Naphthalene Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Global Naphthalene Industry Forecast & Trends and it is Segmented by Source (coal tar and petroleum), Application (Phthalic Anhydride, Naphthalene Sulfonates, Low-Volatility Solvents, Moth Repellent, Pesticides, and Other Applications), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa). The market size and forecasts are provided in terms of revenue (USD million) for all the above segments.

Naphthalene Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Naphthalene Market Size

Naphthalene Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 3.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Naphthalene Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Naphthalene Market Analysis

The Naphthalene Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period.

  • During the forecast period, the demand for naphthalene is likely to rise due to its growing use in the textile industry.
  • On the other hand, stringent environmental regulations regarding VOC emissions are expected to hinder market growth during the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, new applications of naphthalene in the construction sector are anticipated to act as a market opportunity in the coming years.
  • Asia-Pacific dominated the global market, with the largest consumption in countries such as India, China, etc.

Naphthalene Industry Overview

The market for naphthalene is consolidated. Some of the major players in the market include CARBOTECH, Rain Carbon Inc., JFE Chemical Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Epsilon Carbon Private Limited, among others (in no particular order).

Naphthalene Market Leaders

  1. Rain Carbon Inc.

  2. JFE Chemical Corporation

  3. Exxon Mobil Corporation

  4. CARBOTECH

  5. Epsilon Carbon Private Limited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Naphthalene Market Concentration
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Naphthalene Market News

  • November 2022: Sulzer Chemtech Ltd. will provide process engineering and essential equipment to the Dong-Suh company in Indonesia for the growth of the naphthalene downstream industry. With the installation of a cutting-edge separation unit at the Dong-Suh plant in Serang, Indonesia, it will be easier to make naphthalene that is very pure.
  • September 2022: Epsilon Carbon will increase its carbon black production capacity from 115,000 tons to 215,000 tons annually with a new investment of approximately USD 71 million in Karnataka. Naphthalene from carbon black feedstock can be used to make phthalic anhydrides, pesticides, and concrete plasticizers.

Naphthalene 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 Growing Use as NSF (naphthalene sulphonate formaldehyde) in Concrete Admixtures
    • 4.1.2 Growing Use in Textile Industry
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations regarding VOC emissions
    • 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 Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

  • 5.1 Source
    • 5.1.1 Coal Tar
    • 5.1.2 Petroleum
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Phthalic Anhydride
    • 5.2.2 Naphthalene Sulfonates
    • 5.2.3 Low-Volatility Solvents
    • 5.2.4 Moth Repellent
    • 5.2.5 Pesticides
    • 5.2.6 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.2.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 France
    • 5.3.3.3 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.4 Italy
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of the Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 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 CARBOTECH
    • 6.4.2 DEZA a. s.
    • 6.4.3 Epsilon Carbon Private Limited
    • 6.4.4 Exxon Mobil Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Gautam Zen International
    • 6.4.6 Química del Nalón S.A.
    • 6.4.7 JFE Chemical Corporation
    • 6.4.8 Koppers Inc.
    • 6.4.9 PCC Rokita SA
    • 6.4.10 Rain Carbon Inc.
    • 6.4.11 TULSTAR PRODUCTS INC.
    • 6.4.12 Dong-Suh Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 New Applications in the Construction Sector
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Naphthalene Industry Segmentation

Naphthalene is a white, crystalline, volatile, and smelly chemical that can be made by distilling coal tar or petroleum. It is used in many fields, like building and construction, farming, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc. Source, application, and geography are the market segments for naphthalene. According to the source, the market is segmented into coal tar and petroleum. By application, the market is segmented into Phthalic Anhydride, Naphthalene Sulfonates, Low-Volatility Solvents, Moth Repellent, Pesticides, and Other Applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (USD million).

Source Coal Tar
Petroleum
Application Phthalic Anhydride
Naphthalene Sulfonates
Low-Volatility Solvents
Moth Repellent
Pesticides
Other Applications
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Rest of the Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Naphthalene Market Research FAQs

What is the current Naphthalene Market size?

The Naphthalene Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Naphthalene Market?

Rain Carbon Inc., JFE Chemical Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, CARBOTECH and Epsilon Carbon Private Limited are the major companies operating in the Naphthalene Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Naphthalene Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Naphthalene Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Naphthalene Market.

What years does this Naphthalene Market cover?

The report covers the Naphthalene Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Naphthalene Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Naphthalene Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 Naphthalene market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Naphthalene analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.