Nice — below is a concise, source-backed market brief for the Global Acetone Market, plus a company reference table that lists the major producers and the values (capacities / reported figures) I could find in public sources. I focused on the most load-bearing facts (market size estimates, regional share, top producers, drivers/restraints and recent capacity moves) and cite the sources next to each key statement.
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Quick snapshot — headline numbers & sources
Market size (recent estimates) — various published estimates fall in the USD ~5–8.5 billion range for the mid-2020s (differences reflect publisher methods): e.g. GMI reports USD 6.6 billion (2024), Mordor estimates USD 7.23 billion (2025) and Research & Markets shows USD 8.31 billion (2025).
Asia-Pacific is the largest regional market / capacity hub. Multiple market reports and industry coverage show APAC holding the biggest share of demand and production capacity.
Largest single producer (capacity): INEOS Phenol — INEOS reports ~1.345 million tpa acetone nameplate capacity (breakdown: USA 335 kt, Europe 830 kt, Singapore 185 kt) and states it is the world’s largest phenol/acetone producer.
Company reference table (major players + public values found)
Note: acetone is often produced co-productively with phenol; companies rarely publish acetone revenues separately. I therefore list production capacity / plant data / notable transactions where available.
| Company | Publicly available value(s) / note | Source |
|---|---|---|
| INEOS Phenol | Acetone capacity ~1,345 ktpa (USA 335 kt; Europe 830 kt; Singapore 185 kt). INEOS states it is the world’s largest phenol/acetone producer (turnover and capacity info on corporate pages). | |
| PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) | Facility cited with ~150,000 tpa acetone capacity (company-level production reference in industry notes). | |
| LyondellBasell | Recent capacity/production activity — completed capacity increase at a North America acetone plant (Mar 2024–2025 reporting). Exact global acetone tpa not publicly consolidated; company is a major producer. | |
| Dow | Large petrochemical player with relevant production assets; acetone figures are usually embedded in broader chemicals reporting (Dow annuals discuss hydrocarbon/chemical capacities — acetone not separately broken out). | |
| Mitsui / Mitsui Phenols (assets acquired) | Mitsui previously had phenol/acetone assets (some assets acquired by INEOS in Asia, adding ~185 kt). | |
| SABIC / Shell / BASF / Formosa | Listed among major industry players in acetone/phenol value chain and in regional capacity discussions — presence confirmed in market reports. Specific acetone capacity by site varies and is reported in company/industry filings. |
Market analysis (structured)
Recent developments
Capacity/asset consolidation & M&A: INEOS acquired Mitsui Phenol assets on Jurong Island (added ~185 kt acetone capacity) — a meaningful consolidation in APAC. LyondellBasell completed a capacity increase in North America (2024/25). Several reports also show producers scaling operations up/down in response to regional demand and cost pressures.
Drivers
Bisphenol-A (BPA) & MMA (methyl methacrylate) demand — acetone is a feedstock/co-product in these chemistries; growth in plastics, coatings, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals drives acetone demand. (BPA use reported as a major application segment in market studies.)
Solvent demand (paints, coatings, personal care) — acetone remains a widely used industrial solvent.
Restraints
Volatility of feedstock (propylene/naphta) and energy costs — raw material price swings materially affect margins; several reports call this a top restraint.
Environmental & regulatory pressures — stricter emissions, VOC rules and movement toward greener chemistries increase compliance cost and can limit certain uses.
Regional segmentation analysis
Asia-Pacific — largest share (high pharma/personal care manufacturing, plastics demand, lower manufacturing costs). China, India and SE Asia are major consumption and capacity centers. North America & Europe are also significant (specialty, high-purity demand), but APAC leads capacity.
Emerging trends
Bio-based / green acetone routes (biotechnological production) and the push for lower carbon footprints in chemical production are receiving attention in industry literature.
Capacity rationalization and consolidation in regions with oversupply / weak margins (Europe saw capacity pressure and some site rationalizations).
Top use cases
Bisphenol-A (BPA) production (polycarbonate / epoxy resins).
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) / PMMA production.
Industrial solvent — paints & coatings, printing inks, adhesives.
Pharmaceuticals & personal care (nail polish remover, cleaning agents).
Major challenges
Feedstock/energy price volatility and margin squeeze.
Demand fluctuations by end-use (e.g., weak industrial demand in Europe).
Competition from alternative solvents or green substitutes.
Attractive opportunities
Expansion in APAC — new capacity to serve regional demand and exports.
High-purity acetone for pharmaceuticals & electronics — higher margins product lines.
Bio-acetone & lower-carbon production technologies — potential to capture sustainability-focused buyers.
Key factors for market expansion
End-use growth in plastics, coatings, pharmaceuticals.
Access to secure, cost-effective feedstock and energy.
Regulatory environment and ability to meet environmental standards (favours producers investing in cleaner tech).
