White Spirit Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

The white spirit market was estimated at USD 7.34 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.11% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 9.37 billion in 2028.

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What is white spirit?

White Spirit or mineral seat or mineral turpentine oil (MTO) is a petrochemical solvent, which contains C7 to C12 aliphatic, acyclic, and aromatic hydrocarbons with a boiling range varying between 65-230°C. It is a clear, colorless, and flammable liquid with flash points between 21-68 °C and an aromatic content ranging between 2% to 25%.

COVID-19 IMPACT

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the white spirit market in the year 2020. Several countries imposed strict restrictions and lockdowns during the pandemic. The demand for the white spirit declined as the various industries where it was needed halted operations. However, the market is expected to recover and register healthy growth in the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

Growing demand for paints and coatings in different sectors is driving the demand for white spirits. Below given are a few key drivers –

• Increasing construction activities – The construction industry is one of the largest in the world economy. By 2030, global spending on construction is expected to touch $17.5 trillion. White spirit is commonly used in paints and coatings in the construction industry. The growth of the global construction industry is boosting the demand for paints and coatings that require white spirits.
• Growing demand from the furniture industry – The furniture industry also requires paints, and spirits for wooden furniture, or floors. Rising urbanization and modernization are demanding modern furniture. People are also moving towards an aesthetic view of their homes. Due to this change in trend, the furniture market is growing and this growth, in parallel, is expected to create apparent demand for white spirit over the years to come.
• High demand from the Automotive Industry – The automotive industry is significantly growing and the use of white spirits in this industry is clear. The paints, primers, and coatings for every single automotive part need spirits. For refurbishing or manufacturing a new machine, the industry needs white spirits. The automotive industry is set to grow at a healthy CAGR in the coming years. Along with this grows the demand for white spirits.
• Use of spirits in cleaning products – The demand for white spirits is also growing from the cleaning products manufacturers. Be it household, oil and gas industry, or any other industry, white spirits are used in paint thinners, degreasers, and cleaning agents. The need for cleaning agents clearly pushes the growth of the white spirits market globally.

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Segment Analysis

By Type

Based on the type, the market is segmented as Type 0, Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. The Type 2 segment held the largest share of the market in 2021 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Increasing demand for Type 2 white spirit from the paint & coating, adhesives, and cleaning chemical manufacturers is the primary factor contributing to its dominance.

By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented as thinner & solvent, fuels, cleaning agents, and degreasing agents. Thinner & solvent application is likely to remain the dominant application of the market during the forecast period. White spirit plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of solvent-based paints & coatings, where it is used as a thinner. In the paints & coatings industry, white spirit acts as a thinner to reduce its viscosity and provides a slower rate of evaporation.

Regional Insights

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing market for the white spirit during the forecast period, with China, Japan, India, and South Korea being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is majorly driven by significant economic development in the region and expanding construction industry, which in turn, is fueling the demand for paints & coatings in the region. North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Market Segmentation

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 white spirit market is segmented into the following categories.

By Type

• Type 0
• Type 1
• Type 2
• Type 3

By Flash Point Type

• Low
• Medium
• High

By Application Type

• Thinner & Solvent
• Fuels
• Cleansing Agent
• Degreasing Agent
• Others

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the 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 suppliers of white spirit are-

• Royal Dutch Shell
• Total SA
• ExxonMobil
• Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited
• Thai Oil Company.

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More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, 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 qualitative and quantitative insights.

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