The global market for Polymercaptan Curing Agent was estimated to be worth US$ 139 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 226 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Polymercaptan Curing Agent cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Polythiol curing agents are specialized chemical compounds containing multiple thiol (-SH) functional groups, which enable rapid cross-linking reactions in epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other polymer systems. Known for their fast curing speed, excellent adhesion, and superior chemical resistance, these curing agents are widely used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and electronic encapsulation materials. Their ability to cure at ambient temperatures makes them particularly valuable in applications requiring quick processing and high durability.
Market Demand and Application Expansion
The increasing demand for high-performance coatings and adhesives in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics has driven the adoption of polythiol curing agents. In particular, the electronics industry benefits from their excellent insulation properties, low shrinkage, and resistance to moisture and chemicals, making them ideal for encapsulation applications. Additionally, as environmental regulations become stricter, manufacturers are developing eco-friendly, low-VOC formulations to align with sustainability trends and green chemistry initiatives.
Technological Advancements and Regional Growth
Innovation in curing technologies continues to enhance the performance of polythiol-based systems, with hybrid formulations combining polythiols with other reactive chemistries to improve mechanical properties and processing efficiency. The Asia-Pacific region, led by China, Japan, and South Korea, is experiencing rapid growth due to the expansion of coatings, adhesives, and electronics industries, while North America and Europe remain focused on sustainable and advanced formulation development. Moving forward, the evolution of polythiol curing agents will be driven by advancements in material science, regulatory compliance, and the need for high-performance solutions.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Polymercaptan Curing Agent, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Polymercaptan Curing Agent by region & country, by SH Number, and by Application.
The Polymercaptan Curing Agent market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. 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 Polymercaptan Curing Agent.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Huntsman
- Toray
- Resonac
- Yifeng New Materials
- BRUNO BOCK
- Sakai Chemical Industry
Segment by SH Number
- Dimercaptopolythiol
- Trimercaptopolythiol
- Tetramercapto Polythiol
- Other
Segment by Technology
- Polyether Type
- Polyester Type
Segment by Application
- Automotive
- Construction
- Electronic
- Industrial
- Other
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides 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 2: Detailed analysis of Polymercaptan Curing Agent manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by SH Number, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: 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 5: Sales, revenue of Polymercaptan Curing Agent in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Polymercaptan Curing Agent in country level. It provides sigmate data by SH Number, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Polymercaptan Curing Agent Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Polymercaptan Curing Agent Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Polymercaptan Curing Agent
- 2.9 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Polymercaptan Curing Agent Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Polymercaptan Curing Agent as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by SH Number
- 3.1 Introduction by SH Number
- 3.1.1 Dimercaptopolythiol
- 3.1.2 Trimercaptopolythiol
- 3.1.3 Tetramercapto Polythiol
- 3.1.4 Other
- 3.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number
- 3.2.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, by SH Number (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, by SH Number (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by SH Number
- 3.3.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by SH Number (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume, by SH Number (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume, by SH Number (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Average Price by SH Number (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Technology
- 4.1 Introduction by Technology
- 4.1.1 Polyether Type
- 4.1.2 Polyester Type
- 4.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Technology
- 4.2.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Technology (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, by Technology (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, by Technology (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Technology
- 4.3.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Technology (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume, by Technology (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume, by Technology (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Average Price by Technology (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Application
- 5.1 Introduction by Application
- 5.1.1 Automotive
- 5.1.2 Construction
- 5.1.3 Electronic
- 5.1.4 Industrial
- 5.1.5 Other
- 5.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application
- 5.2.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 5.2.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 5.2.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Application
- 5.3.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 5.3.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 5.3.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 5.4 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
6 Segmentation by Region
- 6.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Region
- 6.1.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.1.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 6.1.4 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 6.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Region
- 6.2.1 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2.2 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 6.2.4 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 6.3 Global Polymercaptan Curing Agent Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 6.4 North America
- 6.4.1 North America Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 North America Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 Europe
- 6.5.1 Europe Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 Europe Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Asia Pacific
- 6.6.1 Asia Pacific Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Asia Pacific Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South America
- 6.7.1 South America Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South America Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Middle East & Africa
- 6.8.1 Middle East & Africa Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Middle East & Africa Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
7 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 7.1 Key Countries/Regions Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 7.2 Key Countries/Regions Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 7.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 7.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 7.3 United States
- 7.3.1 United States Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 7.3.2 United States Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 7.3.3 United States Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 7.4 Europe
- 7.4.1 Europe Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 7.4.2 Europe Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 7.4.3 Europe Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 7.5 China
- 7.5.1 China Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 7.5.2 China Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 7.5.3 China Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 7.6 Japan
- 7.6.1 Japan Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 7.6.2 Japan Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 7.6.3 Japan Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 7.7 South Korea
- 7.7.1 South Korea Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 7.7.2 South Korea Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 7.7.3 South Korea Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 7.8 Southeast Asia
- 7.8.1 Southeast Asia Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 7.8.2 Southeast Asia Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 7.8.3 Southeast Asia Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 7.9 India
- 7.9.1 India Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 7.9.2 India Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by SH Number (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 7.9.3 India Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8 Company Profiles
- 8.1 Huntsman
- 8.1.1 Huntsman Company Information
- 8.1.2 Huntsman Introduction and Business Overview
- 8.1.3 Huntsman Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 8.1.4 Huntsman Polymercaptan Curing Agent Product Offerings
- 8.1.5 Huntsman Recent Development
- 8.2 Toray
- 8.2.1 Toray Company Information
- 8.2.2 Toray Introduction and Business Overview
- 8.2.3 Toray Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 8.2.4 Toray Polymercaptan Curing Agent Product Offerings
- 8.2.5 Toray Recent Development
- 8.3 Resonac
- 8.3.1 Resonac Company Information
- 8.3.2 Resonac Introduction and Business Overview
- 8.3.3 Resonac Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 8.3.4 Resonac Polymercaptan Curing Agent Product Offerings
- 8.3.5 Resonac Recent Development
- 8.4 Yifeng New Materials
- 8.4.1 Yifeng New Materials Company Information
- 8.4.2 Yifeng New Materials Introduction and Business Overview
- 8.4.3 Yifeng New Materials Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 8.4.4 Yifeng New Materials Polymercaptan Curing Agent Product Offerings
- 8.4.5 Yifeng New Materials Recent Development
- 8.5 BRUNO BOCK
- 8.5.1 BRUNO BOCK Company Information
- 8.5.2 BRUNO BOCK Introduction and Business Overview
- 8.5.3 BRUNO BOCK Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 8.5.4 BRUNO BOCK Polymercaptan Curing Agent Product Offerings
- 8.5.5 BRUNO BOCK Recent Development
- 8.6 Sakai Chemical Industry
- 8.6.1 Sakai Chemical Industry Company Information
- 8.6.2 Sakai Chemical Industry Introduction and Business Overview
- 8.6.3 Sakai Chemical Industry Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 8.6.4 Sakai Chemical Industry Polymercaptan Curing Agent Product Offerings
- 8.6.5 Sakai Chemical Industry Recent Development
9 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9.1 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Industrial Chain
- 9.2 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Upstream Analysis
- 9.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 9.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 9.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 9.3 Midstream Analysis
- 9.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 9.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 9.5.1 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Sales Model
- 9.5.2 Sales Channel
- 9.5.3 Polymercaptan Curing Agent Distributors
10 Research Findings and Conclusion
11 Appendix
- 11.1 Research Methodology
- 11.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 11.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 11.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 11.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 11.1.2 Data Source
- 11.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 11.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 11.2 Author Details
- 11.3 Disclaimer