Cumene Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Cumene Market Analysis

The global cumene market is estimated to reach over 15,700 kilotons by the end of this year and is projected to register a CAGR of over 4.5% during the forecast period.

The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused demand for cumene to decline in the global market, leading to low demand for phenol and acetone derivatives of cumene. The phenol market segment witnessed a lower growth rate from early 2020 to mid-2021 owing to the suspension of industrial activities. The production of phenol decreased due to the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, the region, and subsequent supply chain operations. Moreover, the pandemic affected the major end-user industries of cumene, such as cosmetics and personal care, paints and enamels, high-octane aviation fuels, and polymer industries, where declined sales weakened the demand for cumene for a long period. However, the market is projected to grow steadily, owing to a rapid headstart in activities of various end-user industries such as construction and others, which consume cumene and its derivative-based products, post the pandemic retraction.

• Over the medium term, the increasing demand for phenol from the plastic industry and the large consumption of acetone as a solvent are major factors driving the growth of the market studied.
• On the flip side, harmful effects ehibited by cumene and its derivatives due to extended exposure is anticipated to significantly hinder the market's growth.
• Nevertheless, the rising investments and applications of bisphenol A (BPA) is likely to create lucrative growth opportunities for the global market soon.
• Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the global market during the forecast period. Also, it is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Cumene Industry Segmentation

Cumene (chemical name: isopropylbenzene) is an aliphatic-substituted aromatic hydrocarbon present in all crude oil and refined fuels. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a boiling point of 152°C. Cumene is produced either from the distillation of coal tar and petroleum fractions or by the acid-catalyzed alkylation reaction of benzene with propene. The cumene market is segmented by catalyst type, application, and geography. By catalyst type, the market is segmented into aluminum chloride catalyst, solid phosphoric acid (SPA) catalyst, zeolite catalyst, and other catalyst types. By application, the market is segmented into phenol, acetone, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecast for the cumene market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecast have been done based on volume (kilo tons).