Global Aniline Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Application (Methyl Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI), Rubber Processing Chemicals, Dyes and Pigments, Pharmaceuticals, Others), By End-User Industry (Construction, Automotive, Furniture & Bedding, Textile & Apparel, Chemical Manufacturing, Consumer Goods), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

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.

What are the global aniline market drivers?

• The rising demand for MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate), which has extensive applications in readymade polyurethane manufacture across construction, automotive, and appliances & electronic industries, is anticipated to drive the aniline market. Among these types, there has been a considerable increase in consumption of MDI-based polyurethane foam, particularly with the worldwide trends for energy-efficient buildings regions including North America are urbanizing.

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.

• Various improvements and innovations in aniline production technology have been centered around cost reduction and making the processes more efficient and sustainable. Moreover, a new family of commodity metal catalysts, including copper and nickel (in contrast to the expensive platinum or palladium-based alternatives), have been developed that perform at levels competitive with, if not superior to, commonplace batch and flow hydrogenation systems for nitrobenzene conversion. They are also using greener production methods, such as bio-based feedstocks instead of its petroleum-derived equivalent benzene, lowering the carbon footprint.

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.

Segment analysis of the global aniline market:

• By application, the automotive industry is anticipated to be one of the fastest-growing segments in the aniline market.

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 anticipated to grow significantly.

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.

Key developments in the global aniline market:

• In February 2024, Covestro implemented a new procedure to synthesize the essential chemical aniline from plant biomass instead of petroleum. The plastics manufacturer has further set up a focused pilot plant within the Leverkusen complex.
• In October 2022, Covestro cleared the ground in Antwerp to construct a new large aniline production complex. With the capacity expansion, the business is securing another manufacturing location in Europe for the foam component MDI. Covestro, in particular, is to spend over €300 million to achieve it.

The global aniline market is analyzed into the following segments:

• By Application
  • Methyl Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI)
  • Rubber Processing Chemicals
  • Dyes and Pigments
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Others
• By End-User Industry
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Furniture & Bedding
  • Textile & Apparel
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Rest of the Middle East and Africa
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. Analyst View

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.1.1. Growing Demand for MDI in Coatings, Adhesives, and Sealants Industry

4.1.2. Increasing Utilization in Various End-User Industry

4.2. Market Restraints

4.2.1. Environmental Concerns

4.2.2. Competition from Alternative Products

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. The Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. GLOBAL ANILINE MARKET BY APPLICATION

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Methyl Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI)

5.3. Rubber Processing Chemicals

5.4. Dyes and Pigments

5.5. Pharmaceuticals

5.6. Others

6. GLOBAL ANILINE MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Construction

6.3. Automotive

6.4. Furniture & Bedding

6.5. Textile & Apparel

6.6. Chemical Manufacturing

6.7. Consumer Goods

7. GLOBAL ANILINE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Global Overview

7.2. North America

7.2.1. United States

7.2.2. Canada

7.2.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. Brazil

7.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3. Rest of South America

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. United Kingdom

7.4.2. Germany

7.4.3. France

7.4.4. Italy

7.4.5. Spain

7.4.6. Rest of Europe

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.2. United Arab Emirates

7.5.3. Rest of the Middle East and Africa

7.6. Asia-Pacific

7.6.1. China

7.6.2. India

7.6.3. Japan

7.6.4. South Korea

7.6.5. Taiwan

7.6.6. Thailand

7.6.7. Indonesia

7.6.8. Rest of Asia-Pacific

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. Covestro

9.2. BASF

9.3. Emco Dyestuff Pvt Ltd

9.4. Sumitomo Chemical 

9.5. Huntsman Corporation

9.6. Sarna Chemicals

9.7. Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. 

9.8. Tosoh Corporation

9.9. Sumitomo Chemical

9.10. Bondalti

Covestro

BASF

Emco Dyestuff Pvt Ltd

Sumitomo Chemical 

Huntsman Corporation

Sarna Chemicals

Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. 

Tosoh Corporation

Sumitomo Chemical

Bondalti