Morpholine Global Market Report 2025

The morpholine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.04 billion in 2024 to $4.3 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial applications, chemical manufacturing, boiler water treatment, pharmaceutical industry, rubber industry.

The morpholine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to corrosion protection, growing end-user industries, expanding water treatment sector, emerging applications, global economic growth, stringent environmental regulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increased research and development, technological advancements, increasing demand in water treatment, expanding use in pharmaceutical manufacturing, stringent environmental regulations.

The forecast of 5.6% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by disrupting corrosion inhibitor supplies for boilers and pipelines, as imports from Germany and India become more expensive, raising maintenance costs in energy sectors. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The escalating demand for rubber is poised to drive the growth of the morpholine market. Rubber, a versatile and elastic material derived from latex sap or synthesized chemically, relies on morpholine for its various production and performance aspects. Morpholine acts as an accelerator and scorch retarder, facilitating the cross-linking of rubber molecules during vulcanization. Apple Rubber Products Inc., a US-based company specializing in custom rubber seals, projects a global increase in rubber demand by 2.8% in 2023, followed by an average annual expansion of 2.4% from 2023 to 2031. Consequently, the surge in rubber demand is anticipated to propel the morpholine market.

The construction industry's growing need for morpholine is expected to be a driving force for the market. Morpholine, a versatile chemical compound, contributes significantly to construction activities, enhancing material durability and optimizing specialized processes. The US Census Bureau reports a substantial increase in the value of construction activities from $1.62 trillion in 2021 to $1.79 trillion in 2022, marking a growth rate of 10.2%. This surge in construction demand underscores the pivotal role of morpholine in the industry, driving its market growth.

Leading companies in the morpholine market prioritize product approvals to ensure reliable customer service. Nippon ShokubAI Co. Ltd., the parent company of Nippon NyukazAI Co. Ltd., a Japan-based chemical products manufacturer, achieved ISCC Plus certification approval for items such as acrylic acid, ethylene oxide, and superabsorbent polymers in February 2023. This certification ensures that products derived from biomass are produced and processed responsibly. Nippon ShokubAI aims to boost the use of biomass-generated raw materials, including morpholine, in the production of environmentally friendly goods such as disposable diapers and detergents.

Morpholine is an organic heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C4H9NO. It is characterized by a six-membered ring that contains both oxygen and nitrogen atoms. Morpholine serves as a versatile chemical compound and is widely utilized as a solvent for various applications. It is particularly employed in dissolving resins, waxes, and dyes, playing a crucial role in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, rubber accelerators, and corrosion inhibitors.

The main types of manufacturing methods for morpholine include the diethanolamine method and the diethylene glycol method. The diethanolamine (DEA) method involves the production of diethanolamine, a chemical compound with two hydroxyl (-OH) groups and an amino (-NH2) group. This method is utilized for the synthesis of morpholine and finds applications in various industries. Morpholine, derived from these methods, is used in rubber additives, corrosion inhibitors, optical polishing aids, morpholine derivatives, and other applications. End users of morpholine include industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, agriculture, personal care, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact - particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.

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Major companies operating in the morpholine market report are BASF SE, Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Sinochem Group Co. Ltd., Huntsman Corporation, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, LGC Standards Ltd., Nippon Nyukazai Co. Ltd., Coventya Group, Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., (APL) Amines And Plasticizers Ltd., MP Biomedicals, Balaji Amines Ltd., Anhui Haoyuan Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., Xiamen AmoyChem Co. Ltd., Alpha Chemika, Chemtex Specialty Ltd., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., A.B. Enterprises, Meru Chem Pvt. Ltd., Zhengzhou Fuyuan Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Carbosynth Ltd., Ataman Kimya A.S.

North America was the largest region in the morpholine market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the morpholine market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the morpholine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The morpholine market consists of sales of the ammonia method, two glycol methods, and cyclic acetalization. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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