The global phenol market size reached a value of around USD 21.11 Billion in the year 2023. The phenol market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.20% between 2024 and 2032 to reach a value of about USD 30.57 Billion by 2032.
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Phenol Market Outlook
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In 2021, the Asia Pacific was the largest regional phenol market with a market share of about 52.5%. The Asia Pacific was followed by Europe and the United States as the leading markets for the product, with Europe occupying 22.4% of the global phenol market and the United States accounting for about 17% of the industry.
Phenol or carbolic acid is an aromatic white crystalline solid. It is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH. Phenol finds extensive and diverse applications, especially through its downstream products. It finds the majority of its usage in the conversion to precursors for plastics. In the pharmaceutical sector, phenol finds its application as a precursor of drugs like aspirins, and other pharmaceutical drugs. It is also employed as a remedy for pharyngitis. It is derived through the Cumene process, Dow process, and Raschig–Hooker process, among others.
On the basis of end use, the industry is divided into:
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The global phenol market is being driven by the rising demand for alkyl phenols. Alkyl phenols currently accounts for 4.5% of the global end-use application. Alkyl phenols are broadly used as precursors to detergents, as building block chemicals for fragrances, fire-retardant materials, and thermoplastic elastomers, and as additives for fuels and lubricants. They are also found in tyres, coatings, adhesive, and high-performance rubber product, in consequence to their downstream applications.
The demand for phenol has also been rising globally due to the growth of its end use industries, owing to the increasing urbanisation, changing lifestyles and the rise in disposable incomes globally. The end use sector is led by Bisphenol A, which accounted for 47% of the industry share. Strong demand from emerging countries is facilitating the growth in the phenol market. The technological advancement in the techniques of its production has added further impetus to the phenol market growth.
Phenol is also in demand in sectors like farming and animal husbandry where it is used in fungicides and disinfectants. Through its downstream uses, phenol also finds applications in the automobile and construction sectors. The construction industry is expected to grow by 85% in 2030 to attain USD 15.5 trillion, with China, US, and India accounting for 57% of the estimated growth. China along with India are the key automotive markets. Thus, with the growing demand for phenol derivatives like polycarbonate and epoxy resins in the automobile and construction sector, the phenol market is being propelled forward.
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The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global phenol market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the phenol market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.
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In 2023, the global phenol market attained a value of around USD 21.11 Billion.
In the forecast period of 2024-2032, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.20%.
By 2032, the market is estimated to reach a value of almost USD 30.57 Billion.
The major drivers of the industry such as rising urbanisation, increasing disposable incomes, strong demand from emerging economies, technological advancements, and growing demand for alkyl phenyl are expected to aid the market growth.
Improvements in the phenol production technology, focussed on enhancing output, lowering process costs and improving safety, is expected to be a major trend informing the industry growth.
The major regions in the industry are North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa, with the Asia Pacific accounting for the largest market share of 52.5%.
The leading end use segment in the industry is bisphenol A, accounting for 47% of market share.
The major players in the industry are INEOS Group, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Shell Chemical Co., and Solvay SA, among others.
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| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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United States (Head Office)
30 North Gould Street, Sheridan, WY 82801
+1-415-325-5166
Australia
63 Fiona Drive, Tamworth, NSW
+61-448-061-727
India
C130 Sector 2 Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
+91-858-608-1494
Philippines
40th Floor, PBCom Tower, 6795 Ayala Avenue Cor V.A Rufino St. Makati City, 1226.
+63-287-899-028, +63-967-048-3306
United Kingdom
6 Gardner Place, Becketts Close, Feltham TW14 0BX, Greater London
+44-753-713-2163
Vietnam
193/26/4 St.no.6, Ward Binh Hung Hoa, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City
+84-865-399-124
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