Linear alkyl benzene is primarily produced as
intermediate when surfactants are produced for utilization in detergents.
Linear alkyl benzene is derived exclusively from petroleum derivatives such as
benzene & linear paraffin. Linear alkyl benzene is converted to linear
alkyl benzene sulfonate which is a biodegradable surfactant. Alkyl benzene
sulfonate is used as a surfactant in household & industrial detergents, in
emulsifiers in agricultural herbicides, and as a wetting agent.
The global linear alkyl benzene market is segmented
into America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. The market
share of North America and Europe are declining because new linear alkyl
benzene production facilities are being set up in emerging economies to meet
their increasing demand. The increasing demand for linear alkyl benzene in
developing countries reflects their gradual shift from soaps to synthetic
detergents. During the years from 2012 to 2018, the demand is expected to grow
at a steady rate; however, the growth rate might vary according to the region.
The growing demand from the end-users of the
Asia-Pacific region is driving the demand in the linear alkyl benzene market.
Asia has emerged as the largest producer as well as consumer market of linear
alkyl benzene / alkyl benzene sulfonate in the recent years. The Middle East
continues to be a major net exporter for linear alkyl benzene/ alkyl benzene
sulfonate. Studies carried out on linear alkyl benzene have also shown that it
has no detrimental impact on the environment and human health, which drives the
demand for linear alkyl benzene.
The decline in demand from mature markets of linear
alkyl benzene such as North America, Western Europe, and Japan is a matter of
concern. The demand for linear alkyl benzene is on the decline in these markets
because manufacturers of detergents are coming up with detergents that contain
fewer alkyl benzene sulfonates which have very less impact on its performance.
The trend towards increase in the use of liquid detergent products from
traditional powder detergent products, which were the major consumer of alkyl
benzene sulfonate, is restraining the demand in the linear alkyl benzene
market.
The rate of the feed stock used i.e. benzene and linear
paraffin can also hurt producers of linear alkyl benzene.
Some of the leading manufacturers of linear alkyl
benzene include Amreya Petroleum Refining, Bisotun Petrochemical, CEPSA
Quimica, Chemische Fabrik Wibarco, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Deten Quimica,
Emalab, Formosan Union Chemical, Fushun Petrochemical, and Reliance Industries
Ltd. (RIL).
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analyzed under this research report include
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Asia Pacific
Europe
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