Global Polyether Amine Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Polyether Amine market size is predicted to grow from US$ 732 million in 2025 to US$ 1031 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2031.

The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.

Polyetheramine is a polymer featuring a polyether backbone with amine groups as terminal active functional groups. It is typically produced through the ammoniation of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, or ethylene glycol/propylene glycol copolymers under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. By varying the polyoxyalkylene structures, properties such as reactivity, toughness, viscosity, and hydrophilicity of polyetheramines can be finely tuned. The amine groups further enable polyetheramines to react with a wide range of compounds.

Commercial polyetheramines are available in monofunctional, difunctional, and trifunctional forms, with molecular weights ranging from 230 to 5000. They are widely used across industries such as polyurea spraying, large-scale composite materials, epoxy resin curing agents, and automotive gasoline detergents.

The major global manufacturers of Polyetheramine include Huntsman, BASF, Zibo Zhengda Polyurethane, Wuxi Acryl Technology, Yangzhou Chenhua Science and Technology, Clariant, Yantai Kaisheng Environmental Technology, and etc. In 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for 85.19% of the revenue. Market growth is largely driven by downstream demand and raw material prices, particularly in sectors like wind power and oil extraction.

Leading companies in the polyetheramine industry possess strong R&D capabilities, supported by experienced, innovative teams and world-class research equipment. They often maintain close collaborations with leading global research institutions to ensure continuous technological advancement. Downstream customers place high demands on the performance stability and applicability of polyetheramine products.

Currently, several companies are planning to enter the market. For example, enterprises in Shandong Province have initiated a 20,000-ton polyetheramine project, scheduled for production starting in 2021, incorporating German technology currently under construction.

There are various production methods available, including aminolysis and leaving group strategies. Domestic manufacturers mainly use propylene oxide and propylene glycol as raw materials, adopting a continuous production process as shown in the figure below. International manufacturers generally utilize a continuous fixed-bed process with metal catalysts supported on carriers. This method offers high catalytic efficiency, low production costs, and high product conversion rates, though it requires significant capital investment.

Some manufacturers also employ intermittent production methods, which involve lower equipment costs but result in inferior product performance. For continuous polyetheramine production lines, the current investment cost is approximately 15-17 million USD for a 10,000-ton annual production capacity.

The polyetheramine market is poised for continued growth, driven by the increasing demand for advanced materials in renewable energy, automotive, and construction sectors. Technological advancements in production processes and the growing focus on sustainability will continue to shape the industry's future. However, challenges such as the potential removal of policy support and rising raw material costs may impact the sector's profitability and competitive dynamics. Manufacturers will need to innovate and adapt to these changing conditions to maintain market leadership and ensure long-term success.

The leading manufacturers in the global polyetheramine market are Huntsman (USA) and BASF (Germany), which together hold the vast majority of the market share. Both companies employ continuous production processes using metal catalysts supported on carriers, with stringent requirements for catalyst system selection, process control, and production equipment. Some of these companies also operate sales subsidiaries in China. In contrast, very few Chinese companies have successfully achieved industrial-scale production of polyetheramines. These companies face significant challenges, including low production efficiency, high costs, and a considerable gap in product quality compared to foreign competitors, making it difficult to fully realize import substitution.

The polyetheramine market is poised for steady growth over the next 5–10 years, driven by innovation, sustainability, and evolving industrial needs. Companies that can deliver high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions while maintaining cost competitiveness will be best positioned to lead the next wave of market expansion.

Market growth is primarily influenced by downstream demand and raw material prices, particularly in sectors such as wind power and oil extraction. Leading polyetheramine manufacturers boast strong R&D capabilities, experienced and innovative teams, and world-class research instruments and equipment. They often collaborate closely with top-tier research institutions to sustain their technological leadership. Downstream customers of polyetheramine products have high expectations for the performance stability and versatility of these materials.

Despite the competitive challenges, investors remain optimistic about the sector due to the clear trend of global economic recovery. In the future, developed countries will experience moderate market growth, while developing countries are expected to see faster growth rates. Suppliers should recognize the importance of emerging markets and potential applications, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, and focus on strengthening their sales and distribution networks to penetrate these markets.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Polyether Amine Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Polyether Amine sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Polyether Amine sales for 2025 through 2031. With Polyether Amine sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Polyether Amine industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Polyether Amine 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 Polyether Amine portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Polyether Amine market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Polyether Amine and breaks down the forecast by Type, 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 Polyether Amine.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Polyether Amine market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Primary Amine Content ≥ 97%
Primary Amine Content ≥ 95%
Primary Amine Content ≥ 90%

Segmentation by Application:
Coating
Adhesives & Sealants
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.
Huntsman
BASF
Zibo Zhengda Polyurethane
Wuxi Acryl Technology
Yangzhou Chenhua Science and Technology
Clariant
Yantai Kaisheng Environmental Technology

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Polyether Amine market?

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Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

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