Global Erucamide Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Product Type;

High Purity Erucamide and General Erucamide.

By Distribution Channel;

Direct Sales and Distributor.

By Manufacturing Process;

Fatty Acid Method and Amino Acid Method.

By Application;

Food Packaging, Paper & Textile Industry, Surfactants, Printing & Dying, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn138654906 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global Erucamide Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Erucamide Market was valued at USD 270.54 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 339.57 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.3%.

The global erucamide market is witnessing notable growth, driven by its widespread applications and increasing demand across various industries. Erucamide, a fatty amide derived from erucic acid, is primarily used as a slip agent and anti-blocking agent in polymer processing, particularly in the production of polyethylene and polypropylene films. Its effectiveness in enhancing the surface properties of these polymers contributes significantly to its demand in the packaging industry, where it helps in reducing friction and preventing the sticking of layers.

In addition to packaging, erucamide finds applications in the production of lubricants, coatings, and adhesives, where it improves performance characteristics such as flowability and adhesion. The growing emphasis on packaging solutions that extend product shelf life and improve consumer convenience is further fueling the demand for erucamide.

Geographically, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a major market for erucamide, driven by rapid industrialization and a burgeoning manufacturing sector in countries like China and India. North America and Europe also represent significant markets due to the presence of well-established industries and a focus on innovation in material sciences.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Distribution Channel
    3. Market Snapshot, By Manufacturing Process
    4. Market Snapshot, By Application
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Erucamide Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Packaging industry growth
        2. Polymer processing enhancements
        3. Slip and anti-blocking properties
      2. Restraints
        1. Fluctuating raw material prices
        2. Environmental concerns
        3. Regulatory challenges
      3. Opportunities
        1. Emerging markets expansion
        2. Development of eco-friendly alternatives
        3. PEST Analysis
    2. Political Analysis
      1. Economic Analysis
      2. Social Analysis
      3. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry

  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Erucamide Market, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. High Purity Erucamide
      2. General Erucamide
    2. Global Erucamide Market, By Distribution Channel, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Direct Sales
      2. Distributor
    3. Global Erucamide Market, By Manufacturing Process, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Fatty Acid Method
      2. Amino Acid Method
    4. Global Erucamide Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Food Packaging
      2. Paper & Textile Industry
      3. Surfactants
      4. Printing & Dying
      5. Others
    5. Global Erucamide Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia/New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
      5. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Haimen Hualong
      2. PCC Chemax
      3. PMC Group
      4. Struktol
      5. Lutianhua
      6. SCM Chemicals Inc.
      7. Astra Polymers
      8. Sichuan Nipo Fine Chemical Co.
      9. Sichuan Tianyu Oleochemical Co.
      10. Hunan Changsha Hengchang Chemical Co.
      11. Croda Sipo Co.
      12. BELIKE Chemical Co.
      13. Shanghai Huayi Plastics Auxiliary Cooperation Company
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market