Global Melamine Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Melamine Market, By Form (Melamine Resin, Melamine Foam, and Others), Application (Laminates, Wood Adhesives, Molding Compounds, Thermoset Plastics, Surface Coating, Paints, and Others), End-User Industry (Construction, Chemical Industry, Textile Industry, Automotive Industry, and Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Melamine Market Analysis and Size

The global melamine market is experiencing steady growth, driven by several key factors. One of the primary drivers is the increasing demand for melamine in the construction industry, particularly for laminates and wood adhesives. The growing construction activities, especially in emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil, are fueling this demand. In addition, the automotive industry's expansion is contributing to the market growth, as melamine is used in various automotive components. The market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, supported by increasing urbanization, industrialization, and the growing middle-class population in emerging economies. Manufacturers are also focusing on product innovation and the development of bio-based melamine to meet evolving consumer preferences and sustainability goals, which could further drive market growth.

Global melamine market size was valued at USD 8.63 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 11.36 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 3.49% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Melamine is a white crystalline compound with a chemical formula C3H6N6, often used in the production of plastics, adhesives, countertops, dishware, and flame retardants. It is known for its durability, strength, and resistance to heat. Melamine is commonly used in the form of melamine resin, which is created by combining melamine with formaldehyde. This resin is widely used in laminate flooring, kitchenware, furniture, and other household products.

Melamine Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing Demand for Construction    

The demand for melamine in laminates, wood adhesives, and coatings is directly linked to its growth. As urbanization and infrastructure development projects continue to rise, the need for durable and versatile materials such as melamine material is increasing. Moreover, melamine's properties make it ideal for use in construction applications due to its resistance to heat, chemicals, and moisture, enhancing the longevity and performance of various construction materials. The construction industry's expansion, particularly in emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil, is a significant driver for the melamine market.      

• Growing Automotive Sector

Melamine is used in manufacturing heat-resistant and durable parts such as knobs, handles, and housings for automotive components. With the automotive sector's continued growth, especially in emerging markets where there is a rising demand for vehicles, the demand for melamine is expected to increase further. Additionally, the trend towards lightweight materials in the automotive industry plays to melamine's strengths, as it offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, contributing to fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Melamine's utilization in various automotive components is fueling its demand, driven by the expansion of the automotive industry globally.

Opportunities 

• Renovation and Remodeling Activities 

As homeowners and businesses seek cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing solutions for their renovation projects, melamine-based laminates, melamine wood adhesives, and coatings are becoming increasingly popular. These products offer durability, easy maintenance, and a wide range of design options, making them ideal for various renovation applications such as furniture, flooring, and cabinetry. The increasing trend of renovation and remodeling activities, particularly in developed regions such as North America and Europe, presents a significant market opportunity for melamine-based products.     

• Environmental Sustainability of Melamine Products 

Melamine is known for its durability and longevity, which can contribute to reducing waste over time. In addition, melamine production processes are becoming more efficient, leading to lower energy consumption and emissions. As consumers and industries increasingly prioritize sustainability, melamine's eco-friendly properties are positioning it as a preferred choice for various applications, such as melamine ware, molding compounds, textiles, and fire retardants. Particularly as environmental concerns become more prominent globally, melamine's eco-friendly properties further drive its market growth.

Restraints/Challenges

• Raw Material Price Volatility  

The melamine market is susceptible to fluctuations in the prices of raw materials, particularly formaldehyde, a key component in melamine production. Formaldehyde prices can be influenced by various factors such as supply-demand dynamics, production capacity, and geopolitical events. These fluctuations can impact the production cost of melamine, affecting profit margins for manufacturers and potentially leading to price fluctuations for end consumers, which can be challenging for market growth.    

• Regulatory Pressures for Formaldehyde Emissions 

Formaldehyde is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC) and is subject to regulations aimed at reducing emissions and limiting its environmental impact. Compliance with these regulations requires manufacturers to invest in emission control technologies and adhere to stringent environmental standards, which can increase production costs. Furthermore, evolving regulatory requirements and standards can create uncertainty for market participants, impacting investment decisions and market growth. Regulations regarding melamine formaldehyde emissions and environmental standards pose a challenge to the melamine market.

This market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Developments

• In March 2022, Borealis AG rejected EuroChem's offer to acquire its melamine, nitrogen, and fertilizer business. EuroChem had made the offer in February 2022. While Borealis AG declined the offer, it remains open to exploring options for its nitrogen business
• In September 2022, Eurotecnica announced that it had secured two significant contracts to build high-pressure melamine plants. These plants will have capacities of 60,000 tons and 80,000 tons per year, respectively

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

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Melamine Market Scope

The market is segmented into three notable segments based on form, application, and end-user industry. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Form

• Melamine Resin
• Melamine Foam
• Others

Application

• Laminates
• Wood Adhesives
• Molding Compounds
• Thermoset Plastics
• Surface Coating
• Paints
• Others

End-User Industry

• Construction
• Chemical Industry
• Textile Industry
• Automotive Industry
• Others

Melamine Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, form, application, and end-user industry as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and rest of South America.

Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market due to increasing construction activities and rising demand for laminates, wood adhesives, paints, and coatings in China, India, and Japan, driving up melamine usage in the region. China alone represents more than a quarter of the global coatings market.

Europe is expected to be the fastest growing due to the growth in the construction and automotive industries, along with increased residential and renovation activities. The surge in wood adhesive and laminate production, combined with the strong growth of laminate flooring, is fueling this regional market expansion.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Melamine Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• China Haohua Chemical Group Co., Ltd (China)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Cornerstone (U.S.)
• QATAR FERTILISER COMPANY (Qatar)
• Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
• Nissan Chemical Corporation (Japan)
• Proman (Switzerland)
• Borealis AG (Austria)
• Grupa Azoty (Poland)
• Prefere Resins Holding GmbH (Germany)
• Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC) (India)
• Hexion (U.S.)
• Xinji JiuYuan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd (China)