PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1449650
PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1449650
The fatty amides Market size is valued at US$ 428.2 Mn in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 568.1 Mn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% from 2024 to 2031.
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Base Year: | 2023 | Market Size in 2023/2024: | US$ 428.2 Mn |
Historical Data for: | 2019 to 2023 | Forecast Period: | 2024 - 2031 |
Forecast Period 2023/2024 to 2030/2031 CAGR: | 4.10% | 2030/2031 Value Projection: | US$ 568.1 Mn |
The global fatty amides market has been witnessing significant growth in recent years driven by growing applications in various end-use industries such as plastics, rubber, coatings, and others. Fatty amides are mainly used as lubricants, flow promoters, and anti-blooming agents in these industries. They offer excellent properties such as outstanding thermal stability, chemical resistance, and wide liquid range. Additionally, fatty amides derived from renewable plant and animal sources help reduce dependency on petroleum-based products, thereby boosting the market growth. However, fluctuations in raw material prices remain a key challenge. But growing awareness about sustainability and benefits of bio-based chemicals is expanding opportunities for fatty amides manufacturers. Fatty amides, often termed fatty acid amides, are derivatives of organic fatty acids where an OH group is replaced by an NH2 (amine) group. Depending on the type of product, fatty amides are differentiated as erucamides, oleamides, stearamides, and behenamides. Products containing fatty amides are available in beads, powders, and sometimes also the pastilles form.
The growth of the global fatty amides market is driven by factors such as increasing the demand from the thriving plastics and rubber industries and widespread adoption of bio-based chemicals. Fatty amides find major applications as lubricants, release agents, and anti-blocking agents in plastics and rubber formulations. Additionally, the growing need for high-performance products is propelling the consumption of fatty amides. However, fluctuations in prices and unreliable supply of raw materials such as palm oil, coconut oil, and tall oil pose a major challenge. Furthermore, strict environmental regulations regarding emissions from petrochemical-based products restrain the market growth. Meanwhile, shifting preference toward sustainability and bio-based chemicals presents significant opportunities. Leading players are investing in R&D to develop novel application areas and green production technologies.