The global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market size was US$ million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2031 with a CAGR of %during the forecast period 2025-2031.
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.
The major players in Southeast Asia Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market include Covestro (DSM), Lanxess (Chemtura), BASF, etc. The top 3 players occupy about 40% shares of the whole market. Indonesia and Thailand are main markets, they occupy about 60% of the whole market. Two-component PUD is the main type, with a share about 50%. Fiber Glass Sizing is the main application, which holds a share about 40%.
The global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market is strategically segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. This report empowers stakeholders to capitalize on emerging opportunities, optimize product strategies, and outperform competitors through data-driven insights on sales, revenue, and forecasts across regions, by Type, and by Application for 2020-2031.
Market Segmentation
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
By Type: (Dominant Segment vs High-Margin Innovation)
Two-component PUD
One-component PUD
Urethane-modified
By Application: (Core Demand Driver vs Emerging Opportunity)
Coatings
Adhesive and Sealants
Leather Finishing
Paper and Textile
Fiber Glass Sizing
Others
By Region
Macro-Regional Analysis: Market Size & Growth Forecasts
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
Micro-Local Market Deep Dive: Strategic Insights
- Competitive Landscape: Player dominance vs. disruptors (e.g., Covestro (DSM) in Europe)
- Emerging Product Trends: Two-component PUD adoption vs. One-component PUD premiumization
- Demand-Side Dynamics: Coatings growth in China vs. Adhesive and Sealants potential in North America
- Localized Consumer Needs: Regulatory hurdles in EU vs. price sensitivity in India
Focus Markets:
North America
Europe
China
Japan
India
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Report scope, executive summary, and market evolution scenarios (short/mid/long term).
Chapter 2: Quantitative analysis of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions market size and growth potential at global, regional, and country levels.
Chapter 3: Competitive benchmarking of manufacturers (revenue, market share, M&A, R&D focus).
Chapter 4: Type-based segmentation analysis – Uncovering blue ocean markets (e.g., One-component PUD in China).
Chapter 5: Application-based segmentation analysis – High-growth downstream opportunities (e.g., Adhesive and Sealants in India).
Chapter 6: Regional sales and revenue breakdown by company, type, application and customer.
Chapter 7: Key manufacturer profiles – Financials, product portfolios, and strategic developments.
Chapter 8: Market dynamics – Drivers, restraints, regulatory impacts, and risk mitigation strategies.
Chapter 9: Actionable conclusions and strategic recommendations.
Why This Report?
Unlike generic global market reports, this study combines macro-level industry trends with hyper-local operational intelligence, empowering data-driven decisions across the Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions value chain, addressing:
- Market entry risks/opportunities by region
- Product mix optimization based on local practices
- Competitor tactics in fragmented vs. consolidated markets
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1 Market Overview
1.1 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Product Scope
1.2 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions by Type
1.2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Type (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
1.2.2 Two-component PUD
1.2.3 One-component PUD
1.2.4 Urethane-modified
1.3 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions by Application
1.3.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Comparison by Application (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
1.3.2 Coatings
1.3.3 Adhesive and Sealants
1.3.4 Leather Finishing
1.3.5 Paper and Textile
1.3.6 Fiber Glass Sizing
1.3.7 Others
1.4 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.4.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size in Value Growth Rate (2020-2031)
1.4.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size in Volume Growth Rate (2020-2031)
1.4.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Price Trends (2020-2031)
1.5 Assumptions and Limitations
2 Market Size and Prospective by Region
2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Retrospective Market Scenario by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Estimates and Forecasts by Region (2026-2031)
2.3.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Estimates and Forecasts by Region (2026-2031)
2.3.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
2.4 Major Region and Emerging Market Analysis
2.4.1 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.2 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.3 China Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.4 Japan Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.5 India Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
3 Global Market Size by Type
3.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Historic Market Review by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Price by Type (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Estimates and Forecasts by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Price Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.3 Different Types Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Representative Players
4 Global Market Size by Application
4.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Historic Market Review by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Price by Application (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Estimates and Forecasts by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.2 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Price Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.3 New Sources of Growth in Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Application
5 Competition Landscape by Players
5.1 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Players (2020-2025)
5.2 Global Top Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Players by Revenue (2020-2025)
5.3 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions as of 2024)
5.4 Global Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
5.5 Global Key Manufacturers of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
5.6 Global Key Manufacturers of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions, Product Type & Application
5.7 Global Key Manufacturers of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions, Date of Enter into This Industry
5.8 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
6 Region Analysis
6.1 North America Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.1.1 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company
6.1.1.1 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.1.2 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.2 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.1.3 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.1.4 North America Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Major Customer
6.1.5 North America Market Trend and Opportunities
6.2 Europe Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.2.1 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company
6.2.1.1 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.1.2 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.2 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.2.3 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.2.4 Europe Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Major Customer
6.2.5 Europe Market Trend and Opportunities
6.3 China Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.3.1 China Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company
6.3.1.1 China Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.1.2 China Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.2 China Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.3.3 China Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.3.4 China Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Major Customer
6.3.5 China Market Trend and Opportunities
6.4 Japan Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.4.1 Japan Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company
6.4.1.1 Japan Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.4.1.2 Japan Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.4.2 Japan Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.4.3 Japan Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.4.4 Japan Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Major Customer
6.4.5 Japan Market Trend and Opportunities
6.5 India Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.5.1 India Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company
6.5.1.1 India Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.5.1.2 India Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.5.2 India Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.5.3 India Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.5.4 India Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Major Customer
6.5.5 India Market Trend and Opportunities
7 Company Profiles and Key Figures
7.1 Covestro (DSM)
7.1.1 Covestro (DSM) Company Information
7.1.2 Covestro (DSM) Business Overview
7.1.3 Covestro (DSM) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 Covestro (DSM) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.1.5 Covestro (DSM) Recent Development
7.2 Lanxess (Chemtura)
7.2.1 Lanxess (Chemtura) Company Information
7.2.2 Lanxess (Chemtura) Business Overview
7.2.3 Lanxess (Chemtura) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 Lanxess (Chemtura) Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.2.5 Lanxess (Chemtura) Recent Development
7.3 Lubrizol
7.3.1 Lubrizol Company Information
7.3.2 Lubrizol Business Overview
7.3.3 Lubrizol Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 Lubrizol Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.3.5 Lubrizol Recent Development
7.4 BASF
7.4.1 BASF Company Information
7.4.2 BASF Business Overview
7.4.3 BASF Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 BASF Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.4.5 BASF Recent Development
7.5 Alberdingk Boley
7.5.1 Alberdingk Boley Company Information
7.5.2 Alberdingk Boley Business Overview
7.5.3 Alberdingk Boley Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 Alberdingk Boley Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.5.5 Alberdingk Boley Recent Development
7.6 Hauthaway
7.6.1 Hauthaway Company Information
7.6.2 Hauthaway Business Overview
7.6.3 Hauthaway Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 Hauthaway Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.6.5 Hauthaway Recent Development
7.7 Stahl
7.7.1 Stahl Company Information
7.7.2 Stahl Business Overview
7.7.3 Stahl Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 Stahl Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.7.5 Stahl Recent Development
7.8 Mitsui
7.8.1 Mitsui Company Information
7.8.2 Mitsui Business Overview
7.8.3 Mitsui Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 Mitsui Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.8.5 Mitsui Recent Development
7.9 UBE
7.9.1 UBE Company Information
7.9.2 UBE Business Overview
7.9.3 UBE Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 UBE Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.9.5 UBE Recent Development
7.10 DIC
7.10.1 DIC Company Information
7.10.2 DIC Business Overview
7.10.3 DIC Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.10.4 DIC Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.10.5 DIC Recent Development
7.11 Reichhold
7.11.1 Reichhold Company Information
7.11.2 Reichhold Business Overview
7.11.3 Reichhold Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.11.4 Reichhold Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.11.5 Reichhold Recent Development
7.12 Wanhua Chemical
7.12.1 Wanhua Chemical Company Information
7.12.2 Wanhua Chemical Business Overview
7.12.3 Wanhua Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.12.4 Wanhua Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.12.5 Wanhua Chemical Recent Development
7.13 Dow Chemical
7.13.1 Dow Chemical Company Information
7.13.2 Dow Chemical Business Overview
7.13.3 Dow Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.13.4 Dow Chemical Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.13.5 Dow Chemical Recent Development
7.14 SiwoChem
7.14.1 SiwoChem Company Information
7.14.2 SiwoChem Business Overview
7.14.3 SiwoChem Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.14.4 SiwoChem Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.14.5 SiwoChem Recent Development
7.15 SNP
7.15.1 SNP Company Information
7.15.2 SNP Business Overview
7.15.3 SNP Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.15.4 SNP Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.15.5 SNP Recent Development
7.16 Chase
7.16.1 Chase Company Information
7.16.2 Chase Business Overview
7.16.3 Chase Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.16.4 Chase Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.16.5 Chase Recent Development
7.17 VCM Polyurethanes
7.17.1 VCM Polyurethanes Company Information
7.17.2 VCM Polyurethanes Business Overview
7.17.3 VCM Polyurethanes Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.17.4 VCM Polyurethanes Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Products Offered
7.17.5 VCM Polyurethanes Recent Development
8 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Manufacturing Cost Analysis
8.1 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Key Raw Materials Analysis
8.1.1 Key Raw Materials
8.1.2 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
8.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions
8.4 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Industrial Chain Analysis
9 Marketing Channel, Distributors and Customers
9.1 Marketing Channel
9.2 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Distributors List
9.3 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Customers
10 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Dynamics
10.1 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Industry Trends
10.2 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Drivers
10.3 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Challenges
10.4 Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Market Restraints
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Research Methodology
12.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
12.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
12.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
12.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
12.1.2 Data Source
12.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
12.1.2.2 Primary Sources
12.2 Author Details
12.3 Disclaimer
Covestro (DSM)
Lanxess (Chemtura)
Lubrizol
BASF
Alberdingk Boley
Hauthaway
Stahl
Mitsui
UBE
DIC
Reichhold
Wanhua Chemical
Dow Chemical
SiwoChem
SNP
Chase
VCM Polyurethanes
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