The fatty amines market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, a solid growth has been observed in the fatty amines market size. The market, which was valued at $4.42 billion in 2024, is set to increase to $4.81 billion in 2025, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
The notable expansion during the historic phase is ascribed to the escalating demand for surfactants in cleaning products, burgeoning agrochemical industry, the usage in water treatment applications, processing of paper and pulp, personal care products, and oil and gas processing.
The fatty amines market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Anticipated to experience quick expansion in the forthcoming years, the fatty amines market is predicted to enlarge to a value of $7.12 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%.
This predicted growth during the forecasted timeline can be credited to a number of factors, such as the growth of the specialty chemicals sector, heightened concentration on water treatment, the surge in demand for bio-based and environmentally friendly alternatives, increasing requirement for bio-based herbicides, and a rise in oil and gas exploration. Key market trends forecasted for this period include advancements in technology in the realm of formulations, an increased demand for agrochemicals, a growing interest in bio-based fatty amines, extended use in the personal care product sector, and a rise in requirement in the textile chemicals field.
The rise in the requirement for agrochemicals is set to stimulate the expansion of the fatty amines market in the future. Agrochemicals encompass a wide variety of chemical products employed in farming to boost crop yield and safeguard plants from pests, diseases, and unwanted plant species. Fatty amines play a critical role in the agrochemical industry, augmenting the efficacy of multiple agricultural products, reducing surface tension, maintaining formulation stability, acting as adjuvants, facilitating soil permeation, ensuring better crop protection, intensifying rainfastness, and limiting spray drift during pesticide use. For instance, data from the Ministry Of Agriculture And Farmers Welfare, a government department based in India, indicated that Chhattisgarh's intake of bio-pesticides increased from 705 metric tons (MT) in 2022 to 740 MT in 2023. Furthermore, bio-pesticide consumption in Gujarat escalated from 392 MT in 2022 to 548 MT in 2023. Thus, the escalating demand for agrochemicals is propelling the fatty amines market's advancement.
The fatty amines market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Primary Fatty Amines, Secondary Fatty Amines, Tertiary Fatty Amines
2) By Application: Agrochemicals Oilfield Chemicals, Asphalt Additives, Water Treatment, Chemical Synthesis, Personal Care, Household
3) By Function: Emulsifiers, Floatation Agents, Anti-Caking Agents, Dispersants, Corrosion Inhibitors, Chemical Intermediates
Subsegments:
1) By Primary Fatty Amines: C8 Fatty Amines, C10 Fatty Amines, C12 Fatty Amines, C14 Fatty Amines, C16 Fatty Amines
2) By Secondary Fatty Amines: C8-C10 Secondary Fatty Amines, C12-C14 Secondary Fatty Amines
3) By Tertiary Fatty Amines: C8-C10 Tertiary Fatty Amines, C12-C14 Tertiary Fatty Amines
Leading entities in the fatty amines market are focusing on broadening their product range to cater to the varied demands of several applications. This broadening initiative aids innovation and quality, allowing these businesses to seize a bigger market portion by satisfying the exact requirements of diverse sectors. For instance, to accommodate a myriad of industrial and research uses, Alfa Chemistry, a chemical enterprise hailing from the US, amplified its collection of fatty amines in November 2022. This amplification is a reaction to the escalating demand for fatty amines that play a crucial role in industries such as water treatment, agrochemicals, personal care products, and oilfield chemicals. The fresh batch of fatty amines encompasses different kinds, including primary, secondary, and tertiary, all of which perform distinct functions like emulsification, working as surfactants and corrosion inhibitors. The firm's dedication to providing excellent chemical goods bolsters scientific research and innovation across several sectors.
Major companies operating in the fatty amines market include:
• BASF SE
• Evonik Industries AG
• Zhejiang Xinhua Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Solvay S.A
• DuPont
• Arkema SA
• AkzoNobel NV
• Kao Corporation
• KLK OLEO
• Huntsman Corporation
• Albemarle Corporation
• Oxiteno
• Lonza Group Ltd.
• Nouryon
• Clariant AG
• Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Croda International plc
• India Glycols Limited
• Ecogreen Oleochemicals GmbH
• Temix Oleo Srl
• Indo Amines Limited
• Global Amines Company Pty. Ltd.
• Volant Chem Corp.
• Qida Chemical Co. Limited
• ERCA SPA
• Shandong Haili Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fatty amines market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the fatty amines market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.