At the end of March 2025, the 2-ethylhexyl acrylate market in the US and Germany continued to showcase bearishness in its trend. The bearishness was influenced by the lower production cost and weakening in the downstream construction sector.

In Germany, the 2-ethylhexyl acrylate market is continuously experiencing bearishness. Towards the end of March 2025, the 2-ethylhexyl acrylate market in Germany maintained stability at a lower end. The bearishness can be associated with the declined production cost and the sluggish demand for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate from the downstream construction sector.

The production cost of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate witnessed a decline amid a decrease of 0.76% and 2.21% in the feedstocks acrylic acid, and 2-ethylhexanol, respectively. Moreover, the demand for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate was limited amid the weak performance of the downstream construction sector in Germany. This made market players cautious about their market activities to prevent further potential decline in its trend.

Previously, the European Central Bank (ECB) increased its interest rate to control inflation, however, it severely disrupted the construction sector. Before this, the real estate sector in Germany was booming. However, with the hike in the interest rate, the borrowing cost became more expensive which resulted in the pause of several construction projects and building sales collapsed. Since that time, the real estate industry has been struggling to bounce back.

Reflecting the ongoing market sentiments in Germany, consumer confidence witnessed a decline during February 2025. Shortage of skilled workers, excessive bureaucracy, a surge in corporate bankruptcies, and ongoing political uncertainty continued to impact the market sentiments.

Hence, the combination of lower production costs along with the sluggish demand for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate from the weak downstream construction sector resulted in the bearish market sentiments of the commodity in Germany.

Similarly, the US 2-ethylhexyl acrylate market also maintained its bearish trend, as it showcased stability at a lower end, at the end of the month. This decline was due to the limited demand for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate from the struggling downstream construction sector in the US. The bearishness can be further attributed to the limitation of new orders and not many businesses are rushing to produce the commodity amid the ongoing possible tariff changes. Companies also limited their procurement activities for the raw materials reflecting the slowdown in the market sentiments of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate in the US.

As per ChemAnalyst, the 2-ethylhexyl acrylate market in the US and Germany is anticipated to witness a decline in the upcoming few weeks amid the struggling downstream construction sector which is limiting the demand for the commodity. Moreover, amid the ongoing uncertainty due to the tariff, the market players are showcasing cautiousness in the US. However, one of the experts stated that the formation of a new government and the approval of the 2025 budget might uplift the market sentiments by boosting consumer spending in Germany.