The global amino resins market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.55%, reaching a market size of US$23.245 billion in 2030 from US$ 18.731 billion in 2025.
Amino resins are formed by adding formaldehyde to amino compounds such as melamine, benzoguanamine, or urea, followed by a condensation reaction and etherification with an aliphatic monohydric alcohol. They serve as curing agents for thermosetting coatings. There are two kinds of amino resins: urea-formaldehyde (UF) and melamine-formaldehyde (MF). Neo amino resins are made from butylated melamine formaldehyde.
They are soluble in alcohols, esters, ketones, glycol ethers, and aromatic hydrocarbons but have limited aliphatic hydrocarbon solubility and are insoluble in water. NEO Amino resins are compatible with all short-oil alkydes. Oil-free polyesters, medium and high molecular weight epoxy resins, epoxy esters, thermosetting acrylics, and PVB resins.
The second emerging product is the bio-based amino resins, which are derived from renewable feedstock, including plant-based materials, to reduce the utilization of fossil hydrocarbon. These bio-based resins are becoming more favourable because they present sustainability without compromising resin quality or performance. These advancements in amino resin synthesis improve the characteristics and uses of these versatile materials and create new opportunities for industrial research and development.
Moulding was the first successful use for amino resins. Moulding compounds are more sophisticated than adhesives and laminating resins. A simple amino-resin moulding compound may be created by mixing melamine with 37% formalin in the ratio of 2 mol formaldehyde/1 mol melamine at a neutral or slightly alkaline pH and a temperature of 60°C.
To manufacture the moulding ingredients, cellulose, and melamine resin are mixed in a ball mill with a catalyst, stabilizer, colourants, and lubricants. The ingredients must be processed for many hours to produce equal dispersion and the required ornamental shape in the mould. A resin containing 1.3 to 1.5 mol of formaldehyde and 1.0 mol of urea is an appropriate mixture for moulding. A resin containing 1.3 to 1.5 mol of formaldehyde and 1.0 mol of urea is an appropriate mixture for moulding. Urea-resin moulding composites are increasingly often utilized in wire and electrical surfaces.
Cured amino resins are very brittle, making them unsuitable as surface coatings for metal or wood substrates. However, a wide variety of acceptable qualities may be attained when combined with various film formers (alkyds, polyesters, acrylics, and epoxies). These mixed coating materials cure quickly at elevated temperatures, making them ideal for industrial applications. All amino resins are typically alkylated to some level to ensure compatibility with other film formers employed in the coating formulation. Amino resins used in the coatings business differ not only in the kind of amine (melamine, urea, benzoguanamine, and glycoluril) but also in the molar content of formaldehyde and the type and concentration of alkylation alcohol.
The market for amino resins in the Asia Pacific is projected to grow rapidly over the coming years owing to the growing industrialization and increased use in construction, furniture, and automotive industries.
Amino resins, such as urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde, are commonly used as adhesives and binders in wood-based goods such as particleboards, laminates, and coatings, all of which are required for construction and furniture manufacture. The consciousness of the construction market, especially in China and India, together with more populace urbanization and higher disposable income, is driving the demand for these resins for new homes and commercial buildings. Moreover, increasing use in the automotive industry in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in vehicle coatings and surface treatment, is also contributing to the market growth.
For instance, China has taken the largest market globally for automobiles by car sale and is expected to take local production of automobiles to 35 million units in 2025. Sources from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology suggested that automobile sales exceeded 26 million units for 2021, including 21.48 million units of passenger automobiles, with a 7.1% increase from 2020. Meanwhile, the sale of commercial vehicles stood at 4.79 million units in 2021, down by 6.6% against 2020. Nonetheless, demand for building materials and other consumer goods increases with the growth of cities, leading to even higher industry growth.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Amino Resins Market Size in 2025 | US$18.731 billion |
| Amino Resins Market Size in 2030 | US$23.245 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.55% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Amino Resins Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |