Global Xylene Market to Hit USD 63.08 Billion by 2031 | Consegic Business Intelligence Report

(Isstories Editorial):- Pune, Maharashtra Jan 20, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Consegic Business Intelligence has released its latest market research report titled “Global Xylene Market,” providing an in-depth analysis of the industry’s growth trajectory and future outlook. The report reveals that the global xylene market, valued at USD 37.88 billion in 2022, is anticipated to reach USD 63.08 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% during the forecast period. Xylene, a critical hydrocarbon compound, is extensively used in manufacturing monomers, solvents, printing inks, coatings, and adhesives, and as a solvent in the rubber industry.

Market Segmentation and Insights

The xylene market is analyzed across four key segments: type, application, end-user industry, and region.

• By Type: The market is categorized into Ortho-Xylene, Meta-Xylene, Para-Xylene, and Mixed Xylene. Para-xylene held the largest market share in 2022, driven by its use in producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for the packaging industry. Meta-xylene is anticipated to experience the fastest growth due to its demand for high-performance solvents and specialty chemicals.
• By Application: Xylene’s applications span solvents, monomers, specialty chemicals, and others. The solvents segment dominated in 2022, as xylene’s properties make it indispensable for industries like painting, rubber, leather, and coatings.
• By End-User Industry: Petrochemicals, paints and coatings, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, leather, and other industries utilize xylene extensively. In 2022, the petrochemicals sector held the highest market share at 31.55%, driven by applications in solvent extraction and hydrocracking. The electronics sector is projected to exhibit the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2031, as xylene is used for cleaning electronic components.
• By Region: The Asia-Pacific region emerged as the largest market in 2022, holding 37.26% of the global share, valued at USD 14.89 billion. The region’s growth is fueled by its expanding pharmaceutical and infrastructure sectors and is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period.

Key Growth Drivers and Challenges

The growth of the xylene market is propelled by its widespread use in the pharmaceutical and paints and coatings industries. It serves as a thinning agent, solvent, paint remover, and degreaser across multiple sectors. However, regulatory challenges and environmental concerns associated with hydrocarbon compounds may pose obstacles to market expansion.

Competitive Landscape

The xylene market features a robust competitive landscape, with major players actively driving innovation and expanding their capabilities. Key industry players include Exxon Mobil Corporation, Reliance Industries Limited, Honeywell International Inc., Saudi Arabian Oil Co., Royal Dutch Shell plc, and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., among others.

Recent Developments

• In March 2022, INEOS Aromatics invested USD 70 million to upgrade its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant in Indonesia, increasing its capacity by 15% to 575,000 tons per year while reducing CO2 emissions per ton by 15%.
• In March 2023, Saudi Aramco announced plans to construct a USD 10 billion oil refinery and petrochemical complex in China, with an annual production capacity of 1.65 million tons of ethylene and 2 million tons of para-xylene.

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Source :Consegic Business Intelligence Pvt Ltd

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