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Coalescing Agents Market Summary
The global coalescing agents market size was valued at USD 1.45 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.15 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2030. The growth is attributed to expanding construction and automotive sectors, fueling demand for high-performance coatings that enhance durability, appearance, and protection.
The market is driven by coalescing agents' rising application in the formulation of paints and coatings to enhance the formation and performance of the final film. When incorporated into water-based formulations, these agents help lower the minimum film formation temperature, making it easier for the coating to form a cohesive and continuous film upon application.
In the ink industry, coalescing agents facilitate the proper dispersion of pigments and dyes in water-based formulations, ensuring smooth application and vibrant color development upon drying. They also contribute to ink adhesion, durability, and resistance to smudging or rubbing, crucial for printing applications across various substrates.
Coalescing agents are often used in personal care products such as creams, lotions, and hair care products to improve texture, spreadability, and moisturizing properties. They help stabilize emulsions, ensuring that ingredients blend uniformly and maintain their efficacy over time.
Developing and producing advanced coalescing agents-particularly low-VOC or high-performance variants-can involve significant costs. This may result in higher final product prices, potentially limiting adoption in cost-sensitive markets.
The shift toward water-based coatings and the increasing demand for high-performance coatings are pivotal drivers of the coalescing agent's industry. Waterborne formulations, favored for their low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and reduced environmental impact, require coalescing agents to facilitate film formation and enhance coating properties. Industries such as construction, automotive, and industrial applications are adopting these coatings for durability and performance. As sustainability becomes a priority, the need for effective coalescing agents in water-based coatings is expected to rise, fueling market growth.
Coalescing Agents Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global coalescing agents market report based on product, application, and region:
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Hydrophilic Coalescing Agent
- Hydrophobic Coalescing Agent
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Paints & Coatings
- Adhesive & Sealants
- Inks
- Personal Care Ingredients
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Coalescing Agents Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
- 3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.2. Macro-environmental Analysis
Chapter 4. Coalescing Agents Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Product Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Coalescing Agents Market: Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.3. Hydrophilic Coalescing Agent
- 4.3.1. Hydrophilic Coalescing Agent Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Hydrophobic Coalescing Agent
- 4.4.1. Hydrophobic Coalescing Agent Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Coalescing Agents Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Application Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Coalescing Agents Market: Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Paints & Coatings
- 5.3.1. Paints & Coatings Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Adhesive & Sealants
- 5.4.1. Adhesive & Sealants Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Inks
- 5.5.1. Inks Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Personal Care Ingredients
- 5.6.1. Personal Care Ingredients Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Coalescing Agents Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. North America Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. U.S.
- 6.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.2.2.2. U.S. Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Canada
- 6.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.2.3.2. Canada Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. Mexico
- 6.2.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.2.4.2. Mexico Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Europe Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Germany
- 6.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.2.2. Germany Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. U.K.
- 6.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.3.2. U.K. Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. France
- 6.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.4.2. France Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. Italy
- 6.3.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.5.2. Italy Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. Spain
- 6.3.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.6.2. Spain Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. China
- 6.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.4.2.2. China Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. India
- 6.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.4.3.2. India Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. Japan
- 6.4.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.4.4.2. Japan Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. South Korea
- 6.4.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.4.5.2. South Korea Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Latin America
- 6.5.1. Latin America Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Brazil
- 6.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.5.2.2. Brazil Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Argentina
- 6.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.5.3.2. Argentina Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1. Middles East & Africa Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Saudi Arabia
- 6.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.2.2. Saudi Arabia Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. South Africa
- 6.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.3.2. South Africa Coalescing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Coalescing Agents Market - Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Company Heat Map
- 7.4. Position Analysis, 2024
- 7.5. Strategy Mapping
- 7.5.1. Expansion
- 7.5.2. Mergers & Acquisition
- 7.5.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
- 7.5.4. New Product Launches
- 7.5.5. Research and Development
- 7.6. Company Profiles
- 7.6.1. Stepan Company
- 7.6.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.1.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.2. Runtai New Material Co., Ltd.
- 7.6.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.2.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.3. ADDAPT Chemicals B.V.
- 7.6.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.3.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.4. PATCHAM(FZC)
- 7.6.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.4.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.5. Chemoxy international Ltd
- 7.6.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.5.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.6. Hallstar
- 7.6.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.6.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.7. Krishna Antioxidants Pvt. Ltd. (Cristol)
- 7.6.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.7.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.8. Cargill, Incorporated
- 7.6.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.8.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.9. Dow
- 7.6.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.9.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.10. Deborn
- 7.6.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.10.4. Recent Developments
- 7.6.11. BASF
- 7.6.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.6.11.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.11.4. Recent Developments