The crosslinking agent market was valued at USD 10,207.3 million in 2023 and it is projected to register a CAGR of 7.4% during 2024–2030, to reach USD 16,491.4 million by 2030. This is because crosslinking agents intensify the color of coatings and offer resistance to corrosion.
Based on the application segment, the industrial category is projected to grow at the highest growth rate in the crosslinking agent market in the coming years. This is ascribed to the significant growth in industries such as construction, automotive, electronics, and packaging, and all of these have a remarkable requirement for cross-linking materials.
These crosslinking agents improve the durability and performance of the materials in different industries and offer advantages such as resistance to chemical and weathering, enhanced mechanical properties, and increased lifespan of products.
Furthermore, industries emphasize the quality of products, reliability, and regulatory compliance, which, in turn, propel the requirement for crosslinking materials in industrial applications.
In the automotive industry, these materials offer rigid functionality and can also be seen as an important element in preventing several damages, including scuffing, chipping, and scratching. In addition, the coating enhances the resilience and lifespan of automobiles and protects them from harmful environmental factors such as UV radiation, high temperature, acid rain, and foreign bodies.
Some of the major players operating in the crosslinking agent market include BASF SE, Evonik Industries, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, Huntsman International LLC, Dow Chemical Company, Covestro AG, Wanhua Chemicals Group Co. Ltd., Royal DSM, INEOS AG, Hexion Inc., and Aditya Birla Group.