Ethanolamines Market Report (2026–2036)
Summary
The global ethanolamines market is projected to grow steadily, driven by rising demand in agriculture, personal care, oil & gas, and construction industries. Ethanolamines—monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), and triethanolamine (TEA)—are versatile chemicals used in surfactants, herbicides, gas treatment, and cement additives. Increasing focus on sustainable chemical solutions, industrial expansion in Asia Pacific, and technological advancements in formulations are shaping the competitive landscape. North America and Western Europe remain mature markets, while Asia Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region.
Segments Analysis
By Product Type
· Monoethanolamine (MEA)
· Diethanolamine (DEA)
· Triethanolamine (TEA)
· Blended Ethanolamines (additional)
· Bio-based Ethanolamines (additional)
By End-User Industry
· Agriculture (herbicides, fertilizers)
· Construction (cement additives, surfactants)
· Personal Care (cosmetics, shampoos, skincare)
· Oil & Gas (gas sweetening, corrosion inhibitors)
· Metallurgy & Metalworking (cutting fluids, lubricants)
· Textile (softeners, dyeing agents)
· Chemical (intermediates, surfactants)
· Other (detergents, household cleaning products)
· Pharmaceuticals (additional)
· Paints & Coatings (additional)
By Region
· North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
· Western Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Rest of Western Europe)
· Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
· Eastern Europe (Russia, Turkey, Rest of Eastern Europe)
· Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Rest of Middle East)
· Rest of the World (South America, Africa)
Regional Analysis
· North America: Mature market with strong demand in oil & gas and personal care; regulatory focus on sustainable chemical production.
· Western Europe: Growth driven by cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and strict environmental regulations.
· Asia Pacific: Fastest-growing region due to industrial expansion, rising agricultural demand, and large-scale chemical manufacturing in China and India.
· Eastern Europe & Middle East: Moderate growth; demand driven by oil & gas and construction industries.
· Rest of the World: Emerging opportunities in South America and Africa, particularly in agriculture and construction.
Porter’s Five Forces
· Threat of New Entrants: Moderate; requires capital investment and compliance with environmental regulations.
· Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate; raw material suppliers influence pricing.
· Bargaining Power of Buyers: High; large manufacturers demand cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
· Threat of Substitutes: Moderate; alternative amines and bio-based chemicals pose challenges.
· Industry Rivalry: High; intense competition among global chemical companies.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
· Wide application across industries
· Strong demand in agriculture and oil & gas
Weaknesses
· Dependence on petrochemical feedstock
· Environmental concerns regarding DEA and TEA toxicity
Opportunities
· Rising demand for bio-based ethanolamines
· Growth in emerging economies with expanding agriculture and construction sectors
Threats
· Stringent environmental regulations
· Volatility in raw material prices
Trend Analysis
· Shift toward bio-based ethanolamines
· Increasing use in personal care and cosmetics
· Rising demand for gas sweetening applications in oil & gas
· Growth in pharmaceutical intermediates
· Expansion of eco-friendly surfactants and detergents
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers
· Expanding agriculture industry (herbicides, fertilizers)
· Rising demand in personal care and cosmetics
· Oil & gas industry reliance on gas treatment chemicals
· Growth in construction and cement additives
Challenges
· Environmental concerns and regulatory restrictions on DEA/TEA
· Volatility in crude oil prices affecting raw materials
· Competition from alternative amines and bio-based chemicals
Value Chain Analysis
· Raw Material Suppliers: Ethylene oxide producers, bio-based feedstock suppliers
· Manufacturers: Ethanolamine producers (MEA, DEA, TEA)
· Distributors: Chemical distributors, direct supply to OEMs
· End Users: Agriculture, personal care, oil & gas, construction, textiles, metallurgy
· Support Services: R&D, testing, compliance, recycling initiatives
Major Companies
· BASF SE
· Dow Inc.
· Huntsman International LLC
· Nouryon
· SABIC
· Additional Key Players: INEOS Group, Sinopec, Reliance Industries, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries, Eastman Chemical Company
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
· Manufacturers: Invest in bio-based ethanolamines to meet sustainability demands and reduce regulatory risks.
· Policy Makers: Encourage adoption of eco-friendly ethanolamines through subsidies and regulations.
· Investors: Focus on Asia Pacific for high-growth opportunities in agriculture and construction.
· End Users: Adopt advanced ethanolamine formulations to enhance product performance and meet regulatory standards.
· Research Institutes: Collaborate with industry players to develop next-generation bio-based ethanolamines.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MARKET ABSTRACT
2 MARKET INTRODUCTION
2.1 MARKET SCOPE
2.2 MARKET PROPERTIES/ BEHAVIOR
2.3 KEY DEFINITIONS–CONTENT
3 QMI RESEARCH PRACTICE
3.1 RESEARCH PRACTICE
3.1.1 GLOBAL LEVEL ANALYSIS
3.1.2 COUNTRY LEVEL ANALYSIS
3.1.3 SUPPLY SIDE ANALYSIS
3.1.4 DEMAND SIDE ANALYSIS
3.1.5 TRIANGULATION
3.2 PRIMARY DATA
3.3 SECONDARY DATA
3.4 MARKET EVALUATION & FORECASTING METHODOLOGY
3.5 ASSUMPTIONS/ LIMITATIONS FOR THE STUDY
3.6 WHAT THIS STUDY PROVIDES
3.7 KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THIS REPORT
3.8 THIS STUDY IS INTENDED FOR
4 KEY RELATED DATA
4.1 COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
4.1.1 PRODUCT POSITIONING
4.1.2 REVENUE POSITIONING
4.1.3 REGIONAL REACH POSITIONING
4.2 VENDOR MATRIX
4.3 PATENTS
4.4 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
4.5 CUSTOMER ANALYSIS
5 IMPACT FACTOR ANALYSIS
5.1 MICRO ECONOMIC POINTERS
5.2 MACRO ECONOMIC POINTERS
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCE MODEL/ PESTLE ANALYSIS/ VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 DRIVERS/RESTRAINTS/OPPORTUNITIES/CHALLENGES
6 MARKET DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
6.1 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/ LAUNCH
6.2 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
6.3 PARTNERSHIPS / AGREEMENTS/COLLABORATIONS
7 ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
7.3 MONOETHANOLAMINE
7.4 DIETHANOLAMINE
7.5 TRIETHANOLAMINE
8 ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
8.3 AGRICULTURE
8.4 CONSTRUCTION
8.5 PERSONAL CARE
8.6 OIL & GAS
8.7 METALLURGY & METALWORKING
8.8 TEXTILE
8.9 CHEMICAL
8.10 OTHER
9 ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, REGIONAL ANALYSIS
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 NORTH AMERICA ETHANOLAMINES MARKET
9.2.1 NORTH AMERICA ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.2.1.1 US Ethanolamines Market
9.2.1.2 Canada Ethanolamines Market
9.2.1.3 Mexico Ethanolamines Market
9.2.2 NORTH AMERICA ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
9.2.3 NORTH AMERICA ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.3 WESTERN EUROPE ETHANOLAMINES MARKET
9.3.1 WESTERN EUROPE ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.3.1.1 Germany Ethanolamines Market
9.3.1.2 UK Ethanolamines Market
9.3.1.3 France Ethanolamines Market
9.3.1.4 Italy Ethanolamines Market
9.3.1.5 Spain Ethanolamines Market
9.3.1.6 Rest of Western Europe Ethanolamines Market
9.3.2 WESTERN EUROPE ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
9.3.3 WESTERN EUROPE ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.4 EASTERN EUROPE ETHANOLAMINES MARKET
9.4.1 EASTERN EUROPE ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.4.1.1 Russia Ethanolamines Market
9.4.1.2 Turkey Ethanolamines Market
9.4.1.3 Rest of Eastern Europe Ethanolamines Market
9.4.2 EASTERN EUROPE ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
9.4.3 EASTERN EUROPE ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.5 ASIA PACIFIC ETHANOLAMINES MARKET
9.5.1 ASIA PACIFIC ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.5.1.1 China Ethanolamines Market
9.5.1.2 Japan Ethanolamines Market
9.5.1.3 India Ethanolamines Market
9.5.1.4 South Korea Ethanolamines Market
9.5.1.5 Australia Ethanolamines Market
9.5.1.6 Taiwan Ethanolamines Market
9.5.1.7 Malaysia Ethanolamines Market
9.5.1.8 Indonesia Ethanolamines Market
9.5.1.9 Rest of Asia Pacific Ethanolamines Market
9.5.2 ASIA PACIFIC ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
9.5.3 ASIA PACIFIC ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.6 MIDDLE EAST ETHANOLAMINES MARKET
9.6.1 MIDDLE EAST ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY COUNTRY
9.6.1.1 UAE Ethanolamines Market
9.6.1.2 Saudi Arabia Ethanolamines Market
9.6.1.3 Qatar Ethanolamines Market
9.6.1.4 Iran Ethanolamines Market
9.6.1.5 Rest of Middle East Ethanolamines Market
9.6.2 MIDDLE EAST ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
9.6.3 MIDDLE EAST ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.7 REST OF THE WORLD ETHANOLAMINES MARKET
9.7.1 REST OF THE WORLD ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY REGION
9.7.1.1 South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Others) Ethanolamines Market
9.7.1.2 Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Others) Ethanolamines Market
9.7.2 REST OF THE WORLD ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
9.7.3 REST OF THE WORLD ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
10 ETHANOLAMINES MARKET, COMPANY ANALYSIS
10.1 BASF SE
10.1.1 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
10.1.2 PRODUCT/SOLUTION OVERVIEW
10.1.3 SWOT ANALYSIS
10.1.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
10.2 DOW
10.3 HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC.
10.4 NOURYON
10.5 SABIC
*Financials and Details May Not be Included in Case of Privately Held Company
11 ETHANOLAMINES MARKET: CONCLUSION
11.1 ETHANOLAMINES MARKET SNAPSHOT
11.2 ETHANOLAMINES MARKET PROSPECTS- BY PRODUCT TYPE
11.3 ETHANOLAMINES MARKET PROSPECTS- BY END-USE INDUSTRY
12 APPENDIX
12.1 LIST OF ABBREVIATION
12.2 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
12.3 RELATED REPORTS
Segments Analysis
By Product Type
· Monoethanolamine (MEA)
· Diethanolamine (DEA)
· Triethanolamine (TEA)
· Blended Ethanolamines (additional)
· Bio-based Ethanolamines (additional)
By End-User Industry
· Agriculture (herbicides, fertilizers)
· Construction (cement additives, surfactants)
· Personal Care (cosmetics, shampoos, skincare)
· Oil & Gas (gas sweetening, corrosion inhibitors)
· Metallurgy & Metalworking (cutting fluids, lubricants)
· Textile (softeners, dyeing agents)
· Chemical (intermediates, surfactants)
· Other (detergents, household cleaning products)
· Pharmaceuticals (additional)
· Paints & Coatings (additional)
By Region
· North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
· Western Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Rest of Western Europe)
· Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
· Eastern Europe (Russia, Turkey, Rest of Eastern Europe)
· Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Rest of Middle East)
· Rest of the World (South America, Africa)
Regional Analysis
· North America: Mature market with strong demand in oil & gas and personal care; regulatory focus on sustainable chemical production.
· Western Europe: Growth driven by cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and strict environmental regulations.
· Asia Pacific: Fastest-growing region due to industrial expansion, rising agricultural demand, and large-scale chemical manufacturing in China and India.
· Eastern Europe & Middle East: Moderate growth; demand driven by oil & gas and construction industries.
· Rest of the World: Emerging opportunities in South America and Africa, particularly in agriculture and construction.
