Adipic Acid Market Report 2026

The adipic acid market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.46 billion in 2025 to $7.88 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of nylon fiber production, expansion of automotive manufacturing, rising demand for plasticizers, increased use in polyurethane foams, availability of petrochemical feedstocks.

The adipic acid market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle lightweighting demand, shift toward sustainable polymers, growth in construction insulation materials, technological advancements in adipic acid synthesis, rising packaging applications. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for nylon 6,6 in automotive applications, rising use of adipic acid in lightweight engineering plastics, growing adoption of bio based adipic acid production routes, expansion of polyurethane applications in construction, higher focus on process efficiency and emission reduction.

The increasing automobile industry is expected to propel the growth of the adipic acid market going forward. The automobile industry encompasses the companies and activities involved in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling motor vehicles. Its growth is driven by rising demand for personal mobility, economic expansion, and ongoing urbanization. Adipic acid contributes significantly to the performance, durability, and aesthetics of automotive components and materials, enhancing vehicle efficiency and safety. For example, in April 2024, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, a UK-based trade association, reported that the number of vehicles on UK roads reached 41.4 million in 2023, with car ownership rising by 1.6% to 35.7 million. Therefore, the expansion of the automobile industry is driving the growth of the adipic acid market.

Major companies in the adipic acid market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as bio-based nylon 6,6, to improve sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint associated with polymer production. Bio-based nylon 6,6 is a polyamide polymer produced using renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil or plant-derived materials instead of traditional fossil fuels. For instance, in December 2024, Ascend Performance Materials, a U.S.-based manufacturer of engineered plastics and performance chemicals, successfully produced acrylonitrile, hexamethylene diamine, adipic acid, and nylon 6,6 from used cooking-oil-derived feedstocks under its Bioserve portfolio. The resulting nylon 6,6 has a 25% lower carbon footprint compared with conventional nylon while maintaining equivalent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and processing versatility. This bio-based nylon 6,6 is suitable for high-performance applications in textiles, automotive components, and industrial uses, offering a sustainable alternative without compromising quality or performance.

In July 2025, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical company, acquired a 49% stake from DOMO Chemicals in their joint venture Alsachimie for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen BASF’s polyamide 6.6 production capabilities and enhance supply chain integration of key raw materials. DOMO Chemicals GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in the production of polyamide 6.6 precursors, including KA-oil, adipic acid, and hexamethylenediamine adipate, serving automotive, consumer goods, industrial, and electrical and electronics sectors.

Major companies operating in the adipic acid market are PetroChina Company Limited, Invista, BASF SE, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Du Pont de Nemours Inc., LANXESS AG, Huntsman Corporation, Solvay Société Anonyme, UBE Corporation, Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, Shenan Shenma Nylon Chemical Co. Ltd., Radici Partecipazioni SpA, Fibrant BV, DOMO Chemicals GmbH, Huafon Group Co. Ltd, Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd, Liaoyang Sinopec (Liaoyang Sinopec Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd), Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd, Chongqing Huafon Chemical Co. Ltd, Shandong Hongye Chemical Company Ltd, DSM-Firmenich (DSM N.V. adipic acid arm), Rennovia Inc, Myriant Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc, Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the adipic acid market in 2025. The regions covered in the adipic acid market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the adipic acid market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The adipic acid market consists of sales of industrial grade adipic acid, high purity adipic acid, food grade adipic acid, and technical grade adipic acid. 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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