About Acetone
Acetone is produced as co-product in cumene peroxidation process for phenol production. It can also be commercially produced by the dehydrogenation of 2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol. The compound has a sweet odor and is highly inflammable. It is popularly used as a solvent in many industries. It is also used as an intermediate in manufacturing other complex chemicals.
Technavio’s analysts forecast the global acetone market to grow at a CAGR of 3.23% during the period 2016-2020.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global acetone market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, we considered the revenue generated through sales of acetone for applications such as bisphenol A production, methyl methacrylate production, and solvent production by considering 2015 as the base year.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• APAC
• Europe
• North America
• ROW
Technavio's report, Global Acetone Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• BASF
• CEPSA
• Dow
• INEOS
• Shell
Market driver
• Increased demand from end-user industries including cosmetics and electronics
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Market challenge
• Health effects of acetone
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Market trend
• Growing use of polycarbonate in the automotive industry
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
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PART 01: Executive summary
• Highlights
PART 02: Scope of the report
• Market overview
PART 03: Market research methodology
• Research methodology
• Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
• Key market highlights
PART 05: Market landscape
• Market size and forecast
• Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by application
• Global acetone market by application
• Global acetone market for BPA production
• Global acetone market for MMA production
• Global acetone market for solvent production
• Global acetone market for other applications
PART 07: Market segmentation by end markets
• Global acetone market by end markets
PART 08: Market segmentation by geography
• Global acetone market by geography
• Acetone market in APAC
• Acetone market in North America
• Acetone market in Europe
• Acetone market in ROW
PART 09: Market drivers
PART 10: Impact of drivers
PART 11: Market challenges
PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 13: Market trends
PART 14: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
• Major market vendors
PART 15: Key vendor analysis
• BASF
• CEPSA
• Dow Chemical
• INEOS
• Shell Chemicals
PART 16: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
PART 17: Explore Technavio
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Global acetone market
Exhibit 02: Global acetone market by application
Exhibit 03: Global acetone market by end markets
Exhibit 04: Global acetone market by geography
Exhibit 05: Acetone value chain
Exhibit 06: Global acetone market 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 07: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 08: Global acetone market for BPA production 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 09: Global acetone market for MMA production (million metric tons)
Exhibit 10: Global acetone market for solvent production 2015-2020 (thousand metric tons)
Exhibit 11: Global acetone market for other applications 2015-2020 (thousand metric tons)
Exhibit 12: Global acetone market for industrial sector 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 13: Global acetone market for cosmetic segment 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 14: Global acetone market for pharmaceutical segment 2015-2020 (thousand metric tons)
Exhibit 15: Global acetone market for other end uses 2015-2020 (thousand metric tons)
Exhibit 16: Acetone market in APAC 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 17: Four wheeler (passenger cars, LCV and HCV) unit shipment in million
Exhibit 18: Change in revenue of the electrical and electronics industry in industrialized and emerging markets 2013-2015
Exhibit 19: Acetone market in North America 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 20: GDP growth rate in the United States from 2010 to 2020
Exhibit 21: Acetone market in Europe 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 22: Acetone market in ROW 2015-2020 (thousand metric tons)
Exhibit 23: Global personal care products market 2015-2020 ($ billion)
Exhibit 24: Global electronics industry 2013-2015
Exhibit 25: Impact of drivers
Exhibit 26: Exposure limits and health effects
Exhibit 27: Impact of drivers and challenges
Exhibit 28: BPA capacity expansion 2014-2015
Exhibit 29: Phenol and acetone capacity expansion 2014-2017
Exhibit 30: Acetone global capacities across region 2015 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 31: Global acetone market: Major vendors
Exhibit 32: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 33: BASF: Key takeaways
Exhibit 34: CEPSA: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 35: CEPSA: Key takeaways
Exhibit 36: Dow Chemical: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 37: Dow Chemical: Key takeaways
Exhibit 38: INEOS: Key takeaways
Exhibit 39: Shell Chemicals: Business segmentation
Exhibit 40: Shell Chemicals: Key takeaways
