HexamethyleneDiamine Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Sales Channel, By End Use, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F
The Global HexamethyleneDiamine Market was valued at USD 8,506.86 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 12,824.89 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.47% during the forecast period. Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) is a versatile organic compound primarily used in the production of nylon 6,6, a material essential in manufacturing fibers, resins, and engineering plastics. Its role extends to specialized chemicals, such as curing agents for epoxy resins and additives for coatings, further driving its market demand. The primary market growth driver is the increasing demand for nylon 6,6 across automotive, textile, and consumer goods industries due to its mechanical strength, heat resistance, and durability. As global industries demand more advanced, cost-efficient, and sustainable materials, HMDA remains a critical building block. However, concerns over the environmental impact of traditional production methods are prompting the adoption of cleaner, more sustainable manufacturing processes to meet stricter environmental regulations.
Market Overview
Forecast Period
2026-2030
Market Size 2024
USD 8,506.86 Million
Market Size 2030
USD 12,824.89 Million
CAGR 2025-2030
7.47%
Fastest Growing Segment
Direct
Largest Market
North America
Key Market Drivers
Growth in Textile Industry
The textile industry's expansion is a major driver for the hexamethylenediamine market. From 1975 to 2020, global textile fiber production more than tripled, with projections indicating a further increase to 160 million metric tons by 2030. Nylon, produced using HMDA, is a staple synthetic fiber in textiles due to its durability, elasticity, resistance to abrasion, and moisture-wicking properties. As global demand for synthetic fibers rises, particularly in fashion, sportswear, and industrial fabrics, so too does the demand for HMDA. The textile sector in emerging economies, especially China and India, has accelerated this demand, as these countries dominate global textile production. China alone accounts for over 50% of the world's textile production, and its textile exports reached approximately USD 316 billion in 2022. As global textile markets continue to grow, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions, the need for HMDA to produce nylon 6,6 for various applications remains a driving force in the market.
Key Market Challenges
Volatility in Raw Material Prices
A significant challenge faced by the global HMDA market is the volatility in raw material prices. HMDA is primarily derived from adipic acid and cyclohexane, which are sourced from petrochemical processes. These raw materials are highly susceptible to price fluctuations due to geopolitical events, supply-demand imbalances, crude oil price shifts, and regulatory changes. Changes in crude oil prices, for example, directly impact the cost of adipic acid and cyclohexane, thus affecting HMDA production costs. Increased feedstock prices can squeeze profit margins, particularly for companies operating on fixed pricing agreements or long-term contracts. Sudden spikes in raw material prices can lead to supply chain disruptions, forcing manufacturers to seek alternative sources or adjust production schedules. This volatility impacts the stability of the market, requiring manufacturers to adapt quickly to maintain profitability.
Key Market Trends
Shift Toward Bio-Based Feedstocks
A transformative trend in the global HMDA market is the growing adoption of bio-based feedstocks for its production. In 2022, Asahi Kasei partnered with Genomatica to develop hexamethylenediamine (HMD) derived from biomass-based raw materials, a process known as bio-HMD. Asahi Kasei, traditionally using fossil fuels to produce HMD, aims to shift towards more sustainable, renewable resources. This shift aligns with the global push toward reducing carbon footprints and adopting green chemistry principles. The demand for sustainable materials, especially in the production of polyamide 66 (used in automotive and electronics components), has been driving this change. Bio-based HMDA provides a more environmentally friendly alternative, enabling companies to meet stricter environmental standards and support the global transition toward more sustainable manufacturing practices.
Key Market Players
Ascend Performance Materials
BASF SE
Solvay SA
Domo Chemicals
Wanhua Chemical (Ningbo) Co., Ltd
Shandong NHU Fine Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Huafeng Group Co., Ltd.
Tianchen Qixiang New Material Limited Company
Fujian Rongchen New Materials Co., Ltd.
Ningxia Ruitai Technology Co., Ltd.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global HexamethyleneDiamine Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
HexamethyleneDiamine Market, By Sales Channel:
Direct
Indirect
HexamethyleneDiamine Market, By End Use:
Nylon-6,6 Production
Hexamethylene Diisocynate
Water Treatment Chemicals
Others
HexamethyleneDiamine Market, By Region:
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global HexamethyleneDiamine Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global HexamethyleneDiamine Market
5. Global HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Sales Channel (Direct, Indirect)
5.2.2. By End Use (Nylon-6,6 Production, Hexamethylene Diisocynate, Water Treatment Chemicals, Others)
5.2.3. By Region
5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
6. North America HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Sales Channel
6.2.2. By End Use
6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
6.3.1.2.2. By End Use
6.3.2. Mexico HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
6.3.2.2.2. By End Use
6.3.3. Canada HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
6.3.3.2.2. By End Use
7. Europe HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Sales Channel
7.2.2. By End Use
7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. France HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
7.3.1.2.2. By End Use
7.3.2. Germany HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
7.3.2.2.2. By End Use
7.3.3. United Kingdom HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
7.3.3.2.2. By End Use
7.3.4. Italy HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Sales Channel
7.3.4.2.2. By End Use
7.3.5. Spain HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Sales Channel
7.3.5.2.2. By End Use
8. Asia Pacific HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Sales Channel
8.2.2. By End Use
8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
8.3.1.2.2. By End Use
8.3.2. India HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
8.3.2.2.2. By End Use
8.3.3. South Korea HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
8.3.3.2.2. By End Use
8.3.4. Japan HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Sales Channel
8.3.4.2.2. By End Use
8.3.5. Australia HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Sales Channel
8.3.5.2.2. By End Use
9. South America HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Sales Channel
9.2.2. By End Use
9.2.3. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Brazil HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
9.3.1.2.2. By End Use
9.3.2. Argentina HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
9.3.2.2.2. By End Use
9.3.3. Colombia HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
9.3.3.2.2. By End Use
10. Middle East and Africa HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Sales Channel
10.2.2. By End Use
10.2.3. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
10.3.1. South Africa HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
10.3.1.2.2. By End Use
10.3.2. Saudi Arabia HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
10.3.2.2.2. By End Use
10.3.3. UAE HexamethyleneDiamine Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
10.3.3.2.2. By End Use
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global HexamethyleneDiamine Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porters Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Ascend Performance Materials
15.1.1. Business Overview
15.1.2. Company Snapshot
15.1.3. Products & Services
15.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
15.1.5. Recent Developments
15.1.6. Key Personnel Details
15.1.7. SWOT Analysis
15.2. BASF SE
15.3. Solvay SA
15.4. Domo Chemicals
15.5. Wanhua Chemical (Ningbo) Co., Ltd
15.6. Shandong NHU Fine Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
15.7. Huafeng Group Co., LTD.
15.8. Tianchen Qixiang New Material Limited Company