According to a recent study by Future Market Insights, the cumene market is anticipated to have a prodigious CAGR of 5.4% during the period of 2022-2032. The market is anticipated to reach US$ 42.7 Billion in 2032, from US$ 25.1 Billion in 2022. The market was valued at US$ 23.5 Billion in 2021, and is expected to grow with a Y-O-Y growth rate of 6.8%. The overall absolute dollar growth of the global market is US$ 17.6 Billion. 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 product innovations, such as the development of food-grade cumene for polycarbonate plastic-based containers and bottles are expected to extend profitable opportunities to the market players during the forecast period. One of the major applications of cumene is in the production of phenol. The liquid-phase oxidation of cumene with molecular oxygen forms cumene hydroperoxide, which is further decomposed into phenol and acetone using a catalyst. The oxidation process requires the use of purified cumene. The catalyst used to decompose cumene hydroperoxide into phenol and acetone is sulphuric acid. Key Takeaways from the Market Study
The US to account for the highest value share of US$ 14.9 Billion of global market demand for cumene in 2032 From 2015 to 2021, Cumene demand expanded at a CAGR of 3% By production, the zeolite segment constitutes the bulk of Cumene Market with a CAGR of 6%. By application, the phenol segment dominates the cumene market with a CAGR of 4%.
“Product innovations, such as the development of food-grade cumene for polycarbonate plastic-based containers and bottles are expected to extend profitable opportunities to the market players during the forecast period,” remarks an FMI analyst. Competitive Landscape Players in the global Cumene Market focus on expanding their global reach through various strategies, such as; partnerships, collaborations, and partnerships. The players are also making a significant investment in R&D to add innovations to their products which would help them in strengthening their position in the global market. Some of the recent developments among the key players are:
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.