| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 1.36 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 1.69 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 4.44 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | High |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Organic Peroxides Market Analysis
The Organic Peroxide Market size is estimated at USD 1.36 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.69 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.44% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The organic peroxide market is hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Due to nationwide lockdowns, social distancing measures, and disruption in the global supply chain network, most of the factories and industries were shut down, which affected the supply-demand of plastic-related materials and witnessed a decline in pulp and paper products which in turn affected the market demand for organic peroxide. However, the demand from various industries recovered in 2021 and is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period.
- Over the short term, increasing demand for polymers from various end-user Industries and surging utilization in coating applications are major factors driving the growth of the market studied.
- Difficulty in the storage, transport and handling of organic peroxides is expected to hinder the market's growth.
- Growing demand for lightweight materials will likely create opportunities for the market in the coming years.
- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market and is also likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Organic Peroxides Market Trends
Polymers and Rubbers to Dominate the Market
- Organic peroxides are used as an initiator in plastics manufacturing, curing agents, elastomers, thermoplastics cross-linking agents, and synthesis and modification of polymers.
- Organic peroxides are used as cross-linking agents for saturated and unsaturated rubbers. On the polymer chain, the peroxide decomposes, releasing a free radical. With neighboring polymer chains, the peroxide radical forms a carbon-carbon bond. Peroxidic cross-linked polymers/elastomers offer higher mechanical and physical qualities and better resistance to temperature, oxidation, aging, and stress crack corrosion. They also have a brighter color and are less susceptible to discoloration when in contact with metals or polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
- Polymers, specifically polypropylene, are modified using free radicals produced by organic peroxide compositions. The modified polymer flows more smoothly in molding operations, making items like caps for food and cosmetic jars easier to create.rope, the United Kingdom is the fifth-largest consumer of plastics in the European Union.
- According to the Malaysian Rubber Council, the global production of rubber climbed by 8.9% to 21.6 million metric tons in the first nine months of 2021, compared to 19.8 million tonnes in the same period of 2020. For the first nine months of 2021, the ratio of natural rubber (NR) to synthetic rubber (SR) produced was 46:54.
- According to the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), world natural rubber production accounted for 13.770 million tonnes in 2021, registering a growth rate of 5.4%, compared to 13.065 million tonnes produced in 2020. As per Association of Natural Rubber producing Countries (ANRPC), during 2021, natural rubber production in main producing countries such asThailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cote d'Ivoire, China and India increased. However, production in Malaysia decreased when compared to 2020.
- Moreover, the exports for the first half of 2021 increased by 13% and imports by 41%. This trend is likely to benefit the demand for rubber products, thereby, driving the rubber curing agents consumption, which is likely to propel the demand for the market studied.
- Formosa Plastics Corporation has a Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) expansion project underway at its 513,000 mt/year unit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which will add another 130,077 mt/year in output that is slated to come online by the end of 2021. In July 2021, the company announced its investment of USD 332 million to expand the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) at its Baton Rouge site. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the company has delayed its PVC expansion to Q4 2022.
- Therefore, all the factors mentioned above are likely to enhance polymers' usage, leading to a significant increase in the consumption of organic peroxides for polymerization applications, augmenting the growth of the market studied.
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Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- The Asia-Pacific region dominated the global market share, with China dominating the market.
- China is the largest producer of plastics in the world, with over 15,000 plastic manufacturers, and has around 30% share in global plastic production. The country produced around 105.42 million tons of primary-form plastics in 2020, which increased by 8.2% compared to 97.43 million tons in 2019. In 2021, the country produced around 110.39 million tons of primary-form plastics which increased by 4.7% compared to the previous year.
- According to China Rubber Industry Association, China imported a total of 775-kilo metric tons of synthetic rubber from January to August 2021, which increased by 10% compared to the same period in 2020. In the first eight months of 2021, China exported around 190-kilo metric tons of synthetic rubber, which increased by 89% compared to the same period in 2020.
- The synthetic rubber production in the country increased by 0.99% to 7,513.2 kilo metric tons in 2020 compared to 7,439.6 kilos metric tons produced in 2019. In 2021, China produced 8,117-kilo metric tons of synthetic rubber, which increased by 9.1% compared to 2020. According to China Rubber Industry Association, China imported a total of 775-kilo metric tons of synthetic rubber from January to August 2021, which increased by 10% compared to the same period in 2020. In the first eight months of 2021, China exported around 190-kilo metric tons of synthetic rubber, which increased by 89% compared to the same period in 2020.
- According to the National Bureau of Statistics China, the country produced 807.47 million units of tires in 2020 which declined from 844.45 million units produced in 2019. From January to August 2021, the country produced 596.04 million tires which increased by 22.1% compared to the same period in 2020. The increasing synthetic rubber production in the country is estimated to drive the market for organic peroxides, as they are used for the processing of polymers.
- In 2021, China produced 8,117-kilo metric tons of synthetic rubber, which increased by 9.1% compared to 2020. According to China Rubber Industry Association, China imported a total of 775-kilo metric tons of synthetic rubber from January to August 2021, which increased by 10% compared to the same period in 2020. In the first eight months of 2021, China exported around 190-kilo metric tons of synthetic rubber, which increased by 89% compared to the same period in 2020.
- India is one of the largest producers and consumers of rubber after China in the Asia-Pacific region. Despite being one of the largest producers of rubber, the country imports a noticeable portion of the rubber from various countries to meet the local demand. In India, there are about 6000 manufacturing units comprising 30 large-scale manufacturing units, 300 medium manufacturing scale, and around 5,600 small-scale and tiny sector manufacturing units. All these units are manufacturing more than 35,000 rubber products in the country.
- India produced around 12,143.62 kilos metric tons of polymers (five basic plastics - PVC, PP, PE, and others) in FY2020-21, which declined by 2.1% compared to 12,403.69 kilo metric tons in FY2019-20. The country produced 7,075.30 kilos metric tons of polymers till October 2021 in FY2021-22, which increased by 4.01% compared to the previous year. The production of performance plastics declined by 9.1% to 1,519.57 kilos metric tons in FY2020-21. The production recovered in FY2021-22 as the country produced 918.7-kilo metric tons till October FY2021-22, which increased by 14.6%.
- In India, over 65% of the rubber produced is used for the manufacturing of automotive (50%) and bicycle tires and tubes (15%), 12% for footwear, 6% for belts and hoses, and 17% for other products. Moreover, there are almost 66 tire-producing plants in the country and about 41 tire-producing companies with a turnover of around USD 8.5 billion and exports of approximately USD 1.28 billion.
- Owing to all the above factors, Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market in the upcoming years.
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Organic Peroxides Industry Overview
The organic peroxide market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market include (not in any particular order) Nouryon, Arkema Group, United Initiators, NOF Corporation, and Pergan GmbH, among others.
Organic Peroxides Market Leaders
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Nouryon
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Arkema Group
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United Initiators
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NOF Corporation
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Pergan GmbH
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Organic Peroxides Market News
- In October 2022, Arkema announced that the company will reorganize the distribution of its Luperox and Retic organic peroxides, with Weber and Schaer, The Dolder company, and Univar Solutions, for the crosslinking market in several European countries as of January 1st, 2023.
- In July 2022, United Initiators completed the new TBHP-TBA facility with 25 ktons/a in Huaibei, Anhui Province, China. The new facility represents the company's first step in the production of downstream organic peroxides. the company has strengthened its product portfolio and its presence through expansion.
Organic Peroxides Industry Segmentation
Organic peroxides are derivatives of hydrogen peroxide. Organic peroxides are generally used to initiate a process called polymerization, which creates plastic polymers. The organic peroxide market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into diacyl peroxides, ketone peroxides, percarbonates, benzoyl peroxide, dialkyl peroxides, hydro-peroxides, Peroxyester, and other types. By application, the market is segmented into polymers and rubber, coatings and adhesives, paper and textiles, cosmetics, healthcare, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the organic peroxide market in 16 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD million).
| Type | Diacyl Peroxides | ||
| Ketone Peroxides | |||
| Percarbonates | |||
| Benzoyl Peroxide | |||
| Dialkyl Peroxides | |||
| Hydro-Peroxides | |||
| Peroxyesters | |||
| Other Types | |||
| Application | Polymers and Rubber | ||
| Coatings and Adhesives | |||
| Paper and Textile | |||
| Cosmetics | |||
| Healthcare | |||
| Other Applications | |||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China | |
| India | |||
| Japan | |||
| South Korea | |||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| North America | United States | ||
| Canada | |||
| Mexico | |||
| Europe | Germany | ||
| United Kingdom | |||
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| Spain | |||
| Rest of Europe | |||
| South America | Brazil | ||
| Argentina | |||
| Rest of South America | |||
| Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia | ||
| South Africa | |||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | |||
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Organic Peroxides Market Research FAQs
How big is the Organic Peroxide Market?
The Organic Peroxide Market size is expected to reach USD 1.36 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.44% to reach USD 1.69 billion by 2030.
What is the current Organic Peroxide Market size?
In 2025, the Organic Peroxide Market size is expected to reach USD 1.36 billion.
Who are the key players in Organic Peroxide Market?
Nouryon, Arkema Group, United Initiators, NOF Corporation and Pergan GmbH are the major companies operating in the Organic Peroxide Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Organic Peroxide Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Organic Peroxide Market?
In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Organic Peroxide Market.
What years does this Organic Peroxide Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Organic Peroxide Market size was estimated at USD 1.30 billion. The report covers the Organic Peroxide Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Organic Peroxide Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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