Morpholine Global Market Report 2026

Morpholine is an organic heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C4H9NO. It is characterized by a six-membered ring that contains both oxygen and nitrogen atoms. Morpholine serves as a versatile chemical compound and is widely utilized as a solvent for various applications. It is particularly employed in dissolving resins, waxes, and dyes, playing a crucial role in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, rubber accelerators, and corrosion inhibitors.

The main types of manufacturing methods for morpholine include the diethanolamine method and the diethylene glycol method. The diethanolamine (DEA) method involves the production of diethanolamine, a chemical compound with two hydroxyl (-OH) groups and an amino (-NH2) group. This method is utilized for the synthesis of morpholine and finds applications in various industries. Morpholine, derived from these methods, is used in rubber additives, corrosion inhibitors, optical polishing aids, morpholine derivatives, and other applications. End users of morpholine include industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, agriculture, personal care, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the morpholine market by increasing the cost of imported feedstocks, synthesis equipment, and chemical intermediates. These higher trade costs have affected pricing for rubber additives, corrosion inhibitors, and pharmaceutical solvents across key regions. Asia-Pacific and European markets have been most impacted due to their dependence on cross-border chemical trade. At the same time, tariffs have promoted domestic manufacturing investments, improved regional self-sufficiency, and driven process optimization to maintain competitive morpholine supply chains.

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The morpholine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.3 billion in 2025 to $4.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to chemical processing demand, rubber industry growth, pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion, textile processing usage, metal corrosion protection.

The morpholine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to water treatment infrastructure growth, specialty chemical demand, pharmaceutical R&D expansion, industrial maintenance needs, advanced solvent applications. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in corrosion inhibition, growth in pharmaceutical synthesis, increased demand for rubber accelerators, expansion of water treatment chemicals, focus on high purity solvent grades.

The rise in demand for rubber is expected to propel the growth of the morpholine market going forward. Rubber is a versatile and elastic material derived either from natural latex or produced synthetically. Morpholine plays an important role in the rubber industry due to its chemical properties, serving as an accelerator, scorch retarder, and promoter of cross-linking during vulcanization, which enhances rubber strength and performance. For instance, in January 2023, the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), a Singapore-based intergovernmental organization, projected global rubber demand to grow by 2.8% in 2023, followed by an annual growth rate of 2.4% from 2023 to 2031. Therefore, the rising demand for rubber is driving the growth of the morpholine market.

The increasing construction activities are expected to propel the growth of the morpholine market going forward. Construction activities cover the planning, designing, building, and maintenance of infrastructure such as buildings, roads, and bridges. Rapid urbanization is a key driver, as expanding city populations increase the need for residential, commercial, and infrastructural development. Morpholine supports construction applications by acting as a chemical intermediate in corrosion inhibitors, adhesives, and coatings-enhancing material durability and structural longevity. For instance, in July 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of dwellings under construction in the March quarter of 2023 increased to 240,813 from 240,065 in 2022. Among these, new houses totaled 103,778 in 2023, up from 101,240 in the previous year. Therefore, rising construction activity is driving the growth of the morpholine market.

Major companies operating in the morpholine market are focusing on product approvals such as ISCC PLUS certification to provide reliable and sustainable solutions to customers. ISCC PLUS certification ensures that raw materials and products derived from biomass are produced responsibly, meeting environmental and social sustainability standards. For instance, in February 2023, Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd., the parent company of Nippon Nyukazai Co. Ltd., a Japan-based chemical manufacturing company, obtained ISCC PLUS certification for products including acrylic acid, ethylene oxide, and superabsorbent polymers. This certification supports the use of biomass-derived raw materials in products such as disposable diapers, detergents, and other goods, and aligns with the company's efforts to expand environmentally friendly offerings-including those related to morpholine.

Major companies operating in the morpholine market are BASF SE, Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Sinochem Group Co. Ltd., Huntsman Corporation, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, LGC Standards Ltd., Nippon Nyukazai Co. Ltd., Coventya Group, Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., (APL) Amines And Plasticizers Ltd., MP Biomedicals, Balaji Amines Ltd., Anhui Haoyuan Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., Xiamen AmoyChem Co. Ltd., Alpha Chemika, Chemtex Speciality Ltd., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., A.B. Enterprises, Meru Chem Pvt. Ltd., Zhengzhou Fuyuan Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Carbosynth Ltd., Ataman Kimya A.S.

North America was the largest region in the morpholine market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the morpholine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the morpholine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The morpholine market consists of sales of the ammonia method, two glycol methods, and cyclic acetalization. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Morpholine Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses morpholine market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Manufacturing Method: Diethanolamine Method; Diethylene Glycol Method
• 2) By Application: Rubber Additives; Corrosion Inhibitor; Morpholine Derivatives; Other Applications
• 3) By End User: Chemical; Pharmaceutical; Textile; Water Treatment; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Diethanolamine Method: Direct Synthesis; Catalytic Methods
• 2) By Diethylene Glycol Method: Ethylene Oxide-Based Processes
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation; Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Sinochem Group Co. Ltd.; Huntsman Corporation; Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.; Sigma-Aldrich Corporation; LGC Standards Ltd.; Nippon Nyukazai Co. Ltd.; Coventya Group; Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.; (APL) Amines And Plasticizers Ltd.; MP Biomedicals; Balaji Amines Ltd.; Anhui Haoyuan Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd.; Xiamen AmoyChem Co. Ltd.; Alpha Chemika; Chemtex Speciality Ltd.; Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.; Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.; A.B. Enterprises; Meru Chem Pvt. Ltd.; Zhengzhou Fuyuan Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.; Carbosynth Ltd.; Ataman Kimya A.S.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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