Maleic Anhydride Market Report

Market Insights

Maleic anhydride market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Increasing penetration of composite materials in the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries is the prime factor that has boosted the demand for unsaturated polyester resins, which are used to manufacture composite materials. Rising disposable income along with increasing use of spandex in compression stockings, sportswear and medical textiles has boosted the demand for 1,4-butanediol. The escalating growth in the construction industries in BRIC countries and other developing economies is expected to further drive the growth of the maleic anhydride market. In addition, lenient government regulations, easy availability of land and raw materials, low labor and transportation costs are the major factors encouraging the key players to shift their manufacturing activities to developing economies such as China, India, Indonesia, and Brazil.

Segments' Analysis

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Maleic Anhydride Market Share: By Raw Material Type

Based on the raw material type, the market is segmented as n-butane and benzene. The n-butane segment held the larger share of the market in 2019, and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. N-butane-based maleic anhydrides are majorly preferred over benzene-based maleic anhydrides owing to their lower production cost and lesser harmful nature.

Maleic Anhydride Market Share: By Application Type

Based on the application type, the maleic anhydride market is segmented as unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), 1,4-butanediol (1,4-bdo), lubricating oil additives, copolymers, and others. The growth of the segment is mainly due to an increased demand for UPR from emerging economies, such as China and India, and its low price compared to the other epoxy resins. Increasing penetration of UPR in the marine, aerospace, automotive, construction, and chemical industries is expected to further drive the growth of the segment.

Maleic Anhydride Market Share: By Region

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest market during the forecast period, with China, Japan, and India being the countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is mainly driven by the expanding automotive and rising construction sectors in the major economies of the region. Increasing adoption of maleic anhydride to manufacture bulk molding compounds and fiberglass reinforced plastics is expected to further drive the demand for maleic anhydride in the region. Increasing disposable income, rapid industrialization, urbanization, and increasing spending in the construction sector in the region are expected to further drive the region’s market.

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Market Scope & Segmentation

Maleic anhydride is a highly reactive chemical intermediate that is flammable, colorless, and has an acrid odor. It is manufactured from the oxidation of n-butane and benzene through fixed bed, fluidized bed, and moving bed or catalyst bed at high temperatures. It is majorly used in the production of unsaturated polyester resin as well as in the production of coatings, surfactants, pharmaceuticals, agricultural products such as pesticides and as an additive for plastics.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The maleic anhydride market is segmented into the following categories. 

Maleic Anhydride Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Raw Material Type:

• N-butane (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Benzene (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Maleic Anhydride Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Application Type:

• Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR) (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BDO) (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Lubricating Oil Additives (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Copolymers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Maleic Anhydride Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by End-Use Industry Type:

• Construction (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Automobile (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Food & Beverage (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Oil Products (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Electronics (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Personal Care (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Pharmaceutical (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Maleic Anhydride Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players

Some of the major maleic anhydride manufacturers are-

• Huntsman International LLC
• LANXESS AG
• Ashland Inc.
• Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical
• Ningbo Jiangning Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Polynt—Reichhold Group
• Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• Gulf Advanced Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. (GACIC)
• Global Ispat Koksna Industrija d.o.o. Lukavac (GIKIL)

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

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Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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