Maleic Anhydride Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5139
  • Published Date: Jun 03, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Maleic Anhydride Segmentation

Raw Material (n-Butane and Benzene)

The n-butane segment is predicted to gain the largest maleic anhydride market share of 65.1% during the projected period by 2037. N-butane is cheaper and more environmentally friendly as compared to benzene. n-butane generates less hazardous byproducts in the production process, which aligns with international environmental standards. The unique contributing factors of n-butane to the petrochemical complexes also make for improved efficiency with resources and ultimately profit.

Application (Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR), 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BDO), Lubricating Oil Additives, Copolymers)

The unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) segment in the maleic anhydride market is anticipated to constitute the most significant growth by 2037, with 45.2% share. The continued success of UPR can be attributed to its widespread usage in the construction and automotive industries. UPR's durability, ability to resist corrosion, and accompanying properties make it beneficial to the manufacture of fiberglass-reinforced plastics, amongst other composites. The simple fact that n-butane does provide a continued expanding market share is indeed appropriate.

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

Type

  • Molten
  • Solid

Application

  • Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR)
  • 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BDO)
  • Lubricating Oil Additives
  • Copolymers
  • Others

Raw Material

  • n-Butane
  • Benzene

End user

  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Chemical
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The maleic anhydride market size was USD 3.7 billion in 2024.

The global maleic anhydride market size was USD 3.7 billion in 2024 and is likely to reach USD 7.8 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 5.8% over the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037.

Polynt-Reichhold Group, Huntsman Corporation, Changzhou Yabang Chemical Co., Ltd., Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Co., Ltd., Lanxess AG, INEOS, MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas Plc, Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd., IG Petrochemicals Ltd., Yongsan Chemicals, Inc., and Aekyung Petrochemical Co., Ltd. are some key players in the market.

The n-butane segment is expected to hold a leading share during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is projected to offer lucrative prospects with a share of 51.8% during the forecast period.
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