Published December 2023
Mainland Chinese consumption drove capacity increases in the last five years. During 2022–27, capacity is anticipated to grow at an average annual rate of 2.3%. 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 during the forecast period; however, mainland China will continue to drive regional and global consumption growth. Mainland China accounts for most of the capacity additions.
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 non-nylon applications, including polyurethanes, plasticizers, food additives and pharmaceuticals.
The following chart shows world consumption of adipic acid:
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