The global market for Aliphatic Isocyanates was estimated to be worth US$ 4094 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 6373 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Aliphatic Isocyanates cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Aliphatic isocyanates are a class of chemical compounds widely used in the production of polyurethane-based materials. Unlike aromatic isocyanates, aliphatic isocyanates offer superior resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, weathering, and yellowing, making them particularly suitable for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) applications. Common types include hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), and hydrogenated MDI (H12MDI). These materials are frequently used in automotive coatings, industrial paints, flooring systems, plastics, and specialty finishes where long-term durability, chemical resistance, and aesthetic stability are critical.
Global production of aliphatic isocyanates exceeded 540,000 metric tons in 2024, with an average market price of approximately $7,600 per metric ton.
In Asia-Pacific, demand for aliphatic isocyanates is strong, driven by the booming automotive, construction, and electronics sectors in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. The region is also the largest producer, with several leading chemical companies expanding production capacities to meet both domestic and export needs. Rapid infrastructure development and rising adoption of high-performance coatings are key growth factors.
In Europe, the market is characterized by strict environmental regulations and strong demand for low-VOC and sustainable coating materials. Aliphatic isocyanates are widely adopted in industrial coatings, automotive refinishing, and protective applications. Germany, France, and Italy remain leading consumers, supported by their well-established automotive and machinery industries.
In North America, the United States leads the market, with demand concentrated in automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors. High adoption of advanced polyurethane coatings for durability and aesthetics, along with ongoing investment in infrastructure modernization, continues to support market growth.
In Middle East & Africa, the market is gradually expanding, supported by construction growth in the Gulf region and increasing adoption of protective coatings for oil & gas infrastructure. Meanwhile, Latin America shows rising demand, particularly in Brazil and Mexico, where automotive production and urban development are driving usage of aliphatic isocyanates in paints and adhesives.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Aliphatic Isocyanates, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Aliphatic Isocyanates by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Aliphatic Isocyanates market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Kilotons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Aliphatic Isocyanates.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Covestro
- Wanhua Chemical
- Evonik
- BASF
- Asahi Kasei
- Tosoh
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
- Coatings
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Elastomers
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Aliphatic Isocyanates manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Aliphatic Isocyanates in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Aliphatic Isocyanates in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Aliphatic Isocyanates Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Aliphatic Isocyanates Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Aliphatic Isocyanates Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Aliphatic Isocyanates Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Aliphatic Isocyanates Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Aliphatic Isocyanates Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Aliphatic Isocyanates Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Aliphatic Isocyanates Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Aliphatic Isocyanates
- 2.9 Aliphatic Isocyanates Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Aliphatic Isocyanates Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Aliphatic Isocyanates Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Aliphatic Isocyanates as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 HDI
- 3.1.2 IPDI
- 3.1.3 H12MDI
- 3.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Coatings
- 4.1.2 Adhesives & Sealants
- 4.1.3 Elastomers
- 4.1.4 Others
- 4.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Aliphatic Isocyanates Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Covestro
- 7.1.1 Covestro Company Information
- 7.1.2 Covestro Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Covestro Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Covestro Aliphatic Isocyanates Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Covestro Recent Development
- 7.2 Wanhua Chemical
- 7.2.1 Wanhua Chemical Company Information
- 7.2.2 Wanhua Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Wanhua Chemical Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Wanhua Chemical Aliphatic Isocyanates Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Wanhua Chemical Recent Development
- 7.3 Evonik
- 7.3.1 Evonik Company Information
- 7.3.2 Evonik Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Evonik Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Evonik Aliphatic Isocyanates Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Evonik Recent Development
- 7.4 BASF
- 7.4.1 BASF Company Information
- 7.4.2 BASF Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 BASF Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 BASF Aliphatic Isocyanates Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 BASF Recent Development
- 7.5 Asahi Kasei
- 7.5.1 Asahi Kasei Company Information
- 7.5.2 Asahi Kasei Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Asahi Kasei Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Asahi Kasei Aliphatic Isocyanates Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Asahi Kasei Recent Development
- 7.6 Tosoh
- 7.6.1 Tosoh Company Information
- 7.6.2 Tosoh Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Tosoh Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Tosoh Aliphatic Isocyanates Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Tosoh Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Aliphatic Isocyanates Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Aliphatic Isocyanates Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Aliphatic Isocyanates Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Aliphatic Isocyanates Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer