Erucamide Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product Type, By Application, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Erucamide Market, valued at USD 274.92 Million in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 3.64% to reach USD 340.73 Million by 2030. Erucamide is a primary fatty amide derived from erucic acid, commonly employed as a slip and anti-block additive in industrial applications, particularly within polymer processing. Its market growth is predominantly driven by increasing demand in the plastics and packaging industries, where it enhances the processability and surface properties of films. Further expansion is supported by its versatile applications in the textile, rubber, and printing ink sectors.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 274.92 Million
Market Size 2030	USD 340.73 Million
CAGR 2025-2030	3.64%
Fastest Growing Segment	High Purity Erucamide
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The expanding demand for slip and anti-block agents in plastics and packaging represents a significant growth impetus for the erucamide market. As industries increasingly rely on polymer-based materials for their durability and versatility, the need for additives that enhance processing efficiency and product performance intensifies. Erucamide serves a crucial function by reducing friction between polymer layers, preventing films from sticking together, and facilitating high-speed production processes. For instance, in the broader context of the industry, according to Plastics Europe, as reported in Packaging Gateway, global plastics production grew 4.1% in 2024, underscoring the continuous expansion of the primary end-use sector for erucamide.

Key Market Challenges

The volatility of raw material prices presents a significant challenge to the growth of the Global Erucamide Market. Erucamide production relies heavily on vegetable oils, such as rapeseed oil, as its primary feedstock. Fluctuations in the cost of these essential raw materials directly impact manufacturing expenses, making it difficult for erucamide producers to maintain stable pricing for their products. This uncertainty in input costs can lead to unpredictable operational expenditures, compressing profit margins for manufacturers.

Key Market Trends

The development of bio-based erucamide formulations is a significant trend, propelled by increasing environmental regulations and consumer demand for sustainable products. This involves innovating erucamide production from renewable feedstocks, thereby reducing its carbon footprint. Global bioplastics production capacities are projected to increase from approximately 2.47 million tonnes in 2024 to about 5.73 million tonnes by 2029, according to European Bioplastics, underscoring this industry shift towards greener alternatives. Such expansion directly supports the viability of bio-based additives.

Key Market Players

Croda Sipo Sichuan Co Ltd
Sichuan Tianyu Oleochemical Co Ltd
Nippon Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Weike Axunge Chemistry Co., Ltd
Alinda velco SA
Belike Chemical Co Ltd
Shanghai Huayi Plastics Auxiliary Cooperation
SCM Industrial Chemicals Co. Ltd.
PCC Chemax Inc.
Struktol Company of America LLC

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Erucamide Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Erucamide Market, By Product Type:

High Purity Erucamide
General Erucamide

Erucamide Market, By Application:

Plastics Industry
Ink & Pain Industry
Rubber Industry
Food and Beverages Industry
Others

Erucamide Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Erucamide Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Erucamide Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (High Purity Erucamide, General Erucamide)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Plastics Industry, Ink & Pain Industry, Rubber Industry, Food and Beverages Industry, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Erucamide Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application

7. Europe Erucamide Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Erucamide Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Erucamide Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application

10. South America Erucamide Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Erucamide Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Erucamide Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Croda Sipo Sichuan Co Ltd
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Sichuan Tianyu Oleochemical Co Ltd
15.3. Nippon Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
15.4. Jiangxi Weike Axunge Chemistry Co., Ltd
15.5. Alinda velco SA
15.6. Belike Chemical Co Ltd
15.7. Shanghai Huayi Plastics Auxiliary Cooperation
15.8. SCM Industrial Chemicals Co. Ltd.
15.9. PCC Chemax Inc.
15.10. Struktol Company of America LLC