I. Product Introduction
Name: Dicyanodiamide (DICY/DCD), CAS No.: 461-58-5
Properties: White crystalline powder, low toxicity, stable at ambient temperature, soluble in hot water and slightly soluble in cold water.
Core Applications (Four Main Fields):
Electronic materials: Epoxy resin curing agent for copper clad laminates, powder coatings, electronic potting adhesives and composite materials (largest consumption sector).
Agriculture: Nitrification inhibitor for nitrogen fertilizer to reduce nitrogen loss and greenhouse gas emissions.
Chemical intermediates: Raw material for guanidine derivatives, resins, flame retardants and printing & dyeing fixing agents.
Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate for various active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Production Bases: Mainly Ningxia, Inner Mongolia and Shandong in China, accounting for over 70% of global total capacity.
II. Industry News (2024–2026)
Latest Market Quotation (July 2026)
The price of industrial-grade dicyanodiamide remains stable at a low level with mainstream factory price ranging from 10900 to 0900 to 11000 RMB per ton. Supported by steady rigid demand, no sharp price fluctuation is expected, with obvious price gaps between different regions.
Industry Trends
Small backward production capacities are being phased out continuously. The industry is shifting toward integrated production and high-purity electronic-grade products. New energy, semiconductors and high-end coatings drive rising demand for premium DICY, while export volume sees steady recovery.
Overseas Developments
Multinational enterprises including Evonik and AlzChem keep launching ultra-fine, low-carbon and high-purity customized DICY products targeting high-end composite materials and electronic adhesives.