North America Phthalic Anhydride Market by Applications (Plasticizers, Unsaturated Polyester Resin, Alkyd Resins, Others), and Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico) – Analysis and Forecasts to 2019

The North America phthalic anhydride market, along with its applications, has witnessed a strong growth in the past few years and this growth is estimated to decline in the coming years. Phthalic anhydride is one of the basic organic chemical raw materials widely used in the plastics, paints & coatings, dyes, building & construction, pharmaceuticals, and rubber industries. The diversified applications of phthalic-based plasticizers in a broad spectrum of industries are among the major reasons behind the soaring demand for phthalic anhydride in North America. In addition, the consumer shift towards sustainable products is impacting the demand for phthalic anhydride and its applications in various industries.

The North America phthalic anhydride market is experiencing moderate growth, which is expected to continue in the near future, mainly affected by the high growth of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico market segments, and the intense efforts at country-level to promote environment-friendly and recyclable products. A considerable amount of investments are made by various market players to serve the phthalic- free/ low-phthalic based products in various industries in the future. The U.S. region is the main market for phthalic anhydride in North America, having accounted for 80% share of the North America phthalic anhydride market demand in 2014. The region is further expected to show a high growth in the future, mainly due to the high growth potential of the phthalic-based plasticizers in the U.S. markets.

Over 55% of the total phthalic anhydride demand was from the plasticizers applications in 2014, with the building & construction and automotive industries being among the fastest-growing end-use segments, primarily due to the high penetration in all the countries in North America.

This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the North America phthalic anhydride market. Various secondary sources, such as encyclopedia, directories, industry journals, and databases, were used to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the phthalic anhydride market in North America. The primary sources, including experts from related industries and suppliers, have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of the phthalic anhydride market.

Furthermore, the competitive scenario in the North America phthalic anhydride market has been discussed in detail, along with the profiles of the leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. The leading players in the market include BASF SE (Germany), Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.), F Koppers Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Stepan Company (U.S.), Grupo Primex (Mexico), and Sintesis Organicas S.A. De C.V. (Mexico).

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the North America market for phthalic anhydride on the basis of application and geography, along with forecasting volume, value, and analyzing trends in each of the submarkets.

On the Basis of Applications:

• Plasticizers
• Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR)
• Alkyd Resins
• Others

On the Basis of Geography:

• U.S.
• Mexico
• Canada

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 10)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 12)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of the Phthalic Anhydride Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Phthalic Anhydride Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 17)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 19)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.3 Key Market Dynamics
    4.4 Demand Side Analysis

5 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application (Page No. - 25)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Phthalic Anhydride in Plasticizers, By Country
    5.3 Phthalic Anhydride in Unsaturated Polyester Resins, By Country
    5.4 Phthalic Anhydride in Alkyd Resins, By Country
    5.5 Phthalic Anhydride in Others, By Country

6 Phthalic Anhydried Market, By Country (Page No. - 36)
    6.1 Introduction
           6.1.1 U.S. Phthalic Anhydride Market
           6.1.2 U.S. Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application
    6.2 Canada Phthalic Anhydride Market
           6.2.1 Canada Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application
    6.3 Mexico Phthalic Anhydride Market
           6.3.1 Mexico Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application

7 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 48)
    7.1 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Expansions
    7.3 Agreeement

8 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Company (Page No. - 50)
    8.1 BASF S.E.
           8.1.1 Overview
           8.1.2 Key Financials
           8.1.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.1.4 Related Developments
           8.1.5 MMM Analysis
    8.2 Exxon Mobil Corporation
           8.2.1 Overview
           8.2.2 Key Operations Data
           8.2.3 Key Financials
           8.2.4 Product and Service Offerings
           8.2.5 MMM Analysis
    8.3 Koppers Industries Inc.
           8.3.1 Overview
           8.3.2 Key Operations Data
           8.3.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.3.4 Related Developments
           8.3.5 MMM Analysis
    8.4 Stepan Company
           8.4.1 Overview
           8.4.2 Key Financials
           8.4.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.4.4 MMM Analysis
    8.5 Grupo Profrezac, S.A. De C.V.
           8.5.1 Overview
           8.5.2 Key Financials
           8.5.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.5.4 MMM Analysis
    8.6 Sintesis Organicas S.A. De C.V.
           8.6.1 Overview
           8.6.2 Key Financials
           8.6.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.6.4 MMM Analysis

9 Appendix (Page No. - 63)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Impact Analysis
           9.1.5 Trade Analysis
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (35 Tables)

Table 1 North America: Phthalic Anhydride, By Application, 2014 (Kilo Tons)
Table 2 North America Phthalic Anhydride; Application Market, 2014 (Kilo Tons)
Table 3 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 4 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application, 2014 Vs 2019
Table 5 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Table 6 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 7 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Country,  2014 (Kilo Tons)
Table 8 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Table 9 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Country,2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 10 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 11 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Table 12 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 13 North America Phthalic Anhydride in Plasticizers, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Table 14 North America Phthalic Anhydride in Plasticizers, By Country,2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 15 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Unsaturated Polyester Resins, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Table 16 North America Phthalic Anhydride in Unsaturated Polyester Resins, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 17 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Alkyd Resins, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Table 18 North America Phthalic Anhydride in Alkyd Resins , By Country, 2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 19 North America Phthalic Anhydride in Others, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Table 20 North America Phthalic Anhydride in Others , By Country,2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 21 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Table 22 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Country,2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 23 U.S. Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (USD Million)
Table 24 U.S. Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 25 Canada Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,2013-2019 (Usd Million )
Table 26 Canada Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 27 Mexico Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (USD Million)
Table 28 Mexico Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (Kilo Tons)
Table 29 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Company Share Analysis,2014 (%)
Table 30 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Expansion
Table 31 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Agreement
Table 32 BASF S.E.: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD Million)
Table 33 Exxon Mobil Corporation.: Key Operations Data, 2009 - 2013 (USD Million)
Table 34 Koppers Industries Inc.: Key Operations Data,  2010 - 2013 (USD Million)
Table 35 Stepan Company: Key Operations Data, 2009 - 2013 (USD Million)

List of Figures (38 Figures)

Figure 1 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Phthalic Anhydride Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market Snapshot, 2014
Figure 8 Phthalic Anhydride Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,2014 - 2019 (USD Million)
Figure 10 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,2014 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 11 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Plasticizers, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Figure 12 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Plasticizers, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 13 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Unsaturated Polyester Resins, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Figure 14 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Unsaturated Polyester Resins, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 15 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Alkyd Resins, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Figure 16 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Alkyd Resins, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 17 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Othes, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD Million)
Figure 18 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market in Others, By Country,2013 - 2019 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 19 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2014-2019 (USD Million)
Figure 20 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2014-2019 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 21 U.S. Phthalic Anhydride Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 22 U.S. Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (USD Million)
Figure 23 U.S. Phthalic Anhydride Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 24 Canada Phthalic Anhydride Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 25 Canada Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD Million)
Figure 26 Canada Phthalic Anhydride Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 27 Mexico Phthalic Anhydride Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 28 Mexico Phthalic Anhydride Market, By Application, 2013 2019 (USD Million)
Figure 29 Mexico Phthalic Anhydride Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 30 North America Phthalic Anhydride Market: Company Share Analysis,2014 (%)
Figure 31 BASF S.E.: Reveue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 32 BASF Company Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD Million)
Figure 33 Exxon Mobil Corporation Business Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 34 Exxon Mobil Corporation, Company Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD Million)
Figure 35 Koppers Industries Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 36 Koppers Industries, Company Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD Million)
Figure 37 Stepan Company Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 38 Stepan, Company Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD Million)

Phthalic anhydride is a building block for various industrial products, such as unsaturated polyester resins, plasticizer, and alkyd resins, among others. Due to diversified applications of phthalic anhydride and its derivatives, there is a soaring demand for all these derivatives from industries such as automotive, medical, paints & coatings, electronic, and electrical.

The U.S. is estimated to have the largest share in region’s demand for phthalic anhydride in the coming years. The country is estimated to acquire the largest share in the phthalic anhydride demand from applications such as plasticizers, unsaturated polyester resins, and alkyd resins. However, the region is now focusing more on sustainable products such as phthalate-free plasticizers and low phthalic anhydride containing UPRs; it will continue to affect the demand for the product in the country. Although this trend has created opportunities for substitutes, the complete replacement of phthalic anhydride from its existing applications is expected to be a gradual process.

The North America phthalic anhydride market, in terms of value, is projected to reach $797.4 million by 2019 from $668.7 million in 2014, at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2014 to 2019. The rising demand for plasticizers and increasing initiatives of the companies to develop low phthalate-based plasticizers is contributing to the growth of phthalic anhydride in North America.

Based on applications, the phthalic anhydride market is segmented into plasticizers, unsaturated polyester resins, and alkyd resins, among others. The plasticizers segment accounted for a 57% share of the total North America phthalic anhydride market in 2014. The extensive use of phthalic-based plasticizers in North America is contributing to the growth of phthalic anhydride in North America. Thus, it is estimated that the plasticizers segment would continue to lead the North America phthalic anhydride market in the coming years.

The key players in the North America phthalic anhydride market include BASF SE (Germany), Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.), F Koppers Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Stepan Company (U.S.), Grupo Primex (Mexico), and Sintesis Organicas S.A. De C.V. (Mexico), among others.