Oct 29, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: United Kingdom – Acyclic Polyamines And Their Derivatives And Salts Thereof (Excl. Hexamethylenediamine and Ethylenediamine) – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The UK market for acyclic polyamines and their derivatives (excluding hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) is forecast for modest growth, with consumption volume expected to reach 8.1K tons by 2035 at a CAGR of +0.6%, and market value projected to hit $44M at a CAGR of +2.1%. In 2024, consumption was 7.6K tons, a 12% increase from the previous year, but the market has not recovered to its 2013 peak of 11K tons. Domestic production has declined sharply, falling to 1.1K tons in 2024, making the UK heavily reliant on imports, which surged 18% to 7.5K tons, primarily from Belgium, the Netherlands, and China. Exports also grew in 2024 to 987 tons, with the United States and Germany as the main destinations. The average import price was $4,768 per ton, while the export price was significantly higher at $11,152 per ton, indicating the UK exports higher-value products.
Key Findings
Market volume is forecast for slight growth with a +0.6% CAGR, reaching 8.1K tons by 2035Market value is projected to increase at a +2.1% CAGR, reaching $44M by 2035The UK is heavily import-dependent, with imports surging 18% to 7.5K tons in 2024Domestic production has seen an abrupt descent, falling to 1.1K tons in 2024The UK exports higher-value products, with an average export price of $11,152 per ton versus an import price of $4,768Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof in the UK, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 8.1K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $44M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Acyclic Polyamines And Their Derivatives And Salts Thereof (Excl. Hexamethylenediamine and Ethylenediamine)
Consumption of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) in the UK totaled 7.6K tons in 2024, rising by 12% on the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Consumption of (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) peaked at 11K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
The size of the market for acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) in the UK fell slightly to $35M in 2024, flattening at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. Consumption of (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) peaked at $45M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
ProductionUnited Kingdom’s Production of Acyclic Polyamines And Their Derivatives And Salts Thereof (Excl. Hexamethylenediamine and Ethylenediamine)
In 2024, approx. 1.1K tons of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) were produced in the UK; waning by -1.9% compared with the previous year’s figure. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Production of (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) peaked at 2.4K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, production of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) rose to $10M in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Production of (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) peaked at $17M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Acyclic Polyamines And Their Derivatives And Salts Thereof (Excl. Hexamethylenediamine and Ethylenediamine)
In 2024, after seven years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine), when their volume increased by 18% to 7.5K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports of (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) hit record highs at 11K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, imports of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) expanded markedly to $36M in 2024. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked at $42M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
Belgium (3K tons), the Netherlands (1.6K tons) and China (675 tons) were the main suppliers of imports of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) to the UK, together accounting for 69% of total imports. The United States, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +63.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof suppliers to the UK were the Netherlands ($9.2M), Belgium ($7.7M) and China ($4.6M), with a combined 60% share of total imports. The United States, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.
Switzerland, with a CAGR of +53.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the average import price for acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) amounted to $4,768 per ton, dropping by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, import price for acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) decreased by -8.1% against 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked at $5,186 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($10,969 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($2,577 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Acyclic Polyamines And Their Derivatives And Salts Thereof (Excl. Hexamethylenediamine and Ethylenediamine)
In 2024, overseas shipments of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) were finally on the rise to reach 987 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The exports peaked at 2.8K tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, exports of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) surged to $11M in 2024. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) reached the peak figure at $17M in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports By Country
The United States (216 tons), Germany (185 tons) and the Netherlands (102 tons) were the main destinations of exports of acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) from the UK, together comprising 51% of total exports. China, Australia, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese), France, Ireland, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +58.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof exported from the UK were the United States ($3.4M), Germany ($2.2M) and China ($932K), together comprising 59% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Australia, France, Ireland, Belgium, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Norway and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.
Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +60.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the average export price for acyclic polyamines and their derivatives and salts thereof (excl. hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine) amounted to $11,152 per ton, picking up by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average export price increased by 64% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($44,629 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($2,586 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+25.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.