CEH: Adipic Acid

Feb 2021. Adipic acid is one of the most important of the commercially available aliphatic dicarboxylic acids. The major markets for adipic acid are as a feedstock for nylon 66 resin and fiber production; the remainder is consumed in nonnylon applications, including polyurethanes, plasticizers, food additives, and pharmaceuticals. 

Mainland Chinese consumption drove capacity increases in the past five years. During 2020–25, capacity growth is forecast to slow significantly. Northeast Asian consumption of adipic acid will continue to drive global demand in the next five years. Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea are all expected to exhibit some increased consumption in the forecast period; however, mainland China will continue to drive regional and global consumption growth. Mainland China accounts for most of the capacity additions.

• Publish Date: 26-02-2021
• Chemical Focus: Aromatics and Fibers
• Number of Pages: 66
• Content Type: Report
• Delivery: Email with link to PDF file

• Global summary; regional coverage
• Producers with annual capacities and plant sites
• Consumption and five-year forecast by end-use application
• Price and production figures and trends
• Trade imports and exports

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