Redispersible Polymer Powder Companies

The global redispersible polymer powder market is projected to grow from USD 1.61 billion in 2024 to USD 2.35 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2029. The market's growth is driven by the rising demand in construction industry, expanding construction sector, and increased spending on repair and maintenance activities.

Redispersible Polymer Powder Companies

Companies such as Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), DOW (US), Celanese Corporation (US), BASF (Germany), and DCC (Taiwan) fall under the winners’ category. These are leading players globally in the redispersible polymer powder market. These players have adopted the strategies of new product launches, agreements, acquisitions, and expansion to fulfill the rising demand for redispersible polymer powder on the regional and global levels.

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Wacker Chemie AG (Germany)

Wacker Chemie AG manufactures vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) redispersible polymer powders (also known as dispersible polymer powders). The company operates through five business segments: Polymers, Silicones, Polysilicon, Biosolutions, and Other. The company manufactures redispersible polymer powders under the Wacker Polymers segment. This segment manufactures binders and polymeric additives for the construction industry. These polymeric binders and additives are used in tile adhesives, dry-mix mortars, self-leveling flooring compounds, and exterior insulation finishing system/ external thermal insulation composite system (EIFS/ETICS). The company manufactures innovative redispersible polymer powders that enhance the adhesion, flexibility, and processing properties of dry-mix mortars. The company has presence in Asia Pacific, North America, South America, Europe, and Middle East regions.

DOW (US)

Dow is a global leader in manufacturing and distributing chemical products, with operations structured into three main segments: Performance Materials & Coatings, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Packaging & Specialty Plastics. The company supplies diverse products catering to industries such as coatings, home and personal care, durable goods, adhesives and sealants, and food and specialty packaging. With eight research and development (R&D) centers worldwide, Dow maintains a strong presence across North America, Asia Pacific, South America, the Middle East & Africa, and Europe.
Under its Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment, Dow produces redispersible polymer powders specifically designed for construction applications. These include four primary types: vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) copolymers, vinyl acetate/vinyl ester of versatic acid (VAE-VeoVa) copolymers, styrene-butadiene (SB), and 100% acrylic powders. These redispersible polymer powders are produced to meet the performance needs of various dry mortar applications, such as tile adhesives, grouts, plasters, renders, self-leveling flooring compounds, skim coats, repair mortars, gypsum fillers, waterproofing mortars, and exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).

Celanese Corporation (US)

Celanese Corporation is a global leader in technology and innovation, specializing in the production of chemical solutions and specialty materials for various industrial and consumer applications. With a network of over 40 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Celanese delivers high-performance materials to sectors and industries such as automotive, paints & coatings, medical, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, electronics, industrial manufacturing, and food ingredients.

The company operates through two primary business segments: Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain. The Engineered Materials segment encompasses engineered materials, food ingredients, and strategic affiliates. This division focuses on developing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced specialty polymers for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics applications. The Acetyl Chain segment manages an integrated production network of intermediate chemicals, emulsion polymers, and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) polymers.

Under the Acetyl Chain segment, Celanese produces redispersible polymer powders and key acetyl products such as acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, acetic anhydride, and acetate esters. These chemicals are essential raw materials for industries producing colorants, paints, adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals.Additionally, Celanese supplies organic solvents and intermediates used in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and chemical manufacturing processes. The company has presence in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa, and South America.

BASF (Germany)

BASF is a German multinational chemical company. It is considered the world’s largest chemical producer, with operations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Australia. BASF’s diverse product portfolio includes chemicals, plastics, performance products, crop protection products, and oil & gas exploration and production equipment. The company serves various industries, including automotive, construction, agriculture, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.

BASF’s Chemicals segment provides a broad range of chemical products, including solvents, amines, resins, glues, electronic-grade chemicals, industrial gases, basic petrochemicals, and inorganic chemicals. BASF’s includes business segment: Surface technologies, materials, chemicals, agricultural solutions, industrial solutions, nutrition & care, and other.

BASF is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact. The company also invests in research and development to develop innovative products and technologies that address global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and food security. BASF’s strong financial performance, global reach, and commitment to innovation make it a leading player in the global chemical industry.

DCC (Taiwan)

Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC) was formed through a joint venture between the Chang Chun Group (Chang Chun Petrochemical and Chang Chun Plastics) and Nan Pao Resins. The company produces VAE redispersible powder with an annual capacity of 420,000 metric tons and supplies vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) for manufacturing polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and PVAc in Taiwan. Its product portfolio includes vinyl acetate, VAE copolymer emulsion, ethylene-vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride emulsion, ethylene-vinyl chloride emulsion, vinyl acetate-ethylene redispersible powder, ethyl acetate, nitrogen, liquefied carbon dioxide, and allyl alcohols. DCC strongly emphasizes research and development (R&D) and quality enhancement, strategically focusing on innovation, diversification, globalization, and geographic expansion.

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