Tertiary Amines Global Market Report 2024

The tertiary amines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.98 billion in 2023 to $5.41 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to various factors that fueled demand across different sectors. One significant contributor was the increased demand in chemical manufacturing, which experienced growth during this period. Additionally, the expanding construction sector played a pivotal role in driving overall economic activity. The applications of surfactants and water treatment in various industries contributed to the rising demand for these products. The pharmaceutical industry, experiencing expansion, further added to the overall growth. The production of consumer goods also played a role in the economic upswing during this historic period.

The tertiary amines market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.77 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period for tertiary amines can be attributed to several factors, including infrastructure development, rising demands for water treatment, growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing, innovations in surfactant production, and the adoption of environmentally friendly formulations. These factors collectively contribute to an increased demand for tertiary amines across various industries.

The anticipated growth in the tertiary amines market is expected to be fueled by the increasing demand for personal care products in the future. Personal care products, which encompass items intended for cleaning, grooming, enhancing attractiveness, or modifying physical appearance, are anticipated to witness rising demand. Tertiary amines, including Triethanolamine (TEA), play a crucial role in personal care products such as skin lotions, creams, cosmetics, moisturizers, eye gels, and shaving foams as pH adjusters and surfactants. For example, a study by Cosmetics Europe in March 2022 revealed that 72% of European consumers consider personal care products highly important in their daily lives, and the average consumer uses over seven different cosmetics and personal care products daily. This underscores the growing global demand for personal care products, thereby driving the tertiary amines market.

The growth of the tertiary amines market is expected to be propelled by the increasing demand in the textile industry. The textile industry, covering the entire process from design and production to processing and distribution of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finished textile products, is a key contributor. Tertiary amines are employed in the textile industry to facilitate the even dispersal of dyes, ensuring uniform and consistent coloration in textiles. According to Textile World's report in May 2023, textile and apparel exports in the United States reached $34 billion in 2022, up from $28.4 billion in 2021. This surge in demand for the textile industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the tertiary amines market.

The tertiary amines market is currently witnessing a surge in popularity, with product and process innovations emerging as prominent trends. Leading companies in the market are prioritizing the development of industry-specific products and processes to meet the evolving demands of customers. Notably, in April 2022, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign unveiled a groundbreaking discovery - a carbon-hydrogen amination cross-coupling reaction. This discovery enhances the production of tertiary amines, potentially paving the way for the creation of new medications to address currently incurable diseases.

Major players in the tertiary amines market are actively investing in the construction of new production plants to drive market revenues. The primary focus is to meet the rising demand for sterilizing/cleaning applications and various industrial uses. For example, in February 2022, Kao Corporation, a Japanese chemical company, announced plans to build a new tertiary amine production plant in Pasadena, Texas, United States. Utilizing unique catalyst technology, Kao aims to leverage high-quality tertiary amines to address the growing market needs. This expansion into the U.S. market underscores the company's commitment to enhancing supply chain efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions, and minimizing its ecological footprint. The new production plant, set to commence operations in January 2025, is expected to significantly strengthen Kao's presence in the U.S. market amid anticipated mid- to long-term growth.

In July 2021, Solvay, a Belgium-based chemical company, acquired Bayer's global coatings business for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is geared towards bolstering Solvay's offerings of sustainable seed coating and seed enhancement products for its agricultural clientele. Bayer, a Germany-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, utilizes tertiary amines across various business areas, including pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds, and biotechnology products.

Major companies operating in the tertiary amines market report are Mitsui Chemicals Inc., BASF SE, Procter & Gamble Chemicals Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, Solvay S.A., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Kao Corporation, Arkema S.A., Eastman Chemical Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Huntsman International LLC., Lonza Group Ltd., Daicel Corporation, Albemarle Corporation, KLK OLEO Group, NOF CORPORATION, Zhejiang Xinhua Chemical Co. Ltd., Balaji Amines Ltd., Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd., Temix Oleo Srl, Indo Amines Ltd., Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Shandong Nuoer Bio-Tech Co. Ltd., Hangzhou Dayangchem Co. Ltd., Dawei Chemicals Co. Ltd., Volant-Chem Corp., Sino-Japan Chemical Co. Ltd., Zibo Tenghui Oil & Fat Chemical Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the tertiary amines market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the tertiary amines market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the tertiary amines market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

For tertiary amines, the main product types include c-8 ta, c-10 ta, c-12 ta, c-14 ta, c-16 ta, and other products. C-8 ta is a clear, colorless liquid used as an ion-pairing agent in the quantitative estimation of thiazinamium methyl sulfate in pharmaceutical preparations. It finds applications in surfactants, biocides, floatation agents, corrosion inhibitors, emulsifiers, drilling materials, and more, spanning industries such as cleaning products, agriculture, personal care, petroleum, water treatment, plastics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and fibers.

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The tertiary amine market consists of sales of trimethyl amine and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). 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).

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