Phthalic Anhydride Market Analysis | 2024-2030

Market Insights

The phthalic anhydride market was estimated at USD 4.45 billion in 2023 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.07% during 2024-2030 to reach USD 5.89 billion in 2030.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

Phthalic Anhydride is a crystalline compound that is prepared by the oxidization of naphthalene. The compound can act as an intermediate in the process of manufacturing resins, dyes, and plastics. This crystalline compound is mainly a colorless with needle-like structure but at times can appear to be a lustrous white solid. It has a mild odor and is toxic.

Phthalic Anhydride is majorly used in polyester resin production. Also, it is used in alkyd resin production that is used in urethane polyester polyols, insect repellents, lacquers, and paints. Rubber scorch is another area where the compound is used.

COVID-19 Analysis:

• According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), owing to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the global economy shrunk by 3.0% in 2020. Many countries are under strict lockdowns, which have forced several sectors to shut down their operations. This has halted manufacturing activities and reduced the demand and production of phthalic anhydride.
• According to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Micro, Small and medium Enterprises (MSME) sector across developing economies, such as India, has been worst affected due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the lockdown imposed thereafter. This is expected to decline the demand for phthalic anhydride from various end-use industries such as building & construction, automotive, and paints & coatings. In addition, in the second half of 2020, some countries started to lift restrictions and gradually start business operations in various sectors. Even with the gradual lifting of the lockdown, it is expected to be challenging for the manufacturing sector to get back to normal working conditions. This is expected to subsequently affect the phthalic anhydride market growth in the coming years.

Market Drivers

Various Applications of Phthalic Anhydride

Monomers for synthetic resins, notably those like polyester, alkyd, and glyptic resins, are used in heat-resistant paints, marine coatings, and insulation varnishes. Also, phthalic anhydride is used to produce dyes such as anthraquinone, phthalein, rhodamine, phthalocyanine, fluorescein, and xanthene, which are applied in medical diagnosis research. Such antibiotics like phenolphthalein, benzoic acid, phthalylsulfathiazole, and ortho-phthalic acid can also be obtained from phthalic anhydrides for intestinal operations and colon infections. Phthalate esters being produced in the plastics industry as plasticizers for synthetic resins come from phthalic anhydride as an important intermediary chemical. The useful characteristics of this substance and its various applications drive the market for phthalic anhydride.

Extensive Phthalic Anhydride Properties

The building, furniture, automotive, and aviation industries are experiencing a rise in the demand for phthalic anhydride because of the multiattribute benefits of the material over other competitive alternatives, such as lighter, chemical rot resistance, high transparency, and durability characterized by a high level of mechanical strength, resistance to wearing, weather, corrosion, and impact. Plasticizers are generally applied in numerous end-use sectors since they raise the polymer flexibility and elongation or ease of processing by reducing the cohesive intermolecular forces along the polymer chains. Polyvinyl chloride plasticizers are also commonly used in automobile and aircraft productions because they make the materials easy to cut, bend, sewn, weld, and join in a variety of designs. Over the projected period, these wide features of phthalic anhydrides shall sustain the market for phthalic anhydrides.
In addition, the higher demand for polyester and polyvinyl chloride resins in segments of buildings, electronics, machinery, boats, and automobiles would also give a boost to the growth rate of the phthalic anhydride market. Also, the increase in trade through air transportation will spur market value growth. An increase in defense expenditure and the widening of the automotive industry and its influence are other market-driving forces that are likely to fuel the growth of the market.

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Key Players

The following are the key players in the phthalic anhydride mkarket:

• Aekyung Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
• Asian Paints Ltd.
• BASF S.E.
• C-Chem Co. Ltd.
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• I.G. Petrochemicals Ltd.
• Koppers Inc.
• Mitsubishi Gas Chemicals Co. Ltd.
• Nan Ya Plastics Corp.
• Polynt Spa.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Segment Analysis

By Derivates Type 

"Plasticizers are the significant application parts for phthalic anhydride"

The market is segmented into plasticizers, unsaturated polyester resins, and alkyd resins. Plasticizers are the significant application parts for phthalic anhydride, tracked by unsaturated polyester resins and alkyd resins. The growing demand for molding PVC articles is stimulating its demand majorly in the Asia-Pacific and ROW regions.

The increasing application of UPR in reinforced laminates and surface coatings is driving its demand and that for alkyd resins is primarily propelled by the progress in demand for solvent-borne coatings. However, solvent-borne coatings are exceedingly being substituted by water-borne and powder coatings in their scope of application.

Regional Analysis

"Asia-Pacific dominates the market during the forecast period"

Asia-Pacific dominates the market during the forecast period.Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East signify an increasing demand for phthalic anhydride, while in North America and Europe, the development for its demand is estimated to be relatively low. The prime reason is the toxic profile of phthalic anhydride which may reach the environment by inhalation or leaching. While the noxiousness of phthalic anhydride is the chief reason for limitations on its use, it should be made obvious that not all phthalic anhydride-based products are detrimental or toxic at a normal level.

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• 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, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering 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 phthalic anhydride market is segmented into the following categories:

By Derivates Type

• Plasticizers 
• Unsaturated Polyester Resins 
• Alkyd Resins 

By Region

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

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Research Methodology

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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.
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