Fatty Amines Global Market Report 2025

Fatty amines, characterized by having at least eight carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain, are used as surfactants in various industries. They are often found in oleochemicals and produced through the hydrogenation process of fatty nitriles, which result from the reaction between triglycerides, fatty acids, or fatty esters and ammonia. The hydrogenation process takes place at high temperatures in the presence of a dehydrating catalyst such as silica gel, alumina, or iron-based catalysts.

The primary product types of fatty amines encompass primary fatty amines, secondary fatty amines, and tertiary fatty amines. Primary fatty amines serve various purposes as cationic surfactants, finding applications in textile softeners, dyeing aids, anti-static agents, pigment aids, bactericides, and germicides. They are also utilized as corrosion inhibitors, amphoteric surfactants (commonly in shampoos and detergents), asphalt emulsifiers, anticaking agents for fertilizers, releasing agents for molded rubber parts, fuel additives, and sludge inhibitors. Fatty amines perform diverse functions, including emulsification, flotation, anti-caking, dispersion, corrosion inhibition, and they serve as chemical intermediates. These versatile fatty amines are extensively used across various industries such as agrochemicals, oilfield chemicals, asphalt additives, water treatment, chemical synthesis, personal care products, and household applications. Their wide range of applications highlights the importance of fatty amines in different sectors.

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The fatty amines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.42 billion in 2024 to $4.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to surfactant demand in cleaning products, growth in agrochemical industry, water treatment applications, paper and pulp processing, personal care products, oil and gas processing.

The fatty amines market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.12 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of specialty chemicals sector, increased focus on water treatment, bio-based and sustainable alternatives, rising demand for bio-based herbicides, increased oil and gas exploration. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in formulations, surge in demand for agrochemicals, focus on bio-based fatty amines, expansion in personal care products, rising demand in textile chemicals.

The rising demand for agrochemicals is anticipated to drive the growth of the fatty amines market in the future. Agrochemicals encompass a wide range of chemical products intended for agricultural use to boost crop production and safeguard plants from pests, diseases, and weeds. Fatty amines play a significant role in the agrochemical sector, where they enhance the performance and efficiency of various agricultural products, reduce surface tension, ensure formulation stability, serve as adjuvants, improve soil penetration, provide better crop protection, enhance rainfastness, and minimize spray drift during pesticide application. For example, in May 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, an India-based government department, reported that Chhattisgarh's consumption of bio-pesticides increased from 705 metric tons (MT) in 2022 to 740 MT in 2023. In Gujarat, the use of bio-pesticides grew from 392 MT in 2022 to 548 MT in 2023. Thus, the increasing demand for agrochemicals is propelling the growth of the fatty amines market.

The anticipated rise in demand for personal care products is expected to drive the growth of the fatty amines market in the future. Personal care products encompass a wide range of items that individuals use for personal grooming, hygiene, and beautification purposes. Fatty amines play a crucial role in personal care products as surfactants, effectively lowering the surface tension between water and oil, facilitating their efficient mixing. For instance, in September 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a U.S.-based government agency, the average consumer expenditure on personal care products increased by 12.3 percent, reaching $866 in 2022, up from $771 in 2021. This data highlights the growing demand for personal care products. Consequently, the increasing consumer interest in personal care products is identified as a key factor propelling the growth of the fatty amines market.

Major companies in the fatty amines market are focused on broadening their product ranges to meet the varied needs of different applications. This expansion not only fosters innovation and quality but also positions these companies to capture a larger market share by addressing the specific requirements of various industries. For example, in November 2022, Alfa Chemistry, a US-based chemical company, expanded its fatty amines portfolio to serve a wide array of industrial and research applications. This initiative responds to the increasing demand for fatty amines, which are essential in sectors such as agrochemicals, oilfield chemicals, water treatment, and personal care products. The newly added fatty amines include various types-primary, secondary, and tertiary-each fulfilling distinct roles such as surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and emulsifiers. The company's commitment to providing high-quality chemical products supports scientific research and innovation across multiple industries.

Key players in the fatty amines market are concentrating on expanding their manufacturing facilities across various geographic regions to meet the rising demand. For instance, in September 2022, Global Amines Co., a Singapore-based manufacturer and seller of fatty amines, opened a new production plant in Surabaya, Indonesia, enhancing its capacity to meet the growing demand for fatty amines in Southeast Asia and global markets. The facility's strategic location within the world's largest integrated oleochemical site allows for efficient access to essential sustainable feedstocks, particularly certified palm oil and its derivatives. This initiative aligns with Global Amines' comprehensive strategy to expand its global footprint and ensure a reliable supply chain for its customers.

In December 2023, Samyang Holdings, a South Korea-based plastics bottle manufacturing firm, acquired Verdant Specialty Solutions for approximately $250 million (€230 million). This acquisition represents Samyang's first entry into the Americas and aligns with its strategy to expand globally through mergers and acquisitions. Verdant Specialty Solutions is a US-based company that produces a variety of specialty chemicals, including fatty amines.

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.

The countries covered in the fatty amines market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fatty amines market consists of sales of fatty amines that are used in agrochemicals and personal care products. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered: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
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Evonik Industries AG; Zhejiang Xinhua Chemical Co. Ltd.; Solvay S.A; DuPont
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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