Bisphenol-A will Overtake Methyl Methacrylate as one of the Largest Acetone End-Use Markets
While the world growth in MMA is predicted to be 3-4%/year, the BPA market is forecasted to grow globally at 6-7%/year. Bisphenol-A will become the largest acetone derivative in the next couple of years.
The world acetone market was estimated at 5.9m. tonnes in 2007. It reached 6,1m. tonnes in 2008. Operating rates at phenol-acetone plants worldwide increased from 86% in 2003 to 91% in 2009 (with peaks of 95% in 1994).
Demand for acetone rose at average of 3,9% during 2002-2009. The market will see the average growth of 2,5% annually for the near future.
As a coproduct to Phenol, acetone availability depends on phenol market conditions. Phenol market is estimated to be growing 1%/year faster than acetone.
Future world demand growth for acetone will not be sufficient to absorb capacity growth leading to a surplus of acetone.
Producers are studying alternative routes to phenol that do not produce acetone.
More detailed overview of Acetone market, its tendencies and perspectives can be found in the report ‘Acetone: 2009 World Market Outlook and Forecast’ recently released by Merchant Research and Consulting.
THE RESEARCH PROVIDES:
Acetone World outlook (Capacity, Production, Consumption, Prices, Global trade, Projects)
Acetone Regional analysis (by country)
Acetone Market perspective (Capacity, Production, Consumption, Prices, till 2015)
Acetone Suppliers (incl. contact details) and leading producers’ profiles.
The report was worked out regarding the current economic situation caused by financial crisis. Market trends and expectations were reconsidered with respect to the present conditions.
MORE INFORMATION:
Acetone: 2009 World Market Outlook and Forecast (Special Crisis Edition)
Updated: 01/2009 /284 Pages
Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd. is one of internationally recognized market research agencies specializing in the chemical industry. The company offers a wide range of comprehensive ready-made reports as well as conducts custom-tailored research projects on specific markets and products.
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Bisphenol-A will Overtake Methyl Methacrylate as one of the Largest Acetone End-Use Markets
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