Global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market size is predicted to grow from US$ 303 million in 2025 to US$ 424 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2032.
Normal dodecyl mercaptan (n-dodecyl mercaptan, 1-dodecanethiol, lauryl mercaptan, NDDM, CAS # 112-55-0) is used as reactants in the synthesis of antioxidants, which minimize undesirable effects from processes such as the stabilization of tin.In 2024, global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan production reached approximately 132 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 2356 per MT.
n-Dodecyl mercaptan (n-DDM) demand is driven mainly by its role as a chain-transfer agent in free-radical polymerization, where it controls molecular weight and viscosity in products like synthetic rubber and latex (notably emulsion processes used for various elastomers), ABS, and acrylic emulsions/adhesives; therefore, consumption tends to rise with tire and automotive production, construction-related demand for coatings/adhesives/sealants, and broader growth in water-based polymer dispersions used in paints, paper/packaging, and pressure-sensitive adhesives. A secondary set of drivers comes from niche uses where linear mercaptans act as intermediates (or functional additives) in specialty formulations, but the “volume anchor” is typically the polymer and elastomer manufacturing cycle.
Upstream, n-DDM is closely tied to the C12 linear hydrocarbon chain and sulfur chemistry: the key feedstock is often 1-dodecene (C12 linear alpha-olefin) (or an equivalent C12 linear stream), which is produced from ethylene oligomerization and competes with other large outlets (detergent alcohol chains, plasticizer intermediates, synthetic lubricants/PAO and surfactant value chains) for the same C12 cuts. The sulfur source is typically hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) or sulfur-derived reagents coming from refining and natural-gas processing (sulfur recovery units), and industrial production commonly involves adding H₂S across the C12 olefin (with catalysts and tight purification) followed by odor-controlled storage and hazardous logistics—so upstream cost/availability swings are driven by ethylene/LAO spreads, refinery and cracker operating rates, sulfur/H₂S handling constraints, energy costs, and transportation/ESG controls around odorous thiols.
Gross profit margins for n-DDM producers are generally specialty-chemical-like but feedstock-sensitive—often in the mid-teens to mid-20% range
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “n-Dodecyl Mercaptan Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world n-Dodecyl Mercaptan sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected n-Dodecyl Mercaptan sales for 2026 through 2032. With n-Dodecyl Mercaptan sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world n-Dodecyl Mercaptan industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on n-Dodecyl Mercaptan portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for n-Dodecyl Mercaptan and breaks down the forecast by Purity, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Purity:
Below 99%
Between 98%-99%
Others
Segmentation by Feature:
Dodecyl Alcohol High-pressure Process
Dodecyl Chloride Process
Segmentation by Channel:
Direct Selling
Distribution
Segmentation by Application:
Additives
Antioxidants
Lubricants
Polymers
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Arkema
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market?
What factors are driving n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does n-Dodecyl Mercaptan break out by Purity, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Normal dodecyl mercaptan (n-dodecyl mercaptan, 1-dodecanethiol, lauryl mercaptan, NDDM, CAS # 112-55-0) is used as reactants in the synthesis of antioxidants, which minimize undesirable effects from processes such as the stabilization of tin.In 2024, global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan production reached approximately 132 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 2356 per MT.
n-Dodecyl mercaptan (n-DDM) demand is driven mainly by its role as a chain-transfer agent in free-radical polymerization, where it controls molecular weight and viscosity in products like synthetic rubber and latex (notably emulsion processes used for various elastomers), ABS, and acrylic emulsions/adhesives; therefore, consumption tends to rise with tire and automotive production, construction-related demand for coatings/adhesives/sealants, and broader growth in water-based polymer dispersions used in paints, paper/packaging, and pressure-sensitive adhesives. A secondary set of drivers comes from niche uses where linear mercaptans act as intermediates (or functional additives) in specialty formulations, but the “volume anchor” is typically the polymer and elastomer manufacturing cycle.
Upstream, n-DDM is closely tied to the C12 linear hydrocarbon chain and sulfur chemistry: the key feedstock is often 1-dodecene (C12 linear alpha-olefin) (or an equivalent C12 linear stream), which is produced from ethylene oligomerization and competes with other large outlets (detergent alcohol chains, plasticizer intermediates, synthetic lubricants/PAO and surfactant value chains) for the same C12 cuts. The sulfur source is typically hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) or sulfur-derived reagents coming from refining and natural-gas processing (sulfur recovery units), and industrial production commonly involves adding H₂S across the C12 olefin (with catalysts and tight purification) followed by odor-controlled storage and hazardous logistics—so upstream cost/availability swings are driven by ethylene/LAO spreads, refinery and cracker operating rates, sulfur/H₂S handling constraints, energy costs, and transportation/ESG controls around odorous thiols.
Gross profit margins for n-DDM producers are generally specialty-chemical-like but feedstock-sensitive—often in the mid-teens to mid-20% range
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “n-Dodecyl Mercaptan Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world n-Dodecyl Mercaptan sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected n-Dodecyl Mercaptan sales for 2026 through 2032. With n-Dodecyl Mercaptan sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world n-Dodecyl Mercaptan industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on n-Dodecyl Mercaptan portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for n-Dodecyl Mercaptan and breaks down the forecast by Purity, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Purity:
Below 99%
Between 98%-99%
Others
Segmentation by Feature:
Dodecyl Alcohol High-pressure Process
Dodecyl Chloride Process
Segmentation by Channel:
Direct Selling
Distribution
Segmentation by Application:
Additives
Antioxidants
Lubricants
Polymers
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Arkema
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market?
What factors are driving n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do n-Dodecyl Mercaptan market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does n-Dodecyl Mercaptan break out by Purity, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
85 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for n-Dodecyl Mercaptan by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for n-Dodecyl Mercaptan by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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