White Spirit Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The White Spirit Market report covers Revenue & Trends and is segmented by grade (low-flash grade, regular-flash grade, and high-flash grade), application (paint thinner, cleansing agent, degreasing agent, fuel, disinfectant, and other applications), and geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The market size and forecasts are provided in terms of revenue (USD million) for all the above segments.

White Spirit Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

White Spirit Market Size

White Spirit Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 5.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

White Spirit Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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White Spirit Market Analysis

The White Spirit Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period.

  • The increasing demand from the paints and coatings industry and augmenting infrastructure development are driving the market's growth.
  • On the flip side, toxic and hazardous nature is expected to significantly hinder the market's growth.
  • Customization of products more specific to an application and the increasing demand as a substitute for turpentine will likely act as opportunities in the future.
  • Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market

  • Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market for the white spirit during the forecast period due to increased demand from countries like India and China.
  • According to China's five-year plan unveiled in January 2022, the construction industry in the country is estimated to register a growth rate of approximately 6% in 2022. China is planning to increase prefabricated building construction to reduce pollution and waste from construction sites.
  • China's paints and coatings industry is expected to experience high demand during the forecast period, primarily due to increased demand for decorative coating.
  • In May 2021, PPG announced the completion of a USD 13 million investment in its Jiading, Chinese paint and coatings facility, including eight new powder coating production lines and an expanded Powder Coatings Technology Center. The expansion will increase the plant's capacity by more than 8,000 metric tons annually, positively impacting the market growth.
  • Furthermore, India will likely invest around USD 1.3 trillion in housing over the next seven years. It is expected to see the construction of 60 million new homes. The availability of affordable housing is likely to rise by around 70% in 2024, thus, supporting the market growth.
  • All the factors mentioned above are expected to drive the white spirit market in the region over the forecast period.
White Spirit Market - Growth Rate by Region, 2023-2028

White Spirit Industry Overview

The white spirit market is fragmented in nature. Some of the major players in the market include Neste, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Shell plc, DHC Solvent Chemie GmbH, and TotalEnergies, among others (not in particular order).

White Spirit Market Leaders

  1. Exxon Mobil Corporation

  2. DHC Solvent Chemie GmbH

  3. Neste

  4. TotalEnergies

  5. Shell plc

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
White Spirit Market Concentration
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White Spirit Market News

  • December 2022: ExxonMobil unveiled its five-year corporate plan. It includes a significant investment increase directed at emission reductions and accretive lower-emission projects, including its Low Carbon Solutions company. By 2027, the business plan will maintain annual capital expenditures at USD 20-25 billion while increasing lower-emissions investments to around USD 17 billion.
  • In July 2022, Adnoc Distribution, the UAE's petroleum and retail distributor, will purchase a 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt for roughly USD 186 million. It also signed a white spirit supply arrangement with Adnoc, which will help the company to boost its market share over time.

White Spirit Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Demand from the Paints and Coatings Industry
    • 4.1.2 Augmenting Infrastructure Development
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Toxic and Hazardous Nature of White Spirit
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

  • 5.1 Grade
    • 5.1.1 Low-flash Grade
    • 5.1.2 Regular-flash Grade
    • 5.1.3 High-flash Grade
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Paint Thinner
    • 5.2.2 Cleansing Agent
    • 5.2.3 Degreasing Agent
    • 5.2.4 Fuel
    • 5.2.5 Disinfectant
    • 5.2.6 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Al Sanea
    • 6.4.2 Cepsa
    • 6.4.3 DHC Solvent Chemie GmbH
    • 6.4.4 Exxon Mobil Corporation
    • 6.4.5 HCS Group GmbH
    • 6.4.6 KAPCO PETROLEUM INDUSTRIES FZC
    • 6.4.7 KH Chemicals
    • 6.4.8 Kuwaitintlfactory
    • 6.4.9 Mehta Petro Refineries Limited
    • 6.4.10 Neste
    • 6.4.11 Shell Plc
    • 6.4.12 STOCKMEIER Group
    • 6.4.13 TotalEnergies
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Customization of Products More Specific to Application
  • 7.2 Increasing Demand as a Substitute for Turpentine
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White Spirit Industry Segmentation

White spirit is a petroleum-derived clear, transparent liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting and other applications. White spirits reduce the paint viscosity and let the paint dry for longer. The paints on which white spirits are used as a thinner dry out to form a smooth and leveled coat on the surface. The white spirit market is segmented by grade, application, and geography. By grade, the market is segmented into low-flash grade, regular-flash grade, and high-flash grade. By application, the market is segmented into paint thinner, cleansing agent, degreasing agent, fuel, disinfectant, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the market in 15 countries across the globe. The market sizing and forecasts are based on each segment's value (USD million).

Grade Low-flash Grade
Regular-flash Grade
High-flash Grade
Application Paint Thinner
Cleansing Agent
Degreasing Agent
Fuel
Disinfectant
Other Applications
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
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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White Spirit Market Research FAQs

What is the current White Spirit Market size?

The White Spirit Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in White Spirit Market?

Exxon Mobil Corporation, DHC Solvent Chemie GmbH, Neste, TotalEnergies and Shell plc are the major companies operating in the White Spirit Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in White Spirit Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in White Spirit Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in White Spirit Market.

What years does this White Spirit Market cover?

The report covers the White Spirit Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the White Spirit Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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