Dimethylformamide Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Process (Solvent, Catalyst, Raw Material), By Application (Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Dimethylformamide Market Summary

The dimethylformamide market size was valued at USD 1.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.13 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2030. The market is continuously growing due to the extensive demand for dimethylformamide (DMF) in various end-use industries, such as electronics, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.

Moreover, the market is experiencing significant growth in developing countries, especially in the North America region, due to the expanding textile industry and rising demand in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. Dimethylformamide (DMF) is an odorless, colorless, clear liquid having water-miscible properties and a high boiling point. DMF is also commonly referred to by its synonyms, N-Formyldimethylamine and N, N-Dimethylmethanamide. Often called a universal solvent, it is widely used in a variety of commercial applications.

The growth of the dimethylformamide market is primarily driven by increased demand from various end-use industries such as chemical, electronics, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical. Notably, the increased use of synthetic leather in the footwear and automotive industries is expected to propel the market's growth further, as dimethylformamide is a crucial component in manufacturing synthetic leather and wet-type polyurethane artificial leather. Moreover, the expanding textile industries, particularly in developing countries like those in the Asia Pacific region, contribute to the rising demand for DMF, especially in producing acrylic fibers and plastics.

Despite its widespread applications, the dimethylformamide market faces certain restraints. Government restrictions regarding the extent of usage of dimethylformamide in industries, along with the global economic slowdown, have had a negative impact on the market. These factors are expected to hinder the growth of the dimethylformamide industry. Moreover, concerns related to health effects from exposure to dimethylformamide, such as reduced alcohol tolerance and skin irritation, as well as the need for stringent control measures to prevent adverse health effects, pose challenges to the market's expansion.

Global Dimethylformamide Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth and volume growth at global, regional, and country levels and analyzes the latest industry trends in each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global dimethylformamide market report based on process, application, and region.

• Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
• Solvent
• Catalyst
• Raw Material
• Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
• Pharmaceuticals
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Paints & Coatings
• Textile
• Other Applications
• Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa