Fatty Amines Market Size, Share & Segmentation By Type (Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary), Application (Agrochemicals, Oilfield Chemicals, Asphalt Additives, Water Treatment, Chemical Processing, Personal Care, and Others), and Region | Global Forecast for 2025–2032

Fatty Amines Market Report Scope & Overview

The fatty amines market size was USD 3.60 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.58 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.63% over the forecast period of 2025-2032.

The fatty amines market analysis highlights increasing demand from the agrochemical sector as a key driver of market growth. Fatty amines are used in the agrochemical industry as one of the main active ingredients in herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. They help improve the performance and stability of these agrochemical products as emulsifiers, dispersants, and wetting agents. As the world's population continues to grow, there is a greater demand for ways to increase crop production, as well as to protect them from pests and diseases. As a result, this, in turn, stimulated the appetite for effective agrochemical solutions, which, in turn, accelerated the flow of consumption of fatty amines.

NASS, through the Agricultural Chemical Use Program, collects data about chemical use on farms and pest management practices. It contains data from the Pesticide Data Program, which polls U.S. farmers on the chemical constituents of agricultural commodities (basically, fertilizers and pesticides). These data provide insight into patterns of use of agrochemicals over time across various crops and regions of the world.

The USGS publishes estimates of annual agricultural use of pesticides via its Pesticide National Synthesis Project. It analyzes the use of about 400 pesticide chemicals on different crops in many states.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growth in personal care and cosmetics drives the market growth.

One of the primary factors responsible for fuelling the global fatty amines market growth is the growing personal care and cosmetics industry. Fatty amines with emulsifying, conditioning, and surfactant properties are commonly utilized in personal care formulation in products such as hair conditioners, skin creams, lotions, and antistatic agents. With rising consumer awareness around personal grooming and skin care at a global level and particularly in developing economies, this has ultimately led to a growth in demand for high-functioning, multifunctional ingredients and driving the fatty amines market growth. In addition, the trend for natural and sustainable cosmetics has also increased the market for fatty amines as they can be produced from renewable feedstocks and have low toxicity.

In September 2022, Global Amines commissioned a new fatty amines production facility in Surabaya, Indonesia, to support the increasing demand in Southeast Asia as well as globally. This facility is located within the world's largest integrated oleochemical site, which provides streamlined access to sustainable feedstocks.

Restrain

•   High capital investment and operational costs may hamper the market growth.

The major challenge faced is the capital investment and operational cost of production in the fatty amines market. Production facilities for fatty amines are capital-intensive, as they involve advanced chemical synthesis, specialized equipment, and stringent safety and environmental regulation compliance. Moreover, operational expenses continue to be costly, due to the demand for skilled workers, energy-intensive processes, and the regular upkeep of intricate equipment. Such characteristics may deter new makers from entering the space and stifle competition and innovation. In addition, increased costs of raw materials raise production costs, therefore harming the ability of smaller players to remain profitable.

Opportunities                                                  

• Opportunities in asphalt additives drive the market growth.

The report analyzes the opportunity in the asphalt additives, which is one of the key drivers for market growth. Fatty acid amine has been studied for its use as additive in asphalt formulations to promote stronger adhesion of asphalt to aggregates, greater water resistance, and ultimately, extended durability of the road surface. Across the globe, with a quickly increasing population and infrastructure in developing countries, the need for high-performance asphalt materials is increasing. Such additives enhance the life of roads by protecting them against moisture and environmental damage, and contribute to cost-effective maintenance and safety. In addition to this, sustainable and long-term infrastructure projects prioritized by the governments drive key players to use advanced asphalt additives such as fatty amines, which drive the fatty amines market trends.

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) detailed information on Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) technologies, that are the cornerstone of the increasing demand for asphalt additives. A 2021 survey showed that the average percentage of RAP in asphalt mixtures increased from 15.6% in 2009 to 21.9% in 2021, with approximately 94.6 million tons of RAP being used that year. This paradigm not only saves resources but also improves asphalt pavement performance as well as sustainability. Also, Warm mix asphalt (WMA) technologies, which enable the production of asphalt at lower temperatures, have been encouraged for reducing emissions and energy use in the production of asphalt.

Segmentation Analysis

By Type

Primary held the largest fatty amines market share, around 58%, in 2024. It is due to the high-end applications and plays a vital role in various industries. Primary fatty amines are the preferred amines because they have a reactive amine group that is a versatile intermediate for surfactants, emulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors. Market dominance due to the high share of use in agrochemicals, personal care products, water treatment, and oilfield chemicals. Moreover, the uniqueness of derivatives produced from primary fatty amines makes it a preferable choice in the field of manufacturing as they fulfil particular demands of the end-use industry.

Secondary held a significant fatty amines market share, which is owing to their distinctive chemical characteristics and wide-scale application in several industries. These amines, that is, two organic groups attached to the nitrogen atom, provide greater stability and reactivity; thus, they are suitable for use in specialty chemicals and surfactants. Secondary fatty amines have high usage for the manufacturing of corrosion inhibitors, fabric softeners, and flotation agents that are major contributors in chemical process industries such as oilfield chemicals, textiles, and mining. The development of products with better performance than others at relatively low prices makes it increasingly popular.

By Application

The agrochemicals segment held the largest market share, around 32%, in 2024. It is because fatty amines make it possible for various agricultural chemicals to achieve higher efficiency. Abstract fatty amines are commonly used as key intermediates and as active ingredients in herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. The superior emulsification and dispersion characteristics benefit stability and field application effectiveness of agrochemical preparations, allowing for better crop protection and yield. The continuous expansion of the global population translates to a higher volume of food needed, thus creating the demand for innovative agrochemical developments.

Oilfield chemicals hold a significant market share in the fatty amines market. It is because of the importance of these compounds used to improve oil and gas extraction. Conversely, fatty amines find significant applications in drilling fluids, corrosion inhibitors, emulsifiers, and demulsifiers, the three main constituents of upstream oilfield operations. With the unique property of reducing equipment corrosion, stabilizing emulsions, flow at high-pressure, high-temperature conditions make these chemicals are a crucial part of drilling and production to maintain and ensure efficiency and safety. As global energy demand grows and oil and gas exploration projects are being initiated again in North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, the steady supply of dependable chemical solutions such as fatty amines is crucial.

Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific held the largest market share, around 43.65%, in 2024. It is owing to the presence of a relatively larger industrial sector, speedy urbanization in the region, along with larger demand from agrochemicals, personal care, and water treatment industries. We have observed strong growth in agricultural activity happening in countries around the world, including China, India, and Southeast Asia, which has also resulted in increased consumption of agrochemicals that use fatty amines as emulsifiers and wetting agents. In addition to this, growing regional population with increasing disposable income, with the changing lifestyle, which are the major driving factors for the demand of personal care and cosmetic products, led to promote the demand for fatty amines in personal care and cosmetic products such as conditioners, creams, and lotions for product formulation.

In November 2024, Evonik also announced plans to expand its high-performance amines capacity in China to serve the demand in agrochemicals, coatings, and water treatment industries. Production of the new factory is estimated to be fully operational in 2025.

North America Fatty Amines market held a significant market share and is the fastest-growing segment in the forecast period. It is owing to well-established industrial infrastructure, strong demand from various application sectors, and continued innovations in chemical manufacturing. The U.S. is home to a well-established oil and gas industry within that area, where fatty amines are largely used for oilfield chemicals in corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, and emulsifiers. Another factor bolstering the demand for fatty amines in the region is the increasing demand for water treatment solutions due to stringent environmental regulations. There is also a strong agricultural sector promoting the use of high rates of agrochemical formulations containing fatty amines in North America.

The U.S Fatty Amines market size was USD 575 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 962 million by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 6.64% over the forecast period of 2025-2032. It is due to its significant usage in drilling fluids, corrosion inhibitors, and enhanced oil recovery formulations for the advanced oil and gas industry in the country. The USA has a well-developed agrochemicals sector driven by large-scale farms & technological advancement & fatty amines are used in the sector as emulsifiers & adjuvants. Market demand is augmented as fatty amines play a vital role in conditioners, creams and emulsifiers, which are used in the manufacture of personal care and cosmetics products in the country.

In 2022, Clariant agreed to sell its Quats division to Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd., a joint venture with Wilmar, enhancing its focus on core specialty chemicals.

Europe held a significant market share in the forecast period. It is owing to a strong research base and innovation-driven environment, many European countries have been the forerunners in the manufacture of novel fatty amine derivatives with high safety and performance standards. Moreover, the strong footing of fatty amines companies, major players along with good infrastructure support in smooth production and distribution. This increase in the demand for fatty amines in industrial applications like corrosion inhibition, asphalt additives, and oilfield chemicals is expected to further boost the market. Moreover, government programs promoting green chemistry as well as circular economy principles promote the market development.

Key Players

Akzo Nobel N.V., Evonik Industries AG, Kao Corporation, Lonza Group AG, Huntsman Corporation, Clariant AG, Volant-Chem Corp., Global Amines Company Pte Ltd., Procter & Gamble Chemicals, India Glycols Limited.

Recent Development:

•  In December 2023, Samyang Holdings entered the U.S. market by acquiring Verdant Specialty Solutions for approximately USD 250 million and has expanded its portfolio of specialty chemicals, which also includes fatty amines.

• In 2024, Huntsman Corporation increased its specialty amines production capacity at the Texas facility to meet growing oilfield chemicals demand.