North America Acetic Anhydride Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The North America acetic anhydride market attained a volume of about 1.02 MMT in 2024. The market is further estimated to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 3.40% to reach nearly 1.42 MMT by 2034.

Growing Utilisation of Acetic Anhydride in Cellulose Acetate Fibres to Propel the Market Growth in North America

The increasing use of acetic anhydride as a raw material for cellulose acetate fibres is bolstering the growth of the market. With the growing utilisation of cellulose acetate fibres in textile fibres and cigarette filter tow, the market for acetic anhydride is witnessing a healthy growth. Cellulose acetate fibres are increasingly used in durable goods and disposables on account of their eco-friendliness, hence boosting the demand for acetic anhydride. Moreover, the growing demand for cellulose acetate fibres in the production of eyeglass frames, high absorbency products like surgical products and diapers, ink reservoirs for fibre tip pens, and filters, among others, is positively impacting the North America acetic anhydride market.

Market Segmentation

North America Acetic Anhydride Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Breakup by Application

• Cellulose Acetate Flakes
• Pharmaceuticals
• Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED)
• Others

Breakup by Region

• United States of America
• Canada
• Mexico

Growing Use of Acetic Anhydride in the Pharmaceutical Sector to Aid the North America Market Growth

The North America acetic anhydride market growth can be attributed to the growing use of the chemical as a significant raw material in the manufacturing of various pharmaceutical products such as acetaminophen and aspirin, among others. With the rising prevalence of various health-related issues, the increasing demand for pharmaceutical products is favouring the market growth of acetic anhydride in North America. The robust healthcare infrastructure and the rapid growth of the pharmaceutical sector are providing further impetus to the market for acetic anhydride in North America.

The growing use of acetic anhydride in tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) in detergents to improve their bleaching efficiency is propelling the market growth. As TAED exhibits excellent granulation properties, enhanced storage stability, and good biocidal activity, it is increasingly utilised in innovative detergents, which is anticipated to fuel the market for acetic anhydride in North America. With the growing focus on hygiene, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for detergents is surging, which is likely to augment the regional acetic anhydride market in the forecast period.

Key Players in the North America Market for Acetic Anhydride

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the North America acetic anhydride market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:

• Celanese Corporation
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Jubilant Ingrevia Limited
• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
• Ineos Group Ltd
• Others

The comprehensive report looks into the macro and micro aspects of the market. The report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.