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Global Monoethanolamine (MEA) Market Demand & Forecast Analysis, 2016-2032

Introduction to Monoethanolamine Market

Monoethanolamine (MEA), also known as Aminomethanol is produced from ethylene oxide and ammonia. Monoethanolamine offers properties of both amines and alcohols; it produces salts on reaction with acids and as alcohol produces ether and esters. It is soluble in water, alcohols, and polyols.

Global Monoethanolamine Demand Supply Analysis, 2016-2032 (Kilo Tons)

Monoethanolamine Demand Supply Analysis
Source: Secondary & Primary Research and Prismane Consulting estimates
Monoethanolamine is used in the formulation of personal care and cleaning products such as liquid soaps, shampoos, bath foams, detergents. MEA is also used in the formulation of preservatives for wood used for outdoor applications such as fences, decking, outdoor furniture, etc. and ensures longer life span. Additionally, MEA is used for gas sweetening process in which it removes acidic components such as hydrogen sulphide from sour natural gas in oil refineries. 

Monoethanolamine Application Overview

MEA serves diverse purposes in coatings, printing inks, packaging, textile finishing, agricultural chemicals, photographic emulsion, pharmaceuticals. It acts as a fundamental building block in the production of triazine corrosion inhibitors, concrete admixtures, as a catalyst in the reaction process to produce flexible and rigid urethane foams, and others.

Global Monoethanolamine Demand Analysis, By Application, 2016-2032 (Kilo Tons)

Monoethanolamine Market By Application
Source: Secondary & Primary Research and Prismane Consulting estimates
In terms of MEA market by application, Cosmetic & personal care segment dominates the global Monoethanolamine market in 2022. MEA acts both as a cleansing agent and foaming agent to thicken shampoos, soaps, detergents and as an emulsifying agent in cosmetics. The global beauty market has grown by around around 8% in 2021 with North Asia and North America together accounting for 60% of the global market, followed by Europe accounting for more than 20%.

Monoethanolamine Trade Overview

Since 2016, the export volume of Monoethanolamine from Saudi Arabia has tripled. Key importers of monoethanolamines from Saudi Arabia include Belgium, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, India, and China. Belgium imports approximately 24 kilo tons, while South Korea imports around 16 kilo tons of Monoethanolamine. India s imports from Saudi Arabia have risen from 2 kilo tons in 2016 to approximately 10 kilo tons in 2022. However, Saudi Arabia s Monoethanolamine exports to China have decreased by nearly 50% over the last six years.

As of 2022, major importers of Monoethanolamine include Canada, Belgium, the United Kingdom, China, and France. Canada imports over 30 kilo tons per year, with over 98% originating from the USA.

China is a net importer of Monoethanolamine, averaging an annual import volume of 37 kilo tons between 2016 and 2022. The majority of Monoethanolamine imports to China come from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Iran.

Global Monoethanolamine Demand Analysis, By Region, 2022 (Kilo Tons)

Monoethanolamine Market By Region
Source: Secondary & Primary Research and Prismane Consulting estimates

Monoethanolamine Market Dynamics

Growing middle-class income, e-commerce platform & distribution channel, increasing demand for organic products and high-quality products, are some of the key demand drivers for cosmetics market Moreover, global trend of rapid urbanization, shift in lifestyle, expansion of departmental stores, and retail shops has further boosted the consumption of surfactants and cleaning products on a global scale, consequently driving the market for MEA during the forecast period.

Monoethanolamine Key Players

Key players in the Monoethanolamine market include BASF, Dow Inc., INEOS oxide, Arak Petrochemical, Equistar, Huntsman, Idesa, JSC Sintez, Kazanorgsyntez, Nouryon, Sadara Chemical Company, Sasol and Saudi Kayan. INEOS Oxide operates its manufacturing facilities in USA and France. 

Scope of Report 


The Monoethanolamine report describes the global Monoethanolamine market, with focus on the country, applications, and other end-use scenarios. The study provides

Market Data & Forecast (Short-term and Long-term)

•  Demand-Supply Analysis
•  Demand Composition, by Application
•  Capacity
•  Trade (Import, Export and Net Export)
•  Sales & Revenue
•  Pricing Analysis
•  Market Dynamics

Country Summaries & Product Review

•  Supply Demand Balance 
•  Monoethanolamine Market data in terms of volume and value for each end-use 
   at regional and country level
•  Monoethanolamine Market analysis for Production, Capacity, and Demand, at regional and country level
•  Historical, Current & Market Forecast
•  Macro-economic factors like GDP, Population, and World Economic integration
•  Economic & Energy Outlook
•  Industry & Policy Developments 
•  End-use Industry / Applications Market 
•  Reasoning & Analysis
•  Insightful Commentary
•  Market Review
•  Comparative Analysis
•  Latest Trends and market developments
•  Key players
•  Strategic Issues and Recommendations
•  Business Opportunity Assessment

1.  Introduction

      •  Scope
      •  Market Coverage
          -  Applications
          -  Regions
          -  Countries
      •  Years Considered
          -  Historical - 2016 – 2021
          -  Base - 2022
          -  Forecast Period - 2023 – 2032
      •  Research Methodology
          -  Approach
          -  Research Methodology
          -  Prismane Consulting Market Models
          -  Assumptions & Limitations
          -  Abbreviations & Definitions
          -  Conversion Factors
          -  Data Sources

2.  Market Synopsis 

      •  Market Evolution
      •  Demand-Supply Overview
      •  Industry Structure
      •  Strategic Issues
      •  End-use Trends
      •  Growth Forecast

3.  Economic & Energy Outlook

      •  GDP and Demographics
      •  Monetary & Fiscal Policies
      •  Crude Oil Production and prices
      •  Natural Gas
      •  Electricity Prices

4.  End-use Sector Performance

      •  Cosmetic & Personal Care
      •  Chemical
      •  Oil & Gas
      •  Others

5.  Plants & Projects Analysis

      •  Monoethanolamine Production Capacity, by Company
      •  Monoethanolamine Production Capacity, by Country and by region
      •  Capacity Overview, By Technology

6.  Introduction to Monoethanolamine and Market Overview 

      •  Product Description
      •  Grades & Properties
      •  Raw Material
      •  Manufacturing Process
      •  Environmental Issues
      •  Value Chain
      •  Applications

7.  Market Dynamics and Industry Trends 

      •  Market Dynamics 
          -  Drivers
          -  Restraints
          -  Opportunities
          -  Challenges

8.  Global Monoethanolamine Demand-Supply Analysis, By Application, (Volume, Value) (2016–2032)

      •  Strategic Issues
      •  Demand-Supply Analysis and Forecast (2016 – 2032)
          -  Capacity
          -  Capacity Utilization (%)
          -  Production
          -  Imports
          -  Exports
          -  Net Exports
          -  Demand
          -  Demand Growth Rate (%)
          -  Driving Force Analysis
      •  Global Monoethanolamine Market, By Application 
          - Chemical Intermediate
          - Personal Care & Cosmetics
          - Oil refineries
          -  Others

9.  Demand-Supply Analysis and Market Review, By Region, By Country (Volume, Value), (2016– 2032)

      •  Strategic Issues
      •  Capacity
      •  Capacity Utilization (%)
      •  Production
      •  Imports
      •  Exports
      •  Net Exports
      •  Demand
      •  Demand Growth Rate (%)
      •  Monoethanolamine Market, By Application
Note: Demand-Supply Analysis has been provided for all major Regions / Countries as mentioned below. The demand-supply (consumption) split by Application, has been provided for each of the countries/regions in Volume (Kilotons) and Value (USD Million).
      •  North America
         -  USA
         -  Canada
         -  Mexico
      •  Western Europe
         -  Germany
         -  France
         -  Italy
         -  United Kingdom
         -  Spain
         -  Rest of Western Europe
      •  Central & Eastern Europe
         -  Russia
         -  Poland
         -  Rest of Central & Eastern Europe
      •  Asia-Pacific
         -  China
         -  Japan
         -  India
         -  South Korea
         -  ASEAN
         -  Rest of Asia-Pacific
      •  Central & South America
         -  Brazil
         -  Rest of CSA
      •  Middle East & Africa
         -  Saudi Arabia
         -  South Africa
         -  Rest of MEA
Note: CAGR will be calculated for all the applications to arrive at the regional/global demand growth for the forecast period (2022 – 2032)

10.  Pricing Analysis

      •  Average Monoethanolamine Prices, USD/Kg
      •  Average Monoethanolamine Prices, by Country 
      •  Average DMonoethanolamine Prices, by Region
      •  Price Forecast

11.  Key Strategic Issues

12.  Business Opportunity Assessment 

      •  Market Attractiveness Assessment
      •  Prospective & Target Market Study

13.  Strategic Recommendation & Suggestions

14.  Company Analysis and Market Share Analysis

      •  Monoethanolamine Manufacturers Profiles/ Company Analysis
         -  Basic Details
         - Headquarters, Key Markets
         -  Ownership
         -  Company Financial
         -  Manufacturing Bases
         -  Global Turnover
         -  Total Employee
         -  Product Portfolio / Services / Solutions
         -  Recent Developments
         -  Companies Covered
             -  Arak Petrochemical
             -  BASF SE
             -  Dow Inc.
             -  Equistar
             -  Huntsman
             -  Idesa
             -  Ineos Oxide
             -  JSC Sintez
             -  Kazanorgsyntez
             -  Nouryon
             -  Sadara Chemical Company
             -  Sasol
             -  Saudi Kayan
             -  Other Manufacturers
Note: This section includes company information, company financials, manufacturing bases, and operating regions. Company financials have been mentioned only for those companies where financials were available in SEC Filings, annual reports, or company websites. All the reported financials in this report are in U.S. Dollars. Financials reported in other currencies have been converted using average currency conversion rates. Company profiles may include manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.

15.  Appendices

      •  Demand-Supply - Regions
      •  Demand-Supply– Countries
      •  Capacities, 2016-2032

Scope of Report 


The Monoethanolamine report describes the global Monoethanolamine market, with focus on the country, applications, and other end-use scenarios. The study provides

Market Data & Forecast (Short-term and Long-term)

•  Demand-Supply Analysis
•  Demand Composition, by Application
•  Capacity
•  Trade (Import, Export and Net Export)
•  Sales & Revenue
•  Pricing Analysis
•  Market Dynamics

Country Summaries & Product Review

•  Supply Demand Balance 
•  Monoethanolamine Market data in terms of volume and value for each end-use 
   at regional and country level
•  Monoethanolamine Market analysis for Production, Capacity, and Demand, at regional and country level
•  Historical, Current & Market Forecast
•  Macro-economic factors like GDP, Population, and World Economic integration
•  Economic & Energy Outlook
•  Industry & Policy Developments 
•  End-use Industry / Applications Market 
•  Reasoning & Analysis
•  Insightful Commentary
•  Market Review
•  Comparative Analysis
•  Latest Trends and market developments
•  Key players
•  Strategic Issues and Recommendations
•  Business Opportunity Assessment


Frequently Asked Questions

Who are some of the major Monoethanolamine producers?
Key players in the Monoethanolamine market include BASF, Dow Inc., INEOS oxide, Arak Petrochemical, Equistar, Huntsman, Idesa, JSC Sintez, Kazanorgsyntez, Nouryon, Sadara Chemical Company, Sasol and Saudi Kayan.
Which application dominates the Monoethanolamine market?
In terms of MEA market by application, Cosmetic & personal care segment dominates the global Monoethanolamine market in 2022
What are the key factors driving the Monoethanolamine market?
Growing middle-class income, e-commerce platform & distribution channel, increasing demand for organic products and high-quality products, are some of the key demand drivers for cosmetics market Moreover, global trend of rapid urbanization, shift in lifestyle, expansion of departmental stores, and retail shops has further boosted the consumption of surfactants and cleaning products on a global scale, consequently driving the market for MEA during the forecast period.