Solvent Market Expected to Reach USD 31.63 Billion Globally by 2020 - by Grand View Research, Inc.

San Francisco, CA, August 08, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The global market for solvents is expected to reach USD 31.63 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing demand for industrial solvents from pharmaceuticals and paints & coatings industry is expected to remain a key driving factor for the global market. Additionally, high infrastructure spending and positive industrial outlook in the emerging markets of Asia Pacific and Latin America is further expected to fuel solvent demand over the next six years.

Alcohol based solvents emerged as the leading product segment and accounted for 29.8% of total market volume in 2013. Along with being the largest product segment, alcohol based solvents is also expected to be the fastest growing products, at an estimated CAGR of 3.5% from 2014 to 2020. Alcohol based solvents were followed by hydrocarbons which are expected to exceed a market worth USD 8 billion by 2020.

The report “Solvent Market Analysis By Product (Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Esters, Ketones, Chlorinated) By Application (Printing Inks, Paints And Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Adhesives & Cosmetics) And Segment Forecasts To 2020” is available now to Grand View Research customers and can also be purchased directly at http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/solvent-market

Further key findings from the study suggest:

• The global market for solvents was 18,303.2 kilo tons in 2013 and is expected to reach 22,973.4 kilo tons by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2014 to 2020.
• Paints & coatings were the largest application segment for solvents and accounted for over 60% of total market volume in 2013. Along with being the largest application segment, paints & coatings are also expected to be the fastest growing application for solvents, at an estimated CAGR of 3.6% from 2014 to 2020. Growth of global paints and coatings industry is expected to drive the demand for solvents over the next six years.
• Asia Pacific continued its dominance in the global market and accounted for over 40% of total market volume in 2013. In addition of being the largest market, Asia Pacific is also expected to be the fastest growing regional market for solvents at an estimated CAGR of 3.7% from 2014 to 2020.
• The global market for solvents is moderately fragmented with top four companies including Dow Chemicals, Shell Chemicals, ExxonMobil and British Petroleum (BP) accounting for just over 45% of total market in 2013. Some other companies operating in the global market include BASF, Sasol Solvents, Celanese Corporation, Ashland Inc., Eastman Chemical Company and Solvay SA.

For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the solvent market on the basis of product, application and region:

• Global Solvent Product Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
• Alcohols
• Hydrocarbons
• Ketones
• Esters
• Chlorinated
• Others (including glycols and soy oil)
• Global Solvent Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012-2020)
• Paints & Coatings
• Printing Inks
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics & Adhesives
• Other (Deicing, Cleaning Agent)
• Global Solvent Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilo tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• RoW

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