Mitsubishi Chemical Partners with SNF Group to Produce N-Vinylformamide (NVF) in France
Published: 26 Mar 2026
Author: Precedence Research
Mitsubishi, SNF Partner to Produce NVF
In March 2025, The Mitsubishi Chemical Group made an important agreement with a company called SNF Group. In this agreement, Mitsubishi Chemical shared its special technology for making a chemical called N-vinylformamide (NVF). Also, in very simple words, this means Mitsubishi Chemical is allowing SNF Group to use its knowledge and method to produce this chemical.
NVF is not a common everyday product, but it is very useful. Also, it is a key raw material used to make different kinds of advanced chemicals. Moreover, these chemicals are used in industries like paper making, water treatment, and oil production. With this new agreement, SNF Group will start producing NVF at its new plant in Dunkirk, France. Moreover, the production is expected to begin soon, which shows that both companies are ready to work together on a large scale.
According to Towards Chem&Materials, the formamide market size accounted for USD 2.11 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 2.18 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 2.99 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 4.52% from 2026 to 2035, due to a greater shift towards pharmaceutical production globally.
High Quality NVF Production for Stronger, Greener Materials
By sharing its technology, Mitsubishi Chemical is making better use of its ideas and research. Instead of keeping the technology limited, it is allowing another company to use it, which can help expand production and usage globally. Also, SNF Group is known for making water-soluble polymers. Moreover, with this new technology, SNF will now be able to produce high-quality NVF and related products. This will help improve the performance of materials used in different industries.
Also, the benefit of this development is related to the environment. The chemicals made using NVF can help make paper stronger, more durable, and easier to recycle. This supports the idea of a circular economy, where materials are reused and waste is reduced.