Report Code : CVMI2312264 | Published Date : March 3, 2025

The global coalescing agent market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by sustainability imperatives, regulatory pressures, and performance optimization demands. Valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023, the market is projected to reach USD 1.9 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.95% ClearView Market Insights, 2024.

Key Market Drivers

1. The Green Chemistry Revolution

Sustainability is becoming a central theme in formulation science:

  • Low-VOC and zero-VOC agents now represent over 60% of new product formulations.
  • Biobased coalescing agents, derived from renewable feedstocks, offer an 85% lower carbon footprint.
  • AI-driven molecular design accelerates eco-friendly blend development by 40%, enhancing product lifecycle sustainability.

2. Performance Enhancement Drive

Innovations are unlocking superior film formation under diverse conditions:

  • Next-generation agents deliver faster film formation even in low-temperature, high-humidity environments.
  • Enhanced particle coalescence results in 25% greater durability for architectural coatings.
  • Smart-release technologies improve energy efficiency by 15% during film formation.

3. Regulatory Stringency

Tighter global regulations are reshaping market strategies:

  • The EU Green Deal and EPA Clean Air Act mandate VOC levels below 50 g/L.
  • New eco-labeling standards are pressuring manufacturers to innovate sustainably.
  • Companies investing in green R&D are experiencing 30% faster market adoption.

 

Material Innovation Deep Dive

Bio-Based Coalescing Agents

The market is witnessing a shift toward renewable, high-performance solutions:

Soy-Based Coalescents

  • Non-GMO origin with a 70% carbon emission reduction.
  • Adoption by leading architectural paint brands expected by 2025.

Citrus Terpene-Based Agents

  • Offer high solvency and natural origin.
  • Enhance open time and workability in premium coatings.
  • Usage expanding across North America and Europe.

Low-Temperature Film Formation Agents

Designed for challenging environments:

Polyurethane Dispersion (PUD) Compatible Coalescents

  • Enable film formation at temperatures as low as 5°C.
  • Key in floor coatings and exterior applications.

Reactive Coalescing Agents

  • Integrate into the curing matrix with zero post-application VOCs.
  • Gaining traction in automotive OEM coatings.

Smart Release Technologies

Setting new benchmarks in intelligent formulation:

Encapsulated Coalescing Agents

  • Controlled release based on temperature and humidity.
  • Improve shelf-life by 25% and ensure consistent performance.

Tunable Evaporation Rate Coalescents

  • Adapt to multiple climates, improving surface appearance by 30%.

 

Industry-Specific Advancements

Architectural Coatings

Representing over 45% of total market share:

Low-VOC Paint Systems

  • Behr and Sherwin-Williams advancing <30 g/L VOC waterborne acrylics to meet 2025 green building standards.

Elastomeric Wall Coatings

  • Use smart coalescents for crack-bridging in seismic zones.

Industrial Coatings

Segment

2024 Benchmark

Commercialization

Key Innovation

Heavy-Duty Anticorrosive

10,000+ hrs salt spray resistance

2025

Smart-release agents

Automotive OEM

Low-bake cure at 80°C

2026

Reactive coalescing systems

Wood Coatings

High-clarity waterborne finishes

2025

Encapsulated coalescents

Adhesives and Sealants

  • PU and Acrylic Adhesives benefit from agents that maintain flexibility at low temperatures—critical in construction and automotive sectors, growing at a 6.5% CAGR.

 

Competitive Landscape

Market Leaders

Company

Specialization

2024 Initiative

Market Share

Eastman Chemical Company

Low-VOC Coalescents

Expansion in APAC

22%

Dow Inc.

Reactive Systems

Evoque 2.0 Launch

18%

Coatex (Arkema)

Bio-Based Agents

New R&D Hub in Germany

15%

Emerging Disruptors

  • Oxiteno: Tropical climate-optimized bio-coalescents.
  • Synthomer: Hybrid systems combining coalescence with crosslinking.

 

Future Outlook

2024–2026:

  • 90% of new agents will target <25 g/L VOC thresholds.
  • Custom AI-based tools will optimize formulation to end-user specs.

2027–2029:

  • Integration of self-healing coatings using intelligent coalescents.
  • Global alignment on ultra-low VOC regulations fuels R&D.

2030 and Beyond:

  • Introduction of programmable coalescents for adaptive environmental response.
  • Full life-cycle carbon neutrality achieved by top market players.




Reasons To Buy

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Scope

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Key Players

  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • Dow Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • Evonik Industries
  • Croda International

 

Global Coalescing Agent Market Report

  1. 1. Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Global Coalescing Agent Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
    2. Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Type
      2. 2.1.2 By Application
      3. 2.1.3 By Region
    3. Global Coalescing Agent Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By Application, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By Application, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Type, By Application, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    4. Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    1. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    2. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    3. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    4. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. Global Coalescing Agent Market, By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Ethylene Glycol
      1. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 5.2 Butyl Acetate
      1. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 5.3 Acetone
      1. 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 5.4 Other Coalescing Agents
      1. 5.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Global Coalescing Agent Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Paints & Coatings
      1. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 6.2 Adhesives
      1. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 6.3 Sealants
      1. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 6.4 Inks
      1. 6.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 6.5 Others.
      1. 6.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    7. Global Coalescing Agent Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 North America
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 7.2 Europe
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 7.3 Asia-Pacific
      1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 7.4 Latin America
      1. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 7.5 Middle East & Africa
      1. 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 7.6 Global Coalescing Agent Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Region, 2024 - 2031
    8. North America Global Coalescing Agent Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.1.1 Ethylene Glycol
      2. 8.1.2 Butyl Acetate
      3. 8.1.3 Acetone
      4. 8.1.4 Other Coalescing Agents
      8.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.2.1 Paints & Coatings
      2. 8.2.2 Adhesives
      3. 8.2.3 Sealants
      4. 8.2.4 Inks
      5. 8.2.5 Others.
      8.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.3.1 United States
      2. 8.3.2 Canada
      8.4 North America Global Coalescing Agent Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      8.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      8.6 North America Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 8.6.1 Company 1 (United States)
      2. 8.6.2 Company 2 (Canada)
      3. 8.6.3 Company 3 (Canada)
    9. Europe Global Coalescing Agent Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Ethylene Glycol
      2. 9.1.2 Butyl Acetate
      3. 9.1.3 Acetone
      4. 9.1.4 Other Coalescing Agents
      9.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Paints & Coatings
      2. 9.2.2 Adhesives
      3. 9.2.3 Sealants
      4. 9.2.4 Inks
      5. 9.2.5 Others.
      9.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Germany
      2. 9.3.2 United Kingdom
      3. 9.3.3 France
      4. 9.3.4 Spain
      5. 9.3.5 Italy
      6. 9.3.6 Russia
      7. 9.3.7 Netherlands
      8. 9.3.8 Poland
      9. 9.3.9 Rest of Europe
      9.4 Europe Global Coalescing Agent Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      9.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      9.6 Europe Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.6.1 Company 1 (Germany)
      2. 9.6.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
      3. 9.6.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
    10. Asia-Pacific Global Coalescing Agent Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.1.1 Ethylene Glycol
      2. 10.1.2 Butyl Acetate
      3. 10.1.3 Acetone
      4. 10.1.4 Other Coalescing Agents
      10.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.2.1 Paints & Coatings
      2. 10.2.2 Adhesives
      3. 10.2.3 Sealants
      4. 10.2.4 Inks
      5. 10.2.5 Others.
      10.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.3.1 China
      2. 10.3.2 Japan
      3. 10.3.3 India
      4. 10.3.4 South Korea
      5. 10.3.5 Australia & NZ
      6. 10.3.6 ASEAN
      7. 10.3.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
      10.4 Asia-Pacific Global Coalescing Agent Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      10.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      10.6 Asia-Pacific Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 10.6.1 Company 1 (China)
      2. 10.6.2 Company 2 (Japan)
      3. 10.6.3 Company 3 (Japan)
    11. Latin America Global Coalescing Agent Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.1.1 Ethylene Glycol
      2. 11.1.2 Butyl Acetate
      3. 11.1.3 Acetone
      4. 11.1.4 Other Coalescing Agents
      11.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.2.1 Paints & Coatings
      2. 11.2.2 Adhesives
      3. 11.2.3 Sealants
      4. 11.2.4 Inks
      5. 11.2.5 Others.
      11.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.3.1 Brazil
      2. 11.3.2 Mexico
      3. 11.3.3 Argentina
      4. 11.3.4 Peru
      5. 11.3.5 Colombia
      6. 11.3.6 Rest of Latin America
      11.4 Latin America Global Coalescing Agent Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      11.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      11.6 Latin America Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 11.6.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
      2. 11.6.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
      3. 11.6.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
    12. Middle East & Africa Global Coalescing Agent Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.1.1 Ethylene Glycol
      2. 12.1.2 Butyl Acetate
      3. 12.1.3 Acetone
      4. 12.1.4 Other Coalescing Agents
      12.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.2.1 Paints & Coatings
      2. 12.2.2 Adhesives
      3. 12.2.3 Sealants
      4. 12.2.4 Inks
      5. 12.2.5 Others.
      12.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.3.1 Saudi Arabia
      2. 12.3.2 UAE
      3. 12.3.3 South Africa
      4. 12.3.4 Egypt
      5. 12.3.5 Israel
      6. 12.3.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
      12.4 Middle East & Africa Global Coalescing Agent Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      12.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      12.6 Middle East & Africa Global Coalescing Agent Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 12.6.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
      2. 12.6.2 Company 2 (UAE)
      3. 12.6.3 Company 3 (UAE)
    13. Competition Landscape
    1. 13.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
      13.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 13.2.1 Eastman Chemical Company
      2. 13.2.2 Dow Inc.
      3. 13.2.3 BASF SE
      4. 13.2.4 Evonik Industries
      5. 13.2.5 Croda International
    14. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
    15. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms



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