Product Code: SR112025A6895
The global meta-xylene market size reached USD 1.41 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.00 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.72% during 2025-2033. The significant growth in the construction industry, widespread product utilization in protective coatings, and the increasing product demand for the formulation of isophthalic acid represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Meta-xylene is a colorless, organic compound with a sweet odor obtained from coal, wood, and petroleum. It comprises two clusters of methyl connected to a six-carbon ring. It is widely used as a raw material for the production of 2,4-Xylidine, m-dimethylbenzene, m-xylol, 2,6-xylidine, and isophthalic acid, that is used as a copolymerizing monomer to alter the properties of polyethylene terephthalate. Meta-xylene is commonly found in various products, such as varnishes, inks, paint thinners, degreasers, and insecticides. It exhibits outstanding hardness, weathering, corrosion, water, and stain resistance. It is miscible with acetone, alcohol, ether, and benzene and soluble in chloroform. As a result, meta-xylene fiend extensive applications across various industries, including packaging, construction, and automotive.
Meta-xylene Market Trends:
The significant growth in the construction industry across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. In line with this, meta-xylene is widely used as a solvent in the production of paints and coatings. This, coupled with the increasing residential construction activities and the rising number of housing projects is favoring the market growth. Additionally, the increasing product utilization for the formulation of isophthalic acid used in aerospace and architectural coatings is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Moreover, isophthalic acid is also used as a component of high-quality alkyds and polyester resins for industrial coatings and unsaturated polyesters for fiberglass-reinforced plastics applications, which, in turn, is driving the market growth. Apart from this, the utilization of m-xylene as a feasible feedstock to produce sustainable hydrogen fuel using nickel-based catalysts, which, in turn, has wide-ranging applications in the automotive, transportation, and power generation industries, is providing an impetus to the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing product demand as a component of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is widely used in packaging foods and beverages, such as sodas, water, and juices, is positively influencing the market growth. Along with this, the widespread utilization of meta-xylene derivatives, including purified terephthalate acid and dimethyl terephthalate, to manufacture face shields, transparent masks, food, and e-commerce packaging is facilitating the market growth. Other factors, including significant expansion in the automotive industry, extensive research and development (R&D) activities, key players focusing on new product launches, and widespread product utilization in protective coatings, refrigerators, and coolant systems, are anticipated to drive the market growth further.
Key Market Segmentation:
Application Insights:
- Isophthalic Acid
- 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine
- Solvents
- Others
End User Insights:
- Construction
- Packaging
- Automotive
- Others
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets that include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for meta-xylene. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific meta-xylene market included extensive research and development (R&D) activities, widespread product utilization for the production of paints and coatings, and significant expansion in the automotive industry.
Competitive Landscape:
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global meta-xylene market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include Compania Espanola de Petroleos S.A.U., GS Caltex Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Lotte Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Tokyo Chemical Industry, etc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global meta-xylene market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global meta-xylene market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global meta-xylene market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global meta-xylene market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global meta-xylene market based on the application?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global meta-xylene market based on the end user?
- 7.What are the key regions in the global meta-xylene market?
- 8.Who are the key players/companies in the global meta-xylene market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Meta-xylene Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Application
- 6.1 Isophthalic Acid
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Solvents
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by End User
- 7.1 Construction
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Packaging
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Automotive
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Others
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Region
- 8.1 North America
- 8.1.1 United States
- 8.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.1.2 Canada
- 8.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Asia-Pacific
- 8.2.1 China
- 8.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.2 Japan
- 8.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.3 India
- 8.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.4 South Korea
- 8.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.5 Australia
- 8.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.6 Indonesia
- 8.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.7 Others
- 8.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Germany
- 8.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.2 France
- 8.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.3 United Kingdom
- 8.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.4 Italy
- 8.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.5 Spain
- 8.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.6 Russia
- 8.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.7 Others
- 8.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Latin America
- 8.4.1 Brazil
- 8.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4.2 Mexico
- 8.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4.3 Others
- 8.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Middle East and Africa
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast
9 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 9.1 Overview
- 9.2 Drivers
- 9.3 Restraints
- 9.4 Opportunities
10 Value Chain Analysis
11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 11.4 Degree of Competition
- 11.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.6 Threat of Substitutes
12 Price Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Market Structure
- 13.2 Key Players
- 13.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 13.3.1 Compania Espanola de Petroleos S.A.U.
- 13.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.1.3 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.2 GS Caltex Corporation
- 13.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Honeywell International Inc.
- 13.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3.3 Financials
- 13.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.4 Lotte Chemical Corporation
- 13.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.4.3 Financials
- 13.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.5 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc.
- 13.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.5.3 Financials
- 13.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.6 Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals
- 13.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.7 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- 13.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.7.3 Financials
- 13.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.8 Tokyo Chemical Industry
- 13.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
Kindly, note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.