The global fatty amines market is projected to grow from USD 3.60 billion in 2025 to USD 4.97 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. Fatty amines are nitrogen-containing organic compounds derived primarily from fatty acids obtained from natural oils and fats. They are categorized into primary, secondary, and tertiary amines based on the number of alkyl groups bonded to the nitrogen atom. These compounds exhibit versatile functionality, serving as emulsifiers, dispersants, anti-caking agents, flotation agents, corrosion inhibitors, and chemical intermediates.
As such, they are integral to various industries, including agrochemicals, oilfield chemicals, personal care, water treatment, asphalt additives, and chemical processing. The global fatty amines market is experiencing steady growth, driven by several key factors: rising demand for agrochemicals to improve crop productivity, increasing need for corrosion protection in industrial infrastructure, and high focus on wastewater treatment in response to stricter environmental regulations. Additionally, the expanding personal care industry is contributing to higher consumption of fatty amines in formulations such as conditioners and lotions. These dynamics are reinforcing sustained demand across diverse industrial applications, positioning fatty amines as critical components in enabling performance, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across sectors and industries.
Additionally, in oilfield applications, they help stabilize drilling and production fluids under challenging environmental conditions. The increasing need for high-performance formulations in industrial and consumer applications - alongside growing production of paints, coatings, and agrochemicals, particularly in emerging markets - is driving demand for fatty amine-based dispersants. Moreover, rising environmental awareness is accelerating the shift toward bio-based solutions, further boosting the adoption of fatty amines as sustainable dispersants. These critical roles across diverse sectors are expected to sustain the strong growth trajectory of the dispersants segment throughout the forecast period.
As industries increasingly prioritize high-efficiency, performance-driven chemical solutions, the demand for secondary fatty amines is rising steadily. Their adaptability to diverse formulation requirements and ability to deliver superior functionality position them as a key contributor to the sustained expansion of the fatty amines market.
Their unique chemical properties enable them to form protective layers on metal surfaces, effectively preventing corrosion in harsh drilling and production environments. Additionally, they assist in stabilizing emulsions, controlling deposits, and enhancing the overall flow of oil, improving operational reliability and cost-effectiveness. As global energy demand rises and upstream and downstream oil activities expand, the need for efficient and specialized chemical solutions grows. This increasing reliance on advanced oilfield chemicals to ensure optimal production, equipment protection, and regulatory compliance is driving the adoption of fatty amines in the oil & gas industry, further strengthening their market position.
Moreover, the region’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and continuous technological innovations provide a solid foundation for ongoing product development and the expansion of fatty amine applications. These factors contribute to the steady growth and prominence of the fatty amines market in North America.
As such, they are integral to various industries, including agrochemicals, oilfield chemicals, personal care, water treatment, asphalt additives, and chemical processing. The global fatty amines market is experiencing steady growth, driven by several key factors: rising demand for agrochemicals to improve crop productivity, increasing need for corrosion protection in industrial infrastructure, and high focus on wastewater treatment in response to stricter environmental regulations. Additionally, the expanding personal care industry is contributing to higher consumption of fatty amines in formulations such as conditioners and lotions. These dynamics are reinforcing sustained demand across diverse industrial applications, positioning fatty amines as critical components in enabling performance, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across sectors and industries.
Dispersants segment, by function, to account for second-largest market share during forecast period
The dispersants segment is projected to hold the second-largest share of the fatty amines market by value during the forecast period. Its growth is driven by its extensive and expanding use across multiple high-demand industries. Fatty amine-based dispersants are essential in maintaining uniform particle distribution in liquid formulations, effectively preventing agglomeration and sedimentation. In the paints & coatings industry, they contribute to enhanced product stability, flow properties, and overall performance. In agriculture, these dispersants improve the delivery and efficacy of pesticides and fertilizers by ensuring even dispersion of active ingredients.Additionally, in oilfield applications, they help stabilize drilling and production fluids under challenging environmental conditions. The increasing need for high-performance formulations in industrial and consumer applications - alongside growing production of paints, coatings, and agrochemicals, particularly in emerging markets - is driving demand for fatty amine-based dispersants. Moreover, rising environmental awareness is accelerating the shift toward bio-based solutions, further boosting the adoption of fatty amines as sustainable dispersants. These critical roles across diverse sectors are expected to sustain the strong growth trajectory of the dispersants segment throughout the forecast period.
By type, secondary segment to account for second-largest market share during forecast period
The secondary fatty amines segment is projected to hold the second-largest share of the global fatty amines market by value during the forecast period, driven by their versatile chemical properties and broad applicability across key industrial sectors. Secondary fatty amines are characterized by the substitution of one hydrogen atom in the amine group with an alkyl or aryl group, imparting them with enhanced reactivity and thermal stability compared to primary amines. These attributes make them highly suitable as intermediates in the synthesis of surfactants, emulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors. Their utility spans multiple industries - including agrochemicals, personal care, oilfield chemicals, and water treatment - where their chemical stability and performance under harsh conditions are critical. They are valuable in formulations that demand strong resistance to chemical degradation and consistent functional efficacy.As industries increasingly prioritize high-efficiency, performance-driven chemical solutions, the demand for secondary fatty amines is rising steadily. Their adaptability to diverse formulation requirements and ability to deliver superior functionality position them as a key contributor to the sustained expansion of the fatty amines market.
By end use, oilfield chemicals segment to account for second-largest market share during forecast period
The oilfield chemicals segment is projected to hold the second-largest share of the global fatty amines market by value during the forecast period, driven by the critical role fatty amines play in improving the efficiency and safety of oil and gas operations. Fatty amines are widely utilized in oilfield applications as corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, and scale inhibitors.Their unique chemical properties enable them to form protective layers on metal surfaces, effectively preventing corrosion in harsh drilling and production environments. Additionally, they assist in stabilizing emulsions, controlling deposits, and enhancing the overall flow of oil, improving operational reliability and cost-effectiveness. As global energy demand rises and upstream and downstream oil activities expand, the need for efficient and specialized chemical solutions grows. This increasing reliance on advanced oilfield chemicals to ensure optimal production, equipment protection, and regulatory compliance is driving the adoption of fatty amines in the oil & gas industry, further strengthening their market position.
North America to account for second-largest market share during forecast period
North America is projected to hold the second-largest share of the global fatty amines market by value during the forecast period, driven by the region’s diverse industrial landscape and sustained demand across multiple end-use industries. Industries such as agrochemicals, oilfield chemicals, and water treatment extensively utilize fatty amines for their key functional properties, including emulsification, corrosion inhibition, and dispersion. The region’s strong focus on industrial efficiency and adherence to stringent environmental regulations further supports the adoption of high-performance chemical solutions like fatty amines.Moreover, the region’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and continuous technological innovations provide a solid foundation for ongoing product development and the expansion of fatty amine applications. These factors contribute to the steady growth and prominence of the fatty amines market in North America.
Profile break-up of primary participants for report:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 65%, Tier 2 - 20%, and Tier 3 - 15%
- By Designation: Directors - 25%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 45%
- By Region: North America - 30%, Asia Pacific - 40%, Europe - 20%, Middle East & Africa - 7%, and South America - 3%
Research Coverage:
The report defines, segments, and projects the fatty amines market based on type, carbon chain length, function, end use, and region. It provides detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the market’s growth, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It strategically profiles fatty amine manufacturers, comprehensively analyzing their market shares and core competencies, and tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as partnerships, agreements, product launches, and joint ventures.Reasons to Buy the Report:
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants by providing them with the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the fatty amines market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholders understand the market’s competitive landscape better, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses, and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the market’s pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.The report provides insights into the following points:
- Analysis of critical drivers (Growing demand for fatty amines in various industries and sectors), restraints (Fluctuations in raw material prices), opportunities (Surge in demand for bio-based coating additives), and challenges (Environmental concerns regarding ammonia as byproduct) influencing the growth of the fatty amines market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities in the fatty amines market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the fatty amines market across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, various types, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the fatty amines market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players such as Arkema (France), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Kao Corporation (Japan), Procter and Gamble (US), BASF (Germany), and Nouryon (Netherlands), and others in the fatty amines market.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology
4 Premium Insights
5 Market Overview
6 Industry Trends
7 Fatty Amines Market, by Carbon Chain Length
8 Fatty Amines Market, by Type
9 Fatty Amines Market, by Function
10 Fatty Amine Market, by End Use
11 Fatty Amines Market, by Region
12 Competitive Landscape
13 Company Profiles
14 Adjacent and Related Market
15 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned
- Arkema
- Evonik Industries AG
- Kao Corporation
- Procter & Gamble
- Basf
- Pt. Ecogreen Oleochemicals
- Erca Spa
- Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd.
- Huntsman International LLC
- India Glycols Limited
- Indo Amines Limited
- Nouryon
- Qida Chemical Pty Ltd.
- Syensqo
- Volant-Chem Corp.
- Wuhan Obayer Science Co, Ltd.
- Albemarle Corporation
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
- Harcros Chemicals
- Isfahan Copolymer Company
- Klk Oleo
- Sabo S.P.A.
- Shandong Fusite Oil Technology Co. Ltd.
- Zibo Tenghui Oil Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Venus Ethoxyethers Pvt.Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 248 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 3.6 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 4.97 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.7% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |
