CUMENE MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2026 - 2033)

Cumene Market, By Ingredients (Benzene and Propylene), By Application (Phenol Production, Acetone Production, Solvents, and Others), By End-use Industry (Plastics & Polymers, Automotive, Construction, Electronics, Consumer Goods and Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa)

Published In: 10 Feb, 2026
Code: CMI9321
Page number: 140
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Specialty and Fine Chemicals
- Historical Range : 2020 - 2024
- Base Year : 2025
- Estimated Year : 2026
- Forecast Period : 2026 - 2033

According to Coherent Market Insights, the global cumene market is estimated to be valued at USD 17.45 Bn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 25.55 Bn by 2033, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2026 to 2033. The global cumene market represents a critical segment within the petrochemical industry, serving as an essential intermediate chemical compound primarily utilized in the production of phenol and acetone through the cumene process.

Market Dynamics

The global cumene market dynamics are shaped by several interconnected factors that influence supply, demand, and pricing patterns across regions. Primary market drivers include the robust demand from downstream phenol and acetone production, which accounts for approximately 95% of cumene consumption globally, with these derivatives being essential for manufacturing polycarbonates used in automotive and electronics industries.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global cumene market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2026–2033), considering 2025 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global cumene market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Royal Dutch Shell plc, BASF SE, ExxonMobil Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, TotalEnergies SE, INEOS Group Limited, Kraton Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., SABIC, and Huntsman Corporation
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global cumene market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global cumene market

Market Segmentation

Ingredients Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Benzene
- Propylene
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Phenol Production
- Acetone Production
- Solvents
- Others (e.g., coatings, resins)
End-use Industry Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Plastics & Polymers
- Automotive
- Construction
- Electronics
- Consumer Goods
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
  - U.S.
  - Canada
- Latin America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Royal Dutch Shell plc
- BASF SE
- ExxonMobil Corporation
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
- TotalEnergies SE
- INEOS Group Limited
- Kraton Corporation
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Eastman Chemical Company
- LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- SABIC
- Huntsman Corporation

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Global Cumene Market, By Ingredients
  - Global Cumene Market, By Application
  - Global Cumene Market, By End-use Industry
  - Global Cumene Market, By Region
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Impact Analysis
- Key Highlights
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Key Developments
- Industry Trends
Global Cumene Market, By Ingredients, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Benzene
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Propylene
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Cumene Market, By Application, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Phenol Production
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Acetone Production
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Solvents
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Others (e.g., coatings, resins)
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Cumene Market, By End-use Industry, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Plastics & Polymers
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Automotive
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Construction
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Electronics
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Consumer Goods
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Cumene Market, By Region, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share (%) Analysis, 2026, 2029 & 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2022 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Regional Trends
- North America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredients, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - U.S.
    - Canada
- Latin America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredients, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - Brazil
    - Argentina
    - Mexico
    - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredients, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - Germany
    - U.K.
    - Spain
    - France
    - Italy
    - Russia
    - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredients, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    - Australia
    - South Korea
    - ASEAN
    - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredients, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - GCC Countries
    - Israel
    - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredients, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - South Africa
    - North Africa
    - Central Africa
Competitive Landscape
- Royal Dutch Shell plc
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- BASF SE
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- ExxonMobil Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- TotalEnergies SE
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- INEOS Group Limited
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Kraton Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Honeywell International Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Eastman Chemical Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- SABIC
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Huntsman Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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