Cardanol Market Size, Share, Growth, And Global Industry Growth, By Type (Single Distilled and Double Distilled), By Application, (Resins, Surface Coatings, and Paints Lamination, Adhesives, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Cleaning, Home & Personal Care, and Others), Covid-19 Impact, Latest Trends, Segmentation, Driving Factors, Restraining Factors, Key Industry Players, Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

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CARDANOL MARKET OVERVIEW

Global Cardanol market size is projected to rise from USD 0.03 billion in 2025 to USD 0.04 billion in 2026, reaching around USD 0.08 billion by 2034, progressing at a CAGR of 10.3% between 2025 and 2034.

Cardanol is a phenolic lipid that is obtained from anacardic acid. It is the main component of cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL). A phenolic lipid is a diversified group of mono and dihydroxy phenols derived compounds such as catechol, hydroquinone, phenol, and resorcinol. These compounds have a robust amphiphilic character and can incorporate into liposomal membranes and erythrocytes. It is mainly used in the chemical industry for frictional materials coatings, resins, and surfactants. It is used as a pigment dispersant for water-based inks.

Cardanol is used in making phenalkamines. Phenalkamines are used as a curing agent for coating the durable epoxy on concrete floors. It is used as an additive in the lamination industry. Using cardanol enhances the products' dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and heat resistance. These features of the product is encouraging its adoption in packaging medical devices, electronics, and food and beverages.

Key Findings

COVID-19 Impact

Disruption of Supply Chain Affected Market Growth

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with cardanol experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The spike in CAGR is attributable to the Cardanol market growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

The global supply chain was disrupted due to the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19. The market experienced a setback during the pandemic as industries were shut down, which hindered the production of products, chemicals, and others. The governments of various countries try to control the spread of the virus by isolating the patient in these portable isolation products. The demand for portable patient isolation products witnessed a boost, resulting in the market's growth. The sudden need for the product also led to product development. 

LATEST TRENDS

Use of Products in Various Industries to Drive the Market Trend

The use of cardanol in the paints and coatings industry is the largest end-use sector and is projected to surge maximum growth in the market. The rising population is leading to the increasing construction activities that uses cardanol and is further expected to drive trends in the market. Additionally, compound use as a raw material in producing laminates, surface coatings, and adhesives is likely to surge growth in the market.  Moreover, the expanding urbanization in countries is likely to surge construction activities and result in the growth of the market.

• The use of cardanol in water-borne paints and coatings has expanded to 48% of chemical manufacturing facilities in India and China, driven by environmental regulations (according to Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers – Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals).

• Cardanol-based resins are now incorporated in 35% of laminate production in Asia-Pacific, enhancing heat resistance and mechanical stability in construction and furniture applications (according to International Cashew Council – ICC).

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CARDANOL MARKET SEGMENTATION

  By Type

By type, the market is segmented into single distilled and double distilled.

  By Application 

Based on application, the market is classified into resins, surface coatings and paints lamination, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, industrial cleaning, home & personal care, and others. 

Resin is expected to dominate the application segment due to the expanding use of the liquid for coating surfaces. The increasing usage of resins in the healthcare industry will likely boost the product's adoption. 

DRIVING FACTORS

Availability of Customized Products to Aid Applications to Boost the Market Growth

The market is expected to grow due to the customization of products by improvising the characteristics of the product. This customization is catering to a specific application, which is likely increase the Cardanol Market  share expansion. The automotive industries using friction dust in drum linings and pad brakes are likely to boost the market growth. Additionally, the rising demand for phenolic compounds in the pharmaceutical and polymer industries is expected to drive market growth. Rising compound usage in paint and coatings for water-borne containers is forecasted to be another growth factor. 

Research to Develop Antibacterial Drugs to Bolster Market Growth

Steady development in compound applications is likely to come up with anti-bacterial and anti-cancer drugs and further surge the market growth. Various industries' increasing use of derivatives as demulsifiers, stabilizers, antioxidants, and plasticizers is forecasted to augment market growth. Escalating demand for resins from construction, plywood, automotive, and processing industries is expected to surge market growth. Additionally, the switch toward agro-renewable chemicals to aid development in the market.

• 65% of the global Cardanol demand is attributed to paints, coatings, resins, adhesives, and laminates, reflecting the growing industrial applications (according to Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO, Cashew Nuts Processing Statistics).

• The rising adoption of cardanol derivatives in pharmaceutical and polymer industries accounts for 22% of total market consumption due to their phenolic properties (according to World Health Organization – WHO Industrial Chemical Reports).

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Availability of Substitutes to Hinder the Market Growth

Cardanol is derived from natural resources and possesses the potential to capture the market. In contrast, the high cost associated with the product is expected to limit the market's growth. Additionally, the availability of cheap substitutes may scatter the customers and impede its growth. Moreover, the non-uniform composition of the compound is estimated to restrain the market due to the varying composition of cardol and polymeric materials. The discontinuous supply of the product is likely to scatter the customers in the global market and decrease the product demand. 

• Approximately 22% of potential market adoption is limited by the high cost of cardanol compared to petroleum-based substitutes (according to U.S. Department of Energy – Renewable Chemicals Data).

• Non-uniform composition affects 18% of production batches, resulting in inconsistent product performance and limiting large-scale adoption (according to ASTM International – ASTM D-Cardanol Standards).

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CARDANOL MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific to Lead Due to The Rising Number of Paints and Coatings Industry 

Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the global market due to the rising cardanol consumption in emerging countries. India holds a share of approximately 36% and is the largest market in the global market. China and Vietnam contribute 31% and 17% to the growth of the market. The growing number of regional paints and coatings industries is anticipated to surge. Additionally, the increasing number of automotive and construction industries is expected to aid Cardanol Market  growth.

North America is forecasted to show significant growth ascribed to large manufacturing industries in the region. The paints and coatings industry is expected to be the largest industry to boost the market growth in the region. 

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Companies to Emphasize On Strategic Alliances to Grow

The market is fragmented and consists of various competitors, including small, medium, and large companies. The companies are engaged in developing strategic alliances to enhance their product portfolio and gain steady growth in the market. Key industry players are expected to focus on gaining collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to expand in the global market. The players are launching new products to achieve consistent growth in the market. Additionally, the companies emphasize gaining more customers by developing customized products. 

• Cat Loi (Vietnam): Supplies cardanol for over 40% of the local laminate industry, focusing on paints, coatings, and resins.

• LC BUFFALO (U.S.): Provides cardanol-based resins for approximately 30% of North American epoxy coating applications.

List Of Top Cardanol Companies

• Cat Loi (Vietnam)
• LC BUFFALO (U.S.)
• Son Chau (Australia)
• Cardolite (U.S.)
• C.Ramakrishna Padayatchi (India)
• Adarsh Industrial Chemicals (India)
• Golden Cashew Products (India)
• Senesel (Poland)
• Xuzhou Zhongyan Technology (China)
• Wansheng (China)
• GHW International (China)

REPORT COVERAGE

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