QYR Market Research Global Ethanolamine market research | Page 5

QYR • During all regions, global ethanolamine is mainly concentrated in North America, Europe, China and Asia (Ex China). In 2016, North America produced 647 K MT ethanolamine, with a production share of 34.11%. Europe and China separately produced 511 K MT and 396 K MT in 2016. It seems that China market still has a great potential even though China manufacturers had expanded their capacity during past few years. • Global ethanolamine is consumed in North America, Europe, China and Asia (Ex China). In 2016, North America consumed about 28.85% of global total amount. Europe and China separately consumed 394 and 549 K MT. Global consumption had also increased from 1811 K MT in 2012 to1919 K MT in 2017, with an average increase rate of 1.17%.