Global N-Hexane Market Growth 2025-2031

Global N-Hexane Market Growth 2025-2031

The global N-Hexane market size is predicted to grow from US$ 914 million in 2025 to US$ 1115 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2025 to 2031.

n-Hexane is a colorless, flammable liquid alkane with the chemical formula C₆H₁₄. It is a straight-chain hydrocarbon and one of the components of gasoline.

n-Hexane is widely used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including the extraction of vegetable oils, cleaning agents, and in the formulation of adhesives and coatings. Due to its low boiling point and volatility, it is effective in processes requiring rapid evaporation. However, exposure to n-Hexane can pose health risks, particularly to the nervous system, which has led to regulations on its use.

The most common production method of n-Hexane involves the distillation of crude oil, where it is separated into various hydrocarbon fractions. n-Hexane is typically found in the C5-C6 fraction of the distillate. This fraction is further refined through processes like fractional distillation, where n-Hexane is separated from other hydrocarbons based on differences in boiling points.

Market Drivers for n-Hexane:

Industrial Demand: n-Hexane is widely used as a solvent in the extraction of vegetable oils, particularly in the food industry. The growing demand for edible oils, especially in developing countries, is driving the need for n-Hexane in extraction processes.

Growth in Adhesives and Coatings: The increasing use of n-Hexane in the production of adhesives, coatings, and sealants across various industries—such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods—contributes significantly to market growth.

Pharmaceutical Applications: n-Hexane is utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for drug formulation and as a solvent in laboratory processes, which supports its demand as research and development activities expand.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “N-Hexane Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world N-Hexane sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected N-Hexane sales for 2025 through 2031. With N-Hexane sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world N-Hexane industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global N-Hexane landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on N-Hexane portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global N-Hexane market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for N-Hexane and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global N-Hexane.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of N-Hexane market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Purity < 60%
60% Purity
80% Purity
Purity > 80%

Segmentation by Application:
Plant Oil Extraction
Polyolefins
Rubber
Paints and Coatings
Pharmaceuticals
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Phillips 66
Exxon Mobil
Shell
Bharat Petroleum
SK Chem
Sumitomo Chemical
Sinopec
CNPC
Junyuan Petroleum Group
Haishunde(Zhangzhou) Special Oil
Liaoning Yufeng Chemical
Luoyang Jinda Petrochemical

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global N-Hexane market?

What factors are driving N-Hexane market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do N-Hexane market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does N-Hexane break out by Type, by Application?

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