ACETONE MARKET ANALYSIS

Acetone MarketSize and Trends

Market Dynamics  

• A major driver for growth of the global acetone market is rising demand for acetone for methyl methacrylate production. Methyl methacrylate is used to produce polymethyl methacrylate resin, which has a wide application spectrum such as automotive and transportation, architecture and construction, electronics, and energy. Methyl methacrylate is also used in the impregnation of concrete to make it water-repellent. Also, it is used in medicine and dentistry sector to make prosthetic devices and as a ceramic filler or cement.
• However, the emerging trend of using green solvents is a major factor restraining the growth of the global acetone market. Increasing use of water-based solvents in paints and coatings and development in bio-based solvents such as renewable acetone may hamper growth of the global acetone market.

Market Outlook

• According to the Coherent Market Insights analysis, Asia Pacific held the dominant position in the market in 2017. The Asia Pacific is projected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period, owing to growing housing and infrastructure sectors (hotels, stadium, and restaurants) and paints and coatings industry. Economical labor rates and easily accessible petrochemical feedstocks are also supporting lucrative growth of the acetone market in this region.
• Among applications, the solvent segment is projected to gain major traction over the forecast period, owing to its demand from chemical, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industry. It is a common solvent for rinsing laboratory glassware due to its low cost, volatility, and ability to dissolve water. For similar reasons, acetone is also used as a drying agent.