Latin America Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Size & Outlook

The quaternary ammonium compounds market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 492.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of Latin America quaternary ammonium compounds market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$292.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$492.5
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
6.7%
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Latin America

Latin America quaternary ammonium compounds market highlights

  • The Latin America quaternary ammonium compounds market generated a revenue of USD 292.6 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, didecyldimethylammonium chloride was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Benzalkonium Chloride is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.


Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 292.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 492.5 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentDidecyldimethylammonium chloride
Fastest growing segmentBenzalkonium Chloride
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAlkyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Benzalkonium Chloride, Didecyldimethylammonium chloride, Other Products
Key market players worldwideArkema SA, Basf SE, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Evonik Industries AG, Ashland Inc, Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, Global Amines Company


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Latin America region accounted for 13.6% of the global quaternary ammonium compounds market in 2022.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 876.7 million by 2030.

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Didecyldimethylammonium chloride was the largest segment with a revenue share of 58.75% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America quaternary ammonium compounds market based on alkyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, didecyldimethylammonium chloride, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The market for QACs in Central and South America is primarily driven by increasing demand from various end-use industries, such as healthcare, water treatment, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. These compounds are widely used as disinfectants, sanitizers, and detergents, due to their excellent antimicrobial properties.

Brazil and Argentina are two of the largest markets for QACs in the region, accounting for a significant share of the overall demand. In Brazil, the demand for QACs is mainly driven by the healthcare and food processing sectors, while in Argentina, the demand is primarily driven by the food processing and manufacturing sectors.

Key manufacturers in the QACs market focus on improving their product offerings and expanding their market presence through acquisitions and partnerships. For instance, in 2022, Indorama Ventures acquired Brazil's Oxiteno, expanding the company's growth potential into lucrative surfactant market and aiming to broaden its product portfolio and strengthen its position in the Central and South American market.

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