binders market. Hence, due to the factor above, the architectural coatings application segment is projected to dominate the global polymer binders market during the forecast period.
Polymer Binders Market Geographical Share
The global polymer binders market is classified based on type, form, application and region.
The rapid infrastructure developments across emerging nations in Asia-Pacific support the market's growth. However, the Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Asia-Pacific is one of the largest producers of polymer binders. The government of India has made the infrastructure sector one of its main focus areas. Demand in the region's developing nations is anticipated to be driven by the expanding construction industries in both public and private industries in nations like China and India. To support the nation's expanding industrial and service sectors, the Chinese government is also concentrating on developing its rail and road infrastructure, which will increase demand in China. The development of Japan's architectural and infrastructure sectors will also affect the coatings market, which propels the demand for polymer binders. The presence of key global players such as BASF in Asia-Pacific is boosting market growth. Therefore, the polymer binders market is witnessing lucrative growth opportunities due to ongoing developments and spending on infrastructure developments
Polymer Binders Market Companies and Competitive Landscape
Key polymer binder players are expanding their presence across emerging economies to gain an advantage in the global polymer binders market. Additionally, the primary focus areas include advancements in new techniques for polymer binder solutions and strategic mergers and acquisitions. Key major players operating in the market are BASF FE, Dowdupont, Wacker Chemie, Celanese Corporation, Arkema, Trinseo, Omnova Solutions, Dairen Chemical Corporation, Toagosei Co. Ltd. and Synthomer PLC.
BASF
Overview: BASF is headquartered in Germany and was founded in 1965, the German multinational largest chemical manufacturer. It has provided customers with high-performance chemical solutions while employing about 11,000 persons. BASF's product offering includes six segments: chemicals, materials, surface technologies, industrial solutions, agricultural solutions and nutrition & care. It operates in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and MEA. BASF has its subsidiary in Ludwigshafen as BASF SE and one manufacturing facility in Sandefjord. BASF's product portfolio offers raw materials for the formulation of paints and coatings, printing and packaging goods, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber bonding, plastics, paper and other products. BASF offers essential raw materials. BASF is the top provider of dispersions, pigments and additives to various sectors, including automotive, industrial, construction, furniture & flooring, packaging and architectural coatings.
Product Portfolio:
- ACRONAL acrylic binders: For formulations used in various industries, such as construction, architectural coatings, printing and packaging, industrial coatings, flooring adhesives and paper coatings, ACRONAL water-based acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsion polymers offer high-performance and sustainable solutions.
Key Development:
On July 12, 2022, In Dahej, India, BASF finished setting up and operating a state-of-the-art production line for acrylic dispersions that will supply the paper, adhesives and coatings markets in South Asia. With the addition of this new production line, the capacity of the polymer dispersions that BASF started producing in Dahej, India, will nearly double.
The global polymer binders market report would provide approximately 61 tables, 61 figures and 234 pages.
