Adipic Acid Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Adipic Acid Manufacturers and the Market is segmented by raw material (cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone), the end product (nylon 66 fibers, nylon 66 engineering resins, polyurethanes, adipate esters, and other end products), application (plasticizers, unsaturated polyester resins, wet paper resins, coatings, synthetic lubricants, food additives, and other applications), end-user industry (automotive, electrical and electronics, textiles, food, and beverages, personal care, pharmaceutical, and other end-user industries), and geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report offers market size and forecasts for adipic acid in volume (kilotons) for all the above segments.

Adipic Acid Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Adipic Acid Market Size

Adipic Acid Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 3.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Adipic Acid Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Adipic Acid Market Analysis

The Adipic Acid Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period.

  • The growing electronics market and increased use of personal care products are fueling the market growth.
  • Stringent environmental regulations regarding production are expected to hinder the market's growth.
  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period owing to its growing development in major countries such as India, China, and Japan.

Adipic Acid Industry Overview

The adipic acid market is fragmented in nature. Some of the major players in the market include Asahi Kasei Corporation, BASF SE, LANXESS, Domo Chemicals, and Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., among others (in no particular order).

Adipic Acid Market Leaders

  1. Asahi Kasei Corporation

  2. BASF SE

  3. LANXESS

  4. DOMO Chemicals

  5. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Adipic Acid Market Concentration
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Adipic Acid Market News

  • August 2022: In collaboration with Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and RIKEN, Toray company developed 100% bio-based adipic acid for sustainable PA66 production.
  • March 2022: Genomatica, a sustainable materials company, and Asahi Kasei, a Japan-based diversified global manufacturer, entered into a partnership to commercialize renewably-sourced nylon 6,61 made from Genomatica's bio-based HMD (hexamethylenediamine) building block. Nylon 6,6 is made by using approximately 50% HMD along with about 50% adipic acid.

Adipic Acid Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Use of Nylon 66 in the Automotive Industry
    • 4.1.2 Rising Use in the Personal Care and Electronics Industry
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Environment Regulations Regarding Production Process
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 By Raw Material
    • 5.1.1 Cyclohexanol
    • 5.1.2 Cyclohexanone
  • 5.2 By End Product
    • 5.2.1 Nylon 66 Fibers
    • 5.2.2 Nylon 66 Engineering Resins
    • 5.2.3 Polyurethanes
    • 5.2.4 Adipate Esters
    • 5.2.5 Other End Products
  • 5.3 By Application
    • 5.3.1 Plasticizers
    • 5.3.2 Unsaturated Polyester Resins
    • 5.3.3 Wet Paper Resins
    • 5.3.4 Coatings
    • 5.3.5 Synthetic Lubricants
    • 5.3.6 Food Additives
    • 5.3.7 Other Applications
  • 5.4 By End-user Industry
    • 5.4.1 Automotive
    • 5.4.2 Electrical and Electronics
    • 5.4.3 Textiles
    • 5.4.4 Food and Beverage
    • 5.4.5 Personal Care
    • 5.4.6 Pharmaceuticals
    • 5.4.7 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.5 Geography
    • 5.5.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.1.1 China
    • 5.5.1.2 India
    • 5.5.1.3 Japan
    • 5.5.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.5.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.2 North America
    • 5.5.2.1 United States
    • 5.5.2.2 Canada
    • 5.5.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.5.3 Europe
    • 5.5.3.1 Germany
    • 5.5.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.3.3 Italy
    • 5.5.3.4 France
    • 5.5.3.5 Russia
    • 5.5.3.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.4 South America
    • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.5.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.5.5 Middle East & Africa
    • 5.5.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.5.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.5.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Asahi Kasei Corporation
    • 6.4.2 Ascend Performance Materials
    • 6.4.3 BASF SE
    • 6.4.4 Domo Chemicals
    • 6.4.5 HUAFENG GROUP
    • 6.4.6 INVISTA
    • 6.4.7 LANXESS
    • 6.4.8 Liaoyang Tianhua Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.9 Radici Partecipazioni SpA
    • 6.4.10 Shenma Industrial Co., Ltd
    • 6.4.11 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.12 Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.13 Tangshan Zhonghao Chemical Co. Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Rising Awareness of Bio-based Adipic Acid
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Adipic Acid Industry Segmentation

Adipic acid is a white, crystalline compound primarily used to produce nylon 6,6. It also creates polyurethanes as a reactant to form plasticizers, lubricant components, and polyester polyols. The adipic acid market is segmented by raw material, end product, application, end-user industry, and geography. By raw material, the market is segmented into cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone. By end product, the market is segmented into nylon 66 fibers, nylon 66 engineering resins, polyurethanes, adipate esters, and other end products. By application, the market is segmented into plasticizers, unsaturated polyester resins, wet paper resins, coatings, synthetic lubricants, food additives, and other applications. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into automotive, electrical and electronics, textiles, food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the market in 15 countries across the globe. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (kilotons).

By Raw Material Cyclohexanol
Cyclohexanone
By End Product Nylon 66 Fibers
Nylon 66 Engineering Resins
Polyurethanes
Adipate Esters
Other End Products
By Application Plasticizers
Unsaturated Polyester Resins
Wet Paper Resins
Coatings
Synthetic Lubricants
Food Additives
Other Applications
By End-user Industry Automotive
Electrical and Electronics
Textiles
Food and Beverage
Personal Care
Pharmaceuticals
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Adipic Acid Market Research FAQs

What is the current Adipic Acid Market size?

The Adipic Acid Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Adipic Acid Market?

Asahi Kasei Corporation, BASF SE, LANXESS, DOMO Chemicals and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Adipic Acid Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Adipic Acid Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Adipic Acid Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Adipic Acid Market.

What years does this Adipic Acid Market cover?

The report covers the Adipic Acid Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Adipic Acid Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Adipic Acid Industry Report

The global adipic acid market is witnessing significant growth, propelled by its broad application in sectors like automotive, electrical & electronics, textiles, and more, driven by rapid industrialization and a surge in demand for artificial polymers. As a crucial component in manufacturing nylon 6,6, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and polyester polyols, adipic acid is extensively utilized in household furnishings, the food and beverage industry, and pharmaceutics. The automotive sector, in particular, demands nylon 6,6 fibers for lightweight and durable materials. The Asia-Pacific region, with booming industries in China and India, is becoming a dominant force in the adipic acid market. Despite environmental concerns and regulatory challenges, the market's growth is sustained by innovation and the shift towards bio-based plastics. For detailed market insights, including share, size, and revenue growth rates, Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports offer a comprehensive analysis and forecast outlook, available as a free report PDF download.

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