Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Industry Research Report 2025

Summary

Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersion is an aqueous polyurethane resin, aqueous urethane resin particles according to their shape, usually divided into an aqueous solution of PU, PU PU aqueous dispersions and aqueous emulsions three. The aqueous polyurethane resin application on the market today are basically PU aqueous dispersions and PU aqueous emulsion, the market is often known as the two types of water-based PU resin aqueous dispersion (PUD) or PU emulsion. Aqueous polyurethane is water instead of organic solvent as the dispersion medium novel polyurethane systems, also known as water-dispersible polyurethane, aqueous polyurethane or water-based polyurethane. Aqueous polyurethane water as solvent, non-polluting, safe, reliable, excellent mechanical properties, good compatibility, easy modification and so on.

According to APO Research, The global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market was valued at US$ million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach US$ million by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

North American market for Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

Asia-Pacific market for Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2025 through 2031.

Europe market for Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2025 through 2031.

The major global manufacturers of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions include , etc. In 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for approximately % of the revenue.

Report Scope

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions.

The report will help the Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions manufacturers, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues, sales volume, and average price for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, by Type, by Application, and by regions.

The Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (MT) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided. For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

In this section, the readers will gain an understanding of the key players competing. This report has studied the key growth strategies, such as innovative trends and developments, intensification of product portfolio, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, new product innovation, and geographical expansion, undertaken by these participants to maintain their presence. Apart from business strategies, the study includes current developments and key financials. The readers will also get access to the data related to global revenue, price, and sales by manufacturers for the period 2020-2025. This all-inclusive report will certainly serve the clients to stay updated and make effective decisions in their businesses.

Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Segment by Company

Covestro (DSM)
Lanxess (Chemtura)
Lubrizol
BASF
Alberdingk Boley
Hauthaway
Stahl
Mitsui
UBE
DIC
Reichhold
Wanhua Chemical
Dow Chemical
SiwoChem
SNP
Chase
VCM Polyurethanes

Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Segment by Type

Two-component PUD
One-component PUD
Urethane-modified

Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Segment by Application

Coatings
Adhesive and Sealants
Leather Finishing
Paper and Textile
Fiber Glass Sizing
Others

Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Segment by Region

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries

Key Drivers & Barriers

High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.

Reasons to Buy This Report

1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in volume and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market
5. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into which regions to target globally
6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions.
7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Research objectives, research methods, data sources, data cross-validation;
Chapter 2: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5: Production/output, value of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 6: Consumption of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.

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1 Preface
1.1 Scope of Report
1.2 Reasons for Doing This Study
1.3 Research Methodology
1.4 Research Process
1.5 Data Source
1.5.1 Secondary Sources
1.5.2 Primary Sources
2 Market Overview
2.1 Product Definition
2.2 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions by Type
2.2.1 Market Value Comparison by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031) & (US$ Million)
2.2.2 Two-component PUD
2.2.3 One-component PUD
2.2.4 Urethane-modified
2.3 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions by Application
2.3.1 Market Value Comparison by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031) & (US$ Million)
2.3.2 Coatings
2.3.3 Adhesive and Sealants
2.3.4 Leather Finishing
2.3.5 Paper and Textile
2.3.6 Fiber Glass Sizing
2.3.7 Others
2.4 Global Market Growth Prospects
2.4.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
2.4.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
2.4.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
2.4.4 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Average Price (2020-2031)
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Manufacturers
3.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Industry Manufacturers Ranking, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2025
3.5 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Manufacturers, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
3.6 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Manufacturers, Product Type & Application
3.7 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Manufacturers Established Date
3.8 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market CR5 and HHI
3.9 Global Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisition
4 Manufacturers Profiled
4.1 Covestro (DSM)
4.1.1 Covestro (DSM) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.1.2 Covestro (DSM) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.1.3 Covestro (DSM) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.1.4 Covestro (DSM) Product Portfolio
4.1.5 Covestro (DSM) Recent Developments
4.2 Lanxess (Chemtura)
4.2.1 Lanxess (Chemtura) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.2.2 Lanxess (Chemtura) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.2.3 Lanxess (Chemtura) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.2.4 Lanxess (Chemtura) Product Portfolio
4.2.5 Lanxess (Chemtura) Recent Developments
4.3 Lubrizol
4.3.1 Lubrizol Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.3.2 Lubrizol Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.3.3 Lubrizol Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.3.4 Lubrizol Product Portfolio
4.3.5 Lubrizol Recent Developments
4.4 BASF
4.4.1 BASF Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.4.2 BASF Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.4.3 BASF Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.4.4 BASF Product Portfolio
4.4.5 BASF Recent Developments
4.5 Alberdingk Boley
4.5.1 Alberdingk Boley Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.5.2 Alberdingk Boley Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.5.3 Alberdingk Boley Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.5.4 Alberdingk Boley Product Portfolio
4.5.5 Alberdingk Boley Recent Developments
4.6 Hauthaway
4.6.1 Hauthaway Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.6.2 Hauthaway Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.6.3 Hauthaway Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.6.4 Hauthaway Product Portfolio
4.6.5 Hauthaway Recent Developments
4.7 Stahl
4.7.1 Stahl Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.7.2 Stahl Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.7.3 Stahl Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.7.4 Stahl Product Portfolio
4.7.5 Stahl Recent Developments
4.8 Mitsui
4.8.1 Mitsui Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.8.2 Mitsui Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.8.3 Mitsui Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.8.4 Mitsui Product Portfolio
4.8.5 Mitsui Recent Developments
4.9 UBE
4.9.1 UBE Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.9.2 UBE Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.9.3 UBE Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.9.4 UBE Product Portfolio
4.9.5 UBE Recent Developments
4.10 DIC
4.10.1 DIC Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.10.2 DIC Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.10.3 DIC Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.10.4 DIC Product Portfolio
4.10.5 DIC Recent Developments
4.11 Reichhold
4.11.1 Reichhold Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.11.2 Reichhold Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.11.3 Reichhold Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.11.4 Reichhold Product Portfolio
4.11.5 Reichhold Recent Developments
4.12 Wanhua Chemical
4.12.1 Wanhua Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.12.2 Wanhua Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.12.3 Wanhua Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.12.4 Wanhua Chemical Product Portfolio
4.12.5 Wanhua Chemical Recent Developments
4.13 Dow Chemical
4.13.1 Dow Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.13.2 Dow Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.13.3 Dow Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.13.4 Dow Chemical Product Portfolio
4.13.5 Dow Chemical Recent Developments
4.14 SiwoChem
4.14.1 SiwoChem Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.14.2 SiwoChem Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.14.3 SiwoChem Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.14.4 SiwoChem Product Portfolio
4.14.5 SiwoChem Recent Developments
4.15 SNP
4.15.1 SNP Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.15.2 SNP Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.15.3 SNP Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.15.4 SNP Product Portfolio
4.15.5 SNP Recent Developments
4.16 Chase
4.16.1 Chase Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.16.2 Chase Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.16.3 Chase Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.16.4 Chase Product Portfolio
4.16.5 Chase Recent Developments
4.17 VCM Polyurethanes
4.17.1 VCM Polyurethanes Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Company Information
4.17.2 VCM Polyurethanes Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Business Overview
4.17.3 VCM Polyurethanes Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.17.4 VCM Polyurethanes Product Portfolio
4.17.5 VCM Polyurethanes Recent Developments
5 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production by Region
5.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production by Region: 2020-2031
5.2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production by Region: 2020-2025
5.2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
5.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.4 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value by Region: 2020-2031
5.4.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value by Region: 2020-2025
5.4.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
5.5 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Price Analysis by Region (2020-2025)
5.6 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production and Value, YOY Growth
5.6.1 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
5.6.2 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
5.6.3 China Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
5.6.4 Japan Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
6 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption by Region
6.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption by Region (2020-2031)
6.2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption by Region: 2020-2025
6.2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Forecasted Consumption by Region (2026-2031)
6.3 North America
6.3.1 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.3.2 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption by Country (2020-2031)
6.3.3 United States
6.3.4 Canada
6.3.5 Mexico
6.4 Europe
6.4.1 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.4.2 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption by Country (2020-2031)
6.4.3 Germany
6.4.4 France
6.4.5 U.K.
6.4.6 Italy
6.4.7 Russia
6.4.8 Spain
6.4.9 Netherlands
6.4.10 Switzerland
6.4.11 Sweden
6.4.12 Poland
6.5 Asia Pacific
6.5.1 Asia Pacific Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.5.2 Asia Pacific Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption by Country (2020-2031)
6.5.3 China
6.5.4 Japan
6.5.5 South Korea
6.5.6 India
6.5.7 Australia
6.5.8 Taiwan
6.5.9 Southeast Asia
6.6 South America, Middle East & Africa
6.6.1 South America, Middle East & Africa Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.6.2 South America, Middle East & Africa Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Consumption by Country (2020-2031)
6.6.3 Brazil
6.6.4 Argentina
6.6.5 Chile
6.6.6 Turkey
6.6.7 GCC Countries
7 Segment by Type
7.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production by Type (2020-2031)
7.1.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production by Type (2020-2031) & (MT)
7.1.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Market Share by Type (2020-2031)
7.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value by Type (2020-2031)
7.2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value by Type (2020-2031) & (US$ Million)
7.2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Market Share by Type (2020-2031)
7.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Price by Type (2020-2031)
8 Segment by Application
8.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production by Application (2020-2031)
8.1.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production by Application (2020-2031) & (MT)
8.1.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Market Share by Application (2020-2031)
8.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value by Application (2020-2031)
8.2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value by Application (2020-2031) & (US$ Million)
8.2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Value Market Share by Application (2020-2031)
8.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Price by Application (2020-2031)
9 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis of the Market
9.1 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Value Chain Analysis
9.1.1 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Raw Materials
9.1.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
9.1.3 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Production Mode & Process
9.2 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Channels Analysis
9.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
9.2.2 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Distributors
9.2.3 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Customers
10 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Analyzing Market Dynamics
10.1 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Industry Trends
10.2 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Industry Drivers
10.3 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Industry Opportunities and Challenges
10.4 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Industry Restraints
11 Report Conclusion
12 Disclaimer

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