Erucamide

Global Erucamide Market to Reach US$469.7 Million by 2030

The global market for Erucamide estimated at US$391.6 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$469.7 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Powder Form, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.8% CAGR and reach US$274.7 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Beads Form segment is estimated at 3.6% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$106.7 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.7% CAGR

The Erucamide market in the U.S. is estimated at US$106.7 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$91.9 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.2% and 2.3% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 1.7% CAGR.

Global Erucamide Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

How Is Erucamide Used Across Industrial Processing and Plastic Manufacturing?

Erucamide is a long-chain fatty acid amide primarily used as a slip agent in plastic films and packaging materials. It is derived from erucic acid, typically sourced from non-toxic vegetable oils such as rapeseed. When incorporated into polyolefins, particularly polyethylene and polypropylene, erucamide reduces friction between surfaces by migrating to the film`s outer layer. This function improves processing efficiency, facilitates easier film handling, and prevents blocking during storage or transport.

Due to its chemical stability and effectiveness at low concentrations, erucamide is widely used in flexible packaging, agricultural films, and extrusion coating applications. It is also favored for its low volatility and thermal resistance, making it suitable for high-temperature film processing. In addition to packaging, it finds limited use in printing inks, rubber processing, and certain textile treatments where surface slip and anti-blocking effects are required.

What Material and Regulatory Factors Are Shaping Product Development?

Manufacturers are focusing on producing erucamide with high purity and consistent particle size to ensure uniform migration and performance. The balance between slip efficiency and minimal impact on optical properties is a key formulation challenge, especially in transparent film applications. Blends with anti-blocking agents and other additives are being optimized to avoid interference or migration into sensitive product layers.

Regulatory oversight concerning food-grade materials is influencing the adoption of erucamide in packaging intended for direct food contact. Approvals from safety authorities in different regions guide its usage levels and application scope. As packaging materials move toward recyclability and sustainability, suppliers are exploring bio-based erucamide variants that align with circular economy goals. Maintaining slip performance while reducing environmental footprint is becoming a focal point of product innovation.

Which End-Use Sectors Are Driving Demand for Erucamide-Based Additives?

Flexible packaging for food, personal care, and pharmaceuticals is the largest end-use sector for erucamide due to its ability to enhance processability and surface handling. Film converters and packaging manufacturers rely on it to maintain production efficiency and avoid product damage during stacking or roll handling. Agricultural films, such as greenhouse and mulching sheets, also use erucamide to improve deployment and mechanical handling.

In rubber manufacturing, erucamide serves as a lubricant and mold release agent. Limited usage extends to paper coatings and textiles, where surface modification improves product feel or processing behavior. As the packaging industry evolves to meet sustainability targets, the demand for erucamide is also being influenced by its compatibility with biodegradable polymers and its potential to improve performance in thinner, lightweight films.

What Is Driving Growth in the Erucamide Market?

Growth in the erucamide market is driven by several factors related to packaging efficiency, polymer processing, and film performance enhancement. Rising global demand for flexible packaging in food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods is increasing usage of slip additives to optimize film quality and handling. Erucamide’s thermal stability and low volatility make it a reliable choice for high-speed, high-temperature film production.

Regulatory acceptance in food-contact applications is supporting continued use in compliant packaging formats. As manufacturers focus on cost reduction and process optimization, erucamide’s role in minimizing friction and blocking is gaining importance. The shift toward recyclable and bio-based films is encouraging innovation in erucamide formulations compatible with emerging materials. These combined drivers are reinforcing its role in high-performance film and packaging solutions.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Erucamide market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Form (Powder Form, Beads Form, Other Forms); Function (Anti-Sticking Agents Function, Anti-Block Agents Function, Lubricants Function, Slip Agents Function, Other Functions); End-User (Inks & Paints End-User, Food & Beverages End-User, Plastics End-User, Rubber End-User, Cosmetics & Personal Care End-User, Textile End-User, Other End-Users)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 44 Featured) -

• Aarti Surfactants Limited
• Akrochem Corporation
• Alfa Aesar (a Thermo Fisher brand)
• BASF SE
• Belike Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Bharat Group (Fine Organic Industries)
• Croda International Plc
• Evonik Industries AG
• Hengshui Jinghua Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Hunan Luxi New Materials Co., Ltd.
• Kao Corporation
• Nipo Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Oleon NV
• PMC Biogenix Inc. (PMC Group)
• Qilu Synva Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
• Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.
• Struktol Company of America
• Tianyu Oleochemical Co., Ltd.
• Universal Esters Ltd.
• Zhilian Suhua Chemical Co., Ltd.

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