Acetic Anhydride Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Global Acetic Anhydride Market Analysis and it is segmented by Application (Coating Material, Explosive, Plasticizer, Synthesizer, and Other Applications), End-user Industry (Tobacco, Pharmaceutical, Laundry & Cleaning, Agrochemical, Textile, and Other End-user Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa).

Acetic Anhydride Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Acetic Anhydride Market Size

Acetic Anhydride Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 2.39 Million tons
Market Volume (2030) 2.99 Million tons
CAGR 4.65 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Acetic Anhydride Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Acetic Anhydride Market Analysis

The Acetic Anhydride Market size is estimated at 2.39 million tons in 2025, and is expected to reach 2.99 million tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.65% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The market is majorly driven by the growing usage in laundry detergents and increasing demand from the pharmaceutical industry for acetic anhydride, as an intermediate.

  • The growing usage of TAED in the laundry detergent segment has driven the market for acetic anhydride.
  • Adoption of E-cigarettes and declining usage of acetic anhydride for cellulose anhydride is likely to hinder the market’s growth.
  • Development of Acetylated Wood is projected to act as an opportunity for the market in future.

Acetic Anhydride Industry Overview

The acetic anhydride market is partially fragmented. In terms of market share, the market is distributed among many global manufacturers. Key players in the acetic anhydride market are Jubilant Life Sciences., Daicel Corporation, Sigma Aldrich, and Celanese Corporation, among others.

Acetic Anhydride Market Leaders

  1. Jubilant Life Sciences

  2. Celanese Corporation

  3. DuPont

  4. Sasol Limited

  5. SABIC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Acetic Anhydride Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Growing Demand from the Pharmaceutical Industry for Acetic Anhydride as an Intermediate
    • 4.1.2 Surging Demand from the Polymer/Resin Industry
    • 4.1.3 Growing Use of Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) in Laundry Detergents
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Adoption of E-cigarettes
    • 4.2.2 Declining Usage of Acetic Anhydride for Cellulose Acetate Production
  • 4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 Coating Material
    • 5.1.2 Explosive
    • 5.1.3 Plasticizer
    • 5.1.4 Synthesizer
    • 5.1.5 Other Applications
  • 5.2 End-user Industry
    • 5.2.1 Tobacco
    • 5.2.2 Pharmaceutical
    • 5.2.3 Laundry & Cleaning
    • 5.2.4 Agrochemical
    • 5.2.5 Textile
    • 5.2.6 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Nordic Countries
    • 5.3.3.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East & Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share/Ranking Analysis**
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 BP PLC
    • 6.4.3 Celanese Corporation
    • 6.4.4 China National Petroleum Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Daicel Corporation
    • 6.4.6 DuPont
    • 6.4.7 Eastman Chemical Company
    • 6.4.8 Jiangsu Danhua Group Pvt Ltd
    • 6.4.9 Jubilant Life Sciences
    • 6.4.10 Luna Chemical Industries Pvt Ltd
    • 6.4.11 Shijiazhuang Shengkang Biotech Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.12 Sigma Aldrich
    • 6.4.13 Sipchem
    • 6.4.14 Taj Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    • 6.4.15 Kunshan Yalong Co. Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Development of Acetylated Wood
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Acetic Anhydride Industry Segmentation

The acetic anhydride market report includes:

Application Coating Material
Explosive
Plasticizer
Synthesizer
Other Applications
End-user Industry Tobacco
Pharmaceutical
Laundry & Cleaning
Agrochemical
Textile
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Acetic Anhydride Market Research FAQs

How big is the Acetic Anhydride Market?

The Acetic Anhydride Market size is expected to reach 2.39 million tons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.65% to reach 2.99 million tons by 2030.

What is the current Acetic Anhydride Market size?

In 2025, the Acetic Anhydride Market size is expected to reach 2.39 million tons.

Who are the key players in Acetic Anhydride Market?

Jubilant Life Sciences, Celanese Corporation, DuPont, Sasol Limited and SABIC are the major companies operating in the Acetic Anhydride Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Acetic Anhydride Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Acetic Anhydride Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Acetic Anhydride Market.

What years does this Acetic Anhydride Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Acetic Anhydride Market size was estimated at 2.28 million tons. The report covers the Acetic Anhydride Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Acetic Anhydride Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Acetic Anhydride Industry Report

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