Acetic Anhydride Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Application (Synthesizer, Coating Material, Plasticizer, Coating material, Others), By End-User Industry (Tobacco, Agrochemical, Textiles, Laundry & Cleaning, Pharmaceutical), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030
Description
Acetic Anhydride Market Size:
Acetic Anhydride Market, with a 2.59% CAGR, is anticipated to reach USD 3.807 billion in 2030 from USD 3.349 billion in 2025.
Acetic anhydride is an essential organic compound that is widely used in various applications. One of its primary uses is in the production of cellulose acetate, which is a crucial material in the production of photographic film, textiles, and cigarette filters. Cellulose acetate is also used in the manufacturing of eyeglass frames, safety glasses, and other optical products. Besides cellulose acetate, acetic anhydride is also used in the production of aspirin, which is one of the most commonly used pain relievers worldwide. It is also used in the production of dyes and fragrances, where it serves as a key intermediate. The global acetic anhydride market is expected to grow in the forecast period due to increasing demand from the end-use industries and the growing demand for acetic anhydride in emerging economies.
Acetic Anhydride Market Growth Drivers:
- Increasing demand from end-use industries
The major end-use industries for acetic anhydride include textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverages. The growth of these industries is driving the demand for acetic anhydride. In the textile industry, acetic anhydride is used in the production of cellulose acetate fibers, which are used to make textiles, cigarette filters, and photographic film. The increasing demand for cellulose acetate fibers is expected to drive the growth of the acetic anhydride market. Acetic anhydride is a key ingredient in the production of a wide range of pharmaceuticals, including aspirin, paracetamol, and other analgesics. Acetic anhydride is an important intermediate in the synthesis of many pharmaceutical compounds due to its ability to acetylate various functional groups, which is a critical step in the synthesis of many drugs. The increasing demand for pharmaceuticals is expected to drive the growth of the acetic anhydride market.
- Adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly materials
Acetic anhydride is used as a key ingredient in the production of cellulose acetate, a type of bio-based plastic that is considered sustainable and eco-friendly due to its biodegradability. This material is widely used in the textile and packaging industries due to its desirable properties, including its ability to be molded into various shapes and its high resistance to chemicals and water. With increasing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable alternatives, the demand for cellulose acetate and other bio-based plastics is expected to rise, thereby driving the demand for acetic anhydride as a key ingredient in their production.
Acetic Anhydride Market Geographical Outlook:
- Asia Pacific to show the highest growth
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth in the acetic anhydride market in the forecast period. This is primarily attributed to the presence of a large number of manufacturers of acetic anhydride and its derivatives in the region. The demand for cellulose acetate, a key material in the production of photographic film, textiles, and cigarette filters, is on the rise in the region, which is further fueling the growth of the acetic anhydride market. In addition, the increasing demand for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals in the region is expected to drive the growth of the acetic anhydride market.
Global Acetic Anhydride Market is analyzed into the following segments:
- By Form
- Powder
- Liquid
- By Application
- Synthesizer
- Coating Material
- Dyes & Inks
- Plasticizers
- Others
- By End-User
- Agriculture
- Textiles
- Laundry & Cleaning
- Pharmaceuticals
- Building & Construction
- Others
- By Geography
- North America
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Italy
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Israel
- Others
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Others
- North America
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The acetic anhydride market is expected to reach a total market size of USD 3.807 billion by 2030.
Acetic Anhydride Market is valued at USD 3.349 billion in 2025.
The acetic anhydride market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.59% during the forecast period.
The acetic anhydride market is expected to grow due to increasing demand from the end-use industries and the growing demand for acetic anhydride in emerging economies.
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth in the acetic anhydride market owing to the presence of a large number of manufacturers of acetic anhydride and its derivatives in the region.
Table Of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
2.1. Market Overview
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Scope of the Study
2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
3.1. Market Drivers
3.2. Market Restraints
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.6. Policies and Regulations
3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. ACETIC ANHYDRIDE MARKET BY FORM
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Powder
5.3. Liquid
6. ACETIC ANHYDRIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Synthesizer
6.3. Coating Material
6.4. Dyes & Inks
6.5. Plasticizers
6.6. Others
7. ACETIC ANHYDRIDE MARKET BY END-USER
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Agriculture
7.3. Textiles
7.4. Laundry & Cleaning
7.5. Pharmaceuticals
7.6. Building & Consturction
7.7. Others
8. ACETIC ANHYDRIDE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
8.1. Introduction
8.2. North America
8.2.1. USA
8.2.2. Canada
8.2.3. Mexico
8.3. South America
8.3.1. Brazil
8.3.2. Argentina
8.3.3. Others
8.4. Europe
8.4.1. Germany
8.4.2. France
8.4.3. United Kingdom
8.4.4. Spain
8.4.5. Italy
8.4.6. Others
8.5. Middle East and Africa
8.5.1. Saudi Arabia
8.5.2. UAE
8.5.3. Israel
8.5.4. Others
8.6. Asia Pacific
8.6.1. China
8.6.2. India
8.6.3. Japan
8.6.4. South Korea
8.6.5. Indonesia
8.6.6. Thailand
8.6.7. Others
9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
9.2. Market Share Analysis
9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
9.4. Competitive Dashboard
10. COMPANY PROFILES
10.1. Celanese Corporation
10.2. Jubilant Ingrevia Limited
10.3. Sigma Aldrich (Merck KgaA)
10.4. Eastman Chemical Company
10.5. Daicel Corporation
10.6. INEOS Group Limited
10.7. BASF SE
10.8. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
10.9. IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IOLCP)
10.10. Atom Scientific Ltd
11. APPENDIX
11.1. Currency
11.2. Assumptions
11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
11.5. Research Methodology
11.6. Abbreviations
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
Companies Profiled
Celanese Corporation
Jubilant Ingrevia Limited
Sigma Aldrich (Merck KgaA)
Eastman Chemical Company
Daicel Corporation
INEOS Group Limited
BASF SE
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IOLCP)
Atom Scientific Ltd
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