| Product Code: ETC088603 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
India`s phthalic anhydride import shipments in 2024 continued to be dominated by key players such as Taiwan, China, Thailand, South Korea, and Russia. The market saw a significant increase in concentration levels, with the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) reaching very high levels. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was notably negative at -10.46%, and the growth rate in 2024 alone experienced a steep decline of -33.35%. These trends indicate a challenging landscape for phthalic anhydride imports into India, with potential implications for market dynamics and competition among exporting countries.

The Indiaphthalic anhydride marketis expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.10% during the forecast period, The growth of the market can be attributed to growing demand from automotive, construction, and electrical & electronics industries. Increasing government initiatives such as ???Make In India??? and ???Smart Cities Mission??? are expected to further drive the demand for this chemical across various end user industries in India. Additionally, increasing investments by foreign players into India manufacturing facilities will also propel the growth of phthalic anhydride industry in coming years
Growing demand from automotive, construction and electrical & electronics industries on account of increasing consumer income levels coupled with rapid urbanization is driving the market for phthalic anhydride in India. Also, favourable government regulations such as Make In India campaign has created conducive business environment for manufacturers thus boosting their confidence which eventually would fuel the overall growth of this sector
Lack of technological advancements and high cost associated with production processes remains major challenge that could restrict significant growth opportunities within India phthallic anhydride market over next few years. Moreover stringent environmental regulations imposed by governments across different regions may also create difficulties for manufacturers thereby hampering their profits margins significantly.
Some key players operating in IndiaPhthalic Anhydride Market include AkzoNobel N.V., Atul Ltd., BASF SE , LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.(GSFC) among others
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Phthalic anhydride Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Phthalic anhydride Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Phthalic anhydride Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Process Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Phthalic anhydride Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in end-use industries such as plastics, paints coatings, and textiles |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for phthalic anhydride as a chemical intermediate |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting domestic manufacturing and industrial growth |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices, particularly for feedstock like ortho-xylene |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on the use of phthalates in certain applications |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative products and substitutes in the market |
5 India Phthalic anhydride Market Trends |
6 India Phthalic anhydride Market, By Types |
6.1 India Phthalic anhydride Market, By Process Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Process Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By O-Xylene Catalytic Oxidation, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Napthalene Catalytic Oxidation, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Phthalic anhydride Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Plasticizer, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester Resin, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Alkyd Resin, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester Polyols, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Dyes, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Medicine, 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 India Phthalic anhydride Market, By End-users |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive & Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Marine, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Phthalic anhydride Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Phthalic anhydride Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Phthalic anhydride Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Phthalic anhydride Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of phthalic anhydride production facilities in India |
8.2 Average selling price trends of phthalic anhydride in the domestic market |
8.3 Import/export volumes and trends of phthalic anhydride in India |
9 India Phthalic anhydride Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Phthalic anhydride Market Opportunity Assessment, By Process Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Phthalic anhydride Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Phthalic anhydride Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Phthalic anhydride Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Phthalic anhydride Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Phthalic anhydride Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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