"The Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market is valued at USD 4088 million in 2025. Worldwide sales of Epoxy Curing Agents Market are expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 4.52%, reaching USD 5571 million by the end of the forecast period in 2032."
The epoxy curing agents market is a critical segment of the global specialty chemicals industry, encompassing amines, anhydrides, polyamides, and other agents used to crosslink and harden epoxy resins into thermoset polymers. These curing agents facilitate the transformation of liquid epoxy systems into durable, chemical-resistant, and mechanically strong materials. Key applications include coatings, adhesives, composites, electrical laminates, and construction grouts. Demand is driven by the superior adhesion, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance of cured epoxy systems, which are widely used in infrastructure, aerospace, automotive, wind energy, marine, and electronics sectors. Technological innovations, such as low-VOC formulations, fast-curing amine systems, and high-performance anhydrides, are expanding usage in advanced composite materials and protective coatings. However, raw material price volatility, stringent environmental regulations, and the need for tailored formulations remain operational challenges for manufacturers.
Regionally, Asia Pacific dominates epoxy curing agents consumption, supported by strong growth in construction, automotive, and electrical industries across China, India, and Southeast Asia. North America and Europe remain significant markets, with demand driven by high-specification coatings, aerospace composites, and energy infrastructure maintenance. Manufacturers are investing in R&D to develop waterborne curing agents, phenalkamines for marine coatings, and bio-based amine systems to reduce environmental footprint. Additionally, hybrid and multifunctional curing agents that improve flexibility, chemical resistance, and impact strength are gaining traction in automotive lightweighting and wind turbine blade applications. Strategic alliances between resin producers, curing agent suppliers, and formulators are enhancing supply chain integration and accelerating the commercialisation of next-generation systems. Overall, the epoxy curing agents market is positioned for steady growth as industries seek performance-driven, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective curing solutions for diverse high-demand applications.
Amine based curing agents are the largest segment in the epoxy curing agents market due to their versatile reactivity, fast curing rates, and ability to provide excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties. They are widely used across coatings, adhesives, and composite applications in industrial, automotive, marine, and construction sectors. Their compatibility with various epoxy resins and ability to cure at room temperature or elevated temperatures make them the preferred choice for both general-purpose and high-performance applications globally.
Wind energy is the fastest-growing application segment, driven by the rapid expansion of global wind turbine installations and demand for high-performance epoxy systems in rotor blades, nacelles, and structural components. Epoxy curing agents enable superior adhesion, durability, and fatigue resistance required in large composite blades exposed to harsh weather and operational stress. The push for renewable energy capacity additions in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe continues to accelerate the growth of epoxy curing agents in wind energy applications.
Trade Intelligence- for epoxy curing agents market
| Global Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries Trade, Imports, USD million, 2020-24 | |||||
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| World | 35,660 | 45,517 | 51,209 | 51,538 | 48,535 |
| China | 6,527 | 8,299 | 7,213 | 6,515 | 6,842 |
| United States of America | 4,302 | 4,215 | 6,300 | 7,856 | 6,245 |
| Germany | 2,446 | 2,901 | 2,983 | 2,843 | 2,829 |
| Hungary | 503 | 1,069 | 2,363 | 3,723 | 2,093 |
| Korea, Republic of | 1,713 | 1,886 | 1,819 | 1,694 | 1,698 |
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- China, United States of America, Germany, Hungary and Korea, Republic of are the top five countries importing 40.6% of global Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries in 2024
- China accounts for 14.1% of global Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries trade in 2024
- United States of America accounts for 12.9% of global Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries trade in 2024
- Germany accounts for 5.8% of global Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries trade in 2024
| Global Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries Export Prices, USD/Ton, 2020-24 |
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Key Insights
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Amines dominate the epoxy curing agents market due to their fast reactivity, room temperature curing capability, and strong mechanical and chemical resistance properties. They are extensively used in protective coatings, adhesives, and advanced composites. Their compatibility with a wide range of epoxy resins makes them a preferred choice for both general-purpose and high-performance formulations across industrial and construction sectors worldwide.
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Anhydride curing agents are widely adopted for electrical laminates, electronics encapsulation, and high-temperature composite applications because of their excellent thermal stability and electrical insulation properties. These agents provide superior heat resistance and dimensional stability, enabling their use in printed circuit boards, insulation systems, and lightweight structural composites for electric vehicles and aerospace applications.
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Polyamide curing agents are favored in marine coatings, adhesives, and protective coatings where flexibility, corrosion resistance, and adhesion to diverse substrates are critical. Their tolerance to surface moisture and ability to provide durable, chemical-resistant films under humid conditions make them suitable for offshore structures, ships, and pipeline protection applications.
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Asia Pacific is the largest regional market, driven by strong growth in infrastructure construction, automotive production, electrical manufacturing, and wind energy installations. China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia lead in consumption, supported by rapid urbanisation, industrial investment, and expansion of advanced manufacturing capacities across the region.
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North America remains a significant market with strong demand from aerospace composites, oil and gas pipelines, wind turbine blades, and high-specification protective coatings. The region benefits from advanced R&D ecosystems, stringent quality standards, and established supply chains supporting consistent product innovation and market adoption.
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Waterborne and low-VOC curing agents are gaining market share as manufacturers respond to environmental regulations and sustainability goals. These formulations reduce hazardous emissions while maintaining chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and application flexibility, enabling their use in construction, industrial flooring, and protective coatings markets.
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Phenalkamine curing agents are rapidly emerging for marine and offshore coatings due to their fast curing at low temperatures, superior saltwater resistance, and strong adhesion under humid conditions. These properties improve productivity during shipbuilding and maintenance, reducing downtime and enhancing operational performance of marine assets.
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Hybrid and multifunctional curing agents are being developed to combine the advantages of amines, anhydrides, and phenalkamines, enhancing impact strength, chemical resistance, and flexibility in automotive lightweighting and aerospace structural applications. These systems support advanced composite part production and improve durability in challenging environments.
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Strategic collaborations between epoxy resin manufacturers, curing agent suppliers, and end-use formulators are accelerating development of specialized formulations for tailored performance requirements. Joint R&D programs focus on optimizing cure kinetics, adhesion, environmental compliance, and cost-effectiveness for global competitive advantage.
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Market growth is underpinned by sustained demand for high-performance coatings, structural adhesives, and composite materials in infrastructure, wind energy, marine, aerospace, and automotive sectors. The need for durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant materials will continue to drive innovation and investments in advanced epoxy curing agent technologies worldwide.
Report Scope
| Parameter | epoxy curing agents Market scope Detail |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Estimated Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2032 |
| Market Size-Units | USD billion |
| Market Splits Covered | By Type, By Application, By Distribution Channel |
| Countries Covered | North America (USA, Canada, Mexico) |
| Analysis Covered | Latest Trends, Driving Factors, Challenges, Trade Analysis, Price Analysis, Supply-Chain Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Company Strategies |
| Customization | 10% free customization (up to 10 analyst hours) to modify segments, geographies, and companies analyzed |
| Post-Sale Support | 4 analyst hours, available up to 4 weeks |
| Delivery Format | The Latest Updated PDF and Excel Data file |
Epoxy Curing Agents Market Segmentation
By Type
- Amine Based Curing Agents
- Phenolic Based Curing Agents
- Anhydride Based Curing Agents
- Polyamide Curing Agents
- Other Curing Agents
By Application
- Paints & Coatings
- Electrical & Electronics
- Wind Energy
- Construction
- Composites
- Other Applications (Aerospace, Automotive
- and Marine)
By Distribution Channel
- By Distribution Channel
- Online Retail
By Geography
- North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
- Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Rest of APAC)
- The Middle East and Africa (Middle East, Africa)
- South and Central America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SCA)
Key Market Players Presented in the Report Include
- Huntsman Corporation
- BASF SE
- Evonik Industries AG
- Olin Corporation
- Hexion Inc.
- Cardolite Corporation
- Kukdo Chemical Co.
- Aditya Birla Chemicals
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Solvay
- Toray Industries Inc.
- Westlake Corporation
- Atul Ltd.
- Shandong Deyuan Epoxy Resin Co., Ltd
- Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc.
What You Receive
• Global Epoxy Curing Agents market size and growth projections (CAGR), 2024- 2034
• Impact of recent changes in geopolitical, economic, and trade policies on the demand and supply chain of Epoxy Curing Agents.
• Epoxy Curing Agents market size, share, and outlook across 5 regions and 27 countries, 2025- 2034.
• Epoxy Curing Agents market size, CAGR, and Market Share of key products, applications, and end-user verticals, 2025- 2034.
• Short and long-term Epoxy Curing Agents market trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
• Porter’s Five Forces analysis, Technological developments in the Epoxy Curing Agents market, Epoxy Curing Agents supply chain analysis.
• Epoxy Curing Agents trade analysis, Epoxy Curing Agents market price analysis, Epoxy Curing Agents Value Chain Analysis.
• Profiles of 5 leading companies in the industry- overview, key strategies, financials, and products.
• Latest Epoxy Curing Agents market news and developments.
The Epoxy Curing Agents Market international scenario is well established in the report with separate chapters on North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market, Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market, Asia-Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market, Middle East and Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market, and South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Markets. These sections further fragment the regional Epoxy Curing Agents market by type, application, end-user, and country.
Recent Developments
- Evonik transitioned its epoxy-curing agent production facilities across multiple global locations to operate entirely on renewable electricity, significantly reducing carbon emissions.
- BASF and Sika introduced a new amine-based curing agent, offering low-viscosity curing for epoxy flooring systems with ultra-low VOC emissions and improved working temperature range.
- Evonik launched Ancamine 2859, an advanced low-temperature curing agent that avoids salicylic acid, enhances chemical resistance, and delivers faster cure with superior surface finish.
- Huntsman announced plans to expand its capacity for epoxy-curing agents to cater to rising demand across construction and automotive sectors.
- Evonik developed its Ancamide 2800 series, a fast-curing epoxy system that accelerates turnaround times in construction and automotive coating applications.
1. Table of Contents
1.1 List of Tables
1.2 List of Figures
2. Epoxy Curing Agents Market Latest Trends, Drivers and Challenges, 2024- 2032
2.1 Epoxy Curing Agents Market Overview
2.2 Market Strategies of Leading Epoxy Curing Agents Companies
2.3 Epoxy Curing Agents Market Insights, 2024- 2032
2.3.1 Leading Epoxy Curing Agents Types, 2024- 2032
2.3.2 Leading Epoxy Curing Agents End-User industries, 2024- 2032
2.3.3 Fast-Growing countries for Epoxy Curing Agents sales, 2024- 2032
2.4 Epoxy Curing Agents Market Drivers and Restraints
2.4.1 Epoxy Curing Agents Demand Drivers to 2032
2.4.2 Epoxy Curing Agents Challenges to 2032
2.5 Epoxy Curing Agents Market- Five Forces Analysis
2.5.1 Epoxy Curing Agents Industry Attractiveness Index, 2024
2.5.2 Threat of New Entrants
2.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
2.5.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
2.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
2.5.6 Threat of Substitutes
3. Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market Value, Market Share, and Forecast to 2032
3.1 Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market Overview, 2024
3.2 Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market Revenue and Forecast, 2024- 2032 (US$ Million)
3.3 Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Type, 2024- 2032
3.3.1 Amine Based Curing Agents
3.3.2 Phenolic Based Curing Agents
3.3.3 Anhydride Based Curing Agents
3.3.4 Polyamide Curing Agents
3.3.5 Other Curing Agents
3.4 Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Application, 2024- 2032
3.4.1 Paints & Coatings
3.4.2 Electrical & Electronics
3.4.3 Wind Energy
3.4.4 Construction
3.4.5 Composites
3.4.6 Other Applications (Aerospace, Automotive
3.4.7 and Marine)
3.5 Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Distribution Channel, 2024- 2032
3.5.1 Online Retail
3.5.2 Offline Retail
3.7 Global Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook by Region, 2024- 2032
4. Asia Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market Value, Market Share and Forecast to 2032
4.1 Asia Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market Overview, 2024
4.2 Asia Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market Revenue and Forecast, 2024- 2032 (US$ Million)
4.3 Asia Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Type, 2024- 2032
4.4 Asia Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Application, 2024- 2032
4.5 Asia Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Distribution Channel, 2024- 2032
4.6 Asia Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook by Country, 2024- 2032
4.7 Key Companies in Asia Pacific Epoxy Curing Agents Market
5. Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market Value, Market Share, and Forecast to 2032
5.1 Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market Overview, 2024
5.2 Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market Revenue and Forecast, 2024- 2032 (US$ Million)
5.3 Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Type, 2024- 2032
5.4 Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Application, 2024- 2032
5.5 Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Distribution Channel, 2024- 2032
5.6 Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook by Country, 2024- 2032
5.7 Key Companies in Europe Epoxy Curing Agents Market
6. North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Value, Market Share and Forecast to 2032
6.1 North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Overview, 2024
6.2 North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Revenue and Forecast, 2024- 2032 (US$ Million)
6.3 North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Type, 2024- 2032
6.4 North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Application, 2024- 2032
6.5 North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Distribution Channel, 2024- 2032
6.6 North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook by Country, 2024- 2032
6.7 Key Companies in North America Epoxy Curing Agents Market
7. South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Value, Market Share and Forecast to 2032
7.1 South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Overview, 2024
7.2 South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Revenue and Forecast, 2024- 2032 (US$ Million)
7.3 South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Type, 2024- 2032
7.4 South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Application, 2024- 2032
7.5 South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Distribution Channel, 2024- 2032
7.6 South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook by Country, 2024- 2032
7.7 Key Companies in South and Central America Epoxy Curing Agents Market
8. Middle East Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market Value, Market Share and Forecast to 2032
8.1 Middle East Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market Overview, 2024
8.2 Middle East and Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market Revenue and Forecast, 2024- 2032 (US$ Million)
8.3 Middle East Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Type, 2024- 2032
8.4 Middle East Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Application, 2024- 2032
8.5 Middle East Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook By Distribution Channel, 2024- 2032
8.6 Middle East Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market Size and Share Outlook by Country, 2024- 2032
8.7 Key Companies in Middle East Africa Epoxy Curing Agents Market
9. Epoxy Curing Agents Market Structure
9.1 Key Players
9.2 Epoxy Curing Agents Companies - Key Strategies and Financial Analysis
9.2.1 Snapshot
9.2.3 Business Description
9.2.4 Products and Services
9.2.5 Financial Analysis
10. Epoxy Curing Agents Industry Recent Developments
11 Appendix
11.1 Publisher Expertise
11.2 Research Methodology
11.3 Annual Subscription Plans
11.4 Contact Information
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