Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) Market Research Report Information by Application (Personal Care, PU Catalyst, Pharmaceuticals, Lubricant Additives, Water Treatment, Resins, Agrochemicals, and Others), and Region (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa)—Forecast till 2032

Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) Market Overview

The global dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) market is expected to register a CAGR of over 5% to reach around USD 521 million by the end of 2030.

Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) is a diamine produced by reacting dimethylamine and acrylonitrile, followed by hydrogenation process which yields DMAPA. It is a clear, colorless liquid completely miscible with water, alcohols, esters, and ketones; and partially miscible with diethyl ether, benzene, chlorinated hydrocarbons. It is widely used in producing surfactants which are further used in numerous personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics. It can also be used as a chemical intermediate in the production of water treatment chemicals, ion exchange resins, polyurethane catalysts, epoxy resin hardeners, corrosion inhibitors, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and gasoline.

Among the aforementioned applications, in 2018, the surfactants segment accounted for the largest share and is anticipated to register a high CAGR over the review period.

The global demand for DMAPA is driven by the growth in the cosmetics & personal care industry. Increasing demand for personal care products—particularly premium skin and hair care products, child beauty care products, and color cosmetics—is driving the market growth. Rising demand for skin-friendly products is the prime factor propelling the market growth worldwide due to its mild nature.

The consumption of DMAPA is increasing as a catalyst in manufacturing of PU foam as a result of the increasing use of polyurethane foam in the construction industry. The growing construction industry increase in residential construction activities is likely to drive the growth of the global DMAPA market during the review period worldwide.

Increased spending on personal care products in the developing markets, particularly by the youth on account of rising per capita disposable income and changing living standards, is likely to create opportunities for the players in the global DMAPA market.

One of the prominent trends  in the global DMAPA market is production capacity expansion. For instance, in September 2017, Eastman Chemical Company expanded its production capacity of DMAPA to meet the growing demand for personal care products globally.

Regional Analysis

The market in Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global DMAPA market in 2018; the regional market is also expected to register significant growth during the review period. The growing cosmetics & personal care industry with increased spending on cosmetics by the working population as a result of appearance consciousness, coupled with rising purchasing power, is driving the market growth in the region. The growing industrial base in the developing countries is expected to fuel the demand for surfactants, and thus, DMAPA.

Europe is projected to be a prominent market for dimethylaminopropylamine on account of the growing demand for premium skin and hair care products. In addition, growing water treatment industry with increasing regulations against wastewater discharge is likely to drive the market growth.

The North American dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) market is expected to record significant growth during the review period. Expanding construction industry with rise in residential construction activity is expected to support the market growth.

The Latin American dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) market is expected to exhibit considerable growth with respect to the growing construction industry, especially in Brazil and Mexico. The dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) market in the Middle East & Africa is likely to show moderate growth during the review period with growing end use industries such as personal care & cosmetics and construction.

Segmentation

The global dimethylaminopropylamine market has been segmented based on application and region.

Based on application, the global dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) market has been categorized into cosmetics & personal care, PU catalyst, pharmaceuticals, lubricant additives, water treatment, resins, agrochemicals, and others.

The global dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) market, by region, has been segregated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Key Players

Some of the key players operating in the global DMAPA market are BASF SE (Germany), Huntsman International LLC (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Haihang Industry Co., Ltd (China), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (US), Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited (India), Solvay SA (Belgium), Tianjin Zhonxin Chemtech Co., Ltd (China), and The Chemours Company (US), Realet Chemical Technology Co. Ltd (China).

Dimethylaminopropylamine Market Industry Developments

• Q2 2024: BASF expands DMAPA production capacity at Ludwigshafen site BASF announced the completion of an expansion project at its Ludwigshafen site, increasing its annual production capacity for Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) to meet rising demand from the personal care and home care industries.
• Q1 2024: Huntsman launches new high-purity DMAPA grade for pharmaceutical applications Huntsman introduced a new high-purity grade of Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) designed specifically for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing, aiming to capture a larger share of the specialty chemicals market.
• Q3 2024: Solvay signs long-term supply agreement for DMAPA with major personal care manufacturer Solvay entered into a multi-year supply contract to provide Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) to a leading global personal care products company, securing a stable outlet for its European production.
• Q2 2024: Alkyl Amines inaugurates new DMAPA manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, India Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited opened a new state-of-the-art plant dedicated to the production of Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA), expanding its footprint in the Asian specialty chemicals market.
• Q4 2024: BASF appoints new head of global DMAPA business unit BASF announced the appointment of Dr. Anna Müller as the new global head of its Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) business, effective November 2024, as part of its strategy to strengthen leadership in specialty amines.
• Q1 2025: Huntsman secures regulatory approval for expanded DMAPA production in Texas Huntsman received final regulatory clearance to expand its Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) production facility in Texas, enabling increased output to serve North American and export markets.
• Q2 2025: Solvay partners with European distributor for DMAPA market expansion Solvay entered a strategic partnership with a major European chemical distributor to broaden the reach of its Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) products across new regional markets.
• Q3 2024: APDI announces major contract win for DMAPA supply to Southeast Asian agrochemical sector APDI secured a significant supply contract to deliver Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) to a consortium of agrochemical manufacturers in Southeast Asia, supporting regional agricultural productivity.
• Q2 2024: Zhejiang Xier Chemical expands DMAPA export operations to Europe Zhejiang Xier Chemical announced the launch of a new export initiative, increasing shipments of Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) to European customers amid growing demand in the region.
• Q1 2024: Taminco invests in green DMAPA production technology Taminco, a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical, announced a multi-million dollar investment in sustainable production technology for Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of its specialty amines.
• Q4 2024: Huntsman signs partnership with Japanese firm for DMAPA distribution Huntsman entered a distribution partnership with a leading Japanese chemical company to expand the availability of its Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) products in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Q2 2025: BASF announces new DMAPA application development center in Germany BASF opened a dedicated application development center focused on innovative uses for Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA), supporting collaboration with customers in personal care, home care, and industrial sectors.

Intended Audience

• Dimethylaminopropylamine Manufacturers

• Traders and Distributors of Dimethylaminopropylamine

• Research and Development Institutes

• Potential Investors

• Raw Material Suppliers

• Nationalized Laboratories

Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size	USD 416 million
CAGR	5%
Base Year	2023
Forecast Period	2022 - 2030
Historical Data	2018
Forecast Units	Value (USD Million)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Trends
Segments Covered	Application and region
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Vendors	BASF SE (Germany), Huntsman International LLC (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Haihang Industry Co., Ltd (China), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (US), Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited (India), Solvay SA (Belgium), Tianjin Zhonxin Chemtech Co., Ltd (China), and The Chemours Company (US), Realet Chemical Technology Co. Ltd (China)
Key Market Opportunities	· Cosmetics & personal care · Rising per capita disposable income · Changing living standards
Key Market Drivers	· Rising demand for skin-friendly products · Increase in residential construction activities