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Synopsis
The global market for Polyether Amine was estimated to be worth US$ 743 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1041 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Polyether Amine cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
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.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Polyether Amine, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Polyether Amine by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Polyether Amine market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Polyether Amine.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Huntsman
BASF
Zibo Zhengda Polyurethane
Wuxi Acryl Technology
Yangzhou Chenhua Science and Technology
Clariant
Yantai Kaisheng Environmental Technology
Segment by Type
Primary Amine Content ≥ 97%
Primary Amine Content ≥ 95%
Primary Amine Content ≥ 90%
Segment by Application
Coating
Adhesives & Sealants
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Polyether Amine manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Polyether Amine in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Polyether Amine in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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