Hexamethylenediamine Market Size
The hexamethylenediamine market is valued at US$6,617.012 million in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.31% over the forecast period.
The market for hexamethylenediamine is soaring from various industries such as textile, water treatment, and automotive. The market is expected to continue growing shortly, primarily due to the rising demand for nylon 6-6 production. Nylon is used in multiple industries such as agriculture, construction, food processing, marine, material handling, oil and gas, sawmill, and wastewater industries, where the parts of the various equipment are made. Nylon's durability, lightweight, and resistance to chemicals make it suitable for use in machine parts. Furthermore, the automobile industry’s expansion keeps the demand for nylon high.
What are the drivers of the hexamethylenediamine market?
- Increasing consumption of nylon resins
Nylon is used in many industries, resulting in a high demand for the material. The food and packaging industry has a major demand for nylon material because of its toughness, low gas permeability, and temperature resistance. Food materials can easily spoil when they come into contact with the air. Nylon-MXD6 is used for moisture-proof packaging as pellets with a moisture content of less than 0.1% by the manufacturers.
Further, the usage of nylon in the construction industry is widely applicable and expanding. It is used in the manufacturing of sheets, tubes, pipes, screws, bolts, safety nets, plumbing fittings, and more. In addition, custom-cast nylon is used for the crane parts, among others.
- The rising demand in the automotive industries
The increasing automotive industry worldwide has created a boosting demand for automotive-related parts and components. The need for automotive is mainly from the regions of Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. Further, the demand for EVs is surging worldwide.
Moreover, according to the data from the International Energy Agency, electric vehicle sales in Europe have increased by 17.39% from 2021 to 2022 and by 18.52% increase from 2022 to 2023; in Norway, the sales of electric cars have reached 93% of the total car share. These figures indicate the importance of automotive vehicles and their related parts and equipment. Manufacturers of automobiles are increasingly becoming concerned about the recyclability of the material for sustainable benefits.
The hexamethylenediamine market is segmented into five regions worldwide:
By geography, the hexamethylenediamine market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The major economies like China, Japan, India, and South Korea dominate the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the fastest-growing emerging economies are from this region, such as ASEAN countries.
India and China remain the world's largest growing economies, and these countries demand huge raw materials for fast and sustainable growth. The Indian passenger car market is expected to reach a value of US$54.84 billion by 2027, according to IBEF (India Brand Equity Foundation). Thus, increased demand from automotive vehicles will keep the need for the hexamethylenediamine afloat.
Product offerings in the hexamethylenediamine market:
- RHODIAMINE HMD 100%. – Solvay offers HMD, 1,6-Diaminohexane. The Rhodiamine HMD 100% is used as raw material for nylon salt, intermediate in the manufacture of HDI for polyurethanes, alkyd resins, nitrocellulose, epoxy resins, paints/inks, home-fusible resins, alloys, and hot melts.
- HMDA, or hexamethylenediamine by Evonik - HMDA, or hexamethylenediamine by Evonik. This is used to produce nylon, as a curing agent in epoxy resins, corrosion inhibitor in water treatment, and crosslinking agent in adhesives and coatings.
Key developments in the hexamethylenediamine market:
The major leaders in the Hexamethylenediamine market are Asahi Kasei Corporation, BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, and Genomatica Inc. These key market players implement growth strategies such as product launches, mergers, acquisitions, etc., to gain a competitive advantage. For Instance,
- In July 2022, DOMO Chemicals and Hynamics, a 100% subsidiary of EDF Group, partnered on a project to achieve zero-carbon. This can be achieved by using 100% hydrogen at the Belle-Étoile industrial site in Saint-Fons, France. The French low-carbon electric power mix would power the plant. By 2027, it will supply 100% of the annual production of hexamethylene diamine, a key component used in the production of plastics. The project would prevent the emission of 84 kilotons of carbon dioxide (CO2) each year. Hexamethylene diamine is a durable and low-carbon polyamide that could be used in various applications in major industry sectors, such as automotive, electronics, and heating and cooling.
- In March 2022, Asahi Kasei partnered with Genomatica, Inc., regarding hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) based on biomass-derived raw material. Asahi Kasei used fossil fuel–derived HMD as an intermediate to manufacture Leona polyamide 66. Polyamide 66 is used for plastic parts in automotive and electronics applications, and yarn is used for airbag fabric. The strategic alliance with Genomatica provided Asahi Kasei with the volume of bio-HMD. Using bio-HMD with polyamide 66 polymerization technology, Asahi Kasei aimed at more sustainable polyamide 66. The company is expected to become carbon neutral by 2050.
- In January 2022, Covestro and Genomatica announced advanced sustainability through this partnership. The two companies teamed to successfully produce significant volumes of a plant-based version of the chemical raw material HMDA. It has a global market of 2 million tons per year. HMDA is a key ingredient for a widely used type of nylon-6,6. Coatings and adhesives can now be produced more sustainably by bio-based HMDA, made from renewable feedstocks. The areas of application include automotive, construction, furniture, textiles, and fibers.
- In January 2022, BASF expanded European production for Hexamethylenediamine and Polyamide 6.6. The company started the new HMD plant in Chalampé, France, in 2024. They lead the expansion of polyamide 6.6 production in Freiburg, Germany. The new hexamethylene diamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, France, was set to increase BASF’s annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons. Production was expected to start in 2024. Furthermore, BASF would expand its polyamide 6.6 production in Freiburg, Germany. The planned investments expanded the polyamide 6.6 business that BASF acquired from Solvay in 2020. These plants would be addressing increasing demand in the market.
Hexamethylenediamine market scope:
| Report Metric |
Details |
| Study Period |
2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data |
2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year |
2025 |
| Forecast Period |
2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric |
Details |
| Hexamethylenediamine Market Size in 2025 |
US$6,617.012 million |
| Growth Rate |
CAGR of 4.31% |
| Study Period |
2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data |
2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year |
2024 |
| Forecast Period |
2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) |
USD Million |
| Segmentation |
- Application
- End-user Industry
- Geography
|
| Geographical Segmentation |
North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Hexamethylenediamine Market |
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Ascend Performance Materials
- BASF SE
- Evonik Industries AG
|
| Customization Scope |
Free report customization with purchase |
The Hexamethylenediamine Market is segmented and analyzed as below:
- By Application
- Nylon Production
- Intermediate for Coatings
- Biocides
- Others
- By End-user Industry
- Textile
- Plastics
- Automotive
- Others
- By Geography
- North America
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Europe
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of the Middle East and Africa
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific