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Global Methacrylonitrile Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Jan 15, 2026
Length 95 Pages
SKU # GFSH20744887

Description

The global Methacrylonitrile market size is expected to reach $ 409 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 9.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

Methacrylonitrile, also known as isobutyronitrile, with the chemical formula of C4H5N, is a colorless liquid, slightly soluble in water and chloroform, but miscible with a variety of organic solvents, such as propanol, ethyl ether, acetone and so on. It is not only an important raw material for organic synthesis, but also can be polymerized into polymer materials, widely used in many fields. Due to its unique chemical properties, Methacrylonitrile has important applications in many industries such as plastics and coatings.

Market Overview:

The Methacrylonitrile market has maintained a steady growth over the past few years, mainly driven by the downstream application industry. The major consuming regions of the global methacrylonitrile market include China, North America, Europe and Rest of Asia.

the global key manufacturers of Methacrylonitrile include Asahi Kasei, Hunan Daochen Technology, etc. In 2023, the global top three players had a share approximately 97.0% in terms of revenue.

Market Drivers:

Downstream Demand: the major downstream application industries of methacrylonitrile include automotive, construction, electronics, medical and packaging. With the development of these industries, the demand for methacrylonitrile is also growing.

Technological innovation: The research and development of new methacrylonitrile products, such as bio-based methacrylonitrile and modified methacrylonitrile, provide new application areas for the market.

Environmental protection policy: the implementation of environmental protection regulations has prompted enterprises to turn to environmentally friendly materials, and the application of methacrylonitrile, as an environmentally friendly material, is gradually increasing in the fields of coatings and adhesives.

Market trend:

Industrial upgrading: With the technological progress and environmental protection requirements, methacrylonitrile industry is developing in the direction of high efficiency, environmental protection and sustainability. For example, bio-based methacrylonitrile is adopted to produce biodegradable plastics.

Product diversification: In order to meet the demands of different application fields, methacrylonitrile product varieties are constantly enriched, including general-purpose, high-performance and special-function types.

Regional market differences: Due to the differences in regional economy, policies and consumption habits, the methacrylonitrile market shows different growth trends in different regions. For example, emerging markets such as China and India are growing faster, while the European and North American markets are relatively stable.

Market Challenges:

Raw material price fluctuation: the production cost of methacrylonitrile is greatly affected by the price of raw materials, such as propylene and sodium cyanide. Fluctuations in raw material prices may lead to fluctuations in the price of methacrylonitrile products.

Environmental regulations: the implementation of environmental regulations may restrict the use of methacrylonitrile, which will have some impact on the market.

Overall, the market of Methacrylonitrile is promising, and the future development trend will continue to be influenced by factors such as downstream application industries, technological innovation and environmental protection policies.

This report studies the global Methacrylonitrile production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Methacrylonitrile and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Methacrylonitrile that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global Methacrylonitrile total production and demand, 2021-2032, (MT)

Global Methacrylonitrile total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global Methacrylonitrile production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT), (based on production site)

Global Methacrylonitrile consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (MT)

U.S. VS China: Methacrylonitrile domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global Methacrylonitrile production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (MT)

Global Methacrylonitrile production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)

Global Methacrylonitrile production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)

This report profiles key players in the global Methacrylonitrile market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Asahi Kasei, Hunan Daochen Technology, Hunan Huateng Pharmaceutical, Qingdao Sichen Bio, etc.

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

Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Methacrylonitrile market

Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (MT) and average price (US$/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.

Global Methacrylonitrile Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global Methacrylonitrile Market, Segmentation by Type:
Purity 99%
Purity 99.5%
Other

Global Methacrylonitrile Market, Segmentation by Application:
Polymethacrylimide (PMI)
Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
Other

Companies Profiled:
Asahi Kasei
Hunan Daochen Technology
Hunan Huateng Pharmaceutical
Qingdao Sichen Bio

Key Questions Answered:

1. How big is the global Methacrylonitrile market?

2. What is the demand of the global Methacrylonitrile market?

3. What is the year over year growth of the global Methacrylonitrile market?

4. What is the production and production value of the global Methacrylonitrile market?

5. Who are the key producers in the global Methacrylonitrile market?

6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?

Table of Contents

95 Pages
1 Supply Summary
2 Demand Summary
3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
5 Market Analysis by Type
6 Market Analysis by Application
7 Company Profiles
8 Industry Chain Analysis
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
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