FATTY AMIDES MARKET ANALYSIS

Fatty Amides MarketSize and Trends

The fatty amides Market size is valued at US$ 428.2 Mn in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 568.1 Mn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% from 2024 to 2031. Fatty amides such as oleamide, behenamide, erucamide, and stearamide are widely used across a variety of industries including plastics processing, rubber, and inks & coatings. Fatty amides are mainly used as slip agents and anti-block agents in the production of polyolefin films & sheets that have applications in the packaging industry. Fatty acids maintain the clarity of polyolefin film and act as an anti-blocking agent. Nearly 70% of fatty amides are used in the film processing industries. Oleamide and stearamide are majorly used by industries such as paper, textiles, rubber, and ink.

Fatty Amides Market Trends:

Increasing adoption of oleamide and erucamide: The adoption of oleamide and erucamide as slip agents and releasing agents in polymer processing has been growing significantly over the past few years. These fatty amides are increasingly being used in the production of flexible films, blown films, wire and cable coatings, and blow molded containers. Their ability to reduce friction and provide anti-blocking properties makes them favorable over conventional slip and release agents.

 Focus on reducing volatility of fatty amides: The fatty amides market has seen a significant shift in focus towards developing less volatile formulations in recent years. Fatty amides are primarily used as slip and anti-block additives in plastic films and food packaging. However, concerns have been growing about the potential health impacts of exposure to these chemicals during product use or disposal. Various toxicology studies have suggested links between higher volatility of certain fatty amides and increased absorption or respiratory issues. This has led to tighter regulation of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) levels in Europe and other Western markets under REACH. Major brands and retailers are also demanding safer and more sustainable ingredients in the goods they sell.

To comply with these evolving standards and growing consumer awareness, fatty amides producers are investing heavily in research & development to create new low-VOC variants. Layn, a major global producer of fatty amide slip and anti-block additives, launched its Layslip LVO range in 2021 with alkanolamide structures optimized for lower vapor pressures. According to the company’s website, these new grades show equivalent performance to traditional variants but with VOC emissions reduced by over 50% as certified by the ECHA. Major packaging converters like Amcor and Coveris have publicly endorsed adopting these low-VOC solutions in their product portfolios to transition towards greener options.