The Dicyandiamide (DCD) market is projected to expand steadily from 2025 to 2035, driven by growing applications across pharmaceuticals, electronics, adhesives, flame retardants, and water treatment sectors. Using 2024 as the base year, the report forecasts market trends over the period 2025–2035. This study aims to provide a clear understanding of the market structure, segmentation, growth potential, technological developments, and major challenges influencing demand. Comprehensive research and data validation were carried out using credible industry sources and expert insights. The findings are presented through charts, graphs, and visual analytics to provide enhanced clarity and support deeper understanding of the market’s evolving dynamics.
Market Segmentation: Dicyandiamide (DCD) Market
Dicyandiamide is a versatile chemical used in pharmaceuticals, dye production, epoxy curing, electronics, flame retardants, fertilizers, and water treatment.
1. By Grade
Electronic Grade (Ultra-High Purity)
Pharmaceutical Grade
Industrial Grade
2. By Application
Epoxy Resin Curing Agents (Largest Segment)
Pharmaceuticals
Flame Retardants
Fertilizers (Slow-Release Type)
Water Treatment
Dye & Pigment Intermediates
Others
3. By End-Use Industry
Electronics & Electrical
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Chemicals
Agriculture
Textile & Dye Industry
Water Treatment
Regional Analysis: Dicyandiamide Market
1. Asia-Pacific (Largest & Fastest Growing)
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2. North America
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3. Europe
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4. Latin America
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5. Middle East & Africa
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Key Players in the Dicyandiamide Market
Global & Leading Manufacturers
Specialty & Regional Players
These manufacturers produce DCD across industrial, pharmaceutical, and high-purity electronic grades for global and regional applications.
Market Drivers & Restraints — Dicyandiamide (DCD) Market
Market Drivers
1. Rising Demand for Epoxy Resin Curing Agents
DCD is widely used as a latent curing agent in epoxy resins, supporting applications in electrical laminates, adhesives, coatings, composites, and electronics manufacturing.
2. Growing Pharmaceutical Applications
DCD is a key intermediate in the production of several pharmaceutical compounds, including metformin. Increasing global healthcare demand boosts consumption of pharmaceutical-grade DCD.
3. Expansion of Agriculture and Fertilizer Use
DCD functions as a nitrification inhibitor and as a component of slow-release fertilizers, improving nitrogen efficiency and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
4. Increasing Need for Flame Retardants
DCD is used in melamine-based and nitrogen-rich flame retardant formulations for plastics, foams, and textiles, driven by fire safety regulations across consumer and industrial goods.
5. Growth of Electronics, PCB, and Resin Industries
High-purity DCD is essential for producing electronic-grade epoxy resins, laminates, and insulation materials, benefiting from expanding semiconductor and electronics demand.
6. Cost-Effective Manufacturing in Asia-Pacific
Large-scale production in Asia ensures competitive pricing and widespread availability, enabling higher adoption across industrial-grade applications.
Market Restraints
1. Dependence on Raw Material and Energy Prices
Fluctuations in feedstock and energy costs impact manufacturing expenses for DCD producers.
2. Stringent Quality Requirements for High-Purity Grades
Pharmaceutical and electronic applications require strict quality certification, raising production costs and creating barriers for smaller manufacturers.
3. Availability of Substitute Chemicals
Alternative curing agents, nitrification inhibitors, and flame-retardant chemistries may limit DCD adoption in certain niche applications.
4. Environmental and Safety Concerns
Chemical handling, waste management regulations, and sustainability pressures may increase compliance costs for manufacturers and end-users.
5. Regional Production Concentration
Heavy dependence on a few major producing countries exposes the market to supply risks and geopolitical factors.
SWOT Analysis — Dicyandiamide (DCD) Market
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Competitive Landscape Matrix — Dicyandiamide (DCD) Market
Axes:
1. Leaders (High Presence, High Capability)
Companies with extensive global distribution, strong control over quality, and ability to supply industrial, pharmaceutical, and high-purity electronic grades.
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2. Challengers (High Presence, Moderate Capability)
Regional leaders with significant production volumes, primarily focused on industrial-grade DCD with growing investment toward high-purity production.
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3. Innovators (Moderate Presence, High Specialty Focus)
Specialty chemical manufacturers focusing on pharmaceutical or ultra-high-purity electronic-grade DCD.
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4. Emerging / Regional Players (Low Presence, Moderate/Low Capability)
Smaller producers or localized manufacturers supplying cost-effective DCD for fertilizers, dyes, rubber, and general adhesive industries.
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Points Covered in The Report:
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The complete profile of the companies is mentioned. And the capacity, production, price, revenue, cost, gross, gross margin, sales volume, sales revenue, consumption, growth rate, import, export, supply, future strategies, and the technological developments that they are making are also included within the report. The historical data from 2020 to 2024 and forecast data from 2025 to 2035.
The growth factors of the market is discussed in detail wherein the different end users of the market are explained in detail.
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Chapter 1 Industry Overview
1.1 Definition
1.2 Brief Introduction by Major Grade type
1.2.1 Electronic Grade
1.2.2 Industrial Grade
1.2.3 Pharmaceutical Grade
1.2.4 Others
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9
1.3 Brief Introduction by Major Application
1.3.1 Pharmaceuticals
1.3.2 Epoxy Laminates
1.3.3 Slow-release Fertilizers
1.3.4 Flame Retardants
1.3.5 Dye Fixing
1.3.6Water Treatment
1.3.7Others (gun powder, air bags, paper sizing, etc.)
1.3.8
1.3.9
1.4 Brief Introduction by Major Regions
1.4.1 United States
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 India
1.5 Brief Introduction by Major
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
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1.5.6
1.5.7
1.5.8
1.5.9
1.6 Brief Introduction by Major
1.6.1
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1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
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1.6.9
1.7 Brief Introduction by Major
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6
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1.7.8
1.7.9
1.8 Brief Introduction by Major
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
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1.8.7
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1.8.9
Chapter 2 Production Market Analysis
2.1 Global Production Market Analysis
2.1.1 Global Capacity, Production, Capacity Utilization Rate, Ex-Factory Price, Revenue, Cost, Gross and Gross Margin Analysis
2.1.2 Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
2.2 Regional Production Market Analysis
2.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
2.2.2 United States Market
2.2.3 Europe Market
2.2.4 China Market
2.2.5 Japan Market
2.2.6 India Market
2.2.7 Market
Chapter 3 Sales Market Analysis
3.1 Global Sales Market Analysis
3.1.1 Global Sales Volume, Sales Price and Sales Revenue Analysis
3.1.2 Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
3.2 Regional Sales Market Analysis
3.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
3.2.2 United States Market
3.2.3 Europe Market
3.2.4 China Market
3.2.5 Japan Market
3.2.6 India Market
3.2.7 Market
Chapter 4 Consumption Market Analysis
4.1 Global Consumption Market Analysis
4.1.1 Global Consumption Volume Analysis
4.2 Regional Consumption Market Analysis
4.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
4.2.2 United States Market
4.2.3 Europe Market
4.2.4 China Market
4.2.5 Japan Market
4.2.6 India Market
4.2.7 Market
Chapter 5 Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.1 Global Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.2 Regional Production, Sales Volume and Consumption Volume Market Comparison Analysis
5.2.1 United States
5.2.2 Europe
5.2.3 China
5.2.4 Japan
5.2.5 India
5.2.6
Chapter 6 Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1 Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1.1 Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison
6.2 Regional Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.2.1 United States
6.2.2 Europe
6.2.3 China
6.2.4 Japan
6.2.5 India
6.2.6
Chapter 7 Major Grade type Analysis
7.1 Major Grade type Market Share
7.2 Electronic Grade
7.3 Industrial Grade
7.4 Pharmaceutical Grade
7.5 Others
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7.7
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7.9
7.10
Chapter 8 Major ApplicationAnalysis
8.1 Major Application Market Share
8.2 Pharmaceuticals
8.2.1 Sales Analysis
8.3 Epoxy Laminates
8.3.1 Sales Analysis
8.4 Slow-release Fertilizers
8.4.1 Sales Analysis
8.5 Flame Retardants
8.5.1 Sales Analysis
8.6 Dye Fixing
8.6.1 Sales Analysis
8.7Water Treatment
8.7.1 Sales Analysis
8.8Others (gun powder, air bags, paper sizing, etc.)
8.8.1 Sales Analysis
8.9
8.9.1 Sales Analysis
8.10
8.11.1 Sales Analysis
Chapter 9 Industry Chain Analysis
9.1 Up Stream Industries Analysis
9.1.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
9.1.2 Equipment and Suppliers
9.2 Manufacturing Analysis
9.2.1 Manufacturing Process
9.2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure
9.2.3 Manufacturing Plants Distribution Analysis
9.3 Industry Chain Structure Analysis
Chapter 10 Global and Regional Market Forecast
10.1 Production Market Forecast
10.1.1 Global Market Forecast
10.1.2 Major Region Forecast
10.2 Sales Market Forecast
10.2.1 Global Market Forecast
10.2.2 Major Classification Forecast
10.3 Consumption Market Forecast
10.3.1 Global Market Forecast
10.3.2 Major Region Forecast
10.3.3 Major Application Forecast
Chapter 11 Major Manufacturers Analysis
11.1 Ningxia Darong Industry Group Co., Ltd.
11.1.1 Company Introduction
11.1.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.1.3 Production Market Performance
11.1.4 Sales Market Performance
11.1.5 Contact Information
11.2 Ningxia Jiafeng Chemicals Co., Ltd.
11.2.1 Company Introduction
11.2.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.2.3 Production Market Performance
11.2.4 Sales Market Performance
11.2.5 Contact Information
11.3 Ningxia Yinglite Chemical Co., Ltd.
11.3.1 Company Introduction
11.3.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.3.3 Production Market Performance
11.3.4 Sales Market Performance
11.3.5 Contact Information
11.4 AlzChem Group AG
11.4.1 Company Introduction
11.4.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.4.3 Production Market Performance
11.4.4 Sales Market Performance
11.4.5 Contact Information
11.5 Shizuishan Pengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd
11.5.1 Company Introduction
11.5.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.5.3 Production Market Performance
11.5.4 Sales Market Performance
11.5.5 Contact Information
11.6 Ningxia Blue-White-Black Activated Carbon Co. Ltd.
11.6.1 Company Introduction
11.6.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.6.3 Production Market Performance
11.6.4 Sales Market Performance
11.6.5 Contact Information
11.7 Ningxia Sunnyfield Chemical Co. Ltd.
11.7.1 Company Introduction
11.7.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.7.3 Production Market Performance
11.7.4 Sales Market Performance
11.7.5 Contact Information
11.8
11.8.1 Company Introduction
11.8.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.8.3 Production Market Performance
11.8.4 Sales Market Performance
11.8.5 Contact Information
11.9
11.9.1 Company Introduction
11.9.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.9.3 Production Market Performance
11.9.4 Sales Market Performance
11.9.5 Contact Information
11.10
11.10.1 Company Introduction
11.10.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.10.3 Production Market Performance
11.10.4 Sales Market Performance
11.10.5 Contact Information
11.11
11.11.1 Company Introduction
11.11.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.11.3 Production Market Performance
11.11.4 Sales Market Performance
11.11.5 Contact Information
11.12
11.12.1 Company Introduction
11.12.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.12.3 Production Market Performance
11.12.4 Sales Market Performance
11.12.5 Contact Information
11.13
11.13.1 Company Introduction
11.13.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.13.3 Production Market Performance
11.13.4 Sales Market Performance
11.13.5 Contact Information
11.14
11.14.1 Company Introduction
11.14.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.14.3 Production Market Performance
11.14.4 Sales Market Performance
11.14.5 Contact Information
11.15
11.15.1 Company Introduction
11.15.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.15.3 Production Market Performance
11.15.4 Sales Market Performance
11.15.5 Contact Information
11.16
11.16.1 Company Introduction
11.16.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.16.3 Production Market Performance
11.16.4 Sales Market Performance
11.16.5 Contact Information
11.17
11.17.1 Company Introduction
11.17.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.17.3 Production Market Performance
11.17.4 Sales Market Performance
11.17.5 Contact Information
11.18
11.18.1 Company Introduction
11.18.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.18.3 Production Market Performance
11.18.4 Sales Market Performance
11.18.5 Contact Information
11.19
11.19.1 Company Introduction
11.19.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.19.3 Production Market Performance
11.19.4 Sales Market Performance
11.19.5 Contact Information
11.20
11.20.1 Company Introduction
11.20.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.20.3 Production Market Performance
11.20.4 Sales Market Performance
11.20.5 Contact Information
11.21
11.21.1 Company Introduction
11.21.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.21.3 Production Market Performance
11.21.4 Sales Market Performance
11.21.5 Contact Information
11.22
11.22.1 Company Introduction
11.22.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.22.3 Production Market Performance
11.22.4 Sales Market Performance
11.22.5 Contact Information
11.23
11.23.1 Company Introduction
11.23.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.23.3 Production Market Performance
11.23.4 Sales Market Performance
11.23.5 Contact Information
11.24
11.24.1 Company Introduction
11.24.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.24.3 Production Market Performance
11.24.4 Sales Market Performance
11.24.5 Contact Information
11.25
11.25.1 Company Introduction
11.25.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.25.3 Production Market Performance
11.25.4 Sales Market Performance
11.25.5 Contact Information
11.26
11.26.1 Company Introduction
11.26.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.26.3 Production Market Performance
11.26.4 Sales Market Performance
11.26.5 Contact Information
11.27
11.27.1 Company Introduction
11.27.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.27.3 Production Market Performance
11.27.4 Sales Market Performance
11.27.5 Contact Information
11.28
11.28.1 Company Introduction
11.28.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.28.3 Production Market Performance
11.28.4 Sales Market Performance
11.28.5 Contact Information
11.29
11.29.1 Company Introduction
11.29.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.29.3 Production Market Performance
11.29.4 Sales Market Performance
11.29.5 Contact Information
11.30
11.30.1 Company Introduction
11.30.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.30.3 Production Market Performance
11.30.4 Sales Market Performance
11.30.5 Contact Information
11.31
11.31.1 Company Introduction
11.31.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.31.3 Production Market Performance
11.31.4 Sales Market Performance
11.31.5 Contact Information
11.32
11.32.1 Company Introduction
11.32.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.32.3 Production Market Performance
11.32.4 Sales Market Performance
11.32.5 Contact Information
11.33
11.33.1 Company Introduction
11.33.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.33.3 Production Market Performance
11.33.4 Sales Market Performance
11.33.5 Contact Information
11.34
11.34.1 Company Introduction
11.34.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.34.3 Production Market Performance
11.34.4 Sales Market Performance
11.34.5 Contact Information
11.35
11.35.1 Company Introduction
11.35.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.35.3 Production Market Performance
11.35.4 Sales Market Performance
11.35.5 Contact Information
11.36
11.36.1 Company Introduction
11.36.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.36.3 Production Market Performance
11.36.4 Sales Market Performance
11.36.5 Contact Information
11.37
11.37.1 Company Introduction
11.37.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.37.3 Production Market Performance
11.37.4 Sales Market Performance
11.37.5 Contact Information
11.38
11.38.1 Company Introduction
11.38.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.38.3 Production Market Performance
11.38.4 Sales Market Performance
11.38.5 Contact Information
11.39
11.39.1 Company Introduction
11.39.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.39.3 Production Market Performance
11.39.4 Sales Market Performance
11.39.5 Contact Information
11.40
11.40.1 Company Introduction
11.40.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.40.3 Production Market Performance
11.40.4 Sales Market Performance
11.40.5 Contact Information
Chapter 12 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
12.1 New Project SWOT Analysis
12.2 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
Chapter 13 Conclusions
Chapter 14 Appendix
Author List
Disclosure Section
Research Methodology
Data Source
Interview List
Global Disclaimer
Market Segmentation: Dicyandiamide (DCD) Market
Dicyandiamide is a versatile chemical used in pharmaceuticals, dye production, epoxy curing, electronics, flame retardants, fertilizers, and water treatment.
1. By Grade
Electronic Grade (Ultra-High Purity)
Pharmaceutical Grade
Industrial Grade
2. By Application
Epoxy Resin Curing Agents (Largest Segment)
Pharmaceuticals
Flame Retardants
Fertilizers (Slow-Release Type)
Water Treatment
Dye & Pigment Intermediates
Others
3. By End-Use Industry
Electronics & Electrical
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Chemicals
Agriculture
Textile & Dye Industry
Water Treatment
Regional Analysis: Dicyandiamide Market
1. Asia-Pacific (Largest & Fastest Growing)
Key Drivers:
Characteristics:
2. North America
Key Drivers:
Characteristics:
3. Europe
Key Drivers:
Characteristics:
4. Latin America
Key Drivers:
Characteristics:
5. Middle East & Africa
Key Drivers:
Characteristics:
Key Players in the Dicyandiamide Market
Global & Leading Manufacturers
Specialty & Regional Players
These manufacturers produce DCD across industrial, pharmaceutical, and high-purity electronic grades for global and regional applications.
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