Global Nitroguanidine Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Nitroguanidine market size was valued at US$ 671 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 902 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.2% during review period.

Nitroguanidine (NQ) is a colorless crystalline compound with the chemical formula CH₄N₄O₂. It belongs to the guanidine family and is known for its high energy density, making it a key component in explosives and propellants. Nitroguanidine has a stable structure, consisting of a guanidine group and a nitro group, which provides it with high stability and low sensitivity.

NQ is characterized by its high detonation velocity and pressure, yet it has low sensitivity, making it a safer material for use in explosive formulations. It is widely used in military applications as a propellant ingredient and in civilian industries as a component in explosives. Additionally, nitroguanidine is used in the production of pesticides, fertilizers, and other fine chemicals.

Increased Demand for High-Energy, Low-Sensitivity Materials in Military Applications: With the modernization of military equipment, nitroguanidine's high-energy yet low-sensitivity characteristics make it ideal for use in propellants and explosives. Its safety features reduce the risk of accidental explosions, making it a preferred choice in military ammunition and propellant formulations.

Development of Eco-Friendly and Green Propellants: Due to its relatively low toxicity and minimal pollution upon decomposition, nitroguanidine is being explored as a component in environmentally friendly propellants. Research is focusing on how NQ can contribute to greener explosives and propellants, reducing environmental impact, particularly in military and industrial operations.

Replacement of High-Sensitivity Materials: Traditional high-sensitivity explosives, such as TNT, pose significant safety risks. Nitroguanidine, with its lower sensitivity, is being increasingly used as a safer alternative in many applications. In environments where operational safety is critical, NQ is gradually replacing more sensitive explosives.

Expanding Applications in Fine Chemicals: Nitroguanidine's role in fine chemicals is also growing. Besides being a key ingredient in explosives and propellants, it serves as an intermediate in the production of pesticides and insecticides. With the global demand for agricultural products increasing, NQ's use in agrochemical production is expected to expand further.

Global Supply Chain and Production Expansion: As demand for nitroguanidine rises, particularly in military and agricultural sectors, production capacity is increasing worldwide. Emerging economies are investing in research and production of NQ to meet both domestic and international market demands.

Improved Safety Standards: Due to the widespread use of nitroguanidine, particularly in military and industrial applications, safety standards for its production, storage, and transportation are becoming stricter. Several countries and international organizations are setting higher safety protocols to ensure that NQ usage does not pose risks to workers or the environment.

In summary, nitroguanidine, with its high energy and low sensitivity, is becoming an essential material across military, industrial, and agricultural sectors. With advancements in technology and growing environmental consciousness, the market for nitroguanidine is expected to experience steady growth in the coming years.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Nitroguanidine market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Nitroguanidine market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Nitroguanidine market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Nitroguanidine market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Nitroguanidine market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Nitroguanidine

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Nitroguanidine market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Island Pyrochemical Industries (IPI), Alz, Bowas, Rheinmetall, Nantong Tianze Chemical, Soochow, Gulang Changhai, Beilite Chemical, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Nitroguanidine market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Wet
Dry

Market segment by Application
Military
Pharmaceuticals
Pesticides
Automotive Airbags
Other

Major players covered
Island Pyrochemical Industries (IPI)
Alz
Bowas
Rheinmetall
Nantong Tianze Chemical
Soochow
Gulang Changhai
Beilite Chemical

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Nitroguanidine product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Nitroguanidine, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Nitroguanidine from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Nitroguanidine competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Nitroguanidine breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Nitroguanidine market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Nitroguanidine.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Nitroguanidine sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.