Global Aniline Derivatives Market to See Steady Growth with a CAGR of +2.7% from 2024 to 2030

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The market for aniline derivatives and their salts is expected to experience continued growth over the next six years, with the market volume projected to reach 468K tons and the market value estimated to reach $2.3B by the end of 2030. This growth is driven by rising demand worldwide and forecasted to maintain a positive trend pattern.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for aniline derivatives and their salts worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next six-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.7% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 468K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.1% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.3B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Aniline Derivatives And Their Salts

In 2024, consumption of aniline derivatives and their salts decreased by -1.5% to 399K tons, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 9.5%. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 432K tons. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the global consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The global aniline derivatives market value declined to $1.8B in 2024, standing approx. at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $2B. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were the United States (60K tons), the United Arab Emirates (44K tons) and China (37K tons), together comprising 35% of global consumption.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +73.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aniline derivatives markets worldwide were South Korea ($304M), the United States ($191M) and India ($130M), together comprising 35% of the global market. China, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, Brazil and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +67.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the highest levels of aniline derivatives per capita consumption was registered in the United Arab Emirates (4,247 kg per 1000 persons), followed by Russia (194 kg per 1000 persons), the United States (178 kg per 1000 persons) and South Korea (129 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of aniline derivatives was estimated at 49 kg per 1000 persons.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the aniline derivatives per capita consumption in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +71.9%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Russia (+11.4% per year) and the United States (+8.2% per year).

Production

World Production of Aniline Derivatives And Their Salts

Global aniline derivatives production expanded significantly to 514K tons in 2024, growing by 11% on 2023 figures. In general, production showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 162%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 993K tons. From 2020 to 2024, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aniline derivatives production stood at $2.2B in 2024 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $3.3B. From 2020 to 2024, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were India (165K tons), China (157K tons) and the United States (59K tons), together comprising 74% of global production.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Aniline Derivatives And Their Salts

In 2024, after four years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of aniline derivatives and their salts, when their volume decreased by -4.9% to 178K tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +46.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 187K tons in 2023, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, aniline derivatives imports reached $625M in 2024. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -3.5% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 47%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $648M. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2024, the United Arab Emirates (44K tons), distantly followed by Pakistan (28K tons), Russia (17K tons), India (15K tons), Brazil (12K tons) and China (12K tons) represented the largest importers of aniline derivatives and their salts, together comprising 72% of total imports. Vietnam (6.4K tons), Germany (5.6K tons), the United States (4.1K tons) and the Netherlands (3.7K tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +73.0%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aniline derivatives importing markets worldwide were the United Arab Emirates ($94M), Pakistan ($68M) and India ($56M), together comprising 35% of global imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +64.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2024, the average aniline derivatives import price amounted to $3,511 per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18%. Global import price peaked at $3,766 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,336 per ton), while Vietnam ($2,166 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.9%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Aniline Derivatives And Their Salts

In 2024, shipments abroad of aniline derivatives and their salts increased by 19% to 293K tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 418%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 737K tons. From 2020 to 2024, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aniline derivatives exports rose notably to $773M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

India (145K tons) and China (132K tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving 94% of total exports. Belgium (4.5K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +67.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aniline derivatives supplying countries worldwide were China ($356M), India ($351M) and Belgium ($16M), with a combined 94% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +46.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average aniline derivatives export price stood at $2,638 per ton in 2024, shrinking by -7.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 422% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $3,570 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($3,507 per ton), while India ($2,426 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-1.2%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform