Chemical compounds are substances that are produced based on the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical process and the formulation of products. Chemicals have characteristics such as flammability, toxicity, acidity, reactivity, and heat of combustion. The main types of chemicals are general chemical products, printing inks, toiletries, soap and cleaning compounds, adhesives, paints and coatings, pesticide and other types of agricultural chemicals, chemical fertilizers, synthetic rubber and fibers, plastic material and resins, ethyl alcohol, and other basic types of organic chemical, and other types of basic inorganic chemical, synthetic dye, and pigment, industrial gas, and petrochemicals. Printing ink is ink used in printing and contains a pigment or pigments of the required color mixed with oil or varnish. The types of intermediate chemicals are methanol, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide. The end-users involved are pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, water treatment, construction, paints and dyes, oil and gas, rubber chemicals, surfactants, personal care, and other end-users. The chemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides chemicals market statistics, including chemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a chemicals market share, detailed chemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the chemicals industry. This chemicals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global chemicals market grew from $4700.13 billion in 2022 to $5079.29 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The chemicals market is expected to grow to $6851.59 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.8%. Interest rates were low in most developed countries during this period. This positively impacted the growth of the chemicals market. For instance, in March 2020, the Bank of England, a UK-based central bank, reduced interest rates to 0.1%, the lowest level ever, as a measure of protest against COVID-19. These low-interest rates encouraged borrowing and increased the flow of money for investment. This allowed chemical companies to borrow money for process improvements, thus driving the market during the historic period. Rising costs had a negative impact on the growth of the industrial gas market during the forecast period. This rise in raw material costs resulted in higher manufacturing costs, thus decreasing the investments available for research and development of new products. Additionally, companies invested heavily in marketing their products due to intense competition in the market. Rising trucking, railroad, dry-bulk, and air-freight rates also negatively impacted the market. This rise in operating costs increased the pressure on companies to protect margins while maintaining the quality of their products. Chemical companies are increasingly adopting sustainable and eco-friendly processes to eliminate the negative impact of chemical manufacturing on the environment. Evolution in technology and chemical sciences enables chemical companies to utilize alternative fuels to produce chemical products. They are using naturally available carbon dioxide to produce fuels, industrial products, and other substances. For instance, Akzo Nobel N.V., a chemicals and coatings giant, is planning to make a seven-figure investment in Green Lizard Technologies’ patented process to make surfactants from plants rather than from oils. Major companies in the chemicals market include JXTG Holdings Inc., Sinopec Limited, BASF SE, Procter & Gamble, Unilever plc, L'Oreal SA, Dow Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp, and Guardian Industries, LLC. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemicals market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the chemicals market. The regions covered in the chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the chemicals market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The chemicals market consists of the sales of petrochemicals, industrial gas, ethyl alcohol, organic chemicals and inorganic chemicals, resins, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibers and filaments, pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. The chemicals industry establishments produce a variety of chemical products by processing raw materials such as air, water, natural gas, oil, metals and minerals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global chemicals market is segmented - 1) By Type: General Chemical Product, Printing Inks, Toiletries, Soap and Cleaning Compounds, Adhesives, Paints and Coatings, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals, Chemical Fertilizers, Synthetic Rubber and Fibers, Plastic Material and Resins, Ethyl Alcohol and Other Basic Organic Chemical, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical, Synthetic Dye and Pigment, Industrial Gas, Petrochemicals 2) By Type of Intermediate Chemicals: Methanol, Ethylene Oxide, Propylene Oxide 3) By End User: Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Water Treatment, Construction, Paints and Dyes, Oil & Gas, Rubber Chemicals, Surfactants, Personal Care, Other End-Users Subsegments Covered: Oil-Based Printing Inks, Solvent-Based Printing Inks, Water-Based Printing Inks, Lotions (Including Sunscreens), Hair Preparations, Face Creams, Perfumes, Shaving Preparations, Other Cosmetic Preparations, Soap and Other Detergents, Surface Active Agents, Polish and Other Sanitation Goods, Water-Based Adhesives, Solvent-Based Adhesives, Hot-Melt-Based Adhesives, Reactive & Other Adhesives, Water Borne Coatings, Solvent Based Coatings, Powder Coatings, Other Paints and Coatings, Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Other Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals, Nitrogen Fertilizer, Phosphate Fertilizer, Potash Fertilizer, Synthetic Fibers, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR), Polybutadiene (BR), Ethylene Propylene (EPDM), Other Synthetic Rubber and Fibers, Polypropylene-Plastic Material and Resins, High-Density Polyethylene, Poly-Vinyl Chloride, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polystyrene-Plastic Material and Resins, Other Plastic Material and Resins, Synthetic Sweeteners, Plasticizers, Ethyl Alcohol, Silicone (except Resins), Fatty Acids, Gum and Wood Chemicals Synthetic Dye, Synthetic Pigments, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Other Industrial Gas, Ethylene-Petrochemicals, Propylene-Petrochemicals, Benzene-Petrochemicals, Xylene, Styrene-Petrochemicals, Toluene, Cumene, Other Petrochemicals

Benzene petrochemical refers to an aromatic hydrocarbon produced from cracked gasoline. It is highly flammable and has a sweet odor. Benzene is manufactured naturally by volcanoes and forest fires. The main manufacturing processes of benzene include pyrolysis steam cracking of naphtha, catalytic reforming of naphtha, toluene hydrodealkylation, toluene disproportionation, and biomass. Toluene disproportionation is referred to as a trans-alkylation reaction that converts toluene into xylene and benzene. The reaction occurs in the presence of hydrogen, on a bed of nickel-mordenite catalyst. The major derivatives from which benzene is derived are ethylbenzene, cumene, alkylbenzene, aniline, chlorobenzene, cyclohexane, maleic anhydride, and other derivatives. The various applications of benzene include plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and rubber lubricants. The benzene-petrochemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides benzene-petrochemicals market statistics, including benzene-petrochemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a benzene-petrochemicals market share, detailed benzene-petrochemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the benzene-petrochemicals industry. This benzene-petrochemicals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global benzene-petrochemicals market size will grow from $72.41 billion in 2022 to $73.63 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global benzene-petrochemicals market size is expected to grow from $79.56 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.0%. The increased use of styrene to drive the benzene market The benzene derivative ethylbenzene is majorly used in the manufacturing of styrene. Styrene is used in the production of various products, such as styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polystyrene, styrene-butadiene elastomers, latexes, unsaturated polyester resins, among others. There is an increased demand for styrene-based polymers and copolymers in the automotive industry due to their lightweight nature. For instance, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the fuel economy of a vehicle can improve by 6–8% by reducing the weight of a vehicle by 10%. Usage of plastics like styrene can reduce the weight of vehicles, thereby improving fuel economy. The use of styrene has also benefited manufacturers by reducing vehicle assembly time and costs. These advantages of the usage of styrene-based polymers and copolymers, especially in the automotive industry, are expected to contribute to the growth of the benzene market. Stringent safety regulations associated with the manufacturing and transportation of benzene were a major constraint on the market. Benzene is highly inflammable, toxic, and hazardous when exposed to extreme temperatures and pressures. Companies in this market should invest in equipment, technologies, and processes to limit the toxic levels and chemical concentrations as they may harm the environment and population. Humans, when exposed to benzene in the air for a certain amount of time, lose their lives. In order to provide a safe environment, government agencies limit the amount of benzene that can be released into the environment. For instance, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has set the maximum permissible level of benzene in drinking water at 5 ppb (per billion parts of air). These regulations have increased the operating costs of companies in this industry, thus restricting their growth. Many companies in the benzene market are focusing on research and developmental activities to discover new technologies and processes for the production of benzene. The technologies developed are expected to help curb environmental issues. For instance, in January 2021, Covestro, a German materials company received its first delivery of 2,000 metric tons of sustainable benzene from Total, a France-based petroleum company. The delivery enables Covestro to contribute to the circular economy. In addition, in May 2020, BioBTX, a Netherlands-based circular chemistry technology developer announced its plan to build the world’s first commercial production facility for sustainable aromatics such as benzene. The increase in such technological advances to reduce emissions will gain traction and contribute to the growth of the market. In June 2020, Ineos, a UK-based chemicals company acquired chemical unit (aromatics and acetyls business) of BP plc for $5 billion along with its BP's Cooper River petrochemical plant in South Carolina among other facilities. This will enhance the production capacity of aromatics to cater to the market demand and enables operations synergies. BP plc is a UK-based oil and gas company. Major players in the benzene-petrochemicals market are Ameriya Oil Ref. Co., Angarsk Petrochemical, Alexandria National Refining, and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC), Arsol Aromatics GmbH & Co. KG, Atyrau Oil & Gas, Azerkhimija, BASF SE, Borealis AG, Bp PLC., and Braskem. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the benzene-petrochemicals market in 2022. Middle East was the second-largest region in the global benzene-petrochemicals market. The regions covered in the global benzene-petrochemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the benzene-petrochemicals market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The benzene petrochemical market consists of the sales of benzene petrochemicals used as an intermediary chemical in the production of plastics, resins, dyes, detergents, drugs, pesticides, nylons, and synthetic fibers. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global benzene-petrochemicals market is segmented - 1) By Manufacturing Process: Pyrolysis Steam Cracking of Naphtha, Catalytic Reforming of Naphtha, Toluene Hydrodealkylation, Toluene Disproportionation, From Biomass 2) By Derivative: Ethylbenzene, Cumene, Alkylbenzene, Aniline, Chlorobenzene, Cyclohexane, Maleic Anhydride, Other Derivatives 3) By Application: Plastics, Resins, Synthetic Fibers, Rubber Lubricants

The petrochemicals refer to distinct chemicals made from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons that are used for commercial purposes. The petrochemicals are also made from other fossil fuels, such as coal, natural gas, and renewable sources such as maize, sugar cane, or palm fruit. The main types of petrochemicals are ethylene-petrochemicals, propylene-petrochemicals, benzene-petrochemicals, xylene, styrene-petrochemicals, toluene, cumene, and other types of petrochemicals. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon existing in three isomeric forms, all three being colorless flammable volatile liquids used as solvents and for the manufacturing of synthetic resins, dyes, and insecticides such as dimethylbenzene. The applications are polymers, paints and coatings, solvents, rubber, adhesives and sealants, surfactants, pigments and dyes, fibers and fabrics, and other applications. The end-user industries are construction, packaging, automotive and transportation, healthcare, electrical and electronics, and other end-user industries. The petrochemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides petrochemicals market statistics, including petrochemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a petrochemicals market share, detailed petrochemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the petrochemicals industry. This petrochemicals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global petrochemicals market grew from $671.57 billion in 2022 to $693.3 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The petrochemicals market is expected to grow to $786.74 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.2%. The petrochemicals market is expected to benefit from growth in the automobile industry during the forecast period. There is a drive for the production of automobiles, which is leading to an increase in demand for petrochemical products that are used in the manufacturing of brake parts, radiators, and other components. For instance, according to an estimation by Goldman Sachs, a US-based investment banking company, the global sales of new cars in emerging markets is expected to increase from 68 million in 2020 to 78 million by 2025. Thus, the growth of automobiles is expected to increase the demand for petrochemicals during the forecast period. Oil price volatility is likely to have a negative impact on the petrochemicals market as significant declines and increases in oil prices negatively impact government and consumer spending. The decline in oil prices is having a negative impact on government spending in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and the UAE (United Arab Emirates), which are largely dependent on revenues generated through crude oil exports, whereas a significant increase in oil prices has resulted in a spurt in inflation, current account deficit, and fiscal deficit in countries such as India and China, which predominantly import oil. For instance, the Saudi government is expected to cut down its spending from 1.05 trillion riyals ($280 billion) in 2019 to 1.02 trillion riyals ($270 billion) in 2020 and to 955 billion riyals ($255 billion) by 2022 due to a significant decline in revenues generated from oil exports, thereby affecting the market. This high volatility in the oil process is further expected to negatively impact the market going forward. Many petrochemical manufacturers are adopting IoT (Internet of Things) technologies to connect equipment and smart devices to obtain real-time insights and identify inefficiencies in the manufacturing process. The data obtained is processed, analyzed, and interpreted by plant managers and senior-level management to improve quality and achieve optimum production levels. For example, smart systems give information on the working condition and performance of chemical reactors with embedded software and analytics tools to notify plant operators and managers of possible machine breakdowns. Major companies in the petrochemicals market include JXTG Holdings Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Sinopec Limited, Royal Dutch Shell, Reliance Industries Limited, LG Chem Ltd., Guardian Industries LLC, Odebrecht Engenharia E Construcao Sa, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp, and BASF SE. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the petrochemicals market in 2022. Middle East was the second largest region in the petrochemicals market. The regions covered in the petrochemicals report market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the petrochemicals market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The petrochemicals market consists of the sales of aliphatic compounds, aromatic compounds, inorganic compounds, and synthesis gas. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global petrochemicals market is segmented - 1) By Type: Ethylene-Petrochemicals, Propylene-Petrochemicals, Benzene-Petrochemicals, Xylene, Styrene-Petrochemicals, Toluene, Cumene, Other Petrochemicals 2) By Application: Polymers, Paints & Coatings, Solvents, Rubber, Adhesives & Sealants, Surfactants, Pigments & Dyes, Fibers & Fabrics, Other Applications 3) By End Userr Industry: Construction, Packaging, Automotive & Transportation, Healthcare, Electrical & Electronics, Other End-User Industries

Propylene petrochemical is a basic versatile chemical as ethylene used in the manufacture of common household items. Propylene is a component of the addition polymer poly (propane), and it is also used in the production of epoxy propane and propanol. The main types of propylene petrochemicals are homopolymers and copolymers. A homopolymer is a polymer like polyethylene consisting of identical monomer units. The various applications are injection molding, fiber and raffia, film and sheet, and blow molding. The end-user industries are automotive, construction, packaging, textiles, and other end-user industries. The propylene-petrochemical market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides propylene-petrochemical market statistics, including propylene-petrochemical industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a propylene-petrochemical market share, detailed propylene-petrochemical market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the propylene-petrochemical industry. This propylene-petrochemical market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global propylene-petrochemicals market size will grow from $104.04 billion in 2022 to $107.4 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global propylene-petrochemicals market size is expected to grow from $121.74 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.2%. The propylene market is expected to benefit from growth in the automobile industry during the forecast period. Polypropylene is a polymer produced from the propylene monomer which is used in the automobile industry. Large-scale production of automobiles is leading to an increase in demand for polypropylene products, which are used in the manufacturing of battery cases and trays, bumpers, interior trim, instrument panels, fender liners, door trims, and other components. For instance, according to an estimation by Goldman Sachs, a US-based investment banking company, the global sales of new cars in emerging markets is expected to increase from 68 million in 2020 to 78 million by 2025. Thus, increased use of plastics in automobiles is expected to increase the demand for propylene during the forecast period. Stringent safety regulations associated with the manufacture and transportation of propylene were a significant market restraint. Propylene is highly inflammable, toxic, and hazardous when exposed to extreme temperatures and pressures. Propylene suppliers should invest in equipment, technologies, and processes to limit the toxic levels and chemical concentrations. These regulations increased the operating costs of companies in the propylene industry, thus limiting the scope for investments relating to the launch of new products and expansion into new markets, thereby affecting the market growth. Petrochemical companies are adopting on-purpose propylene production technologies to produce propylene as a sole product but not as an alternate or co-product. On-purpose propylene technology refers to a modified version of the traditional fluid catalytic cracking unit which increases propylene yield by 20% more than the actual output. Traditional sources for propylene, which include steam crackers and oil refineries, yield fewer propylene as a derivative or co-product due to a shift in feedstocks from naphtha to ethane. To meet the increased demand for propylene, petrochemical companies are investing in developing on-purpose technologies to accelerate the shortfall in propylene production. Major on-purpose technologies include propane dehydrogenation, methanol-to-olefins/methanol-to-propylene (MTO/MTP), high-severity fluidized catalytic cracking (HS-FCC), coal-to-olefins/coal-to-propylene (CTO/CTP), and gas-to-olefins (GTO). For Instance, major companies adopting this technology include, BASF, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, and Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Co (SIDPEC). In January 2022, Invista, a US-based fiber, resin and intermediates company acquired propylene business of Flint Hills Resources for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition includes chemical facilities in Houston and Longview, Texas, ownership of pipelines that supply facilities, and support employees. The The transaction expanded Invista's portfolio and allowed for future growth. Flint Hills Resources is an American refining company. Major players in the propylene-petrochemicals market are AGC Chemicals, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Asahi Kasei Corporation, BASF SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), China Petrochemical Corporation, Dangote Industries Ltd., Eni SpA, Enterprise Products Partners L.P., and Exxon Mobil Corporation. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the propylene-petrochemical market in 2022. Middle East was the second-largest region in the global propylene-petrochemicals market. The regions covered in the global propylene-petrochemical report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the propylene-petrochemicals market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The propylene petrochemical market consists of the sales of propylene petrochemicals used in the production of acrylics, rubbing alcohol, epoxy glue, and carpets. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global propylene-petrochemicals market is segmented - 1) By Type: Homopolymer, Copolymer 2) By Application: Injection Molding, Fiber & Raffia, Film & Sheet, Blow Molding 3) By End User Industry: Automotive, Construction, Packaging, Textile, Other End-Use Industries

Ethylene petrochemical refers to an acyclic hydrocarbon which is a colorless, flammable gas with a faint sweet and musky odor when its pure. It is the simplest alkene widely used in industry and is also a plant hormone. The main feedstocks of ethylene-petrochemicals are naphtha, ethane, propane, butane, and other feedstocks. Ethane is defined as an odorless, gaseous, and colorless hydrocarbon compound. Ethane is considered to be the simplest hydrocarbon compound containing a single carbon-carbon bond. The various applications of ethylene include polyethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene benzene, ethylene dichloride, vinyl acetate, and alpha-olefins. The main end-use industries in which ethylene is used are packaging, automotive, construction, agrochemicals, and textiles. The ethylene-petrochemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ethylene-petrochemicals market statistics, including ethylene-petrochemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an ethylene-petrochemicals market share, detailed ethylene-petrochemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ethylene-petrochemicals industry. This ethylene-petrochemicals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global ethylene-petrochemicals market size will grow from $102.91 billion in 2022 to $105.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global ethylene-petrochemicals market size is expected to grow from $117.93 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.8%. During the historic period, increased demand for polythene products contributed to the ethylene-petrochemicals market’s growth. Ethylene is mainly used in polyethylene products such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). The polyethylene market has grown substantially due to the increased demand for plastic across the globe. The high penetration of plastics in electronic products and lightweight products in vehicles has increased the demand for plastics. According to National Geographic (2020), 40% of the plastic produced every year is single-use plastics. Production of plastic is expected to double by 2050. These factors that have driven the adoption of polyethylene have impacted the growth of the ethylene market. Stringent government regulations related to the production and use of ethylene restrain the growth of the ethylene-petrochemicals market. Ethylene is combustible and carcinogenic in nature, making it dangerous to the environment. It is highly explosive and can cause light-headedness, dizziness, and unconsciousness when exposed. Several countries are implementing legislation for environmental protection, which will put pressure on the companies involved in the production of ethylene. For instance, in January 2020, a group of 364 environmental and other non-governmental organizations filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise standards applicable to petro-plastics production facilities. The petition requests the EPA to impose unprecedented controls on such facilities. Moreover, globally, governments are banning single-use plastics to curb plastic waste. For instance, in January 2020, China announced its plans to ban single-use plastics and promote recycling and green packaging. The restrictions laid on production would hamper the growth of the market. Ethylene-producing companies are investing in ways to develop bio-based green polyethylene compounds. These plastics are easy to produce, consume less energy and offer the same versatility as chemically synthesized plastic. Following the trend, in June 2021, Braskem, a Brazil-based biopolymer producer, launched the world’s first renewably-sourced polyethylene wax. This can be used for producing coatings, cosmetics, adhesives, and various other compounds. In January 2020, Indorama Ventures, a Thailand-based intermediate petrochemical company completed the acquisition of ethylene business of Huntsman Corporation for $2 billion. This acquisition expanded Indorama Ventures' product profile by adding ethylene, ethylene oxide, and monoethylene glycol, as well as strengthening the PET feedstock supply chain and improving its position as a PET manufacturer. The deal gives Indorama Ventures access to a number of new derivative products, including propylene/PO derivatives, surfactants, ethanolamines, glycol ethers, and MTBE. Huntsman Corporation is a US-based manufacturer and marketer of chemical products. Major players in the ethylene-petrochemicals market are AkzoNobel, BASF SE, Borealis, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC., China Petrochemical Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Clariant, Dow Chemical, Equistar Chemicals, and Exxon Mobil Corporation. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ethylene-petrochemicals market in 2022. Middle East was the second-largest region in the global ethylene-petrochemicals market. The regions covered in the global ethylene-petrochemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the ethylene-petrochemicals market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The ethylene petrochemical market consists of the sales of ethylene petrochemicals in different compounds such as polyethylene (plastics), ethylene oxide or ethylene glycol, ethylene dichloride, and styrene. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global ethylene-petrochemicals market is segmented - 1) By Feedstock: Naphtha, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Other Feedstocks 2) By Application: Polyethylene, Ethylene oxide, Ethylene benzene, Ethylene dichloride, Vinyl Acetate, Alpha Olefins 3) By End User Industry: Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemical, Textile

The electronic wet chemicals produce high-purity chemicals that are used in cleaning and etching applications during semiconductor production and processing. Electronic wet chemicals are used in the production of products in a variety of industries, including consumer goods, automotive, aerospace and defense, and medicine. The main types of electronic wet chemicals are Acetic Acid (CH3OOH), Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) (C3H8O), Hydrogen Peroxide (H2), Hydrochloric Acid (HCL), Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH), Hydrofluoric Acid (HF), Nitric Acid (HNO3), Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4), and Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4). These electric wet chemicals are of various forms, such as liquid, solid, and gas. These are used in applications such as semiconductor etching and cleaning. The electric wet chemicals are used by end users, including consumer goods, automotive, aerospace and defense, and medical devices. The electronic wet chemicals research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides electronic wet chemicals statistics, including electronic wet chemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with electronics wet chemicals share, detailed electronic wet chemicals segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the electronic wet chemicals industry. This electronic wet chemicals research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global electronic wet chemicals market size grew from $3.66 billion in 2022 to $3.89 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The electronic wet chemicals market size is expected to grow to $4.84 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.6%. The rise in demand for the use of semiconductors in various industries is driving the growth of the electronics wet chemicals market. The demand for innovative semiconductors is increasing as a result of various technological advancements in the electronic industry. This increase in demand for semiconductors is directly leading to the increase in demand for the electronic wet chemicals market. For instance, according to the semiconductor industry association (SIA), the sales of semiconductors were around $50 billion in October 2021, an increase of 24.6% from October 2020. Therefore, the rise in the demand for the use of semiconductors in various industries drives the electronic wet chemicals market. Strategic collaboration between companies is a key trend gaining popularity in the electronic wet chemicals market. Companies manufacturing electronic wet chemicals are undergoing partnerships and collaborations to develop new technologies and products. For instance, in January 2020, Solvay, a company operating in electronic wet chemicals based in Belgium, and SGL Carbon, a company specializing in manufacturing carbon fiber based in Germany, partnered to create new composites for aerospace. This partnership extends the portfolio of Solvay in the composites segment and can tackle the needs of aerospace. In October 2021, Entegris, a company that provides specialty chemicals and material solutions for the microelectronics industry based in the United States, acquired the Precision Microchemicals business of BASF for $90 million. This acquisition will add value to Entregris in areas such as technical expertise, intellectual property, and talent. The Precision Microchemicals business is part of the Surface Treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, which develops, manufactures, and markets high-purity materials based in Germany. Major players in the electronic wet chemicals market are: Avantor Inc. (US), BASF SE (Germany), Cabot Microelctronics (US), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Kanto Chemical Co., Inc. (Japan), Eastman (US), Solvay (Belgium), Fujifilm Holding (Japan), Technic Inc. (US), Linde PLC. (Ireland), Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Dakin, and T.N.C. Industrial Co., Ltd. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electronic wet chemicals market in 2022 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the electronic wet chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the electronic wet chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The electronic wet chemicals market consists of sales of etchants, solvents and based that are used as electronic wet chemicals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global electronic wet chemicals market is segmented - 1) By Type: Acetic Acid (CH3OOH), Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) (C3H8O), Hydrogen Peroxide (H2), Hydrochloric Acid (HCL), Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH), Hydrofluoric Acid (HF), Nitric Acid (HNO3), Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4), Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) 2) By Form: Liquid, Solid, Gas 3) By Application: Semiconductor, Etching, Cleaning 4) By End-Use Industry: Consumer Goods, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Medical

Oleochemicals refers to chemical compounds sourced from vegetables, plants, and animal oils that can be used as raw material in a variety of industries such as lubricants, pharmaceutical, plastic, rubber, and animal feed industries. Hydrolysis is the primary method for converting animal and plant oils and fats into oleochemicals. When natural triglycerides are exposed to water, heat, and pressure, they separate into crude glycerin and mixed fatty acids. The main types of oleochemicals include specialty esters, fatty acid methyl esters, glycerol esters, alkoxylates, and fatty amines. The fatty acid methyl refers to fatty acid esters derived from the transesterification of fats with methanol. They are used to manufacture detergents and biodiesel. They are sold through direct and indirect sales channels. They are used in the manufacturing of various products ranging from personal care & cosmetics, consumer goods, food processing, textiles, paints & inks, industrial, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, and polymers and plastic additives. The oleochemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides oleochemicals market statistics, including oleochemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an oleochemicals market share, detailed oleochemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the oleochemicals industry. This oleochemicals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global oleochemicals market size grew from $24.78 billion in 2022 to $26.91 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The oleochemicals market size is expected to grow to $37.61 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.7%. The increased demand for sustainable plastics is expected to propel the oleochemical market. The use of plastic and other non-biodegradable materials has caused several environmental issues forcing industries and customers to adapt to sustainable plastics. The use of sustainable plastic is intended to reduce inefficiencies that contribute to environmental harm and aid in the optimization of business operations. This surge in consumer demand for environmentally friendly plastic opens up new markets, particularly in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, fashion, and food industries for oleochemicals. For instance, In December 2020, European Bioplastics, an association representing the interests bioplastics industry in Europe, stated that global bioplastics production capacity is expected to rise from approximately 2.1 million tons in 2020 to 2.8 million tons in 2025 in Europe. Therefore, the increased demand for sustainable plastics is expected to boost the oleochemicals market during the forecast period. Technological innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the oleochemicals market. Major companies operating in the oleochemical market are focused on providing technologically-innovative solutions to meet end-customer demands and strengthen their market position. These companies are innovating next-generation chemical solutions technologies into their solution, such as bio-diluent, cosmetic emollient, dispersant, blowing agent management, rigid foam formulators, and others, to provide an alternative to replace fossil fuels. For instance, In September 2020, Emery Oleochemicals, a natural-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, announced EMERY® E fatty acid esters product line. These fatty acid esters offer better color stability and low odor and are biodegradable. In November 2021, Mega First Corporation Berhad, a Malaysia-based engaged in asset management and investment holding acquired EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS (M) SDN BHD and EMERY SPECIALTY CHEMICALS SDN BHD for $8.27 million. The acquisition is expected to assist Mega First Corp. with its in-house talent recruitment goal, as well as its plantation division's core technical capabilities when it expands into coconut and other agricultural produce processing in two to three years. Emery Oleochemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd is a Malaysia-based high-performance, natural-based specialty chemicals manufacturer. Major players in the oleochemicals market are Cargill Inc., Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, BASF SE, Oleon N.V., IOI Group Berhad, Wilmar International, Kao Corp, Emery Oleochemicals Group, Evonik Industries, KLK Oleo, SABIC, Evyap Oleo, Procter & Gamble Company, Croda Industrial Chemicals, and Ecogreen Oleochemicals. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the oleochemicals market in 2022, and it is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the oleochemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the oleochemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The oleochemicals market consists of sales of alkoxylates and palm oil. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global oleochemicals market is segmented - 1) By Product: Specialty Esters, Fatty Acid Methyl Ester, Glycerol Esters, Alkoxylates, Fatty Amines 2) By Application: Personal Care & Cosmetics, Consumer Goods, Food Processing, Textiles, Industrial, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals 3) By Sales Channel: Direct, Indirect

The agrochemical refers to synthetic and commercially generated chemicals that are employed in farming and to regulate ecosystems in agricultural areas. Agrochemicals contaminate the nearby lands and waterways and enter the food chain, where they cause bioaccumulation. Excessive usage of such pesticides produces a sizable number of residues, which has an effect on crops. The main types of fertilizers in agrochemicals are nitrogen fertilizer, phosphatic fertilizer, potassic fertilizer, and others. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers help the plants grow faster and help them produce more crops. The different pesticide types include fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and others and are used in crop-based and non-crop-based applications. The agrochemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides agrochemicals market statistics, including agrochemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an agrochemicals market share, detailed agrochemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the agrochemicals industry. This agrochemicals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global agrochemicals market size grew from $241.85 billion in 2022 to $259.4 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The agrochemicals market size is expected to grow to $334.12 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.5%. The increasing population and consequent rise in food demand are expected to propel the growth of the agrochemicals market going forward. Food refers to the substance consisting of protein, carbohydrates, fat, and other nutrients used in the body of an organism for sustaining growth, and vital processes and furnishing energy. The steady growth in the population is directly proportional to food demand and growth in the agrochemicals market. For instance, according to United Nations, a US-based intergovernmental organization, the world’s population has been expected to increase by 2 billion people in the next 30 years, from 7.7 billion in 2021 to 9.7 billion in 2050. Also, according to Intechnopen, a UK-based publisher of journals and books, the global demand for food has been expected to increase by 70% by 2050. Therefore, the increasing population and consequent rise in food demand will drive the growth of the home infusion therapy market. Strategic partnerships and collaborations have emerged as the key trends gaining popularity in the agrochemical market. Major companies operating in the agrochemicals sector are looking for partnerships to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in October 2021, Enko, a US-based global crop health company, partnered with Nufarm, an Australia-based agrochemical company to to create brand-new chemical processes and broaden the European, American, and Australian supply chains for vital new herbicides. The collaboration will specifically address the demand for expanded access and innovative chemistries. To develop novel, secure chemical formulations, Enko and Nufarm will test the efficacy of mixing Enko's top herbicide candidate with Nufarm's goods. Furthermore, in January 2022, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, collaborated with Innospec. This collaboration allows BASF to broaden its portfolio and offer DCI-11 Plus ClearTrak along with industry-leading Sales and Technical Support. Innospec is a US-based chemical company. In April 2020, Sumitomo Chemicals, a Japan-based chemical company that provides a wide range of agrochemical products, acquired four South American subsidiaries of Nufarm for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition helps the Sumitomo Chemical Company expand its global footprint in crop protection across various regions, including Brazil. Nufarm Limited is an Australia-based agriculture chemical company that offers innovative crop protection solutions. Major players in the agrochemicals market are Adama Agricultural Solutions, Agrium Inc., BASF SE, Bayer AG, Yara International ASA, The Mosaic Company, Israel Chemical Company, FMC Corporation, E.I. du Pont Nemours and Company, Monsanto Company, Dow AgroSciences LLC, Land O’ Lakes Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd., Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd., Gharda Chemicals Limited, and Huntsman International LLC. North America was the largest region in the agrochemicals market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the agrochemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the agrochemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The agrochemical market consists of sales of chemical fertilizers, antibiotics, and plant hormones. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global agrochemicals market is segmented - 1) By Fertilizer Type: Nitrogen Fertilizer, Phosphatic Fertilizer, Potassic Fertilizer, Other Fertilizer Types 2) By Pesticide Type: Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Other Pesticide Types 3) By Application: Crop Based, Non-Crop Based