Global TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) Market - 2022-2029

Global TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

The global TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) market size was worth US$ XX million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2021-2028).

TAED is an acronym for tetraacetylethylenediamine. It is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH3C(O))2NCH2CH2N(C(O)CH3)2. TAED is produced in a two-step process by reacting ethylenediamine with acetic anhydride, which also yields acetic acid as a by-product. The compound is white and can be produced as granules, liquid and powder. It is mainly used as a bleach activator for laundry detergents to provide cleaning and biocide action. TAED is mainly non-toxic and biodegradable. Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) allows clothes to be cleaned effectively and safely at lower temperatures, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. TAED is also used as a sterilant for cleaning denture cleaners, medical instruments, and automatic dishwasher formulations. It reacts with hydrogen peroxide to form peracetic acid, a powerful color-safe bleaching agent and biocide that delivers the right amount where and when it's needed.

Market Dynamics

The demand for TAED is mainly driven by the increasing sales of detergents and cleaning agents. The supply chain and raw material volatility is the key challenge to the growth of this market.

Rising sales of detergents and cleaning agents

TAED has the largest usage in cleaning agents and detergents. TAED is an important component of commercial laundry detergents that activate bleaching agents. Activating bleaching agents include sodium perborate, sodium percarbonate, sodium pyrophosphate, sodium persulfate and urea peroxide. The compounds release hydrogen peroxide during the wash cycle, but hydrogen peroxide is inefficient when used in temperatures below 60 °C (140 °F). TAED and hydrogen peroxide react to form peroxyacetic acid, a more efficient bleach, allowing lower temperature wash cycles, around 40 °C (104 °F). Peroxyacetic acid also acts as a biocide.

The world has experienced strong economic growth in recent decades, which has improved the standard of living and led to positive socio-economic outcomes. The rising growth and newfound prosperity have increased sales of essential goods such as detergents and cleaning agents. Consumer product companies are also developing new economic formulations and low-cost options to increase market penetration and sales. The rising sales of detergents and cleaning agents are a key driver for the growth of the TAED market.

Supply chain volatility and high raw material prices

The TAED market relies on a global, diversified supply chain with producers, distributors and end-users. The global nature of the supply chain renders it vulnerable to external shocks. A rise in shipping costs and logistical delays can have a catastrophic impact on TAED production, decreasing output and sales volumes.

Ethylenediamine and acetyl anhydride are the two precursor chemicals for TAED production. Both are niche specialty chemicals that have moderate industrial production. Production of the precursor chemicals directly impacts the production and pricing of TAED. Both the chemicals are relatively expensive and therefore, pricing can affect the industrial production of TAED. The high price of raw materials leads to increased prices for end-user industries.

However, this translates to higher costs for detergent manufacturers, who need low-priced products to increase market penetration and greater sales volume, especially in emerging markets. It leads to high prices for the consumers and prevents manufacturers from introducing low-priced variants for the wider market. Higher product prices filter out the lower middle classes, preventing the expansion of the market. The high cost of raw materials and supply chain volatility are key challenges or the market's growth.

COVID-19 impact analysis

The global COVID-19 pandemic had an uneven impact on the value chains and sales of the global TAED market. Fabric care and home care applications such as dishwashing liquids and laundry detergents saw a considerable increase due to growing attention towards sanitation and hygiene.

Industrial applications, such as pulp and paper, saw steep declines as governments globally imposed lockdowns of varying durations starting from March 2020. The demand improved somewhat by late 2020, although it won’t be restored to pre-pandemic levels before 2021. Agricultural and meat processing applications were also affected; however, being classified as essential industries, the impact was low and confined to early 2020.

The supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have had a knock-on effect on the TAED market. The TAED market relies on a global, diversified supply chain, with producers, distributors and end-users in various countries. The global nature of the supply chain renders it vulnerable to external shocks.

A rise in shipping costs and logistical delays led to a catastrophic impact on TAED production, thereby decreasing output and sales volumes. The supply of raw materials has been hampered, which rendered the industry unable to meet the global demand. It has driven up prices, thus contributing to global inflation. The pandemic will not have a major impact on the long-term growth of the TAED market. The pandemic has created a new awareness about hygiene and the demand for cleaning products is expected to further increase in the coming years. The demand for TAED remains strong and is expected to grow gradually in the coming years.

Segment Analysis

The global TAED market is segmented into form, application and region. The global TAED market is further segmented into fabric care, home care, paper and pulp, agriculture, meat processing and industrial cleaning, based on application. Fabric care is leading in this segment. TAED is used as a bleach activating agent in laundry detergents. TAED is an important component of commercial laundry detergents that activate bleaching agents. Activating bleaching agents include sodium perborate, sodium percarbonate, sodium pyrophosphate, sodium persulfate and urea peroxide. The compounds release hydrogen peroxide during the wash cycle, but hydrogen peroxide is inefficient when used in temperatures below 60 °C (140 °F). TAED and hydrogen peroxide react to form peroxyacetic acid, a more efficient bleach, allowing lower temperature wash cycles, around 40 °C (104 °F). Peroxyacetic acid also acts as a biocide. The non-toxicity and biodegradability of TAED make it ideal for fabric care applications.

Geographical Analysis

Asia-Pacific is leading in the global TAED market. The region has the largest market share, primarily due to major emerging markets in China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia. Some of the largest TAED consumers are located in this region. The Asia-Pacific region constitutes approximately 61.0% of the world’s population, with India and China among the major contributors. The region has also become an epicenter of global industrialization.

Asia-Pacific has experienced strong economic growth in recent decades. It has led to widespread societal transformation and positive socio-economic outcomes. The sustained high economic growth experienced by this region has led to increased disposable incomes and the adoption of modern lifestyle practices. The changing dietary preferences caused by modern lifestyles have increased the demand for processed foods. Countries like Japan, China and India have large domestic food processing industries. TAED provides a strong bleaching action and is food safe. Beef, poultry and pork are sterilized using TAED solutions during meat processing and packaging. Countries like Japan, China and India have large domestic food processing industries. China, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam are major producers of pork and processed pork products.

The sale of consumer products has increased significantly in this region in the past twenty years. TAED is an important constituent for household consumer products such as dishwashing liquids and laundry detergents. The sales forecast is only projected to increase as higher economic growth pulls more people out of poverty and leads to the rise of a large middle class. Rapid industrialization has led to the emergence of various industries in the region. TAED has been extensively used in industrial cleaning applications. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to retain the largest share in the global TAED market in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

The TAED ether market is competitive due to the availability of different types of formulations from manufacturers for various end-use applications. Some of the major players contributing to the growth in the segment are Lubrizol Corporation, Clariant, Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd, Aekyung, idCHEM Co. Ltd, Chemsfield Co., Ltd, Fengchen Group Ltd, Shanghai Deborn Co. Ltd, SDC Enterprises Ltd. and WeylChem International GmbH.

The major players active in the market adopt several strategies like new product launches, production capacity expansion and collaborations, contributing to the industry's growth. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred even more competition, as the demand for sterilizers and disinfectants has grown and companies are responding with the launch of more specialized TAED formulations. All major companies expect a rise in their revenue streams due to the increasing demand caused by the pandemic.

Lubrizol Corporation

Overview: Lubrizol Corporation is a multinational chemical company specializing in manufacturing specialty chemicals for transportation, consumer and industrial markets. Lubrizol also manufactures specialty additives for personal care and pharmaceutical products. It has two main subsidiaries, Lubrizol Additives for engine oil and lubricants and Lubrizol Advanced Materials, for specialty chemicals used in commercial and industrial applications. The company operates more than 100 production sites in more than 20 countries through subsidiaries and joint ventures. Lubrizol Corporation was founded in 1928 and today, it is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathway. The company is headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio, U.S.

Product Portfolio

Mykon ATC TAED White is Lubrizol Corporation’s proprietary TAED (tetraacetylethylenediamine) formulation under the Mykon brand. It is mainly used as a bleach activator in domestic cleaning products such as laundry detergents and dishwashing powders. The formulation is non-toxic and biodegradable. It works in a board temperature range of 20-60 ℃.

Key Developments:

In 2020, Lubrizol Corporation released Warwick BCX2027 TAED Hygienic Activator White, a new product for domestic biocide applications. Lubrizol is looking to expand its footprint in domestic cleaning applications with the launch of this product.

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Target Audience 2022

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