Commodity Chemicals Market Propelled by Increasing Demand from End-Use Industries
Commodity chemicals are basic chemicals such as ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, and xylene that serve as intermediates for producing both commodity and specialty chemicals. Commodity chemicals find applications in industries such as construction, packaging, automotive, and electronics owing to their bulk use and easy availability. Rapid industrialization across developing nations is contributing significantly to the demand for commodity chemicals. The global Commodity Chemicals Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 67.72 billion in 2024 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 key trends: Developing economies across Asia Pacific and Middle East are investing heavily in setting up chemical production facilities to meet the rising demand from local industries and reduce dependency on imports. China is emerging as a major producer and consumer of commodity ch...