Global Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis (2020–2036)
1. Market Overview
The global Aromatic Compounds market is a core segment of the petrochemical and organic chemicals industry, underpinning a wide range of downstream sectors including polymers, solvents, additives, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, and specialty chemicals. Aromatic compounds—also referred to as arenes—are characterized by conjugated planar ring systems with delocalized π-electron clouds, imparting exceptional chemical stability and reactivity control.
Key aromatic compounds such as benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX) form the backbone of modern chemical manufacturing, serving as essential feedstocks for plastics, fibers, resins, coatings, and performance materials. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other specialty aromatics further expand the application landscape.
As of 2025, the global Aromatic Compounds market is valued at USD 131,600 million and is projected to reach USD 236,400 million by 2036, growing at a robust CAGR of 7.6% during 2026–2036. Market expansion is driven by industrialization in emerging economies, rising polymer and construction demand, and continued growth of chemical manufacturing capacity, particularly in Asia-Pacific.
The industry is highly capital-intensive, integrated with refining and petrochemical complexes, and dominated by large multinational energy and chemical corporations.
2. Market Segmentation Analysis
2.1 Segmentation by Product Type
Benzene
Toluene
Xylenes
PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Other Aromatics
2.2 Segmentation by Application
Organic Chemical Raw Materials
Solvents
Additives
Other Applications
Competitive Landscape – Key Manufacturers
The Aromatic Compounds market is highly consolidated at the global level, dominated by vertically integrated oil, gas, and petrochemical majors with strong feedstock and logistics advantages.
Key Market Players
Competition is driven by scale, feedstock integration, energy efficiency, and downstream product diversification.
3. Regional Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific (Excluding China)
China
North America
Europe
Japan
India
Central & South America / Middle East & Africa
5. Value Chain Analysis
Upstream
Midstream
Manufacturing
Distribution
Downstream
6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Low
Bargaining Power of Buyers – Moderate
Threat of Substitutes – Low
Competitive Rivalry – High
7. SWOT Analysis (Industry-Level)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
8. Market Drivers & Challenges
Key Drivers
Key Challenges
9. Key Market Trends
10. Market Outlook & Conclusion
The global Aromatic Compounds market is a high-growth, strategically vital industry forming the backbone of the global chemical economy. With strong demand from polymers, construction, and industrial manufacturing, the market is expected to maintain robust growth through 2036. While environmental pressures and price volatility pose challenges, scale, integration, and downstream diversification will remain the key determinants of long-term competitiveness.
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Table of Contents
Global Aromatic Compounds Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Aromatic Compounds
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Aromatic Compounds
1.1.1 Definition of Aromatic Compounds
1.1.2 Specifications of Aromatic Compounds
1.2 Classification of Aromatic Compounds
1.2.1 Benzene
1.2.2 Toluene
1.2.3 Xylenes
1.2.4 PAH
1.2.5 Others
1.3 Applications of Aromatic Compounds
1.3.1 Solvent
1.3.2 Additive
1.3.3 Organic Chemical
1.3.4 Other
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Aromatic Compounds
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Aromatic Compounds
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Aromatic Compounds
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Aromatic Compounds
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Aromatic Compounds
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Aromatic Compounds Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Aromatic Compounds Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Aromatic Compounds Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Aromatic Compounds Major Manufacturers
4 Global Aromatic Compounds Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Aromatic Compounds Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Aromatic Compounds Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Aromatic Compounds Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Aromatic Compounds Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Aromatic Compounds Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Aromatic Compounds Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Aromatic Compounds Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Aromatic Compounds Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Aromatic Compounds Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Aromatic Compounds Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Aromatic Compounds Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Aromatic Compounds Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Aromatic Compounds Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Aromatic Compounds Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Aromatic Compounds Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Aromatic Compounds Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Aromatic Compounds Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Aromatic Compounds Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Aromatic Compounds Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Benzene Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Toluene Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.3 Xylenes Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.4 PAH Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.5 Others Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Aromatic Compounds Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Aromatic Compounds Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Solvent of Aromatic Compounds Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Additive of Aromatic Compounds Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Organic Chemical of Aromatic Compounds Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Other of Aromatic Compounds Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Aromatic Compounds
8.1 Sinopec
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Sinopec 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Sinopec 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 ExxonMobile
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 ExxonMobile 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 ExxonMobile 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Total S.A.
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Total S.A. 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Total S.A. 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 China National Petroleum
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 China National Petroleum 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 China National Petroleum 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 BP Chemicals
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 BP Chemicals 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 BP Chemicals 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Shell
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Shell 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Shell 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Reliance Industries
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Reliance Industries 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Reliance Industries 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 SK
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 SK 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 SK 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Koch
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 Koch 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 Koch 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Formosa Plastics
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Formosa Plastics 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Formosa Plastics 2017 Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 JX Nippon Oil&Energy
8.12 INEOS Group
8.13 ConocoPhillips
8.14 SABIC
8.15 LyondellBasell
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Aromatic Compounds Market
9.1 Global Aromatic Compounds Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Aromatic Compounds Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Aromatic Compounds Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Forecast
9.3 Aromatic Compounds Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Aromatic Compounds Market Trend (Application)
10 Aromatic Compounds Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Aromatic Compounds Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Aromatic Compounds International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Aromatic Compounds by Region
10.4 Aromatic Compounds Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Aromatic Compounds
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Aromatic Compounds Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Aromatic Compounds
Table Product Specifications of Aromatic Compounds
Table Classification of Aromatic Compounds
Figure Global Production Market Share of Aromatic Compounds by Type
Figure Benzene Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Benzene
Figure Toluene Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Toluene
Figure Xylenes Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Xylenes
Figure PAH Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of PAH
Figure Others Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Others
Table Applications of Aromatic Compounds
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Aromatic Compounds by Application
Figure Solvent Examples
Table Major Consumers in Solvent
Figure Additive Examples
Table Major Consumers in Additive
Figure Organic Chemical Examples
Table Major Consumers in Organic Chemical
Figure Other Examples
Table Major Consumers in Other
Figure Market Share of Aromatic Compounds by Regions
Figure North America Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Aromatic Compounds Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Aromatic Compounds
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Aromatic Compounds
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Aromatic Compounds
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Aromatic Compounds Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Aromatic Compounds Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Aromatic Compounds Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Aromatic Compounds Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Aromatic Compounds 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Aromatic Compounds Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Aromatic Compounds Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Aromatic Compounds Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Aromatic Compounds Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Aromatic Compounds 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Aromatic Compounds 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Aromatic Compounds 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Aromatic Compounds 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Aromatic Compounds 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Aromatic Compounds 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Aromatic Compounds Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Aromatic Compounds Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Aromatic Compounds Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Aromatic Compounds Product Interview Price
Table Sinopec Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Sinopec Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Sinopec Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table ExxonMobile Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 ExxonMobile Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 ExxonMobile Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table Total S.A. Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Total S.A. Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Total S.A. Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table China National Petroleum Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 China National Petroleum Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 China National Petroleum Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table BP Chemicals Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 BP Chemicals Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 BP Chemicals Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table Shell Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Shell Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Shell Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table Reliance Industries Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Reliance Industries Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Reliance Industries Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table SK Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 SK Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 SK Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table Koch Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Koch Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Koch Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table Formosa Plastics Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Formosa Plastics Aromatic Compounds Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Formosa Plastics Aromatic Compounds Business Region Distribution
Table JX Nippon Oil&Energy Information List
Table INEOS Group Information List
Table ConocoPhillips Information List
Table SABIC Information List
Table LyondellBasell Information List
Figure Global -2025 Aromatic Compounds Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Aromatic Compounds Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Aromatic Compounds Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Aromatic Compounds Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Aromatic Compounds by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Aromatic Compounds by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Aromatic Compounds by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation by Product Type
Benzene
Toluene
Xylenes
PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Other Aromatics
Segmentation by Application
Organic Chemical Raw Materials
Solvents
Additives
Other Applications
Competitive Landscape – Key Manufacturers
The Aromatic Compounds market is highly consolidated at the global level, dominated by vertically integrated oil, gas, and petrochemical majors with strong feedstock and logistics advantages.
Key Market Players
Competition is driven by scale, feedstock integration, energy efficiency, and downstream product diversification.
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