Product Code: SR112025A2166
The global melamine formaldehyde market size reached 1,535.8 Kilo Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 2,172.4 Kilo Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.73% during 2025-2033.
Melamine formaldehyde refers to a white, odorless and tasteless thermosetting plastic that hardens and strengthens upon heating. It is manufactured by the polymerization of formaldehyde with melamine and exhibits resistance against scratches, impact, moisture, heat and chemicals. In comparison to other thermoplastics, such as acetate, once melamine sets, it does not soften or melt and can retain its strength and shape upon reheating. It is commonly used in the production of laminates for surface walls, cabinets, sanitary ware, counters and household crockery items, such as cups, glasses, bowls and plates. It can also be converted into a foam with distinctive pore structures and used as an insulating and soundproofing material.
Rapid industrialization across the globe is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, a significant increase in the demand for melamine formaldehyde from various industries, such as construction, automotive, furniture, chemical and packaging, is providing a boost to the market growth. In line with this, in the construction industry, melamine formaldehyde is used for saturating decorative papers that are laminated under high heat and pressure. Owing to its various advantageous properties, such as thermal insulation and chemical resistance, it is also being used for manufacturing automobile interiors in the form of decorative laminates and surface coatings, which is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Other factors, including rapid urbanization, along with the utilization of melamine formaldehyde and bamboo mixture for producing environment-friendly products, are projected to drive the market further.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Product Type:
- Methylated Formaldehyde
- Non-Methylated Formaldehyde
Breakup by Grade:
- Industrial Grade
- Reagent Grade
Breakup by Application:
- Laminates
- Molding Powder
- Paints
- Surface Coatings
- Adhesives
- Thermal Insulation Foams
- Others
Breakup by End-Use Industry:
- Construction and Building
- Packaging
- Electronics
- Wood and Furniture
- Automotive
- Chemicals
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Allnex Netherlands B.V., BASF SE, Borealis AG, Chimica Pomponesco S.p.A (Gruppo Frati S.p.A), Eurotecnica Contractors and Engineers S.p.A. (Proman Holding AG), Hexza Corporation Berhad, Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC, INEOS Capital Limited, Mitsui Chemicals, Hexion Inc. (Formerly- Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC), Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd., etc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What is the expected growth rate of the global melamine formaldehyde market 2025-2033?
- 2.What are the key factors driving the global melamine formaldehyde market?
- 3.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global melamine formaldehyde market?
- 4.What is the breakup of the global melamine formaldehyde market based on the grade?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global melamine formaldehyde market based on the application?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global melamine formaldehyde market based on the end-use industry?
- 7.What are the key regions in the global melamine formaldehyde market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Melamine Formaldehyde Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 6.1 Methylated Formaldehyde
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Non-Methylated Formaldehyde
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Grade
- 7.1 Industrial Grade
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Reagent Grade
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Laminates
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Molding Powder
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Paints
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Surface Coatings
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Adhesives
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
- 8.6 Thermal Insulation Foams
- 8.6.1 Market Trends
- 8.6.2 Market Forecast
- 8.7 Others
- 8.7.1 Market Trends
- 8.7.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by End-Use Industry
- 9.1 Construction and Building
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Packaging
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Electronics
- 9.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Wood and Furniture
- 9.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Automotive
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.6 Chemicals
- 9.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.7 Others
- 9.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.7.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
- 10.1 North America
- 10.1.1 United States
- 10.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.1.2 Canada
- 10.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2 Asia Pacific
- 10.2.1 China
- 10.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.2 Japan
- 10.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.3 India
- 10.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.4 South Korea
- 10.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.5 Australia
- 10.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.6 Indonesia
- 10.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.7 Others
- 10.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3 Europe
- 10.3.1 Germany
- 10.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.2 France
- 10.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.3 United Kingdom
- 10.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.4 Italy
- 10.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.5 Spain
- 10.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.6 Russia
- 10.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.7 Others
- 10.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4 Latin America
- 10.4.1 Brazil
- 10.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4.2 Mexico
- 10.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4.3 Others
- 10.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.5 Middle East and Africa
- 10.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 10.5.3 Market Forecast
11 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Strengths
- 11.3 Weaknesses
- 11.4 Opportunities
- 11.5 Threats
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 13.1 Overview
- 13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 13.4 Degree of Competition
- 13.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Indicators
15 Competitive Landscape
- 15.1 Market Structure
- 15.2 Key Players
- 15.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 15.3.1 Allnex Netherlands B.V.
- 15.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.1.3 Financials
- 15.3.2 BASF SE
- 15.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.2.3 Financials
- 15.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.3 Borealis AG
- 15.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.3.3 Financials
- 15.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.4 Chimica Pomponesco S.p.A (Gruppo Frati S.p.A)
- 15.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.4.3 Financials
- 15.3.5 Eurotecnica Contractors and Engineers S.p.A. (Proman Holding AG)
- 15.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.5.3 Financials
- 15.3.6 Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
- 15.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.7 Hexion Inc. (Formerly- Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC)
- 15.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.8 Hexza Corporation Berhad
- 15.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.8.3 Financials
- 15.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.9 INEOS Capital Limited
- 15.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.9.3 Financials
- 15.3.10 Mitsui Chemicals
- 15.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.10.3 Financials
- 15.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.11 Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd.
- 15.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.11.3 Financials
- 15.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis