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 paints and coatings are products that manufactured by mixing pigments, solvents, and binders into paints and other coatings, such as stains, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, shellacs, and water-repellent coatings for concrete and masonry, and/or produce allied paint products, such as putties, paint and varnish removers, paintbrush cleaners, and frit. The main types of paints and coatings are water-borne coatings, solvent-based coatings, powder coatings, and other types of paints and coatings. A waterborne coating is an environmentally friendly surface treatment that uses water as a solvent to disperse the resin used to make the coating or paint. The types of resins are acrylic, polyurethane, polyesters, epoxy, alkyd, and other types of resins. The performance range includes the commodity coating range, the engineering coating range, and the high-performance coating range. The applications involved are architectural, automotive, wood, packaging, aerospace, and other applications. The paints and coatings market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides paints and coatings market statistics, including paints and coatings industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a paints and coatings market share, detailed paints and coatings market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the paints and coatings industry. This paints and coatings 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 paints and coatings market grew from $230.96 billion in 2022 to $248.87 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. 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 paints and coatings market is expected to grow to $326.09 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.0%. There is a rapid growth in the consumption of paints and coatings in many industries. Paints and coatings are widely used in the automotive, construction, and manufacturing industries. For instance, the global building construction market is expected to increase from $6.6 trillion in 2019 to $8.4 trillion in 2022. Similarly, the global transportation manufacturing market is expected to increase from $6.8 trillion in 2019 to $7.8 trillion in 2022. Decorative paints and coatings are widely used in buildings and construction, whereas protective paints and coatings are linked closely to the automotive, major appliance, and industrial equipment industries. Therefore, growth in end-user industries is expected to drive the paint and coatings market during the forecast period. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a significant restraint on the paint and coatings market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and has spread globally, including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of "lock down." The outbreak has had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the paints and coatings market will recover from the shock over the forecast period as it is a "black swan" event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Biocides are being used in paints to enhance their longevity and to maintain their quality. Biocide additives have been designed to protect paints from getting damaged during storage or to keep fungi and algae from growing on the applied paints. The market for biocides in paints will continue to grow due to the switch from solvent-based to water-based paints as they are not hazardous for human health and the environment and minimize fungal and algae growth. However, the replacement of traditional biocides based on chlorine and formaldehyde with environmentally friendly biocides adds to the cost of paint production. For instance, some of the major companies using biocide in paint manufacturing include The Dow Chemical Company, Troy Corporation, BASF SE, Thor Group, and AkzoNobel N.V. Major companies in the paints and coatings market include Sherwin Williams Co, PPG Industries Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V, BASF SE, Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd., Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., Kansai Paint Co. Ltd., Asian Paints Limited, RPM International Inc., and Arkema SA. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the paints and coatings market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the paints and coatings market. The regions covered in the paints and coatings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the paints and coatings 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 paints and coatings market consists of the sales of polyurethane coatings, epoxy coatings, alkyd coatings, zinc-rich coatings, and acrylic coatings. 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 paints and coatings market is segmented - 1) By Type: Water Borne Coatings, Solvent Based Coatings, Powder Coatings, Other Paints and Coatings 2) By Application: Architectural, Automotive, Wood, Packaging, Aerospace, Other Applications 3) By Type of Resin: Acrylic, Polyurethanes, Polyesters, Epoxy, Alkyd, Other Type of Resins 4) By Performance Range: Commodity Coating Range, Engineering Coating Range, High-Performance Coating Range

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 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

Styrene is a colorless, gritty organic compound derived from benzene. Styrene is readily evaporable and is also used as a precursor to polystyrene and several other copolymers. The main types of styrene are acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, expanded polystyrene, and other types. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid, tough, and lightweight thermoplastic product. EPS is good for the packaging and construction industries because of its lightweight, strong, and excellent thermal insulation properties. It is also segmented by application into automotive, construction, packaging, consumer goods, and others that are available through offline and online distribution channels. The styrene market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides styrene market statistics, including styrene industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a styrene market share, detailed styrene market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the styrene industry. This styrene 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 styrene market size is expected to grow from $49.3 billion in 2021 to $52.28 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. 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 styrene market size is expected to grow to $62.81 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 4.7%. The high demand for polystyrene drives the growth of the styrene market. Styrene is used to produce polystyrene through suspension polymerization. Polystyrene is a versatile plastic used for the manufacturing of refrigerators, air conditioners, ovens, microwaves, and vacuum cleaners. Polystyrene is majorly used in the packaging industry as it keeps food fresher for a longer duration. The demand for polystyrene is high in the automobile industry, where it is used in manufacturing car knobs, instrument panels, trim, energy-absorbing door panels, and sound-dampening foam. Thus, strong demand for polystyrene has resulted in a rise in demand. For instance, India and Iran are expected to lead the capacity expansion in the forecast period in order to cater to the demand. In India, Supreme Petrochem and LG Polymers India are expected to add 0.15 mtpa and 0.03 mtpa (million tons per annum) respectively. Thus, the rising demand for polystyrene and its derivatives positively drives the growth of the styrene market. The increasing health and environmental concerns due to the use of styrene limits the demand for styrene. Styrene is primarily used in the production of plastics and other resins. Short-term exposure to styrene in humans is known to result in mucous membrane and eye irritation and gastrointestinal effects, whereas long-term exposure to styrene results in effects on the central nervous system (CNS), such as headache, fatigue, weakness, depression, CSN dysfunction, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy. In animals, oral exposure to styrene affects the liver, blood, kidneys, and stomach. Thus, the ill effects of styrene on health and the environment restrict the growth of the styrene market. The companies in the styrene market are working towards developing techniques to recycle styrene. In order to increase the efficiency and popularity of styrene, companies are investing in developing methods to recycle styrene. In January 2022, Agilyx, a Norway-based chemical recycling firm and Toyo Styrene, a Japanese chemicals firm partnered and commenced the construction of Toyo Styrene Co Ltd polystyrene (PS) chemical recycling plant in Chiba, Japan. The plant will boast the per day capacity to recycle 10 tons of post-use polystyrene, a product produced from styrene and used in the manufacturing of tires, back into new styrene monomer for the future of the industry. In October 2020, Shrieve Chemical Company, a US-based chemicals company acquired Styrene Business unit and other assets of CLP Chemicals for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition expands Shrieve’s products offering and enhances its customer service. CLP Chemicals is an American industrial chemical distributor. Major players in the styrene market are Alpek SAB DE CV, Ashland Inc., Ineos Group AG, Nova Chemicals Corporation, Bayer Material science, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC., ENI S.p.A., INEOS Styrolution Holding Ltd., Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), and Total S.A. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the styrene market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global styrene market. The regions covered in the global styrene market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the styrene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The styrene market consists of the sales of styrene used for making synthetic rubber, resins, and plastics and improving drying oils. 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 styrene market is segmented - 1) By Type: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Expanded polystyrene (EPS), Other Types 2) By Application: Automotive, Construction, Packaging consumer goods, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Offline, Online

Printing inks are liquids that contain pigments or dyes that are used to produce images, text, and designs. They are widely used in letterpress and lithographic printing. Printing inks consist of a pigment or pigments of the required color mixed with oil or varnish. For example, black ink made from carbon black is mixed with thick linseed oil or similar oil, often with rosin oil to which rosin varnish is added. Inkjet inks consist of a base carrier such as water, oil, or a solvent, and colorants such as dyes or pigments, along with small amounts of chemical additives to provide some unique characteristics. The main types of printing inks are oil-based printing inks, solvent-based printing inks, and water-based printing inks. Water-based printing ink is ink made with water rather than plastic or PVC. The product types are offset printing inks, flexographic printing inks, rotogravure printing inks, and digital printing inks. The various end-use industries involved are packaging, print media, commercial printing, and other end-use industries. The printing inks market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides printing inks market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with a printing inks market share, detailed printing inks market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the printing inks industry. This printing inks market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the industry. The global printing inks market grew from $29.68 billion in 2022 to $30.38 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. 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 printing inks market is expected to grow to $33.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.7%. 3D technology will be a driver of the printing ink market during the forecast period. With a rise in worldwide interest in 3D printing technology from consumers, researchers, and industrial production, there is expected to be a high demand for 3D printing inks. Unlike 2D inks, which are intended for the fabrication of planar surfaces, 3D inks are intended for the fabrication of volumetric constructs and devices. In November 2021, Cubic Ink® materials from ALTANA and DP Polar are revolutionizing industrial 3D inkjet printing. Multi-material capability for maximum productivity for a wide variety of printing materials is processed using the continuous Multi-material Jetting process. A shortage of raw materials, resulting in their increasing market prices, is expected to negatively affect the printing ink market. Printing ink companies globally are suffering from a shortage of raw materials, including resins, monomers, photoinitiators, oligomers, and additives. This is mainly due to raw material plant closures in China, a major source of these raw materials, as the country has placed significant emphasis on improving its environment by cutting industrial pollution. China is dominant in printing inks raw materials supplies due to the presence of strong refinery capacity and an associated chemical manufacturing ecosystem; China is dominant in the supply of printing inks. Market players have already started facing challenges due to shortages of raw materials. For instance, in June 2021, manufacturers in Asia, like Toyota and Honda, faced supply chain challenges because of various materials shortages and COVID-19. The printing ink market witnessed consolidation with a significant number of mergers and acquisitions. Top companies in the printing ink market are strategically acquiring and merging with start-ups and mid-sized companies to broaden their product and service range or to enter emerging regions. For instance, in December 2020, Arkema, a France-based specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, acquired Colorado Photopolymer Solution for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will foster the development of an integrated offering of customized and formulated additive manufacturing solutions to accelerate the design of turnkey solutions for 3D printing. Colorado Photopolymer Solution is a US-based manufacturer of 3D printers. Major companies in the printing inks market include DIC Corporation, Arkema SA, Sakata INX Corporation, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co, TOYO Ink Group, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd., DuPont Inc., Agfa-Gevaert NV, T&K TOKA Corporation, and Ferro Corp. Western Europe was the largest region in the printing inks market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the printing inks market. The regions covered in the printing inks market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the printing inks 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 printing inks market consists of the sales of liquid Ink, solid ink, toner, ribbon ink, UV ink, and 3D printing inks. 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 printing inks market is segmented - 1) By Type: Oil-Based Printing Inks, Solvent-Based Printing Inks, Water-Based Printing Inks 2) By Product Type: Offset Printing Inks, Flexographic Printing Inks, Rotogravure Printing Inks, Digital Printing Inks 3) By End User Industries: Packaging, Print Media, Commercial Printing, Other End-Use Industries