Amines Market Overview
The Amines Market size is forecast to reach US$22.1
billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period 2022-2027.
Amines are a large class of nitrogen-containing organic compounds derived from ammonia
by the displacement of hydrogen atoms with an alkyl or aryl group. Amines and
their derivatives serve as key building blocks in a broad array of chemical
products with a wide range of applications. The global amines market is
segmented into alkyl amines, aromatic amines, ethanolamines, ethylene
amines, fatty amines,
and specialty amines which find applications in various industries such as
pharmaceutical, agriculture, textile, personal care and cosmetics, paints and
coatings, among others. Aniline, ethanolamines, and several other amines are major industrial
commodities used in making dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides and for a variety
of other applications. The exponential growth of the pharmaceutical industry
acts as a driver for the global amines market during the forecast period.
COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19
pandemic has disrupted global economies and led to restrictions in movement, at
the domestic as well as international levels, leading to layoffs, downsizing
and GDP changes across the world. Every industry has been impacted by the
pandemic including the agricultural industry. Lockdowns and social distancing over the fear of spreading infection resulted in the closing of restaurants, hotels, and
schools which left the majority of farmers with no buyers for more than half
their crops. Farm workers returned to their houses for safety reasons, as at
the beginning of the pandemic the 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 this, in turn, affected the pesticide usage which
impacted the global amines market.
Report Coverage
The report: “Global Amines Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)”,
by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the
global amines industry.
By Type: Alkyl
Amines (Ethyl Amine, Methyl Amine, Butyl Amine, Propyl Amine, and Others),
Aromatic Amines (Aniline, Toluidine, and Others), Ethanol Amines
(Monoethanolamine, Diethanolamine, Triethanolamine, and Others), Ethylene
Amines (Ethylenediamine, Diethylenetriamine, Tetraethylenepentamine, and
Others), Fatty Amines, and Specialty Amines (Polyamines, Amino Methyl Propanol,
Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA), and Others)
By
Application: Chelating
Agents, Corrosion Inhibitors, Adhesives, Catalysts, Water Treatment, Dyes, Detergents,
and Others.
By End Use
Industry: Agriculture
(Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides, and Others), Pharmaceutical (Amino Acids,
Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Stimulants, and Others), Paints & Coatings, Textile,
Oil & Gas, Cosmetics & Personal Care 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 global amines market on account of the growing end-use industries in the region. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the gross value added by agriculture, forestry, and fishing in India was estimated at US$ 276.37 billion in FY2020.
- The major types of amines in the market are alkyl amines, aromatic amines, ethanolamines, ethylene amines, fatty amines, and specialty amines.
- Amines are essential in the manufacture of crop protection products and pharmaceuticals, as well as in cosmetics, detergents, and as intermediates for other chemicals.
- The major opportunity for this market is high research spending to eliminate the waste by-products obtained, thus making the process more sustainable.
Figure: Asia-Pacific Amines Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Billion)
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Amines Market Segment Analysis – By Type
The ethanolamines segment held
the largest share in the global amines market in 2021.
Ethanolamines are a chemical group comprised of
amino acids and alcohols. They are bifunctional, and possess the capability of
undergoing reactions common to both alcohols and amines. Amines react with acids to form salts or soaps. Like alcohols, they can form ethers and
esters. Ethanolamines
are commonly used in cleaning products such as floor cleaners and laundry
detergents. Monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, and triethanolamine are examples
of ethanolamines as
key raw materials for agrochemicals. As per statistics from India’s Directorate of
Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage, the consumption of pesticides in the
country stood at 62,193 MT during 2020-21. The growing use of ethanolamines in various
end-use industries such as agriculture, personal care, textile, and
pharmaceuticals is driving the global amines market during the forecast period.
Amines Market Segment Analysis – By End Use Industry
The agriculture segment held the largest share in the global amines market
in 2021 due to the growing demand for produce. Amines
are widely used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Ethanolamines and
ethylene amines are the key building blocks in the production of agrochemicals.
For instance, triethanolamine is used in the production of herbicides, and ethylene
diamine is used to produce fungicides. 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. According to
an article from the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
(IAEES), without pesticides, the production of fruits, vegetables, and cereals
will lose 78%, 54% and 32% of yield respectively. Whereas, using pesticides
reduces the loss of around 35% of the total production. As a result, the use of
agrochemicals minimizes the loss of crops and substantially increase the yield In light of the mentioned factors, the
agriculture industry is expected to dominate the global amines market.
Amines Market Segment Analysis – By Geography
Asia-Pacific region held the largest share in the global amines market in 2021 up to 45% owing to the well-established agriculture and pharmaceutical industries in the region. India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50% of the global demand for various vaccines. Globally, India ranks 3rd in terms of pharmaceutical production by volume. The growth of the cosmetic industry in the region also aids in market growth. According to the International Trade Administration, South Korea is one of the top 10 beauty markets in the world, representing nearly 2.8% of the global market. According to the Korean National Statistical Office, cosmetics online shopping transactions stood at $10.6 billion in 2020. Amines are used in personal care products and cosmetics to help balance the pH. The Asia-Pacific region has the highest rate of population growth hence the demand for pesticides and herbicides is escalating due to the ever-growing need for food. Asia is predominantly an agrarian society, where a majority of the population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. For good agricultural yield, pesticides are essential. Hence the growth in agriculture leads to an increase in demand for pesticides which leads to an increase in the consumption of amines. Alkyl amines are widely used in the agrochemical sector as pesticides. The growing FDI in this region also contributes to aiding the market growth. The Indian drugs and pharmaceuticals sector received cumulative FDIs worth US$ 19.19 billion between April 2000-December 2021. Therefore, this region is expected to dominate the amines market.
Amines Market Drivers
Flourishing Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical industry has been growing leaps and bounds. The
emergence of the pandemic served as a catalyst for this exponential growth. Amines
are widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. According to the European
Pharmaceutical Review, more than 40% of drugs contain amine functional groups.
For instance, ephedrine and phenylephrine, are amine hydrochlorides, are used
as decongestants. Amitriptyline, imipramine, lofepramine, and clomipramine are tertiary
amines and are used as antidepressants. Methylamine is used in the production
of the analgesic, Meperidine. Morphine
and codeine are derived from tertiary amines and are used as analgesics. Benzylamine,
an aromatic amine, is a building block in the production of Active Pharma
Ingredients (APIs). Dimethylamine is used in the synthesis of the antihistamine,
diphenhydramine. According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India’s
domestic pharmaceutical market was valued at US$42 billion in 2021 and is
expected to reach US$65 billion by 2024 and further expand to reach US$120-130
billion by 2030. Thus, the flourishing pharmaceutical industry acts as a driver
for the global amines market.
Growing Investment in Wastewater Treatment
Owing
to climate change, water availability is becoming less predictable. According
to the United Nations, by 2050, 2.7 to 3.2 billion people will be living in
severe water-scarce areas. Investments in water treatment projects are increasing
due to the need to provide access to clean water. In May 2022, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a US$221 million Water
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the New Jersey
Infrastructure I-Bank. In the US, 84 WIFIA loans are financing $32 billion in
water infrastructure upgrades across the country. In April 2022, the Government
of Canada invested over US$4.3 million in the wastewater treatment system in
Melville. Amines are widely used in wastewater treatment. Alkyl amines are good
surfactants on account of biocidal properties and corrosion resistance. The use
of alkyl amines in
water treatment processes improves the water quality as they are oxygen
scavengers. Thus, the growing investment in wastewater treatment drives the
global amines market.
Amines Market Challenges
Health Hazards of Amines
While
amines are used as catalysts, corrosion inhibitors, drugs, pesticides,
herbicides, and a host of other applications, certain amines are hazardous.
Prolonged exposure to dimethylamine may result in dermatitis or conjunctivitis.
Dimethylethylamine is known to cause visual disturbances. Ethanolamine is an
irritant and affects the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Over-exposure to ethylene amines may result
in pulmonary edema and kidney damage. In
foundries, tertiary amines are used in the core-making processes to increase
the rate of reaction between phenolic resins and isocyanates. According to the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), general toxicological effects
of amines include corrosive action on the skin and mucous membranes and
systemic complaints including headache, nausea, faintness, anxiety, tachycardia, itching, erythema, urticaria, and edema. These health hazards may
prove to be a challenge for the global amines market.
Amines Industry Outlook
Product launches, acquisitions,
and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the global
amines market. Global amines market top 10 companies are:
- BASF SE
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Arkema S.A.
- Dow Chemical Company
- Huntsman Chemical Corporation
- Akzo Nobel N.V.
- Solvay
- Nouryon
- SABIC
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
Recent Developments
- In March 2022, BASF announced a new world-scale production plant for alkylethanolamines at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium. This plant will enable the company to increase the global annual production capacity of its alkylethanolamines portfolio.
- In August 2021, BASF and SINOPEC announced further expansion of their site in Nanjing, China. The partners will expand the production capacities of propionic acid, propionic aldehyde, ethyleneamines, ethanolamines, and purified ethylene oxide, also a new tert-butyl acrylate plant. The expanded and new plants are expected to come on stream in 2023.
- In November 2020, Eastman Chemical Company announced that the company will significantly increase its capacity to produce tertiary amines (DIMLA) at its Ghent, Belgium facility by the end of 2021.
Relevant Reports
LIST OF TABLES
1.Global Amines Portfolio Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)2.Global Amines Portfolio Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Global Amines Portfolio Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
4.Global Amines Portfolio Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
5.North America Amines Portfolio Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
6.North America Amines Portfolio Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
7.South America Amines Portfolio Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
8.South America Amines Portfolio Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Europe Amines Portfolio Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
10.Europe Amines Portfolio Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
11.APAC Amines Portfolio Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
12.APAC Amines Portfolio Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
13.MENA Amines Portfolio Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
14.MENA Amines Portfolio Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
LIST OF FIGURES
1.US Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)2.Canada Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Mexico Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
4.Brazil Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
5.Argentina Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
6.Peru Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
7.Colombia Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
8.Chile Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
10.UK Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
11.Germany Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
12.France Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
13.Italy Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
14.Spain Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
16.China Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
17.India Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
18.Japan Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
19.South Korea Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
20.South Africa Global Amines Portfolio Industry Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
21.North America Global Amines Portfolio Industry By Application
22.South America Global Amines Portfolio Industry By Application
23.Europe Global Amines Portfolio Industry By Application
24.APAC Global Amines Portfolio Industry By Application
25.MENA Global Amines Portfolio Industry By Application