Fatty Amines Market

Fatty Amines Market Overview

The global Fatty Amines Market size was valued at USD 3.34 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 4.54 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025-2030.  

The factors such as rise in use of personal care products, growth of water treatment industry and surge of textile market drives the market growth. However, the fluctuating cost of raw materials for fatty amines inflates the price of the market. On the contrary, growing use of bio based fatty amines for agricultural and personal use offers promising future opportunity to enhance automation demand. 

Moreover, top players such as, Evonik, Solvay and others are taking initiatives involving product launch and collaborations in order to enhance their market position and expand product offerings. These initiatives in fatty amines sector are expected to drive adoption in personal care industry, creating an efficient solution. Use of fatty amines in oil and natural gas extraction, body care and others are enabling better results, and as the market matures, demand for fatty amines is expected to grow steadily. 

Rise in Personal Care Products Boosts the Fatty Amines Market Growth

The growth in personal care products increases the global demand for fatty amines due to improvements to the texture, stability, and moisturizing qualities imparted by fatty-based amines in lotions and creams. Its mild nature, with minimal environmental footprint, meets growing trends for sustainability as well as mildness and drives their adoption into personal care products. 

According to reports published by the Global Wellness Institute, 2023 the personal care product and beauty industry, estimated a worth of USD 1213 billion in 2023, is where the skincare market is primarily moving, increasing its demand for natural, sustainable ingredients. This boosts demand for fatty-based amines as they are widely used in moisturizing and emulsifying products. 

Growth of Water Treatment Industry Propels the Fatty Amines Market Demand

The growth of water treatment industry boosts the market worldwide, as these compounds are used as coagulants and flocculants in wastewater treatment. Fatty based amines help in the efficient removal of impurities, such as heavy metals and organic pollutants, from water. 

According to the reports published in UN Water, 2024, wastewater treatment shows that 76% of global wastewater receives some level of treatment, while 60% is safely treated by 2022. This highlights the demand for improved water treatment solutions, such as fatty based amines, used in wastewater treatment and other applications. 

Growing Use of Fatty Amines in Textile industry Surge the Market Growth

The increasing textile market worldwide is propelling the market for fatty amines in broader terms because these environment-friendly chemicals are applied in fabric softeners and detergents to enhance softness, durability, and water resistance. 

As per the reports of Solidarity Center,2023, the global garment and textile industry is estimated at around USD 2 trillion by 2022. This growth increases the market as these chemicals are significantly applied in fabric dyeing, softening, and antistatic treatments. 

Fluctuating Price Hinders the Market Growth

The fluctuating raw material prices directly impact production costs in the fatty amines market. A rise in fatty acid prices leads to higher production costs, that drives up fatty amine prices and tilt down the market growth. 

Bio-Based Fatty Amines Creating Future Opportunities

The launch of bio-based fatty amines would create immense opportunities for market growth due to resultant surging demand for sustainable and environment-friendly products. As industries across agriculture, personal care, and the oil and gas sector switch their feedstocks toward renewable options, bio-based amines would provide a greener alternative to petroleum-based analogues. This innovation is in line with global sustainability goals and places bio-based fatty based amines as a potential opportunity for market growth in the next years. 

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study

The fatty amines market report is segmented on the basis of product type, applications, end-user industry and region. On the basis of product type, the market is divided into primary fatty amines, secondary fatty amines and tertiary fatty amines. Based on application, the market is segmented into water softeners, emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, dispersants, antistatic agents, flocculants and others. Furthermore, on basis of end user industry, the market is divided into agrochemicals, personal care, oil & gas, water treatment, textiles and others. Regional breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of The World (Row).

Geographical Analysis

The Asia-Pacific region dominates the fatty amines market share during the forecast period and is expected to continue its dominance with the increase in demand for skincare products across the region. The increase in the skincare industry is fuelling the growth of the market as these are primary ingredients for making the texture and stability of skincare products better. 

According to the Global Wellness Institute, 2024, South Korea's wellness economy was estimated to be around USD 113 billion in 2022. The country experienced an exceptional growth in the personal care & beauty sector of almost USD 24.87 billion in 2022. More and more demand to support the growing beauty and personal care products across the market because of the continuing expansion of this wellness sector. 

Moreover, the increasing growth towards water treatment industry in the region is further promoting the demand of the fatty amines market due to the need for purified drinking water. 

In reports published by the government of India, 2024, India's water treatment industry is projected to reach USD 68.82 billion by 2025. As a result, the increasing demand for water treatment boosted the demand for fatty based amines as it plays a vital role in treating drinking water for individual and industrial use. 

On the other hand, North America is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period for the market of fatty amines. This is due to the growth of the agrochemical industry that further boosts market growth as this enhances crop protection and supports the sustainability of agriculture. 

According to reports published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2025, U.S. agriculture sector contributes to the GDP worth of USD 1.537 trillion, significant output in crops and livestock in 2024. This growth drives demand for fatty based amines, that is crucial for applications namely pesticides, fertilizers, and water treatment. 

Moreover, the growing oil and natural resource drilling industries in this region, the increasing demand for fatty amines is attributed to the essential role these chemicals play in increasing the efficiency of drilling, minimizing corrosion, and enhancing oil recovery. 

As reported by International Energy Agency, 2023, Canadian oil production comprises 33.4% of the country's overall energy supply, and an output of 4.1 million barrels per day is made with significant contribution towards the economy since 14% contributes to the revenues of the exports for the year 2023. Therefore, the expanding scale of the oil extraction will create a rise in the consumption of fatty based amines that help in enhancing drilling and refining efficiency in operation. 

Competitive Landscape

Various key players operating in the fatty amines industry includes Evonik Industries AG, Nouryon, Indo Amines Ltd, BASF, PT. Ecogreen Oleochemicals, Merck KGaA, INDIA GLYCOLS LIMITED, Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd., Shree Vallabh Chemical, Vantage Leuna GmbH, Arkema, Whistleblow Erca Spa, Volant Chem Corp, Albemarle Corporation, Clariant and others. These market players are adopting strategies such as business expansion and product launch to remain dominant in the market.  

For instance, in November 2024, Evonik expanded its capacity for high-performance amines in China that sets to be operational by 2025, will support growing demand in industries namely agrochemicals, coatings, and water treatment, strengthening Evonik's presence in Asia-Pacific. 

Moreover, in May 2022, Solvay launched a new platform centred on renewable materials and biotechnology, emphasizing the development of sustainable solutions. This initiative supports advancements in fatty amines, leveraging renewable feedstocks to enhance performance and sustainability. 

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the market from 2025 to 2030, that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep-dive analysis of the current and future fatty amines market trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the market is provided in the report. 

• Competitive analysis of the players, along with their market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

Fatty Amines Market Key Segments

By Product type

• Primary Fatty Amine

• Secondary Fatty Amine and 

• Tertiary Fatty Amine

By Applications

• Water Softeners

• Emulsifiers

• Corrosion Inhibitors

• Dispersants

• Antistatic Agents 

• Flocculants

• Others

By End User Industry

• Agrochemicals

• Personal Care

• Oil & Gas

• Water Treatment

• Textiles

• Others

By Region

• North America

  • The U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • The U.K.

  • Germany

  • France        

  • Italy        

  • Spain        

  • Denmark        

  • Netherlands        

  • Finland        

  • Sweden        

  • Norway        

  • Russia        

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific 

• Rest of the World (RoW)

  • Latin America

  • Middle East 

  • Africa

Key Players

• Evonik Industries AG 

• Nouryon

• Indo Amines Ltd. 

• BASF 

• PT. Ecogreen Oleochemicals 

• Merck KGaA

• India Glycols Limited 

• Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd. 

• Shree Vallabh Chemical

• Vantage Leuna GmbH

• Arkema

• Whistleblow Erca Spa 

• Volant Chem Corp

• Albemarle Corporation 

• Clariant  

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 3.34 Billion
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD 4.54 Billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 5.3% 2025 to 2030
Analysis Period	2024–2030
Base Year Considered	2024
Forecast Period	2025–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Growth Factors	The rise in personal care sector is driving the market growth. Expansion in water treatment is driving the growth of the market. The growth in textile industry accelerates the growth of the market.
Countries Covered	28
Companies Profiled	15
Market Share	Available for 10 companies
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