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2,6-Diethylaniline Market Overview
2,6-Diethylaniline
market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% during 2024-2030 owing
to its usage as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals,
and other chemicals, and also as a reaction catalyst to reach $469.5m by 2030.
2,6-Diethylaniline is also known as 2,6-Diethyl-benzenamine; Benzamine;
2,6-Diethylbenzenamine; or 2,6-Diethylphenylamine. 2,6-Diethylaniline is a
clear yellow to reddish-brown liquid. 2,6-Diethylaniline is synthesized by the
ortho alkylation catalyzed reaction of aniline and ethylene. It is used in
the reaction injection molding (RIM) process for plastic formation
The following properties- stability under normal temperature & pressure,
good water solubility & biodegradability make it a key constituent in the
agriculture industry where it finds applications as a pesticide, for instance, alachlor, butachlor
& metolachlor The 2,6-Diethylaniline market is experiencing significant growth,
largely fueled by the expanding agricultural sector. As global agricultural
activities intensify to meet the increasing food demands, the use of pesticides
has surged. 2,6-Diethylaniline, a key chemical used in the synthesis of certain
herbicides and pesticides, is consequently witnessing a rise in demand. This
compound is crucial in developing effective pesticides that help in protecting
crops and ensuring higher yields. An increase in consumption of herbicides is
the key driver for the 2,6-diethylaniline market. Continuous research
and development in the field of agrochemicals have led to the innovation of
more effective and environmentally friendly pesticides, where
2,6-Diethylaniline plays a crucial role.
COVID-19 Impact
COVID-19 has disrupted
global economies, with restrictions in movement (both domestic and
international) leading to layoffs, downsizing, and GDP changes across the
world. All the industries have been impacted including the agricultural
industry. Lockdowns and social distancing caused the closing of restaurants,
hotels, and schools which left some farmers with no buyers for more than half
their crops. Farmworkers returned to their houses as there were lockdowns and
for safety reasons, as at the beginning of the pandemic stay-at-home mandate
was strictly enforced. On the other hand, only items deemed essential were
allowed to be sold and transported during the initial stage of the pandemic
when strict measures were in place, agricultural produce being an essential
commodity was one of the few items that was not affected as much. Hence the
impact has been significant on the agricultural industry and thus also affected
the pesticide usage which impacted the 2,6-diethylaniline market.
Report Coverage
The report: “2,6-Diethylaniline
Market – Forecast (2024-2030)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth
analysis of the following segments of the 2,6-Diethylaniline Market.
By Purity: 99.5%, 99.0%, 98.0%
and Others.
By Application: Pesticides,
Dyes, Synthetic Resins, Antioxidants, Rubber Additives, Corrosion Inhibitors,
and Others.
By End-Use
Industry: Agriculture (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fertilizers, Agrochemicals, and
Others), Others), Paints & Coatings, Rubber, Pharmaceuticals and Others.
By Geography: North America
(USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands,
Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India,
South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of
APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South
America), Rest of the World (Middle East, and Africa).
Key Takeaways
- Asia-Pacific dominates the 2,6-Diethylaniline market, owing to the
flourishing agriculture industry in the region. According to Invest India,
in FY 2022–2023, the Indian agriculture sector expanded by 3.5%.
- 2,6-Diethylaniline is used in the pesticide industry, particularly
in the manufacture of herbicides such as alachlor, butachlor
& metolachlor.
- The major opportunity for this market is high research spending.
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2,6-Diethylaniline
Market Segment Analysis – By Purity
The 98% purity segment
held the largest share in the 2,6-Diethylaniline market in 2023.
2,6-Diethylamine belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aniline and
substituted anilines. It is mainly used in the manufacture of pesticides. Other
applications of 2,6-Diethylaniline are as an intermediate in the organic
synthesis of carbodiimide and antioxidants. It is also used in the processing
of plastics and dyestuff.
2,6-Diethylaniline
Market Segment Analysis – By Application
The pesticides segment
held the largest share of more than 30% in the 2,6-Diethylaniline market in 2023.
2,6-Diethylaniline is used as a reagent in the synthesis of herbicides, for
instance, Butachlor, a pre-emergent chloroacetanalide herbicide commonly used
for weed control in rice as well as cotton, maize, wheat, and other crops.
2,6-Diethylaniline is generally used as a key ingredient in the manufacture of
chlorine-based herbicides such as alachlor, butachlor
& metolachlor, and tiafentiurone, an insecticide. Decrease in
cultivable land, increasing demand for food, usage of GMO crops, and adoption
of new farming practices drive the usage of pesticides. According to the Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, by 2030 the world’s
population is estimated to reach $8.3 billion, hence the demand for food is
expected to grow. It is also estimated that about 800 million people go hungry
every day. Hence, there is always an increased demand for agricultural produce.
To keep up with the growing demand, it is essential that the crop does not go
to waste or spoiled by pests. So, the market for pesticides also is booming.
According to an article from the International Academy of Ecology and
Environmental Sciences (IAEES), without pesticide use, the production of
fruits, vegetables and cereals will lose 78%, 54% and 32% yields respectively.
Whereas, using pesticides reduced the loss of around 35% of the total
production. As a result, the pesticides segment is set to dominate the
2,6-diethylaniline market.
2,6-Diethylaniline
Market Segment Analysis – By End-Use Industry
The agriculture
segment held the largest share and is expected to grow at a CAGR of
3.9% during the forecast period. 2,6-Diethylaniline is a non-carcinogenic
chemical, making it suitable to be used in herbicide manufacture.
2,6-Diethylaniline is an intermediate for the manufacture of pesticides,
especially in the production of triazine herbicides and
chloroacetanilide-based herbicides such as alachlor and
butachlor. Alachlor is widely used in the United States, primarily on
corn. Since the Green Revolution, due to the modernization of agriculture, the
use of herbicides has grown steadily for controlling weeds. As a result, the
growing focus across the agriculture sector is projected to fuel the growth of
the global 2,6-Diethylaniline market over the forecast market.
2,6-Diethylaniline
Market Segment Analysis – By Geography
Asia-Pacific region
held the largest share of more than 40% in the 2,6-Diethylaniline market in 2023,
owing to the agricultural industries in the region. The agrochemicals market is
estimated to grow significantly in the APAC region due to the rise in
globalization of the agrochemical industry which has a huge impact on the crop
protection markets. The APAC region has the highest rate of population growth
which means there is a need for increasing food production. Hence, the demand
for various agrochemicals, herbicides, and pesticides are escalating. While the
demand for food products is increasing in developing countries, the available
cultivable land is shrinking due to urbanization. So, various agrochemicals are
used to maintain soil fertility. Asia is predominantly an agrarian society,
where a majority of the population is dependent on agriculture for their
livelihoods. Herbicides are one of the most extensively used crop protection
chemicals. Countries such as Japan, India, and China are engaged in the production
of herbicides such as alachlor that inhibit weed growth on soybean
farms. Herbicide use is increasingly being adopted around the world especially
in developing countries. Thus, with the flourishing agricultural industry,
there will be an upsurge in the demand for pesticides, which is anticipated to
drive the 2,6-Diethylaniline market in the Asia-Pacific region.
2,6-Diethylaniline Market Drivers
Increasing Herbicide
Production
Herbicides are used
for killing or inhibiting the growth of unwanted plants, such as residential or
agricultural weeds and invasive plants. A great advantage of chemical
herbicides over mechanical weed control is the ease of application, which
often saves on the cost of labor. 2,6-Diethylaniline is used to manufacture
chlorine-based herbicides such as alachlor, butachlor
& metolachlor. According to the Ministry of Agriculture In the first eleven
months of 2023, the export of agricultural products brought in a total of $3.9
billion for Cambodia, in response to growth in the agriculture sector, to boost
output and increase exports. Farming activity greatly increased in 2023,
underpinned by government encouragement to increase production for domestic
supply and exports. Furthermore, mechanical weeding practices are being
replaced by chemical weeding. This fuels the market demand for
2,6-Diethylaniline and acts as a key driver.
Flourishing Plastic
Industry
2,6-Diethylaniline is
widely used in the plastics processing industry. Over the years, the plastics
processing industry has seen a significant improvement with technological
developments and the advent of new high-efficiency devices. 2,6-Diethylaniline
is used as a chain extender for elastomeric polyurethanes, providing improved
use temperatures, moisture absorption, and impact resistance. It is a curing
agent for epoxies. It is also used as a precursor for polyimides and
polyamides. It is employed in the reaction injection molding (RIM)
process for plastic formation as they help in improving flexibility and also
inhibits corrosion. Polyurethane plastics are the main use 2,6-Diethylaniline
for molding into foams and elastomers. This acts as a driver for the
2,6-Diethylaniline market growth during the forecast period.
2,6-Diethylaniline Market Challenges
Regulation of
Pesticides
2,6-Diethylaniline exhibits moderate toxicity and has a tendency to accumulate in surface run-offs. The European Union maintains the most stringent control over pesticide use, here the use of pesticides that have proved toxic to insects is restricted or banned. According to the European Food Safety Authority, a third of the food consumed in the EU contained residues of two or more pesticides, including illegal pesticides that are not approved to be used in the EU. In a benchmark established by the new Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategy, the European Commission wants to reduce the use of chemical pesticides in the EU by 50% by 2030. This toxicity issue will be a constraint in terms of the European pesticide market. This might hinder the 2,6-Diethylaniline market demand for chlorine-based herbicides.
2,6-Diethylaniline
Market Landscape
Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the 2,6-Diethylaniline market. 2,6-Diethylaniline market top companies are:
- Aarti Industries
- Shandong Qiaochang Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
- Henan DaKen Chemical Co. Ltd.
- TCI Chemicals
- Lianyungang Jinbang Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Sigma Aldrich
- Vivan Life Sciences
- Fisher Scientific
- Loba Chemie
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