Commodity Chemicals Market is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Increasing Demand From Downstream Industries
The global Commodity Chemicals Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 67.72 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview: Commodity chemicals are basic chemicals that serve as building blocks and raw materials for downstream derivative products. These include ethylene, propylene, benzene, methanol, and vinyls among others. They find wide applications in industries such as construction, automotive, packaging and others due to their properties such as durability, flexibility and resistance.
Market key trends: One of the key trends in the commodity chemicals market is the increasing demand from the construction industry. There is growing demand for infrastructure development across both developed and developing regions. This is driving the need for construction materials like cement, metals and composites, which in turn is propelling the demand for commodity chemicals that are used in their manufacturing and processing. For instance, ethylene and propylene are used to produce PVC used in pipes, doors and windows. Rising construction activities will therefore continue to boost market growth over the forecast period.
Segment Analysis
The global commodity chemicals market is segmented by type into organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, plastics & polymers, synthetic rubbers, fibers & cellulose, and other basic inorganic chemicals. The plastics & polymers segment dominates the market and accounted for over 35% of the global sales in 2022. This is attributed to the extensive use of plastics in various end-use industries such as packaging, construction, automotive, and consumer goods. Properties such as versatility, durability, and lightweight nature of plastics make them highly preferable across different applications.
Key Takeaways
The global commodity chemicals market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period, due to increasing demand from end-use industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, and consumer goods.
Regional analysis:
Asia Pacific dominates the global commodity chemicals market, with over 40% share of the total market revenue in 2022. Rapid industrialization and growth of manufacturing sector in major Asian economies including China and India are the key factors driving demand in the region.
Key players:
Key players operating in the commodity chemicals market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., SABIC, and LyondellBasell Industries. BASF SE dominates the market with a global market share of over 10% backed by its diversified product portfolio and strong production capabilities across major regions.
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