PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1866650
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1866650
The global market for Aliphatic Isocyanates was estimated to be worth US$ 4094 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 6373 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Aliphatic Isocyanates cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Aliphatic isocyanates are a class of chemical compounds widely used in the production of polyurethane-based materials. Unlike aromatic isocyanates, aliphatic isocyanates offer superior resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, weathering, and yellowing, making them particularly suitable for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) applications. Common types include hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), and hydrogenated MDI (H12MDI). These materials are frequently used in automotive coatings, industrial paints, flooring systems, plastics, and specialty finishes where long-term durability, chemical resistance, and aesthetic stability are critical.
Global production of aliphatic isocyanates exceeded 540,000 metric tons in 2024, with an average market price of approximately $7,600 per metric ton.
In Asia-Pacific, demand for aliphatic isocyanates is strong, driven by the booming automotive, construction, and electronics sectors in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. The region is also the largest producer, with several leading chemical companies expanding production capacities to meet both domestic and export needs. Rapid infrastructure development and rising adoption of high-performance coatings are key growth factors.
In Europe, the market is characterized by strict environmental regulations and strong demand for low-VOC and sustainable coating materials. Aliphatic isocyanates are widely adopted in industrial coatings, automotive refinishing, and protective applications. Germany, France, and Italy remain leading consumers, supported by their well-established automotive and machinery industries.
In North America, the United States leads the market, with demand concentrated in automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors. High adoption of advanced polyurethane coatings for durability and aesthetics, along with ongoing investment in infrastructure modernization, continues to support market growth.
In Middle East & Africa, the market is gradually expanding, supported by construction growth in the Gulf region and increasing adoption of protective coatings for oil & gas infrastructure. Meanwhile, Latin America shows rising demand, particularly in Brazil and Mexico, where automotive production and urban development are driving usage of aliphatic isocyanates in paints and adhesives.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Aliphatic Isocyanates, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Aliphatic Isocyanates by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Aliphatic Isocyanates market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Kilotons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Aliphatic Isocyanates.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Aliphatic Isocyanates manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Aliphatic Isocyanates in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Aliphatic Isocyanates in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.