UV Stabilizers Market by Type (HALS, UV Absorbers, and Quenchers), Application (Personal Care, Cosmetics & Sunscreens, Automotive, Packaging, Agriculture, Building & Construction, Adhesives & Sealants), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030

May 2025 | 257 pages | ID: U6C888B7B90EN
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The global UV stabilizers market is projected to reach USD 3.72 billion by 2030 from USD 2.53 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 6.76 % from 2025. UV stabilizers are widely used in automotive, packaging, agriculture, building & construction, adhesive & sealants, and personal care, cosmetics & sunscreens applications. The primary function of UV stabilizers is to protect polymers and materials against degradation caused by UV radiation, which can result in discoloration, mechanical strength loss, and reduced product life. By enhancing the weatherability and durability of materials, UV stabilizers allow manufacturers to maintain product quality, lower maintenance costs, and comply with stringent performance and sustainability standards. Advancements in HALS and UV absorbers technologies are raising performance and sustainability levels, further supporting market expansion. Rapid industrialization at a global level is also driving growing demand for these UV stabilizers.

“UV absorbers accounted for the second-largest share of the UV stabilizers market, in 2023.”

UV absorbers hold the second-largest share of the global UV stabilizers market, in terms of value, in 2023. This is driven by their superior performance in protecting materials against degradation caused by UV radiation. Their performance in extreme climatic conditions and compatibility with a broad spectrum of polymers render them a preferable option for manufacturers looking for long-term durability and protection of the product. With increasing demand for UV-resistant materials worldwide, particularly in areas of high sun exposure, UV absorbers are likely to remain dominant in the stabilizers market.

“Agriculture was the second fastest-growing application of UV stabilizers market, in terms of value, during the forecast period.”

Agriculture was the second-fastest growing application in the global market for UV stabilizers, by value, over the forecast period. The growth is primarily driven by the growing use of plastic films, nets, greenhouse coverings, and irrigation components, which need UV stabilization to resist long exposure to sunlight and retain functional performance in outdoor conditions. As modern farming practices expand, particularly in emerging economies and regions with high solar intensity, the need for durable, UV-resistant agricultural materials has become more critical. UV stabilizers help extend the service life of these products, reduce replacement frequency, and improve crop yield efficiency, making them an essential input in the push for more sustainable and high-output agriculture.

“North America was the third-largest UV stabilizers market, in terms of value.”

This dominance of North America in the global UV stabilizers market is driven by its established production base, rigorous environmental and safety standards, and dominant presence of major end-use industries such as automotive, packaging, and building & construction. The region's regulatory authorities impose stringent standards on product durability and environmental sustainability, leading manufacturers to invest in UV stabilization technologies to guarantee longevity and sustainability. The growing emphasis of countries on innovation and R&D, as well as the presence of major global players, further supports the regions’ role in driving market trends and product performance.
  • By Company Type: Tier 1 - 55%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 3 - 20%
  • By Designation: Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 20%
  • By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 35%, Asia Pacific - 20%, Rest of World – 5%
The key players profiled in the report include BASF SE (Germany), Rianlon Corporation (China), Suqian Unitech Corp., Ltd. (China), Syensqo SA/NV (Belgium), SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. (South Korea), ADEKA Corporation (Japan), SABO S.p.A. (Italy), Arkema (France), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Everlight Chemical Industrial Corporation (Taiwan), and SI Group, Inc. (US).

Research Coverage

This report segments the market for UV stabilizers based on type, application, and region and provides value estimations (USD Thousand) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies, associated with the market for UV stabilizers.

Reasons to Buy this Report

This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the UV stabilizers market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following points:
  • Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on UV stabilizers offered by top players in the global market
  • Analysis of key drivers (Increasing demand from the packaging industry, growing demand from the construction industry, and rising demand in Asia Pacific and North America), restraints (Fluctuations in raw material prices and high production costs), opportunities (Increasing use of nanocomposites in UV stabilizers and growing agricultural films industry), and challenges (Stringent government regulations) influencing the growth of UV stabilizers market.
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the UV stabilizers market
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for UV stabilizers across regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global UV stabilizers market
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the UV stabilizers market.
1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 MARKET SCOPE
  1.3.1 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
  1.3.2 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY TYPE
  1.3.3 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY APPLICATION
  1.3.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
  1.3.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
  1.3.6 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1 RESEARCH DATA
  2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
  2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
    2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
    2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
  2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
  2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
  2.4.1 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
  2.4.2 DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.5 ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS

4.1 SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN UV STABILIZERS MARKET
4.2 UV STABILIZERS MARKET, BY REGION
4.3 ASIA PACIFIC UV STABILIZERS MARKET, BY TYPE AND COUNTRY
4.4 UV STABILIZERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND REGION
4.5 UV STABILIZERS MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS

5 MARKET OVERVIEW

5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
  5.2.1 DRIVERS
    5.2.1.1 Increasing demand from packaging industry
    5.2.1.2 Growing demand from construction industry
    5.2.1.3 Rising demand in Asia Pacific and North America
  5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
    5.2.2.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices
    5.2.2.2 High production costs
  5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
    5.2.3.1 Increasing use of nanocomposites in UV stabilizers
    5.2.3.2 Growing agricultural films industry
  5.2.4 CHALLENGES
    5.2.4.1 Stringent government regulations
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
  5.3.1 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
  5.3.2 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
  5.3.3 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
  5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
  5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
  5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
  5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
  5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST

6 INDUSTRY TRENDS

6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
  6.1.1 RAW MATERIALS
  6.1.2 MANUFACTURING
  6.1.3 DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
  6.1.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.2 PRICING ANALYSIS
  6.2.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF UV STABILIZERS OFFERED
BY KEY PLAYERS, 2023
  6.2.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF UV STABILIZERS,
BY REGION, 2021–2030
6.3 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
6.5 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
  6.5.1 BASF’S CHIMASSORB RANGE OF UV STABILIZERS IMPROVED DURABILITY
OF HIGHWAYS IN INDIA
6.6 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.7 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
  6.7.1 UV – C STABILIZATION TECHNOLOGY
  6.7.2 NANOCOMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY
6.8 TRADE ANALYSIS
  6.8.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 3812)
  6.8.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 3812)
6.9 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
  6.9.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
  6.9.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
    6.9.2.1 ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
    6.9.2.2 ISO 31000 – Risk Management Guidelines
    6.9.2.3 ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
    6.9.2.4 ISO 14040 – Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
6.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025
6.11 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.12 PATENT ANALYSIS
  6.12.1 APPROACH
  6.12.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
  6.12.3 TOP APPLICANTS
  6.12.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
6.13 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF – UV STABILIZERS MARKET
  6.13.1 INTRODUCTION
  6.13.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
  6.13.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
  6.13.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
    6.13.4.1 US
    6.13.4.2 Europe
    6.13.4.3 Asia Pacific
  6.13.5 IMPACT ON APPLICATIONS
6.14 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON UV STABILIZERS MARKET

7 UV STABILIZERS MARKET, BY TYPE

7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 HALS
  7.2.1 INCREASED DEMAND FROM FOOD PACKAGING TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3 UV ABSORBERS
  7.3.1 DEMAND FROM VARIOUS END-USE INDUSTRIES TO PROPEL MARKET
7.4 QUENCHERS
  7.4.1 UNIQUE LIGHT QUENCHING PROPERTIES TO FUEL MARKET

8 UV STABILIZERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION

8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 AUTOMOTIVE
  8.2.1 GROWING AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN ASIA PACIFIC AND EUROPE
TO BOOST MARKET
8.3 PACKAGING
  8.3.1 GROWING DEMAND IN FOOD AND NON-FOOD INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 PERSONAL CARE, COSMETICS & SUNSCREENS
  8.4.1 EVOLVING CONSUMER PREFERENCES AND REGULATIONS PROPELLING ADOPTION OF UV STABILIZERS
8.5 AGRICULTURE
  8.5.1 INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR GREENHOUSE FILMS & TAPES
TO DRIVE DEMAND
8.6 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
  8.6.1 EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR UV STABILIZERS
8.7 ADHESIVES & SEALANTS
  8.7.1 GROWING DEMAND FROM AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR TO BOOST MARKET
8.8 OTHER APPLICATIONS
  8.8.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR DURABILITY AND UV PROTECTION MATERIALS
TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH

9 UV STABILIZERS MARKET, BY REGION

9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 ASIA PACIFIC
  9.2.1 CHINA
    9.2.1.1 Increasing demand for UV-protected packaging to boost market
  9.2.2 JAPAN
    9.2.2.1 High demand from automobile industry to drive market
  9.2.3 INDIA
    9.2.3.1 Industrialization and urbanization to propel market growth
  9.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
    9.2.4.1 Demand from end-use applications to boost market
  9.2.5 MALAYSIA
    9.2.5.1 High demand from polymer industry to drive market
  9.2.6 THAILAND
    9.2.6.1 High demand for UV-resistant plastic and wood in construction industry to drive market
9.3 NORTH AMERICA
  9.3.1 US
    9.3.1.1 Growing demand from automotive sector to boost market
  9.3.2 CANADA
    9.3.2.1 Construction industry to boost demand for UV stabilizers
  9.3.3 MEXICO
    9.3.3.1 Growing automotive and construction sectors to support
market growth
9.4 EUROPE
  9.4.1 GERMANY
    9.4.1.1 Growing demand from automotive industry to boost market
  9.4.2 ITALY
    9.4.2.1 Growing demand in various applications to bolster market
  9.4.3 FRANCE
    9.4.3.1 Increase in construction activities to drive market
  9.4.4 UK
    9.4.4.1 Architectural coatings and flooring applications in construction industry to propel market
  9.4.5 TURKEY
    9.4.5.1 Growing demand for UV stabilizers from polymer industry to
boost market
  9.4.6 SPAIN
    9.4.6.1 Robust automotive and packaging sector to drive market
9.5 SOUTH AMERICA
  9.5.1 BRAZIL
    9.5.1.1 Growing demand from packaging applications to boost market
9.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
  9.6.1 UAE
    9.6.1.1 Development of non-oil sectors to augment market growth
  9.6.2 SAUDI ARABIA
    9.6.2.1 Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 project to drive market
  9.6.3 SOUTH AFRICA
    9.6.3.1 Demand from packaging industry to drive market

10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS
10.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
10.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF TOP FIVE PLAYERS, 2020–2023
10.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
  10.5.1 STARS
  10.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
  10.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
  10.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
  10.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
    10.5.5.1 Company footprint
    10.5.5.2 Region footprint
    10.5.5.3 Type footprint
    10.5.5.4 Application footprint
10.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
  10.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
  10.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
  10.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
  10.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
  10.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
    10.6.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMES
    10.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
10.7 BRAND COMPARISON ANALYSIS
10.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIOS
  10.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
  10.9.2 DEALS
  10.9.3 EXPANSIONS

11 COMPANY PROFILES

11.1 KEY PLAYERS
  11.1.1 BASF SE
    11.1.1.1 Business overview
    11.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.1.3 Recent developments
      11.1.1.3.1 Expansions
    11.1.1.4 MnM view
      11.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.2 RIANLON CORPORATION
    11.1.2.1 Business overview
    11.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.2.3 Recent developments
      11.1.2.3.1 Deals
    11.1.2.4 MnM view
      11.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.3 ARKEMA
    11.1.3.1 Business overview
    11.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.3.3 MnM view
      11.1.3.3.1 Key strengths
      11.1.3.3.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.3.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.4 SUQIAN UNITECH CORP., LTD.
    11.1.4.1 Business overview
    11.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.4.3 Recent developments
      11.1.4.3.1 Expansions
    11.1.4.4 MnM view
      11.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.5 SYENSQO SA/NV
    11.1.5.1 Business overview
    11.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.5.3 MnM view
      11.1.5.3.1 Key strengths
      11.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.6 SONGWON INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    11.1.6.1 Business overview
    11.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.6.3 Recent developments
      11.1.6.3.1 Product launches
      11.1.6.3.2 Deals
    11.1.6.4 MnM view
      11.1.6.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.6.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.6.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.7 ADEKA CORPORATION
    11.1.7.1 Business overview
    11.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
  11.1.8 SABO S.P.A.
    11.1.8.1 Business overview
    11.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.8.3 Recent developments
      11.1.8.3.1 Deals
      11.1.8.3.2 Expansions
  11.1.9 EVERLIGHT CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
    11.1.9.1 Business overview
    11.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.9.3 Recent developments
      11.1.9.3.1 Product launches
  11.1.10 SI GROUP, INC.
    11.1.10.1 Business overview
    11.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
  11.1.11 CLARIANT AG
    11.1.11.1 Business overview
    11.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
    11.1.11.3 Recent developments
      11.1.11.3.1 Product launches
      11.1.11.3.2 Expansions
11.2 OTHER PLAYERS
  11.2.1 MAYZO, INC.
  11.2.2 ALTANA GROUP
  11.2.3 3V SIGMA S.P.A.
  11.2.4 LYCUS LTD., LLC
  11.2.5 AMPACET CORPORATION
  11.2.6 MILLIKEN & COMPANY
  11.2.7 MPI CHEMIE BV
  11.2.8 TINTOLL PERFORMANCE MATERIALS CO., LTD.
  11.2.9 KNV CHEMICALS INC.
  11.2.10 NOURYON
  11.2.11 GREENCHEMICALS S.R.L.
  11.2.12 PHOENIX PLASTICS
  11.2.13 CHITEC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
  11.2.14 EVERSPRING CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
  11.2.15 SUNSHOW SPECIALTY CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
  11.2.16 VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
  11.2.17 FUJIAN DISHENG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

12 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS

12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 LIMITATION
12.3 PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET
  12.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
  12.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
12.4 PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY REGION
  12.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC
  12.4.2 EUROPE
  12.4.3 NORTH AMERICA
  12.4.4 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
  12.4.5 SOUTH AMERICA

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