11-Aminoundecanoic Acid Price Trend Analysis 2026: Latest News, Market Insights, Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis & Price Drivers

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In 2024, the 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid market showed a fluctuating price trend, mainly driven by changes in its key feedstock, castor oil. Since 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid is produced from castor oil and castor seed derivatives, the availability and pricing of castor oil played an important role in shaping the overall market. During the first quarter, stable to slightly weak castor oil prices in India, supported by higher castor seed production and low international demand, kept the cost of production steady and limited strong price movement for 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid. The market remained calm with balanced supply and demand conditions.

In the second quarter of 2024, the prices reflected a volatile pattern. Castor seed acreage increased in the second quarter, which led to improved supply. This caused prices to dip in the short term. However, farmers started to regulate the supply to ensure prices remained stable. International castor oil supply also remained stable in the second quarter. This led to a slightly unstable pattern in the prices of 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid.

During the third quarter, reduced castor seed production in key Indian regions and supply chain issues led to tighter supply, which helped to support prices. Demand from industries like nylon, lubricants, and specialty chemicals helped to keep the market active.

During the fourth quarter, prices declined slightly, with stable demand from industries like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, which did not increase prices. Weather-related damage to the crop, reduced seed availability, and supply issues caused some fluctuation in prices, but the overall trend remained stable.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid market is expected to remain stable with mild fluctuations, depending on castor oil supply and demand from nylon and specialty chemical industries.

About 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid

11-Aminoundecanoic acid is a white crystalline solid with low solubility in water. It belongs to the amines and fatty acids class and is an essential precursor of Nylon-11. On further treatment, the acid constitutes an important class of polyamides and fungicides. 11-aminoundecanoic acid is prepared from undecylenic acid derived from castor oil.

11-Aminoundecanoic Acid Product Detail

HS Code
29224990
Chemical Formula

C11H23NO2

CAS Number
2432-99-7
Molecular Weight
201.31 g/mol
Industrial Uses

Polyamides, Fungicides and Insecticides, Pharmaceutical, Food contact materials, Automotives

Synonyms

Amino 11, 11-Aminoundecylic acid

Supplier Database

ATOFINA, BOC Sciences, Simagchem Corporation

Regional Coverage

Asia Pacific

China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America

United States and Canada

Latin America

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa

South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco

CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)

Supplier Database AvailabilityYes

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11-Aminoundecanoic Acid Production Processes

  • Production of 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid via four-step reaction process

11-Aminoundecanoic acid is obtained through the pyrolysis of castor oil (ricinoleic acid) with water vapour at elevated temperatures and in the absence of air. Usually, the trans esterified product of ricinoleic acid, i.e., methyl ricinoleate, is made to undergo pyrolysis.

Methyl undecenoate and heptaldehyde thus obtained are subjected to further treatment. Methyl undecenoate is hydrolyzed to obtain undecanoic acid and then reacts with HBr forming bromoundecanoic acid. In the last step, the intermediate is treated with ammonia to get 11-aminoundecanoic acid.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid outlook for 2025 points to a broadly steady market with modest price swings, as castor seed supply, inventory levels, and downstream demand from nylon and specialty chemicals set the tone. Mild Q4 recovery, supported by lower carry-forward stocks and weather-related crop concerns, offers some upward bias, though weak industrial demand and the end of harvesting season cap gains.
11-Aminoundecanoic acid prices are shaped primarily by castor oil economics, since undecylenic acid, the feedstock derived from castor seed processing, underpins production costs. Castor seed sowing, harvest timing, and crop availability drive feedstock cost swings, while inventory levels at converters and traders influence how quickly cost changes pass through to buyers. Export demand and downstream offtake from nylon and specialty chemical producers determine how much of that cost pressure is absorbed versus passed on, making the balance between seed supply and industrial consumption the core structural driver.
India is the dominant upstream player, supplying most of the world's undecylenic acid, the castor-oil-derived feedstock that underpins 11-aminoundecanoic acid production globally. Manufacturing of the finished acid is concentrated among specialty and fine chemical producers in Asia, Europe, and North America that process the Indian-sourced feedstock into nylon-11 precursor grade material. Downstream consumption is concentrated in automotive, oil and gas, and specialty chemicals sectors. The heavy reliance on Indian castor oil for undecylenic acid creates a meaningful supply-chain concentration risk for producers and buyers alike.
11-Aminoundecanoic acid is produced via a four-step castor oil route: castor oil is transesterified with methyl alcohol to methyl ricinoleate, pyrolyzed to methyl undecenoate and heptanal, hydrolyzed to undecenoic acid, then reacted with hydrogen bromide (about 0.4-0.5 MT per MT of product) and a peroxide initiator to form 11-bromoundecanoic acid. Ammonia treatment yields the final product. The primary feedstock, undecylenic acid, is sourced mainly from India and consumed at roughly 1.0-1.2 MT per MT of product.
Polyamides and nylon production, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals are the primary demand drivers. Nylon and specialty chemical producers translate their procurement activity directly into volume demand, so shifts in polyamide output feed straight through to feedstock offtake. Pharmaceutical applications, including matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors and prostate cancer treatments, provide a specialized demand base. Because industrial consumption from nylon and specialty chemicals is comparatively modest relative to other castor derivatives, export demand and downstream buying strength are the swing factors that determine whether price pressure builds or eases.
Procurement Resource uses a structured, data-driven methodology combining primary engagement with producers, suppliers and traders, secondary market data, monitoring of feedstock and input costs, trade-flow and inventory tracking, and exchange or spot benchmarks. This multi-source approach is validated and translated into a transparent price assessment and outlook. The detailed methodology is available on the Procurement Resource website.

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Udeesha Tomar

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Leading procurement research solutions across chemicals, materials, and food & beverages, with expertise in price forecasting and market analytics.

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