Adipic Acid Market by Raw Material, Functionality, Application, End Use Industry

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The Adipic Acid Market was valued at USD 4.24 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 4.44 billion in 2024, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.77%, to USD 5.88 billion by 2030.

Adipic acid is a crucial organic compound primarily employed in the production of nylon, plastics, polyurethanes, and esters used as plasticizers and lubricants. Its significance stands out in industries such as textile, automotive, and food and beverage, where it serves as a food additive and a chemical intermediate. The demand for adipic acid is driven by its necessity in manufacturing resilient fibers and materials central to various industrial applications. Notably, the automotive industry's burgeoning demand for lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles bolsters the usage of nylon, further driving adipic acid consumption. Growth factors influencing the adipic acid market include increasing consumer preference for durable and lightweight materials, advancements in polymer and resin technology, and escalating production capacities in emerging economies. Recent trends also point towards a heightened focus on environmentally sustainable and bio-based adipic acid alternatives, influenced by stringent environmental regulations on synthetic adipic acid production due to its nitrous oxide emissions. This green shift presents potential opportunities for innovation in biotechnological processes and green chemistry. However, significant challenges impacting market growth include fluctuating raw material prices and a relatively complex manufacturing process, which might hinder production efficiencies. Moreover, environmental concerns and regulatory pressures mount challenges for traditional production methods. Thus, innovation opportunities lie in the development of cost-effective, eco-friendly production methods, such as employing renewable feedstocks or enhancing microbial fermentation processes. Market players should explore strategic collaborations and investments in R&D to foster advancements in sustainable adipic acid production, positioning themselves favorably in a competitive, increasingly eco-conscious market landscape. By emphasizing sustainable practices and technological integration, businesses can effectively navigate the adipic acid market's evolving demands and complexities. The market remains highly dynamic, requiring continuous adaptation and strategic foresight from stakeholders to leverage emerging opportunities.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 4.24 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 4.44 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 5.88 billion
CAGR (%)	4.77%

Market Dynamics: Unveiling Key Market Insights in the Rapidly Evolving Adipic Acid Market

The Adipic Acid Market is undergoing transformative changes driven by a dynamic interplay of supply and demand factors. Understanding these evolving market dynamics prepares business organizations to make informed investment decisions, refine strategic decisions, and seize new opportunities. By gaining a comprehensive view of these trends, business organizations can mitigate various risks across political, geographic, technical, social, and economic domains while also gaining a clearer understanding of consumer behavior and its impact on manufacturing costs and purchasing trends.

Market Drivers
- Rising adoption of adipic acid in the food and beverage industry as a gelling agent and acidity regulator
- Rapid growth of automotive industry across the globe
- Rise in disposable income and growing demand for personal care products
Market Restraints
- Fluctuating prices of raw materials required for adipic acid
Market Opportunities
- Development of bio-based adipic acid with focus on sustainability
- Leveraging the rise of biodegradable polymers to increase adipic acid applications in packaging
Market Challenges
- Environmental concerns associated with the production of adipic acid

Porter's Five Forces: A Strategic Tool for Navigating the Adipic Acid Market

Porter's five forces framework is a critical tool for understanding the competitive landscape of the Adipic Acid Market. It offers business organizations with a clear methodology for evaluating their competitive positioning and exploring strategic opportunities. This framework helps businesses assess the power dynamics within the market and determine the profitability of new ventures. With these insights, business organizations can leverage their strengths, address weaknesses, and avoid potential challenges, ensuring a more resilient market positioning.

PESTLE Analysis: Navigating External Influences in the Adipic Acid Market

External macro-environmental factors play a pivotal role in shaping the performance dynamics of the Adipic Acid Market. Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors analysis provides the necessary information to navigate these influences. By examining PESTLE factors, businesses can better understand potential risks and opportunities. This analysis enables business organizations to anticipate changes in regulations, consumer preferences, and economic trends, ensuring they are prepared to make proactive, forward-thinking decisions.

Market Share Analysis: Understanding the Competitive Landscape in the Adipic Acid Market

A detailed market share analysis in the Adipic Acid Market provides a comprehensive assessment of vendors' performance. Companies can identify their competitive positioning by comparing key metrics, including revenue, customer base, and growth rates. This analysis highlights market concentration, fragmentation, and trends in consolidation, offering vendors the insights required to make strategic decisions that enhance their position in an increasingly competitive landscape.

FPNV Positioning Matrix: Evaluating Vendors' Performance in the Adipic Acid Market

The Forefront, Pathfinder, Niche, Vital (FPNV) Positioning Matrix is a critical tool for evaluating vendors within the Adipic Acid Market. This matrix enables business organizations to make well-informed decisions that align with their goals by assessing vendors based on their business strategy and product satisfaction. The four quadrants provide a clear and precise segmentation of vendors, helping users identify the right partners and solutions that best fit their strategic objectives.

Strategy Analysis & Recommendation: Charting a Path to Success in the Adipic Acid Market

A strategic analysis of the Adipic Acid Market is essential for businesses looking to strengthen their global market presence. By reviewing key resources, capabilities, and performance indicators, business organizations can identify growth opportunities and work toward improvement. This approach helps businesses navigate challenges in the competitive landscape and ensures they are well-positioned to capitalize on newer opportunities and drive long-term success.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Adipic Acid Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Asahi Kasei Corporation, Ascend Performance Materials LLC, BASF SE, Domo Chemicals GmbH, Emco Dyestuff Pvt Ltd, Evonik Industries AG, Genomatica Inc., Huafeng Group, Invista, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Lanxess AG, Liaoyang Tianhua Chemical Co., Ltd., Merck KGaA, Pon Pure Chemicals Group, Radici Partecipazioni SpA, Shandong Hongye Chemical Group Co. Ltd,, Shanghai Guanru Chemical Co., Ltd, Shenma Industrial Co. Ltd, Solvay S.A., Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd, Tangshan Zhonghao Chemical Co. Ltd, Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC., Vizag Chemical International, and Zhengzhou Meiya Chemical Products Co.,Ltd.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Adipic Acid Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Based on Raw Material, market is studied across Bio-based and Cyclohexanone based.
Based on Functionality, market is studied across Additives and Intermediates. The Additives is further studied across Lubricants and Plastic Additives. The Intermediates is further studied across Chemical Intermediates.
Based on Application, market is studied across Cosmetics, Food & Beverage Additives, Industrial Chemicals, Nylon Production, Plasticizers, and Polyurethane Production. The Food & Beverage Additives is further studied across Flavorings and Gelling Agents. The Industrial Chemicals is further studied across Adipic Esters and Adiponitrile Production. The Polyurethane Production is further studied across Flexible Polyurethane Foams and Rigid Polyurethane Foams.
Based on End Use Industry, market is studied across Automotive, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, and Textile. The Automotive is further studied across Exterior Panels and Interior Components. The Consumer Goods is further studied across Coatings and Packaging Materials. The Pharmaceutical is further studied across Capsule Fillers and Tableting Agents. The Textile is further studied across Carpeting, Clothing, and Upholstery.
Based on Region, market is studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the market, covering key focus areas:

1. Market Penetration: A detailed review of the current market environment, including extensive data from top industry players, evaluating their market reach and overall influence.

2. Market Development: Identifies growth opportunities in emerging markets and assesses expansion potential in established sectors, providing a strategic roadmap for future growth.

3. Market Diversification: Analyzes recent product launches, untapped geographic regions, major industry advancements, and strategic investments reshaping the market.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides a thorough analysis of the competitive landscape, examining market share, business strategies, product portfolios, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent trends, and technological advancements of key players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: Highlights cutting-edge technologies, R&D activities, and product innovations expected to drive future market growth.

The report also answers critical questions to aid stakeholders in making informed decisions:

1. What is the current market size, and what is the forecasted growth?

2. Which products, segments, and regions offer the best investment opportunities?

3. What are the key technology trends and regulatory influences shaping the market?

4. How do leading vendors rank in terms of market share and competitive positioning?

5. What revenue sources and strategic opportunities drive vendors' market entry or exit strategies?

Product Code: MRR-C002B1C996D7

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Rising adoption of adipic acid in the food and beverage industry as a gelling agent and acidity regulator
  - 5.1.1.2. Rapid growth of automotive industry across the globe
  - 5.1.1.3. Rise in disposable income and growing demand for personal care products
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. Fluctuating prices of raw materials required for adipic acid
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Development of bio-based adipic acid with focus on sustainability
  - 5.1.3.2. Leveraging the rise of biodegradable polymers to increase adipic acid applications in packaging
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Environmental concerns associated with the production of adipic acid
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.3.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.3.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.3.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.3.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.3.5. Industry Rivalry
5.4. PESTLE Analysis
- 5.4.1. Political
- 5.4.2. Economic
- 5.4.3. Social
- 5.4.4. Technological
- 5.4.5. Legal
- 5.4.6. Environmental

6. Adipic Acid Market, by Raw Material

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Bio-based
6.3. Cyclohexanone based

7. Adipic Acid Market, by Functionality

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Additives
- 7.2.1. Lubricants
- 7.2.2. Plastic Additives
7.3. Intermediates
- 7.3.1. Chemical Intermediates

8. Adipic Acid Market, by Application

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Cosmetics
8.3. Food & Beverage Additives
- 8.3.1. Flavorings
- 8.3.2. Gelling Agents
8.4. Industrial Chemicals
- 8.4.1. Adipic Esters
- 8.4.2. Adiponitrile Production
8.5. Nylon Production
8.6. Plasticizers
8.7. Polyurethane Production
- 8.7.1. Flexible Polyurethane Foams
- 8.7.2. Rigid Polyurethane Foams

9. Adipic Acid Market, by End Use Industry

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Automotive
- 9.2.1. Exterior Panels
- 9.2.2. Interior Components
9.3. Consumer Goods
- 9.3.1. Coatings
- 9.3.2. Packaging Materials
9.4. Pharmaceutical
- 9.4.1. Capsule Fillers
- 9.4.2. Tableting Agents
9.5. Textile
- 9.5.1. Carpeting
- 9.5.2. Clothing
- 9.5.3. Upholstery

10. Americas Adipic Acid Market

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States

11. Asia-Pacific Adipic Acid Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam

12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Adipic Acid Market

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
13.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 13.3.1. Invista revitalizes Ontario operations with a USD 17 million investment to boost adipic acid production
- 13.3.2. INVISTA secures ISCC PLUS certification, enhancing global adipic acid supply & sustainability efforts
- 13.3.3. Nordmann and Condensia partnered to enhance European market reach with innovative specialty esters and additives solutions
13.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation
- 13.4.1. Ascend Performance Materials LLC

Companies Mentioned

1. Asahi Kasei Corporation
2. Ascend Performance Materials LLC
3. BASF SE
4. Domo Chemicals GmbH
5. Emco Dyestuff Pvt Ltd
6. Evonik Industries AG
7. Genomatica Inc.
8. Huafeng Group
9. Invista
10. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
11. Lanxess AG
12. Liaoyang Tianhua Chemical Co., Ltd.
13. Merck KGaA
14. Pon Pure Chemicals Group
15. Radici Partecipazioni SpA
16. Shandong Hongye Chemical Group Co. Ltd,
17. Shanghai Guanru Chemical Co., Ltd
18. Shenma Industrial Co. Ltd
19. Solvay S.A.
20. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
21. Tangshan Zhonghao Chemical Co. Ltd
22. Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
23. TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
24. Vizag Chemical International
25. Zhengzhou Meiya Chemical Products Co.,Ltd