Global Aqueous Epoxy Resin Market Strategic Research Report

Scope of the Report

The global Aqueous Epoxy Resin market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1,397 million in 2025 to US$ 2,094 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2026 to 2032.

In 2025, the global sales volume of Aqueous Epoxy Resin reached 362.5 k tons, with a global average price of USD 3,746 US$/MT and an industry average gross margin of 16.4%.

The major upstream raw materials include bisphenol A, bisphenol F, phenolic resins, sodium hydroxide, surfactants, and others.

Major upstream suppliers include INEOS, LG Chem, KUMHO P&B CHEMICALS, Nan Ya Plastics, Sinopec, Olin, LOTTE Fine Chemical, Spolchemie, Dow, Evonik, Sasol, BASF, and others.

Major downstream customers include PPG Industries, AkzoNobel, Sherwin-Williams, Hempel, Sika, Henkel, Jotun, RPM, Nippon Paint, Kansai Paint, and others.

Aqueous Epoxy Resin is a type of environmentally friendly thermosetting resin material in which epoxy resin serves as the primary resin component and is stabilized in an aqueous phase through emulsification, dispersion, self-emulsification, chemical modification, or other methods, enabling the originally hydrophobic epoxy resin to be stably dispersed in water. The base resin is typically bisphenol A-based epoxy resin, while bisphenol F-based, novolac-based, and other modified epoxy resins are also used. Hydrophilic groups, polyether segments, surfactants, or functional modifying components may be introduced to improve dispersion stability in water and application performance. Compared with conventional solvent-based epoxy resins, Aqueous Epoxy Resin uses water as the primary dispersion medium and offers advantages such as low volatile organic compound emissions, low odor, low flammability, improved application safety, and better environmental compatibility, while retaining the excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, electrical insulation, and protective properties of epoxy resins. Depending on resin molecular weight, emulsification method, and physical form, Aqueous Epoxy Resin can be classified into liquid epoxy resin dispersions, solid epoxy resin dispersions, epoxy emulsions, and other types. Key performance indicators typically include solids content, epoxy equivalent weight, viscosity, particle size, dispersion stability, minimum film-forming temperature, and storage stability. Aqueous Epoxy Resin generally needs to be used in combination with waterborne amine curing agents or other compatible curing systems and forms a three-dimensional crosslinked network after curing at ambient or elevated temperatures. It is widely used in industrial protective coatings, metal coatings, flooring coatings, construction and concrete protection materials, adhesives, composites, wood coatings, transportation coatings, electrical and electronic applications, and other fields, and is particularly suitable for industrial and construction applications with stringent requirements for low volatile organic compound emissions, application safety, and environmental performance.

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the global Aqueous Epoxy Resin market, covering market size and forecast, segmentation by product type and application, competitive landscape, leading players and regional and country-level outlook.

Segment by Type

• Externally Emulsified
• Self-Emulsifying
• Chemically Modified Water-Dispersible

Segment by Basic Epoxy Resin Type

• BPA-Based
• BPF-Based
• Novolac-Based
• Others

Segment by Ionic Properties

• Nonionic
• Anionic
• Cationic

Segment by Application

• Coatings
• Adhesives
• Composites
• Textile & Fiber Treatment
• Inks & Printing
• Electrical & Electronics
• Others

Who Can Use This Report?

This report is written for decision-makers who need a clear, data-backed view of the global Aqueous Epoxy Resin market:

• Manufacturers, suppliers and solution providers benchmarking their position and planning product, capacity and go-to-market strategy
• Distributors, channel partners and end users in Coatings, Adhesives, Composites evaluating demand and sourcing options
• Investors, financial analysts and consultants assessing growth opportunities, competitive dynamics and M&A potential
• Government agencies, industry associations and research institutions tracking industry developments and policy impact