Adipic Acid Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Raw Material (Cyclohexanol, Cyclohexanone), By End Product (Nylon 66 Fibers, Nylon 66 Engineering Resins, Polyurethanes, Adipate Esters, Others), By Application (Plasticizers, Unsaturated Polyes

Adipic Acid Market Outlook

Adipic Acid Market Size is forecast to reach $11.4 Billion in 2032 from $8.4 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 4.4% from 2025 to 2032.. The Adipic Acid market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Adipic Acid segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Raw Material (Cyclohexanol, Cyclohexanone), By End Product (Nylon 66 Fibers, Nylon 66 Engineering Resins, Polyurethanes, Adipate Esters, Others), By Application (Plasticizers, Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Wet Paper Resins, Coatings, Synthetic Lubricants, Food Additives, Others), By End-User (Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Textiles, Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Adipic Acid markets.

Adipic Acid Market Insights, 2025

The adipic acid market is witnessing growth due to its widespread use in nylon production, polyurethane manufacturing, and plasticizers. Nylon 6,6, a key application of adipic acid, is extensively utilized in the automotive and textile industries for high-strength, lightweight materials. The demand for polyurethane foams in construction and furniture is also contributing to market expansion. However, environmental concerns regarding nitrous oxide emissions during adipic acid production have led to a shift toward bio-based alternatives. Companies are investing in greener production methods, such as fermentation-based adipic acid, to align with sustainability goals and reduce carbon footprints.

Five Trends that will define global Adipic Acid market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Adipic Acid identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Adipic Acid companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Adipic Acid industry?

The Adipic Acid sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Adipic Acid Market Segment Insights

The Adipic Acid industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Adipic Acid industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Raw Material (Cyclohexanol, Cyclohexanone), By End Product (Nylon 66 Fibers, Nylon 66 Engineering Resins, Polyurethanes, Adipate Esters, Others), By Application (Plasticizers, Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Wet Paper Resins, Coatings, Synthetic Lubricants, Food Additives, Others), By End-User (Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Textiles, Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Adipic Acid market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Adipic Acid industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Adipic Acid market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Adipic Acid industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Adipic Acid Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Adipic Acid Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Adipic Acid with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Adipic Acid market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Adipic Acid market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Adipic Acid industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Adipic Acid companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Adipic Acid market.

Latin American Adipic Acid market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Adipic Acid Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Adipic Acid markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Adipic Acid markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Adipic Acid companies outcompete in 2025?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Asahi Kasei Corp, Ascend Performance Materials, BASF SE, Domo Chemicals, Huafeng Group, INVISTA, Lanxess AG, Liaoyang Tianhua Chemical Co. Ltd, Radici Partecipazioni SpA, Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd, Shenma Industrial Co. Ltd, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd, Tangshan Zhonghao Chemical Co. Ltd.

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1. Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Highlights
2.1.1 Adipic Acid Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
2.1.2 Largest Adipic Acid Market Types and Applications
2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
2.1.4 Potential Markets
2.1.5 Market Concentration
2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
2.2.4 Abbreviations
2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Primary Research Surveys
3.2 Secondary Data Sources
3.3 Data Triangulation
3.4 Forecast Methodology
3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
4. Introduction to Global Adipic Acid Market in 2025
4.1 Industry Panorama
4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
4.4 Market Dynamics
4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
4.5 Regional Analysis
4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7 Adipic Acid Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
4.7.4 Key Insights
5. Adipic Acid Market Outlook to 2032
5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
By Raw Material
Cyclohexanol
Cyclohexanone
By End Product
Nylon 66 Fibers
Nylon 66 Engineering Resins
Polyurethanes
Adipate Esters
Others
By Application
Plasticizers
Unsaturated Polyester Resins
Wet Paper Resins
Coatings
Synthetic Lubricants
Food Additives
Others
By End-User
Automotive
Electrical and Electronics
Textiles
Food and Beverage
Personal Care
Pharmaceuticals
Others
6. Global Adipic Acid Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
6.1 Low Growth Scenario
6.2 Base/Reference Case
6.3 High Growth Scenario
6. North America Adipic Acid Market Size Outlook
6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
6.2 North America Adipic Acid Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
6.2.1 North America Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Type
6.2.2 North America Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Application
6.3 North America Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Country
6.3.1 The US Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.2 Canada Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.3 Mexico Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7. Europe Adipic Acid Market Size Outlook
7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
7.2 Europe Adipic Acid Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
7.2.1 Europe Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Type
7.2.2 Europe Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Application
7.3 Europe Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Country
7.3.2 Germany Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.3 France Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.4 The UK Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.5 Spain Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.6 Italy Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.7 Russia Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.8 Rest of Europe Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8. Asia Pacific Adipic Acid Market Size Outlook
8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
8.2 Asia Pacific Adipic Acid Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
8.2.1 Asia Pacific Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Type
8.2.2 Asia Pacific Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Application
8.3 Asia Pacific Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Country
8.3.1 China Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.2 India Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.3 Japan Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.4 South Korea Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.5 Australia Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.6 South East Asia Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9. South America Adipic Acid Market Size Outlook
9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
9.2 South America Adipic Acid Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 South America Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Type
9.2.2 South America Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Application
9.3 South America Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Country
9.3.1 Brazil Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.2 Argentina Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10. Middle East and Africa Adipic Acid Market Size Outlook
10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
10.2 Middle East and Africa Adipic Acid Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Type
10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Application
10.3 Middle East and Africa Adipic Acid Market Outlook by Country
10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.2 The UAE Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.4 South Africa Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.5 Egypt Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.6 Rest of Africa Adipic Acid Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Leading 10 Companies
Asahi Kasei Corp
Ascend Performance Materials
BASF SE
Domo Chemicals
Huafeng Group
INVISTA
Lanxess AG
Liaoyang Tianhua Chemical Co. Ltd
Radici Partecipazioni SpA
Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd
Shenma Industrial Co. Ltd
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
Tangshan Zhonghao Chemical Co. Ltd
11.2 Overview
11.3 Products and Services
11.4 SWOT Profile
12. Appendix
12.1 Subscription Options
12.2 Customization Options
12.3 Publisher Details

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