2-ethylhexyl acrylate is a kind of odorless, tasteless, colorless and transparent liquid. It is almost insoluble in water but can be mixed with alcohol and ether. 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is a highly versatile structural unit that can be copolymerized, cross-linked, and grafted with other monomers to obtain acrylic resin products.

As an advanced alkyl acrylate copolymer monomer, the unique features of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate include low-temperature flexibility, water resistance, good weather resistance, and UV resistance. Therefore, it is widely used in various fields such as adhesives (especially pressure-sensitive adhesives PSA), paints and coatings, plastic modification, fiber and fabric modification, etc. Meanwhile, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate helps improve transparency, toughness, light resistance, weather resistance, and chemical resistance. The excellent properties of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate have promoted its strong growth in commercial applications.

According to our research data, the global production of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is expected to reach 894.3 k tons in 2023. Among them, the estimated production of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate used in the adhesive field is 476.7 K tons, accounting for 53.30% of the total production. In the future, with the increase in the production capacity of major enterprises and the demand for downstream applications, the production of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is expected to continue to rise, reaching 993.2 k tons by 2026.

 

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Research shows that Europe is the largest revenue market for the global 2-ethylhexyl acrylate industry, with market revenue expected to reach  $377 million in 2023 and an estimated market share of 26.42%. From a national perspective, China is the largest producer and consumer of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate worldwide, and the second-largest revenue market in the world. In 2023, the production of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate in China is expected to reach 219.3 K tons, accounting for 24.52% of the global total production; Its market revenue is estimated to be $355 million, with an expected market share of 24.88%.

Global 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate Market Revenue and Share by Region/Country in 2023

Regions/Countries	Market Revenue (M UD)	Market Share
North America	257	18.01%
Europe	377	26.42%
China	355	24.88%
Japan	95	6.66%
South Korea	107	7.50%
Malaysia	77	5.40%
Global	1427	100%

Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com