Benzene Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 2251
  • Published Date: Jun 10, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Benzene Segmentation

Application (Petrochemicals, Polymers, and Specialty Chemicals)

Petrochemicals are projected to account for a 40% share of the global benzene market, primarily leading in benzene consumption due to their significant role in the production of styrene, ethylbenzene, and cumene, which are vital intermediates for plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers. The increasing global demand for plastics, particularly in the packaging and construction sectors, propels the growth of this sub-segment. As reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, petrochemical production is anticipated to increase by 3.9% annually until 2037, driven by the ongoing trends of industrialization and urbanization across the globe.

End use Industry (Packaging, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, and Pharmaceuticals)

The packaging sector is anticipated to capture a 35% share of the global benzene market, primarily fueled by polyethylene sourced from benzene. This sub-segment is expected to be the fastest-growing end-use category, driven by the surge in e-commerce and the implementation of food safety regulations. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.gov), there is a growing regulatory focus on sustainable packaging, which is fostering innovation and increasing the demand for high-performance polyethylene materials. The packaging industry in the Asia-Pacific area is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%, indicating the preferences of consumers in the region.

Our in-depth analysis of the benzene market includes the following segments:

Application

  • Petrochemicals
  • Polymers
  • Specialty Chemical
  • Others

End use

  • Packaging
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Electronics
  •  Pharmaceuticals
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2024, the industry size of benzene was over USD 45.5 billion.

The market size for benzene is projected to cross USD 79.1 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period, i.e., between 2025 and 2037.

The major players in the market are BASF SE, ExxonMobil Corporation, SABIC, TotalEnergies SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, LyondellBasell Industries N.V, and others.

The petrochemicals segment is predicted to gain the largest market share of 40% during the projected period.

The North America benzene sector is poised to hold a 40% share by the end of 2037.
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