The nitrobenzene market is estimated to be valued at USD 12.15 Bn in 2024, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% from 2024 to 2031. Nitrobenzene is an important basic organic compound that is widely used as an intermediate in the manufacture of anilines, azo dyes, pesticides, and synthetic rubber. It is a clear, pale-yellow liquid that emits a sweet, almond-like odor. Nitrobenzene has a high boiling point that allows it to be efficiently transported and various industrial applications require its physical and chemical properties. It is primarily synthesized through the nitration of benzene using concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids. The major end-use industries of nitrobenzene include construction, automotive, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals where it is consumed for the production of other derivatives and chemicals. Rising demand from these diverse end-user segments is expected to drive the nitrobenzene market growth over the forecast period.
Market Dynamics:
Nitrobenzene market is driven by factors such as increasing construction activities worldwide along with the growth of the automotive industry which is the major consumer of aniline, a derivative of nitrobenzene used in the production of polyurethane foams and engineering plastics. Rising agricultural output in developing nations is augmenting the demand for agrochemicals produced from nitrobenzene. Wide scope of applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing involving the production of analgesic and antibacterial drugs is another growth lever for this market. However, stringent environmental regulations regarding emissions from nitrobenzene production plants and health hazards of the chemical may impede the market expansion. Growing R&D towards developing bio-based and eco-friendly alternatives can challenge the nitrobenzene consumption. Meanwhile, increasing outsourcing of agrochemicals from China and India by developed nations presents new revenue opportunities over the forecast period.
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