Market Size of Naphthalene Derivative Industry
| 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
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Naphthalene Derivatives Market Analysis
The market for naphthalene derivative is expected to grow at a CAGR more than 3% globally during the forecast period. Naphthalene is an organic compound which can be found in a white crystalline solid like form commonly. As an aromatic hydrocarbon, naphthalene's structure consists of a fused pair of benzene rings. It is best known as the main ingredient of traditional mothballs. Naphthalene derivatives require naphthalene compounds as a basic precursor and are synthesized in two stages; ring closure by cyclization reaction followed by aromatization process. The growing application in textile and construction industry and have been driving the market growth.
However, the high level of toxicity of naphthalene derivatives is a major factor restraining growth of the global naphthalene derivatives market. Moreover, unfavorable conditions arising due to the COVID-19 outbreak is also expected to hinder the manufacturing, thereby, hamper the market growth.
The growing application of naphthalene derivative as antimicrobials with high therapeutic value are likely to provide opportunities for the naphthalene derivative market over the next five years.
Asia-Pacific region dominates the naphthalene derivative market, owing to growing application of naphthalene derivative in construction sectors in the region.
