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市場調査レポート
商品コード
1771344
エポキシ硬化剤の世界市場の需要、予測分析(2018年~2034年)Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market Demand & Forecast Analysis, 2018-2034 |
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エポキシ硬化剤の世界市場の需要、予測分析(2018年~2034年) |
出版日: 2025年06月17日
発行: Prismane Consulting
ページ情報: 英文 177 Pages
納期: 3~5営業日
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エポキシ硬化剤、需要:地域別
世界のエポキシ硬化剤需要は地域によって異なり、アジア太平洋が市場を主導しており、2024年に世界需要の50%超を占めました。この成長の促進要因は、中国、インド、日本などの国々における急速な工業化、インフラ開発、電子部門の活況です。特に中国は、強力な自動車産業と航空宇宙産業によって重要な役割を果たしています。北米がこれに続き、特に米国における建設、自動車、航空宇宙部門からの需要が大きく、米国がこの地域市場の約73%を占めています。
低VOCやバイオベースの硬化剤の使用を奨励する厳しい環境規制や、再生可能エネルギーや自動車製造における継続的な進歩に支えられ、西欧も安定した成長を示しています。一方、ラテンアメリカと中東・アフリカは、ブラジル、メキシコ、サウジアラビア、南米などの国々がインフラ開発や産業の拡大に投資していることから、緩やかな成長を示しています。
市場の主要企業
Evonik Industries、BASF SE、Huntsman Corporation、Hexion Inc.、Cardolite Corporation、Air Products & Chemicals、Mitsubishi Chemical Corporationがエポキシ硬化剤の主要メーカーです。
市場力学
促進要因
世界中で工業化とインフラ開発が進み、耐久性のある高性能材料の需要が大幅に高まっています。エポキシ硬化剤は、コーティング、接着剤、複合材料の強度、耐薬品性、寿命の向上に重要な役割を果たしています。これは、自動車、航空宇宙、電子、建設など、材料の性能が安全性、効率性、耐久性に直接影響する部門で特に重要です。電気自動車(EV)の生産が急速に増加しているため、軽量でありながら強度の高いコンポーネントへニーズがさらに高まっており、エポキシシステムが得意とする分野となっています。
特に北米と欧州では環境規制が厳しくなっており、塗料やコーティングからの揮発性有機化合物(VOC)の排出が制限されています。エポキシ硬化剤は、従来の溶剤をベースとしたシステムに比べてVOCが低いため、環境コンプライアンス基準を満たす必要がある製剤においてますます人気が高まっています。建設、自動車、航空宇宙などの産業では、耐久性が高く高性能なコーティングが不可欠ですが、グリーンビルディング認証や持続可能性の目標にも適合しなければなりません。
メーカー各社は、性能を損なうことなく環境への影響を低減する、バイオベースで水性の、エネルギー効率の高い硬化技術の開発に投資しています。屋内用途における低排出製品への需要の高まりは、健康と安全に対する消費者の意識の高まりもあり、環境にやさしいエポキシ硬化剤の採用をさらに加速させています。
拡大する都市化とインフラプロジェクトは、保護コーティングや接着剤の需要を増加させます。自動車産業では、燃費効率、安全性、排出ガス削減に向けた軽量材料へのシフトが進んでおり、複合材料やコーティングを中心にエポキシ硬化剤の消費も増加しています。
抑制要因
エポキシ硬化剤は、UV硬化型コーティング、シリコーン系接着剤、その他の速硬化システムや低VOCシステムなどの代替技術との競合の激化に直面しています。これらの代替技術は、処理時間の短縮、環境に対する影響の低減、特定の用途における柔軟性の向上といった利点を提供することが多いです。例えばUV硬化型システムは、その速硬化性と高いエネルギー効率から、電子や包装で人気を集めており、シリコーン系接着剤は、高温または柔軟性の高い用途で好まれています。
これらの技術が進歩し続ける中、エポキシ硬化セグメントの市場参入企業は、競争力を維持し、進化する業界のニーズに対応するために、性能、持続可能性、多用途性の向上に重点を置き、技術革新に投資しなければなりません。
当レポートでは、世界のエポキシ硬化剤市場について調査分析し、市場力学と産業動向、各セグメントの需要、メーカーのプロファイルなどの情報を提供しています。
Epoxy curing agents are essential components in epoxy systems, responsible for initiating and controlling the chemical reaction that transforms liquid epoxy resins into solid thermoset materials. These agents determine the final properties of the cured epoxy, including hardness, flexibility, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
Epoxy curing agents are widely used in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and marine due to their ability to form strong, durable bonds and protective coatings. They play a key role in adhesives, sealants, composites, and flooring systems. The choice of curing agent impacts the curing time, working temperature, and the mechanical properties of the final product. As demand grows for high-performance and environmentally friendly materials, innovations in curing agent technology continue to expand their use across diverse industrial applications.
Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market by Types
The global epoxy curing agents' market is divided into three main categories based on the type of curing agents used: anhydride curing agents, amine-based curing agents, and others. Anhydride curing agents are widely favored for their excellent heat resistance and chemical stability, making them suitable for high-performance applications such as aerospace composites and electronic components. Amine-based curing agents are popular because of their versatility and faster curing times, often used in coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market by Applications
Epoxy curing agents are essential components in various industries. One of the largest applications is in coatings, where they provide strong adhesion, chemical resistance, and durability, protecting surfaces in automotive, construction, and industrial sectors. Adhesives and sealants also rely heavily on epoxy curing agents due to their strong bonding capabilities, water resistance, and mechanical strength, making them ideal for assembling components in automotive and electronics manufacturing.
The aerospace sector uses epoxy curing agents extensively in composite materials due to their ability to withstand extreme temperatures, mechanical stress, and environmental exposure. Epoxy-based aerospace composites are lightweight yet strong, improving fuel efficiency and durability of aircraft.
Epoxy Curing Agents, demand by Region
The global demand for epoxy curing agents varies across regions, with Asia Pacific leading the market, accounting for over 50% of global demand in 2024. This growth is driven by rapid industrialization, infrastructure development, and a booming electronics sector in countries like China, India, and Japan. China, in particular, plays a key role due to its strong automotive and aerospace industries. North America follows, with significant demand from the construction, automotive, and aerospace sectors, especially in the United States, which contributes around 73% of the regional market.
Western Europe also shows steady growth, supported by strict environmental regulations encouraging the use of low-VOC and bio-based curing agents, along with ongoing advancements in renewable energy and automotive manufacturing. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa show moderate growth, with countries like Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa investing in infrastructure and industrial expansion.
Key Companies in the Market
Evonik Industries, BASF SE, Huntsman Corporation, Hexion Inc., Cardolite Corporation, Air Products & Chemicals, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation are the key manufacturers of epoxy curing agents.
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Growing industrialization and infrastructure development across the globe are significantly boosting the demand for durable, high-performance materials. Epoxy curing agents play an important role in enhancing the strength, chemical resistance, and longevity of coatings, adhesives, and composites. This is especially important in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction, where material performance directly affects safety, efficiency, and durability. The rapid rise in electric vehicle (EV) production has further increased the need for lightweight yet strong components an area where epoxy systems excel.
Stricter environmental laws, especially in North America and Europe, are limiting volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from paints and coatings. Epoxy curing agents offer a lower VOC alternative compared to traditional solvent-based systems, making them increasingly popular in formulations that must meet environmental compliance standards. This shift is particularly significant in industries such as construction, automotive, and aerospace, where durable and high-performance coatings are essential but must also align with green building certifications and sustainability goals.
Manufacturers are investing in the development of bio-based, waterborne, and energy-efficient curing technologies that reduce environmental impact without compromising performance. The growing demand for low-emission products in indoor applications, along with rising consumer awareness of health and safety, further accelerates the adoption of eco-friendly epoxy curing agents.
Expanding urbanization and infrastructure projects increase demand for protective coatings and adhesives. The automotive sector's shift toward lightweight materials for fuel efficiency, safety, and emissions reduction also boosts epoxy curing agent consumption, especially for composites and coatings.
Restraints
Epoxy curing agents face increasing competition from alternative technologies such as UV-curable coatings, silicone-based adhesives, and other fast-curing or low-VOC systems. These alternatives often offer advantages like faster processing times, lower environmental impact, or improved flexibility in specific applications. For example, UV-curable systems are gaining popularity in electronics and packaging due to their quick curing and energy efficiency, while silicone-based adhesives are favored in high-temperature or highly flexible applications.
As these technologies continue to advance, market players in the epoxy curing segment must invest in innovation, focusing on improving performance, sustainability, and application versatility to stay competitive and meet evolving industry needs.
Note: Demand Analysis has been provided for all major Regions / Countries as mentioned below. The demand (consumption) split by types and applications have been provided for each of the countries / regions in Volume (Kilo tons) and Value (USD Million).
Note: CAGR will be calculated for all types and applications to arrive at the regional / global demand growth for the forecast period (2025 - 2034)
Note: This section includes company information, company financials, manufacturing bases and operating regions. Company financials have been mentioned only for those companies where financials were available in SEC Filings, annual reports, or company websites. All the reported financials in this report are in U.S. Dollars. Financials reported in other currencies have been converted using average currency conversion rates. Company profiles may include manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.