Fatty Amines Companies

The global fatty amines market is projected to grow from USD 3.60 billion in 2025 to USD 4.97 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. Fatty amines, derived from fatty acids, are a critical class of organic compounds widely utilized across the industrial sector for their multifunctional chemical characteristics. Structurally classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, they function as emulsifiers, flotation agents, dispersants, anti-caking agents, corrosion inhibitors, and intermediates in chemical synthesis. Their application spans key industries, including agrochemicals, oilfield services, chemicals, water treatment, asphalt modification, and personal care. The market growth is primarily driven by the rising demand for enhancing agricultural efficiency and continued investments in oil & gas exploration and production.

Fatty Amines Companies

Arkema (France), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Kao Corporation (Japan), Procter and Gamble (US), BASF (Germany), and Nouryon (Netherlands) are the key companies in the fatty amines market. They have adopted strategies such as expansions to increase their market share.

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Arkema (France)

Arkema is a prominent manufacturer of ethoxylated fatty amines, primary amines, and fatty amine derivative-based products. Its fatty amines are derived from vegetable oils such as epoxidized soy oil and linseed oil and other biobased sources like ethyl acrylate (ethanol-based), activated carbons from pine wood, and ethylamine (from ethanol). As a leading chemical company in Europe, Arkema specializes in producing and distributing various chemical products, including acrylics, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), hydrogen peroxide, technical polymers, specialty chemicals, and functional additives. The company operates through three key business segments: Coating Solutions, Industrial Specialties, and High-Performance Materials, with its fatty amines business falling under the Coating Solutions segment. These fatty amines are widely used in applications such as lubricants and detergents.

Arkema operates around 157 production facilities across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and RoW. It maintains a global presence, supported by sales offices in over 55 countries. The company has 13 R&D centers distributed across three regional hubs dedicated to research and innovation.

Kao Corporation (Japan)

Kao Corporation is a global leader in the production of fatty amines, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, along with a range of specialty and commodity derivatives worldwide. The company manufactures and distributes various chemicals and household products, including fatty chemicals, laundry and cleaning products, hygiene solutions, edible oils, and specialty chemicals. Kao Corporation operates through two main business segments: Chemical Business and Consumer Products Business, which is divided into four subsegments—Cosmetics, Skin & Hair Care, Human Health Care, and Fabric & Home Care. The company produces its fatty amine products through the Chemical Business segment. Derived from natural raw materials and specialty chemicals like toners and toner binders, its fatty amines serve industrial applications such as special additives, antistripping agents, and bitumen emulsifiers. The company operates approximately five fatty amine manufacturing facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.

Procter and Gamble (US)

Procter & Gamble is a major producer and supplier of fatty amines, specifically tertiary fatty amines, which are used as intermediates in producing surfactants, flotation agents, and other applications. The company also manufactures and markets various products across the laundry & cleaning, paper, beauty care, food & beverage, and healthcare industries.

Procter & Gamble operates through five key business segments: Fabric & Home Care, Baby, Feminine & Family Care, Beauty, Health Care, and Grooming. Its fatty amines and other oleochemical products are produced under the P&G Chemicals division, headquartered in Ohio, US. P&G Chemicals manufactures and distributes oleochemicals for various Procter & Gamble brands. The division supplies tertiary amines across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with production occurring at its Kansas facility in the US.

Evonik Industries AG (Germany)

Evonik Industries AG is one of the global leaders in specialty chemicals, manufacturing and marketing fatty amines and their derivatives worldwide. The company is committed to innovation-driven growth, focusing on specialized businesses that enhance profitability and long-term value. Evonik operates through four business segments: Nutrition & Care, Performance Materials, Resource Efficiency, and Services. Its fatty amines business is managed under the Nutrition & Care segment. With a presence in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 10,000 employees, Evonik maintains a strong global footprint.

BASF (Germany)

BASF, one of the leaders in chemical manufacturing for over 100 years, operates through 11 divisions grouped into seven core business segments, including Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Nutrition & Care, Surface Technologies, Agricultural Solutions, and Other. The Chemicals segment supplies essential basic chemicals and intermediates to external customers and other BASF divisions. BASF produces advanced plastics and their precursors in the Materials segment, serving various processing industries.

The Industrial Solutions segment focuses on developing ingredients and additives for diverse industrial applications. Through the Nutrition & Care segment, BASF offers high-quality ingredients used in consumer products, including human nutrition and household cleaning agents. The Surface Technologies segment delivers innovative chemical solutions for surface applications, such as automotive OEM coatings, battery materials, and catalysts. The Agricultural Solutions segment provides a comprehensive range of products and services, including seeds, crop protection solutions, and digital tools to support sustainable farming practices. The company marks its global presence through its 235 production sites in 92 countries located across North America, South America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Nouryon (Netherlands)

Nouryon is one of the leading providers of fatty amines and their derivatives, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary amine-based cationic surfactants. These products are used across various industries and sectors, including industrial applications, agriculture, household products, and emulsifiers. Previously part of Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands), Nouryon became an independent specialty chemicals company in October 2018 and is now owned by The Carlyle Group (US) and GIC Private Ltd. (Singapore). The company markets its fatty amine products worldwide, operating in over 50 countries with a strong presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Market Ranking

In the global fatty amines market, competitive positioning is driven by metrics such as revenue, production capacity, technological innovation, and global footprint. Major industry leaders, including Arkema (France), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Kao Corporation (Japan), Procter & Gamble (US), BASF (Germany), and Nouryon (Netherlands), collectively dominate supply chains, contributing a substantial share of global production and exports. These key players are actively pursuing capacity expansions and strategic collaborations to reinforce market leadership. Market dynamics are shaped by strategic partnerships, product innovation, joint ventures, and targeted R&D investments to improve scalability, operational efficiency, and cost competitiveness—particularly in response to rising demand and evolving sustainability mandates across the chemical industry.

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