Market Research Global Toluene Market Analysis 2018

The global toluene market is expected to witness a CAGR of around 5.5% during the forecast period,
owing to increasing application of toluene as a solvent in various applications such as paint thinners, nail
polish removers, glues and correction fluids.
Toluene as a Solvent Driving the Market
Toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is widely used as a solvent. Toluene is used as a cleaning
solvent in the manufacturing of paints and coatings, adhesives, resins, and in coating, printing, and
leather industry. It is used in applications, such as paint thinners, nail polish removers, glues, and
correction fluids. Moreover, increase in demand for aromatics in the petrochemical industry in the
development of synthetic fibers, elastomers, agrochemicals, dyes, and nail paints is also augmenting the
market growth.
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TDI - The Fastest Growing Derivative Segment
Based on derivative, the use of toluene in the production of benzene and xylene held the largest market
share. Toluene diisocynate (TDI) is expected to be the fastest-growing derivative market, owing to its
strong demand in the manufacture of polyurethanes (PU). The growing use of PU foams in the
automotive industry, due to its lightweight to reduce fuel emissions is further expected to boost the
market for toluene for the production of TDI. Greenhouse gas emissions have encouraged various
companies to improve energy efficiency in industrial buildings, which is driving the demand for PU
foams for use as insulators, thereby driving the market for toluene.
Automotive and Construction Expected to Drive the Asia-Pacific Market
Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the toluene market, followed by North America. China is the largest
consumer of toluene in the world. This region is also expected to register the highest growth, due to the
booming construction industry and increase in automotive manufacturing facilities in China, India,
Indonesia, and Thailand. However, shutdown of refineries in Europe has significantly reduced demand
for aromatics in this region, thus, constraining the development of the market.
Notable Developments
September 2017: Sadara Chemical Company had announced the commercial startup of its toluene di
isocyanate (TDI) facility in Jubail Industrial City II, Saudi Arabia.
Major Players: Exxon Mobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, SK Innovation Co. Ltd, Valero, and
Formosa Plastics amongst others.
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2018-2023
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