Cumene Market
The global cumene market is expected to witness a CAGR of approximately 4.8%, during the forecasted period. The major factor driving the market is the growing demand for phenol from plastics and composites applications.
Rising Demand for Phenol
Cumene is a flammable and colorless liquid and a constituent of refined fuels and crude oil. It is made primarily for phenol and acetone production, which consume more than 90% of all cumene. Therefore, cumene has a close dependency on phenol. The growing demand for phenol from plastics and composites segment has significantly increased the demand for cumene. Hence, this is one of the major driving factors for the market during the forecast period. However, the extended exposure of cumene causes harmful effects to human, which may hinder the market growth to a certain extent.
Growing Demand for Polycarbonate
Cumene is majorly required in the manufacturing of polycarbonate. Polycarbonate has been one of the booming markets with steady growth. PC resins are significantly consumed in automotive industry. Thus, with the consistent growth in the automotive industry, globally, the demand for PC is expected to increase and growth trend is expected to continue during the forecast period. Therefore, with the growth of the polycarbonate market, the demand for cumene is expected to rise, during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is the Dominating Region in Cumene Market
In terms of consumption in 2017, Asia-Pacific held the largest share. The demand for cumene in countries including China, India, and Indonesia are expected to rise at a great pace owing to the increasing demand for phenol and acetone, owing to growing automotive and construction industry in the abovementioned countries. However, the harmful effects of cumene on extended exposure may hamper the market growth to a certain extent in the region during the forecast period.
Key Developments in the Cumene Market
- July 2017: INEOS Phenol planned for ‘world-scale’ cumene plant in Germany with a potential start-up date of 2020
Cumene Market Major Players:
- AkzoNobel NV.
- BASF SE.
- Olin Corporation.
- Tata Chemicals Limited.
- The Dow Chemical Company.
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1. Introduction
1.1 Scope of the Report
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Assumptions
1.4 Study Deliverables
1.5 Research Phases
2. Executive Summary
3. Cumene Market Insights
3.1 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
3.2 Industry Attractiveness – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
3.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
3.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
3.2.5 Degree of Competition
3.3 Feedstock Analysis
3.3.1 Global Capacity by Key Feedstock
3.3.2 Trends
3.4 Technological Snapshot
3.4.1 Production Process
3.4.2 Technology Licensing and Patent Analysis
3.5 Trade Analysis
3.6 Price Index
3.7 Capacity and Production Analysis
3.8 Regulatory Policy Analysis
4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Cumene Market Drivers
4.1.1 Growing Demand for Phenol from Plastics Industry
4.1.2 Increasing Use of Acetone as a Solvent
4.2 Cumene Market Restraints
4.2.1 Harmful Effect on Extended Exposure
4.2.2 Other Restraints
4.3 Cumene Market Opportunities
4.3.1 Rising Investments for New Capacity Additions
4.3.2 Other Opportunities
5. Market Segmentation and Analysis (Market Size, Share, and Forecast)
5.1 Cumene Market By Application
5.1.1 Phenol
5.1.2 Acetone
5.1.3 Paints & Enamels
5.1.4 High-octane Aviation Fuels
5.1.5 Others
5.2 Cumene Market By Manufacturing Process
5.2.1 Aluminum Chloride Catalyst
5.2.2 Solid Phosphoric Acid (SPA) Catalyst
5.2.3 Zeolite Catalyst
6. Regional Market Analysis (Market Size, Share, and Forecast)
6.1 Asia-Pacific Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.1.1 China Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.1.2 India Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.1.3 Japan Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.1.4 South Korea Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.2 North America Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.2.1 United States Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.2.2 Canada Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.2.3 Mexico Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.2.4 Rest of North America
6.3 Europe Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.3.1 Germany Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.3.2 United Kingdom Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.3.3 Italy Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.3.4 France Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.3.5 Rest of Europe
6.4 South America Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.4.1 Brazil Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.4.2 Argentina Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.4.3 Rest of South America
6.5 Middle-East & Africa Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.5.1 Saudi Arabia Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.5.2 South Africa Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
6.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
7. Future of the Cumene Market Analysis (2018-2023)
8. Cumene Market Competitive Landscape
8.1 Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
8.2 Market Share Analysis**
8.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
9. Cumene Market Company Profiles (Overview, Financials**, Products & Services, Recent Developments, and Analyst View)
9.1 Braskem SA
9.2 Cepsa
9.3 Domo Chemicals
9.4 ExxonMobil Corporation
9.5 Ineos
9.6 DowDuPont
9.7 Total S.A.
9.8 Royal Dutch Shell Plc.
9.9 Sumitomo Chemical Co.
9.10 JXTG Nippon Oil and Energy Corporation
*List not exhaustive
10. Disclaimer
**Subject to availability on public domain
