Global Cumene Market Segmentation, By Ingredients (Benzene, Propylene), Production (Zeolite, Solid Phosphoric Acid, Aluminum Chloride), Application (Phenol, Acetone, Paints and Enamels, High-Octane Aviation Fuels, Others), Manufacturing Process (Aluminum Chloride Catalyst, Solid Phosphoric Acid (SPA) Catalyst, and Zeolite Catalyst) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2032
Cumene Market Analysis
Over the last few years, the cumene market has witnessed a favorable outlook, especially across the plastics industry worldwide. Furthermore, the widespread use of acetone as an industrial solvent is propelling market expansion. As a result, with the huge market demand for cumene has largely accelerated the market growth.
Cumene Market Size
Global cumene market size was valued at USD 22.43 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 32.64 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.80% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2032.
By Production: Zeolite, Solid Phosphoric Acid, Aluminum Chloride
By Application: Phenol, Acetone, Paints and Enamels, High-Octane Aviation Fuels, Others
By Manufacturing Process: Aluminum Chloride Catalyst, Solid Phosphoric Acid (SPA) Catalyst, and Zeolite Catalyst
Countries Covered
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Belgium, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa
Key Market Players
Shell (Netherlands), Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd (Japan), Dow (U.S.), Westlake Corporation (U.S.), Taiwan Cement (Taiwan), Braskem (Brazil), China Petrochemical Corporation (China), Versalis S.p.A. (Italy), INEOS AG (U.K.), JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation (Japan), Cepsa (Spain), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Sunmarks, LLC (U.S.), Koch Industries, Inc. (U.S.) and Borealis AG (Austria)
Market Opportunities
Rise in the development for chemical manufacturing
Product development of food-grade cumene
Cumene Market Definition
Cumene in chemical form is also known as isopropyl benzene, an organic compound based on aromatic hydrocarbons with aliphatic substitution. It is a flammable and colorless liquid with high boiling point of around 152°C and is a constituent of crude oil and refined fuels. Industrially, cumene is produced by Friedel Crafts alkylation method. It is converted into an intermediate known as cumene hydroperoxide for further applications.
Cumene Market Dynamics
This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail as below:
Drivers
Increased Utilization of Cumenes
The growing utilization of the cumenes for various applications is estimated to boost the market growth over forecast period. Major factors that are expected to boost the growth of the cumene market in the forecast period are the rise in the demand for phenolic resins and bisphenol-A, and the increase in the consumption of acetone and its derivatives. Furthermore, the rise in the usage of cumene in adhesives and sealant chemicals and the upsurge in the preference for the consumers towards high octane production are further propelling the growth of the cumene market.
The factors such as increased industrialization and rising consumer demand for high-octane cumene derivatives, are expected to further propel the growth rate of cumene market. Additionally, the expansion of the end use industries which are projected to bolster the growth of the market.
Opportunities
Product Innovations and Developments
Furthermore, the product innovations, such as the development of food-grade cumene for polycarbonate plastic-based containers and bottles extend profitable opportunities to the market players in the forecast period of 2025 to 2032. Additionally, the rise in the development for chemical manufacturing will further expand the future growth of the cumene market.
Restraints/Challenges
High Material Cost
On the other hand, increase in the material cost is further estimated to impede the growth of the cumene market in the forecast period.
Negative Impact on Health
Also, humans may experience headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, minor incoordination, and unconsciousness as a result of acute (short-term) inhalation exposure to cumene. Cumene has a depressive effect on the central nervous system (CNS). These dangerous side effects on the human health will prove to be a demerit for the cumene market. Therefore, this factor will challenge the cumene market growth rate.
This cumene market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the cumene market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Global Cumene Market Scope
The cumene market is segmented on the basis of ingredients, production, application and manufacturing process. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
The cumene market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, ingredients, production, application and manufacturing process as referenced above.
The countries covered in the cumene market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
Asia-Pacific dominates the market in terms of market share and market revenue and will continue to flourish its dominance during the forecast period of 2025-2032. The market growth over this region is attributed to the rise in the construction and automotive industry within the region.
On the other hand, North America is estimated to show lucrative growth over the forecast period of 2025-2032, due to the increase in the demand for technological electronic appliances such as smartphones, laptops, and gaming devices in the region. Moreover, the rise in the disposable income is further anticipated to propel the growth of the cumene market in the region over the forecast period.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Cumene Market Share
The cumene market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to cumene market.
Cumene Market Leaders Operating in the Market Are:
Shell (Netherlands)
Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.)
BASF SE (Germany)
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd (Japan)
Dow (U.S.)
Westlake Corporation (U.S.)
Taiwan Cement (Taiwan)
Braskem (Brazil)
China Petrochemical Corporation (China)
Versalis S.p.A. (Italy)
INEOS AG (U.K.)
JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation (Japan)
Cepsa (Spain)
SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
Sunmarks, LLC (U.S.)
Koch Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
Borealis AG (Austria)
Latest Developments in Cumene Market
In May 2021, PPG announced the completion of a USD 13 million investment in its paint and coatings plant in Jiading, China, which includes eight new powder coating production lines and an enlarged powder coatings technology centre, which will improve PPG's research and development capabilities. The extension will almost certainly boost the plant's capacity by over 8,000 tonnes per year.
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Global Cumene Market, Supply Chain Analysis and Ecosystem Framework
To support market growth and help clients navigate the impact of geopolitical shifts, DBMR has integrated in-depth supply chain analysis into its Global Cumene Market research reports. This addition empowers clients to respond effectively to global changes affecting their industries. The supply chain analysis section includes detailed insights such as Global Cumene Market consumption and production by country, price trend analysis, the impact of tariffs and geopolitical developments, and import and export trends by country and HSN code. It also highlights major suppliers with data on production capacity and company profiles, as well as key importers and exporters. In addition to research, DBMR offers specialized supply chain consulting services backed by over a decade of experience, providing solutions like supplier discovery, supplier risk assessment, price trend analysis, impact evaluation of inflation and trade route changes, and comprehensive market trend analysis.
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