Benzene Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Report Covers Global Benzene Industry Share & Analysis. The Market is segmented by Derivative (Ethylbenzene, Cumene, Alkylbenzene, Cyclohexane, Nitrobenzene, and Other Derivatives (Aniline, Maleic Anhydride, etc.)) and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report offers the market sizes and forecasts for the benzene market in volume (in kilo tons) for the above segments.

Benzene Market Size

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Benzene Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR 3.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Benzene Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Benzene Market Analysis

The benzene market is projected to register a CAGR of more than 3% during the forecast period.

The market was moderately impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. Temporary halts in the automotive manufacturing units minimized the demand for products like nylon tires, foam seating, and paints, which are made from benzene-derived intermediates like nylon, styrene, and phenol resins, thus negatively impacting market demand. However, the sector has been recovering well since restrictions were lifted. The demand for drugs like paracetamol, which consumes benzene-derived intermediates such as chlorobenzene, has increased, thus stimulating market demand in the pharmaceutical sector. Furthermore, the usage of packaging made up of polystyrene, an intermediate derived from benzene, has increased in food and e-commerce applications, which, in turn, has boosted the market demand for benzene.

  • The increasing demand for styrene polymers from various end-user industries, such as textile, packaging, and building and construction, is expected to drive the market's growth.
  • Detrimental effects of benzene exposure may hinder the market's growth.
  • In the coming years, the market may have more chances to make money if the demand for bio-based benzene keeps going up.

During the forecast period, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to have the largest market share and the highest CAGR.

Benzene Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Benzene Market according to our research experts:

Increasing Demand for Ethylbenzene

  • Ethylbenzene is a highly flammable, colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. It is primarily used to manufacture styrene.
  • Styrene is used to make things like polystyrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) resins, styrene-butadiene elastomers, latexes, and unsaturated polyester resins.
  • Styrene polymers are used in many things, like TVs, IT equipment, one-time use medical products (like test kits), consumer electronics, portable speakers, and the housing for cassette tapes.
  • According to OEC, in September 2022, China's styrene polymer exports accounted for USD 73.9 million. Between September 2021 and September 2022, the exports of China's styrene polymers increased by USD 21.9 million (42.1%), from USD 52 million to USD 73.9 million.
  • According to the World Bank, the United States exported 97,729,500 kg of styrene polymers (expansible polystyrene) in primary forms worth USD 198,686.76 thousand.
  • According to the Chemical and Petrochemicals Manufacturers Association of India (CPMAI), styrene imports in India stood at 799 kilotons in FY2020-21, and the consumption is likely to increase as per the rising demand in the country.
  • The demand for styrene is continuously growing due to an increased demand for rubber tires in both countries. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the country's tire production reached 807.47 million units in 2020. It is further expected to increase in the upcoming years.
  • According to the World Bank, in 2021, the top exporters of styrene polymers were the Netherlands (USD 620,100.91K), Other Asia (USD 409,224.45K), Turkey (USD 291,832.22K), Belgium (USD 248,619.88K), and Greece (USD 248,471.97K).
  • Besides styrene, ethylbenzene is also used as a solvent in fuels and as an intermediate for other chemical applications. These uses are likely to keep the demand for ethylbenzene high and help it grow, which will boost the benzene market in the coming years.
Styrene polymers (expansible polystyrene, in primary forms) exports by country, in Thousand  USD, 2021

Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market

  • Asia-Pacific currently leads in benzene consumption, accounting for roughly half of global consumption.
  • The region is also expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, with an increasing market for end-users like electronics and home appliances, packaging, and construction in China, India, and ASEAN countries.
  • According to the World Bank, in 2021, South Korea exported USD 2,254,944.80 thousand of benzene, while India exported USD 1,674,461.73 thousand. Thailand ranked third among the largest exporters of benzene, with data revealing USD 591,338.61 thousand of benzene was exported by the country.
  • Benzene is widely used to produce construction products like adhesives, paints, flooring, and fiberglass. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, in 2021, the country's construction output was valued at approximately CNY 29.31 trillion (USD 4.54 trillion), which is likely to boost the demand for benzene in the region.
  • In 2021, China's private-sector Hengyi Petrochemical announced its plan to set up a naphtha cracker that will add 80,000 TPA of benzene capacity along with other products.
  • Reliance Industries Limited is among the top players in the production of benzene in the region, with an annual production capacity of 1400 KT, which sustains the domestic demand in India and exports to various countries globally.
  • Because of these things, the Asia-Pacific region is likely to need more benzene over the next few years.
Benzene Market - Growth Rate by Region, 2022-2027

Benzene Industry Overview

The benzene market is consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market (not in any particular order) include BASF SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, ExxonMobil Corporation, LG Chem, and Shell PLC.

Benzene Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC

  3. LG Chem

  4. Shell PLC

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Benzene Market News

  • July 2022: INEOS agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company Limited, a subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC). SECCO currently has a production capacity of 4.2 MMT of petrochemicals - including ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, styrene, polystyrene, acrylonitrile, butadiene, benzene, and toluene. It is a 200-hectare facility, located inside the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. This will help the company to strengthen the company's hold in China.
  • July 2022 INEOS agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company Limited, a subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC). SECCO currently has a production capacity of 4.2 MMT of petrochemicals - including ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, styrene, polystyrene, acrylonitrile, butadiene, benzene, and toluene. It is a 200-hectare facility, located inside the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. This will help the company to strengthen the company's hold in China.

Benzene Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Demand for Styrene Polymers from Various End-user Industries
    • 4.1.2 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Detrimental Effects of Benzene Exposure
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
  • 4.5 Technological Snapshot
  • 4.6 Trade Analysis
  • 4.7 Price Trends
  • 4.8 Regulatory Policy Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 Derivative
    • 5.1.1 Ethylbenzene
    • 5.1.2 Cumene
    • 5.1.3 Alkylbenzene
    • 5.1.4 Cyclohexane
    • 5.1.5 Nitrobenzene
    • 5.1.6 Other Derivatives (Aniline, Maleic Anhydride, Etc.)
  • 5.2 Geography
    • 5.2.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.1.1 China
    • 5.2.1.2 India
    • 5.2.1.3 Japan
    • 5.2.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.2.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.2 North America
    • 5.2.2.1 United States
    • 5.2.2.2 Canada
    • 5.2.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.2.3 Europe
    • 5.2.3.1 Germany
    • 5.2.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.3.3 Italy
    • 5.2.3.4 France
    • 5.2.3.5 Russia
    • 5.2.3.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.2.4 South America
    • 5.2.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.2.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.2.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.2.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.2.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.2.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.2.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 Braskem
    • 6.4.3 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
    • 6.4.4 China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Eastman Chemical Company
    • 6.4.6 Exxon Mobil Corporation
    • 6.4.7 Flint Hills Resources
    • 6.4.8 Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd
    • 6.4.9 INEOS
    • 6.4.10 LG Chem
    • 6.4.11 LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
    • 6.4.12 Marathon Petroleum Company
    • 6.4.13 Maruzen Petrochemical
    • 6.4.14 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
    • 6.4.15 Reliance Industries Limited
    • 6.4.16 Shell PLC
    • 6.4.17 SABIC
    • 6.4.18 SIBUR
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Rising Demand for Bio-based Benzene
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Benzene Industry Segmentation

Benzene is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H6. It is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid at room temperature and is considered a hazardous and carcinogenic chemical. Benzene is produced from five primary sources, including catalytic reforming of naphtha (reforming), conversion of toluene and/or xylenes to benzene (hydrodealkylation), recovery from ethylene plant pyrolysis gasoline (steam cracking), conversion of toluene to benzene (toluene disproportionation), and conversion of toluene and C9/C10 aromatics to benzene and xylenes (trans alkylation). The benzene market is segmented by derivative and geography. By derivative, the market is segmented into ethylbenzene, cumene, alkylbenzene, cyclohexane, nitrobenzene, and other derivatives (aniline, maleic anhydride, etc.). The report also covers the market size and forecast for the market in 16 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecast have been done based on volume (in kilo tons).

Derivative Ethylbenzene
Cumene
Alkylbenzene
Cyclohexane
Nitrobenzene
Other Derivatives (Aniline, Maleic Anhydride, Etc.)
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Geography Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
Geography South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Geography Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Benzene Market Research FAQs

The Benzene Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

BASF SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, LG Chem and Shell PLC are the major companies operating in the Benzene Market.

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Benzene Market.

The report covers the Benzene Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Benzene Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Benzene Industry Report

Statistics for the 2024 Benzene market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Benzene analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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