Acrylic acid is a colorless organic compound derived by the oxidation of propylene. It is the simplest carboxylic acid that exists in a polymerized form and has a pungent odor and corrosive properties. The growing demand for materials with high tensile strength and thermal resistance from the surface coatings industry has triggered the demand for acrylic acid across the world. In 2011, surface coatings market was the largest outlet for acrylic acid, which accounted for approximately half of the total acrylic acid consumed globally. This report analyzes, estimates and forecasts the global acrylic acid demand in terms of volume (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) from 2010 to 2018. The report analyzes various factors driving and restraining global demand along with analyzing the impact of these factors over the forecast period.

1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
Global Acrylic Acid Market is Expected to Reach USD 20.0 Billion by 2018:
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Others) for Superabsorbent polymers & Surface Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants,
Textiles, Plastic Additives & Printing Ink Applications - Global Industry Analysis,
Size, Share, Growth and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," which observes that the demand for
acrylic acid that was over USD 13.6 billion in 2012 is expected to increase to USD 20.0
billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2012 to 2018.
The global acrylic acid market has witnessed strong growth in the recent years due to rising
demand from super absorbent polymers and adhesives and sealants industry. Increasing
demand for super absorbent polymers in emerging economies has remained the key driver
for this industry. Moreover, increase in construction and building activities in emerging
economies is expected to keep driving demand for the acrylic acid during the forecast
period. Since, propylene is a key raw material used in the manufacture of acrylic acid and
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2. any fluctuations in the prices of propylene significantly alters the profit margins of acrylic
acid manufacturers. Volatile price of raw materials is one of the major factors inhibiting the
acrylic acid market. The global prices of propylene reached USD 1800 per ton in 2011 and
are expected to rise further due to increase in crude oil prices and supply constraints.
Moreover, stringent regulations in North America and Europe are expected to affect market
growth in the near future.
Acrylic esters, glacial acrylic acid, ammonium polyacrylate and cyanopolyacrylate are the
key derivatives of acrylic acid. Large volumes of acrylic acid were used for production of
acrylate esters, which accounted for over 51% of total acrylic acid consumed in 2012.
Methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate are the key types
of acrylic esters and are most widely used in surface coatings, adhesives and sealants,
textiles, plastic additives, printing ink, etc. However, it is expected to exhibit slowest growth
among all derivatives of the acrylic acid during the forecast period. Glacial acrylic acid was
the second largest outlet for the acrylic acid. Glacial acrylic is mainly employed in the
manufacturing of super absorbent polymers. Super absorbent polymers are compounds of
glacial acrylic acid mainly used in disposable hygiene applications. It is used in
manufacturing baby diapers and training pants, adult diapers and feminine hygiene
products. Poly acrylic acid is another important application of glacial acrylic acid and is
mainly used in water treatment, detergent co-builder and mineral processing.
Asia Pacific dominated the market in terms of volume as well as revenue and accounted for
over 40% of the global demand in 2012. Moreover, Asia Pacific is estimated to be the
fastest growing region over the next six years and expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0%
from 2012 to 2018. The rapidly growing construction industry in emerging economies such
as China, South Korea and India has propelled the growth of the acrylic acid and its
derivatives market in the Asia Pacific region. North Americaand Europe accounted for
second and third largest share of the global acrylic acid volume consumption in 2012.
Acrylic acid manufacturing is a capital intensive process and is dominated by large
multinational companies. Some of the leading industry participants in this market include
BASF SE, Dow Chemical, StoHass Monomer, Rohm and Haas, Formosa Plastics, Nikkon
Shokubai, Arkema SA and so on.

3. Acrylic Acid: Product Segment Analysis
 Acrylate Esters
 Acrylate Esters: By product
o Methyl acrylate
o Ethyl acrylate
o Butyl acrylate
o 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
o Acrylate Esters: By application
 Surface Coatings
 Adhesives and sealants
 Textiles
 Plastic additives
 Printing ink
 Others (Papers, etc.)
 Glacial Acrylic Acid
o Glacial Acrylic Acid: By application
 Superabsorbent polymers (SAP)
 Poly acrylic acid
 Others
Acrylic Acid: Regional Analysis
 North America
 Europe
 Asia Pacific
 Rest of the World (RoW)
Table of Content
Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report description
1.2 Acrylic Acid: Market segmentation

4. 1.3 Research scope
1.4 Research methodology
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Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Global acrylic acid market, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
2.2 Global acrylic acid market: Snapshot
Chapter 3 Acrylic Acid – Industry Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Classification of acrylic acid
3.2 Value chain analysis
3.2.1 Acrylic acid and derivatives: Value chain analysis
3.3 Market drivers
3.3.1 Rising demand for super absorbent polymers (SAP)
3.3.1.1 Global baby disposable diapers market revenue, 2010 - 2018 (USD
Billion)
3.3.2 Rapid growth of adhesives and sealants market
3.3.2.1 Global adhesives and sealants market revenue, 2010 - 2018 (USD
Million)
3.3.3 Strong demand for acrylic acid in Asia Pacific
3.4 Restraints
3.4.1 Volatility in raw material prices
3.4.1.1 Global crude oil price trend estimate and forecast, 2009 – 2018
(USD/barrel)
3.4.1.2 Regulatory issues
3.5 Opportunities
3.5.1 Development of new manufacturing processes
3.5.2 Commercialization of bio-based acrylic acid

5. 3.6 Porter’s five forces analysis
3.6.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
3.6.2 Bargaining power of buyers
3.6.3 Threat of new entrants
3.6.4 Threat from substitutes
3.6.5 Degree of competition
3.7 Acrylic acid: Market attractiveness analysis
3.8 Company market share analysis
3.8.1 Global Acrylic acid market: Company market share, 2012
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Chapter 4 Acrylic Acid Market – Product Segment Analysis
4.1 Global acrylic acid market overview: By product
4.1.1 Global acrylic acid market volume share, by product, 2011 & 2018
4.2 Acrylate Esters
4.2.1 Global acrylate esters market overview: by product
4.2.2 Global acrylate esters market volume share, by product, 2011 & 2018
4.2.2.1 Global acrylate esters market for acrylic acid, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons)
(USD Million)
4.2.3 Butyl acrylate
4.2.3.1 Global butyl acrylate market for acrylic acid, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons)
(USD Million)
4.2.4 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate
4.2.4.3 Global 2-ethylhexyl acrylate market for acrylic acid, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons)
(USD Million)
4.2.5 Ethyl acrylate

6. 4.2.5.1 Global ethyl acrylate market for acrylic acid, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons) (USD
Million)
4.2.6 Methyl acrylate
4.2.6.1 Global methyl acrylate market for acrylic acid, 2012 - 2018(Kilo
Tons)(USD Million)
4.2.7 Global acrylate esters market overview: By application
4.2.7.1 Global acrylate esters market: Application overview
4.2.7.1.1 Global acrylate esters market volume share by application, 2011
– 2018
4.2.7.2 Global acrylic acid demand for acrylate esters market volume, by
application, 2011 - 2018 (Kilo Tons)
4.2.7.3 Global acrylic acid demand for acrylate esters market revenue, by
application, 2011 - 2018 (USD Million)
4.3 Glacial acrylic acid
4.3.1 Global glacial acrylic acid market overview: by application
4.3.1.1 Global glacial acrylic acid market volume share, by application, 2011 &
2018
4.3.1.2 Global glacial acrylic acid market, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.3.2 Super absorbent polymers (SAP)
4.3.2.1 Global super absorbent polymers market for acrylic acid, 2010 - 2018
(Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.3.2.2 Global glacial acrylic acid demand for super absorbent polymers market
volume, by application, 2011 - 2018 (Kilo Tons)
4.3.2.3 Global glacial acrylic acid demand for super absorbent polymers market
revenue, by application, 2011 - 2018 (USD Million)
4.3.3 Poly Acrylic acid
4.3.3.1 Global poly acrylic acid market for glacial acrylic acid, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo
Tons) (USD Million)
4.3.3.2 Global glacial acrylic acid demand for poly acrylic acid market volume, by
application, 2011 – 2018, (Kilo Tons)
4.3.3.3 Global glacial acrylic acid demand for poly acrylic acid market revenue, by
application, 2011 – 2018, (USD Million)
4.4 Others (Ammonium poly acrylate and cyano poly acrylate)

7. 4.4.1 Global other acrylic acid market, 2010 - 2018, (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5 Acrylic Acid Market – Regional Analysis
5.1 Global acrylic acid market: Regional overview
5.1.1 Global acrylic acid market volume share, by region, 2011 & 2018
5.1.2 North America
5.1.2.1 North America acrylic acid market, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
5.1.2.2 North America acrylic acid market volume, by product, 2011 – 2018 (Kilo
Tons)
5.1.2.3 North America acrylic acid market revenue, by product, 2011 – 2018
(USD Million)
5.1.3 Europe
5.1.3.1 European acrylic acid market, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
5.1.3.2 Europe acrylic acid market volume, by product, 2011 – 2018(Kilo Tons)
5.1.3.3 Europe acrylic acid market revenue, by product, 2011 – 2018 (USD
Million)
5.1.4 Asia Pacific
5.1.4.1 Asia Pacific acrylic acid market, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
5.1.4.2 Asia Pacific acrylic acid market, by product, 2011 – 2018 (Kilo Tons)
5.1.4.3 Asia Pacific acrylic acid market revenue, by product, 2011 – 2018 (USD
Million)
5.1.5 Rest of the world (RoW)
5.1.5.1 RoW acrylic acid market, 2010 - 2018 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
5.1.5.2 RoW acrylic acid market volume, by product, 2011- 2018 (Kilo Tons)
5.1.5.3 RoW acrylic acid market revenue, by product, 2011 – 2018 (USD Million)
Chapter 6 Company Profiles
6.1 BASF SE
6.1.1 Company overview
6.1.2 Financial overview
6.1.3 Business strategy

8. 6.1.4 SWOT analysis
6.1.5 Recent developments
6.2 Dow Chemical company
6.2.1 Company overview
6.2.2 Financial overview
6.2.3 Business strategies
6.2.4 SWOT analysis
6.2.5 Recent developments
6.3 Stohaas Monomer
6.3.1 Company overview
6.3.2 Financial overview
6.3.3 Business strategies
6.3.4 SWOT analysis
6.4 Rohm and Haas
6.4.1 Company overview
6.4.2 Business strategies
6.4.3 SWOT analysis
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6.5 Formosa Plastics Corporation
6.5.1 Company overview
6.5.2 Financial overview
6.5.3 Business strategies
6.5.4 SWOT analysis
6.5.5 Recent developments
6.6 Nippon Shokubai
6.6.1 Company overview
6.6.2 Financial overview
6.6.3 Business strategies
6.6.4 SWOT analysis
6.6.5 Recent developments

9. 6.7 Arkema SA
6.7.1 Company overview
6.7.2 Financial overview
6.7.3 Business strategies
6.7.4 SWOT analysis
6.7.5 Recent Developments
6.8 LG Chem
6.8.1 Company overview
6.8.2 Financial overview
6.8.3 Business strategies
6.8.4 SWOT analysis
6.8.5 Recent developments
6.9 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
6.9.1 Company overview
6.9.2 Financial overview
6.9.3 SWOT analysis
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