Phenol Derivatives Market is Segmented By Raw Material (Benzene, Propylene, Toluene, Other), By Technology(Cumene Peroxidation Process, Toluene Two-Stage Oxidation Process, Sulfonation Process), By Derivative (Bisphenol-A (BPA), Alkyl Phenols, Adipic Acid, Antioxidants, Others ), By Application (Detergents, Herbicides, Pharmaceutical Drugs, Plastics, Others), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030
Phenol Derivatives Market Size
The Global Phenol Derivatives Market is excepted to grow at a CAGR of 5 % during the forecast period 2023-2030.
Phenol is a natural as well as a synthetic chemical. When pure, it's a colorless to white solid, but the commercial product is a liquid. Phenol is a widely used chemical intermediate in industry. Bisphenol-A (BPA), its major chemical derivative, is utilized to produce polymers such as polycarbonates and epoxy resins. Furthermore, phenol-formaldehyde resins, adipic acid, alkylphenols, and antioxidants are some of their derivatives. Caprolactam is another chemical derivative that is used to make nylon. Detergents, herbicides, and medicinal medications all contain phenol derivatives.
Phenol Derivatives Market Scope
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Metrics |
Details |
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Market CAGR |
5% |
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Segments Covered |
By Raw Material, By Technology, By Derivative, By Application, and By Region |
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Report Insights Covered |
Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other vital insights. |
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Fastest Growing Region |
Asia Pacific |
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Largest Market Share |
North America |
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Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)
Phenol Derivatives Market Dynamics
Increasing demand for polycarbonate resins that extensively use Bisphenol-A (BPA), a phenol derivative, is likely to drive the market. However, stringent regulation over phenol derivatives such as Bisphenol-A (BPA) in food packaging is expected to impede the phenol derivatives market.
Increasing demand for polycarbonate resins that extensively use Bisphenol-A (BPA), a phenol derivative
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an intermediary producing epoxy and polycarbonate resins. It is manufactured from acetone and phenol. Between epoxy and polycarbonate resins, the ratio of BPA use is roughly 40:60. Polycarbonate resins, among other things, constitute the most important market for BPA, accounting for more than 70% of global demand.
Although a newer, greener process uses dimethyl carbonate and BPA, phosgene and bisphenol A (BPA) make polycarbonate resins. Its primary application is in the electronics industry for components and housings, where electrical solid insulation, heat resistance, and flame retardant qualities are critical. Extruded sheets are also used in construction, automotive glazing, and medicinal applications. The use of optical media such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs has decreased.
The rapid expansion of polycarbonate resins has increased BPA manufacturing facilities worldwide. For instance, in July 2019, Lotte Chemical, a large South Korean chemical business, partnered with GS Energy, an energy services company, to establish a joint-venture petrochemical factory for Bisphenol A (BPA) products. Lotte Chemical and GS Energy have agreed to form a joint venture in H2-2019, with Lotte Chemical owning 51% and GS Energy owning 49%. By 2023, the new joint venture would have invested US$ 679 million in a plant that would produce 200,000 tons of BPA goods per year.
Stringent regulation over the use of phenol derivatives such as Bisphenol-A (BPA) in food packaging
According to the former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program, the scientific evidence is now adequate to enforce tight limits on the use of BPA in packaging & plastics that come into contact with our food. The European Food Safety Authority reevaluated the hazards of BPA in food and limited a 0.04 ng BPA/kg body weight per day limit in December 2023. Further, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) U.S. is being pushed by a coalition of environmental and public health organizations to tighten bisphenol-A (BPA) limitations in plastics that come into contact with food.
COVID-19 Impact on Phenol Derivatives Market
Massive disruptions in the chemicals and materials sector supply chain substantially impacted the global phenol derivatives market. Further, phenol is a petrochemical heavily dependent on the oil and gas sectors. In the first quarter of 2020, the oil and gas industries encountered an unexpected turning point. The sector was hit by the COVID-19-related economic downturn and the drop in oil prices.
In both domestic and international markets, the economic downturn reduced demand. Furthermore, because they relied on the domestic market, the feedstock cost advantage of petrochemical companies has been lost, potentially making their products less competitive in an ever-difficult market.
Phenol Derivatives Market Segmentation Analysis
The global phenol derivatives market is segmented into detergents, herbicides, pharmaceutical drugs, plastics, and others based on application.
Phenol is an aromatic chemical that is a significant raw ingredient in various chemical industrial processes. Phenol derivatives have antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-convulsant, anti-cancer, anesthetic, antiseptic, and disinfectant properties. Therefore, phenol derivates are widely utilized in pharmaceutical drugs.
Several new compounds have been found and many more are still being investigated. For instance, novel phenol derivatives were created to address the structural drawbacks of benzbromarone (BBR) to develop new uricosuric agents.
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)
Global Phenol Derivatives Market Geographical Share
The global phenol derivatives market is segmented into North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa based on geography.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market due to the highly developed plastic and pharmaceutical sectors and ongoing investments in the automobile industry. China is working on several polycarbonate industrialization projects to boost polycarbonate, boosting the demand for phenol derivatives. For instance, between 2023 and 2030, China's Bisphenol-A (BPA) industry has 5.52 million tons/year of projects under construction, which is 2.73 times the output capacity of 2.025 million tons/year by the end of 2020.
Moreover, composite materials and epoxy resin for capital construction are predicted to become the primary fields sustaining the growth rate of epoxy resin production in the next five years, among the various downstream application fields of epoxy resin. The construction and maintenance of high-speed rails, motorways, subways, and airports in urbanization development and construction in the region will aid the development of epoxy resins.
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)
Phenol Derivatives Companies and Competitive Landscape
The global phenol derivatives market is competitive and moderately consolidated with multinational and local brands. Major companies include LG Chem, Cepsa, Honeywell, INEOS, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Shell, PTT Phenol, Kumho P & B Chemicals, Covestro AG, and Formosa Chemicals and Fibers, among others. Further, the companies have implemented different growth strategies such as expansion, technological advancement, product development, collaboration, and merger. The companies use growth methods to improve their geographical presence to address the growing demand for phenol derivatives.
LG Chem
Overview: LG Chem Korea-based chemical company in Korea, with headquarters in Seoul. The company is a petrochemicals supplier that offers everything from basic distillates to specialized polymers. In addition, the company has eight facilities in South Korea and a global network of 29 commercial locations in 15 countries.
Product Portfolio: LG Chem offers BPA, a white-colored crystal produced through the condensation of acetone and phenol. The product is used as a raw material for epoxy and polycarbonate resins.
Key Development:
- In July 2023, LG Chem planned to spend US$ 8,700 million through 2025 to drive "sustainable growth" in its battery materials operations and other business lines, following other South Korean industrial behemoths in making the switch to more environmentally friendly practices.
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Target Audience 2023
- Service Providers/ Buyers
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