The global aniline market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.84%, reaching a market size of US$16.346 billion in 2030 from US$13.026 billion in 2025.
Aniline is a colorless to brown, oily liquid that darkens when exposed to air and light. It has a distinct amine odor (measurable at 0.6 to 10 ppm) and a burning taste. The breakdown of some contaminants in outdoor air, the combustion of plastics, or the combustion of tobacco can produce aniline. However, airborne exposure to aniline can come from inhaling polluted air, smoking tobacco, being close to someone who smokes, or being near industrial sources that utilize a lot of aniline.
For instance, the US Census Bureau, in collaboration with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, released permit statistics for April 2024, revealing 1,440,000 permits and 1,623,000 completions. According to figures from the Canadian Construction Association, the country's construction sector provides around USD 151 billion to the economy each year. This accounts for around 7.4% of Canada's gross domestic product.
Furthermore, the demand for MDI is rising in the cold chain industry for refrigeration and storage uses. As continuous improvement in polyurethane production is going on, and green building initiatives are trending these days, a bio-based MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) innovation will potentially lift the demand for the market.
More sustainable alternatives can also be achieved through innovation, for example, by reducing the toxic byproducts in processes like the electrochemical reduction of nitrobenzene. This aligns with the industry trend of moving from conventional aniline production towards less expensive, eco-friendly techniques.
The automotive sector is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing areas of the aniline market, owing to its substantial usage of aniline-derived products, notably in manufacturing MDI-based polyurethane foams. These foams are critical in car manufacture for applications such as seat cushioning, interior panels, and insulation materials. Thus, following this, in 2021, German manufacturers produced over 15.6 million units of automobiles as per the GTAI (Germany Trade & Invest). More than 3.1 million passenger cars and 3,51,000 units come from commercial automobiles assembled in Germany’s manufacturing industries in the year 2021. This signifies that Germany is the largest automotive manufacturing industry in Europe.
Similarly, in April 2024, the total production of passenger cars, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles was 23,58,041. According to the India Brand Equity Fund, passenger cars, CVs, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles produced in the fiscal year 2024 totaled 2,84,34,742.
Since the automobile industry is shifting towards making vehicles with lightweight material for aiding fuel efficiency and EVs, the call for resilient, versatile, and lightweight PU foam surfaces. The market is driven by intensified automotive manufacturing processes targeting low energy consumption and applying sustainable technologies. The use of aniline-derived chemicals in efficient and high-performance paints, adhesives/cement, and sealants is also on the rise. The fast rise of EV manufacturing and innovations in vehicle design are primary drivers of the automotive sector's considerable effect on total aniline demand.
Asia Pacific's aniline market is predicted to expand rapidly due to increased industrialization, urbanization, and rising demand from major sectors such as construction, automotive, and electronics. China, India, and Japan are some of the leading countries that are responsible for this growth, primarily due to the development of industrial segments and mounting infrastructural demands. For instance, in China, automobile manufacturing within the domestic market alone is projected to generate well over 35 million automobiles in 2025.
Similarly, according to the OICA data, automotive production has enhanced by 30% in India in 2021. The favorable government policies include the newly initiated PLI schemes, which include auto and auto components. The recently established innovative chemistry cell for auto manufacturing, the FAME-II Policy until 2024, and a newly launched Rs 76,000 crore PLI scheme on semiconductor manufacturing are propelling the aniline market growth in the country.
The rising automotive sector, notably the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and the growing need for energy-efficient construction materials, are driving up demand for MDI-based polyurethane foams, an important use of aniline. Data released by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Shanghai office indicate that China is expected to construct ten cities similar to New York by 2025. Moreover, the region's well-established chemical equipment manufacturing base, government policies and support for the production of green chemicals, and investment in sustainable technologies are driving the sector.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Aniline Market Size in 2025 | US$13.026 billion |
| Aniline Market Size in 2030 | US$16.346 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.84% |
| 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 Aniline Market | |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |