According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market size was valued at US$ 171 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 296 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 8.3% during review period.
Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) is a specialty diisocyanate used mainly as a reactive building block and curing agent in polyurethane (PU) chemistry.
From a market definition point of view, the XDI market is the value chain of producing and selling XDI (and closely related XDI-based reactive products) into applications where it reacts with polyols or other active-hydrogen materials to form polyurethane networks. This market includes (1) monomer XDI sold as a raw material, and (2) XDI derivatives such as adducts, trimers, and prepolymers that are formulated to give better handling, lower volatility, or lower free monomer content while keeping XDI’s performance advantages. On the demand side, XDI is usually not consumed in commodity foams like TDI/MDI; instead it appears more in high value “performance” polyurethane systems, especially as a curing agent/hardener for coatings and in specialty adhesives where durability, clarity, and stable appearance matter. Mitsui Chemicals, for example, positions XDI and related isocyanates (including H6XDI) as specialty materials for polyurethane adhesives, dispersions, and coatings, emphasizing fast curing plus flexibility, heat resistance, and chemical resistance, with solvent-based, non-solvent, and water-based grade options.
On the supply chain side, XDI is a phosgene-route isocyanate, which strongly shapes both cost structure and industry barriers. The standard industrial logic for diisocyanates is to convert a corresponding diamine into an isocyanate using phosgene; patents describing XDI production explicitly describe phosgenation of xylylene diamine (XDA) to produce XDI. Academic discussion of alternative “non-phosgene” approaches often starts by noting that industrial isocyanates (including the xylylene family) are commonly made via phosgene chemistry and that phosgene creates safety and environmental challenges, which is one reason researchers explore routes such as carbamate pathways. In market terms, this means XDI production tends to sit with companies that already have deep capabilities in hazardous chemistry management, process containment, and purification—especially because high-performance coating/adhesive customers are sensitive to trace impurities that can affect color, odor, stability, and cure behavior.
In 2025, global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) production reached approximately 5421 MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 30.7 per kg. The global single-line production capacity ranges from 300 to 500 MT per year. The industry's gross profit margin is approximately 30%-35%.
The most visible recent market signal is that demand for XDI as a non-yellowing coating hardener has been strong enough to trigger capacity actions.
A second trend is that XDI is increasingly discussed as part of the broader move toward higher-end polyurethane coatings and functional coatings where durability and look are critical. When a coating is expected to face sunlight, heat, chemicals, or repeated cleaning, yellowing and gloss loss become immediate customer complaints, especially in clear coats, bright colors, or transparent protective layers. In such applications, formulators often value isocyanates that combine light stability with efficient curing and strong crosslink density. Supplier positioning for XDI emphasizes exactly these points—fast cure, hardness, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and yellowing resistance—so growth in premium industrial coatings (including protective and functional layers) is a straightforward driver for XDI consumption. Practically, this can show up in more two-component (2K) systems, faster line speeds, and thinner but tougher coatings where the hardener must react reliably and still keep a clean appearance.
Another demand driver is the steady expansion of specialty polyurethane adhesives and dispersions, where XDI-type isocyanates can be used either as building blocks or as crosslinkers to improve heat resistance, chemical resistance, and final bond strength. Mitsui’s own polyurethane materials page explicitly links XDI and its derivatives to adhesives and dispersions, including solvent-based, non-solvent, and water-based grades. This matters because adhesives and dispersions are often pulled by lightweighting trends (bonding replacing mechanical fasteners), multi-material products (plastics + metals + composites), and tighter performance requirements (higher service temperature, better solvent resistance, longer durability). When customers push for “stronger bonds that still look clean and don’t discolor,” XDI-like chemistries become more attractive than simple commodity choices, especially in high-end assembly and functional lamination.
Global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) key players include Mitsui Chemicals, Hangzhou Brown Bio-Pharm, Wanhua Chemical Group, and Beijing Yuji Science & Technology, etc.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and ASP (US$/kg), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI)
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Mitsui Chemicals, Hangzhou Brown Bio-Pharm, Wanhua Chemical Group, Beijing Yuji Science & Technology, GANSU YINGUANG JUYIN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, Levima Group, Hanwha Solutions, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
XDI Monomer
XDI Prepolymer
Market segment by Isomer
m-XDI
p-XDI
XDI Isomer Blends
Market segment by Viscosity
Low-viscosity Grades
Medium-viscosity Grades
High-viscosity Grades
Market segment by Sales Channel
Online
Offline
Market segment by Application
Spectacle Lenses
Coatings and Binders
Automobile (Cushioning Material)
Semiconductor (Light Pad)
Food Packaging
Membrane Material
Others
Major players covered
Mitsui Chemicals
Hangzhou Brown Bio-Pharm
Wanhua Chemical Group
Beijing Yuji Science & Technology
GANSU YINGUANG JUYIN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Levima Group
Hanwha Solutions
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI).
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Xylylene Diisocyanate (XDI) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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