United Kingdom Glycidyl Methacrylate Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Purity (Glycidyl Methacrylate <97%, Glycidyl Methacrylate >97%), By Application (Coatings, Adhesives, Electrical Laminates, Plastics, and Others), and United Kingdom Glycidyl Methacrylate Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Glycidyl Methacrylate Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Glycidyl Methacrylate Market Size was Estimated at USD 10.55 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.95% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Glycidyl Methacrylate Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 22.10 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Glycidyl Methacrylate Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 22.10 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.95% from 2025 to 2035. The growing need for polymers in important sectors like consumer goods, electronics, and building and construction is expected to propel the market's significant expansion.

Market Overview

The marketplace that produces, distributes, and uses glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), a reactive monomer distinguished by its epoxy and methacrylate functional groups, is referred to as the glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) market. In polymers and resins, GMA is frequently employed as a modifier to improve adhesion, crosslinking ability, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. Glycidyl methacrylate, or GMA, is a colorless, transparent liquid with a strong smell. With the majority of organic solvents, it is easily miscible and flammable in both liquid and vapor form. Hydrogenated liquid epoxy resin (LER), adhesives, multifunctional acrylates, automotive coatings, and electrical laminates are all made from glycidyl methacrylate, an ester of methacrylic acid and glycidol. Many metal coatings employ glycidyl methacrylate because of its protective qualities, which include resistance to corrosion, weathering, and chemicals. Coatings, adhesives, sealants, plastics, elastomers, and medical-grade materials are all made with it. Specialty and high-performance polymers are crucial in a variety of end-use industries, such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, packaging, and healthcare. The creation of innovative materials for industrial and consumer applications relies heavily on GMA due to its versatility and compatibility with both cationic and free-radical polymerization processes.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate is driven by technological developments, changes in regulations, and rising demand from industries. The growing application of GMA in high-performance coatings, adhesives, and composites, particularly in industries like electronics, automotive, aerospace, and construction, is one of the main drivers of market expansion. The growing need for low-VOC and environmentally friendly formulations, particularly in Europe and the UK, is driving producers to create sustainable or bio-based GMA alternatives. Furthermore, advancements in smart coatings, medical-grade materials, and 3D printing resins are broadening the range of GMA applications. Moreover, to meet growing client demand, businesses are expanding their production capacity and implementing innovative strategies, which should increase market growth.

Restraining Factors

However, the market expansion could be impeded by its harmful nature, governments have set controls on the usage of glycidyl methacrylate, which also impact on key companies. Glycidyl methacrylate exposure has been linked to allergic skin reactions, eye damage, tissue damage, and skin burns, ulcer, gastrointestinal distress, and respiratory tract irritation could arise with prolonged contact which might be major drawback for market expansion.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate market share is classified into purity, and application.

• The glycidyl methacrylate <97% segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate market is divided by purity into glycidyl methacrylate <97%, and glycidyl methacrylate >97%. Among these, the glycidyl methacrylate <97% segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period. The widespread usage is due to its affordability and ability to provide necessary qualities, including improved adhesion, flexibility, and durability. Also, the expanding demand for GMA in a variety of high-performance applications is the driving force behind this accomplishment, which highlights the segment's increasing popularity and impact within the industry.

• The adhesives segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate market is segmented by application into coatings, adhesives, electrical laminates, plastics, and others. Among these, the adhesives segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. This is because of the growing need for high-performance adhesives in sectors like electronics, automotive, and construction. Additionally, GMA's special qualities are essential for creating advanced bonding solutions because they increase adhesive strength, durability, and chemical resistance.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• SLS Ltd.
• TCI UK
• Thermo Scientific/Acros
• FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals
• ZereneX Molecular
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom glycidyl methacrylate market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Glycidyl Methacrylate Market, By Purity

• Glycidyl Methacrylate <97%
• Glycidyl Methacrylate >97%

United Kingdom Glycidyl Methacrylate Market, By Application

• Coatings
• Adhesives
• Electrical Laminates
• Plastics
• Others