Naphthalene Market Size To Reach $2.3 Billion by 2033

Naphthalene Market Growth & Trends

The global naphthalene market size is expected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 3.7% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is experiencing growth due to increased demand from various industries such as construction, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical. The market is expected to continue growing in the near future, primarily due to the rising demand for the production of naphthalene sulfonates.

The increasing demand for naphthalene sulfonate has led to significant growth in various industries, especially in the construction sector. Naphthalene sulfonate is an essential ingredient in producing naphthalene-based admixtures, which are widely used in the construction industry to improve the performance of concrete. The admixtures make the material more durable and resistant to environmental factors. The market growth is driven by the rising demand for sustainable construction materials and the need for better infrastructure development.

The coal tar application segment dominated the global market with the largest revenue share of over 74.2% in 2025. This growth is attributed due rising demand for naphthalene derivatives in various industries, particularly in the construction sector.

The phthalic anhydride segment dominated the global market with the largest revenue share in 2025. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for plasticizers from PVC manufacturers, as well as the growing demand for PVC products in the building and construction industry. The surge in automobile production, especially electric vehicles, has led to an increase in demand for PVC from the automotive industry for manufacturing PVC products.

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Naphthalene Market Report Highlights

• Based on product, the refined naphthalene dominated the global market, accounting for 59.9% of the total revenue share in 2025. The segment's leadership is attributed to its widespread use in the production of phthalic anhydride, naphthalene sulfonates, dyes, pigments, and specialty chemical intermediates.

• Based on application, the phthalic anhydride dominated the market, accounting for 57.6% of the total revenue share in 2025. The segment's dominance is driven by the extensive use of phthalic anhydride in the production of plasticizers, alkyd resins, unsaturated polyester resins, and coatings used across the construction, automotive, and packaging industries.

• Asia Pacific dominated the market with a revenue share of 63.5% in 2025 and maintains a dominating position in the global market. This growth is attributed to factors such as infrastructure development and increasing consumer demand.

Naphthalene Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global naphthalene market based on product, application, and region:

Naphthalene Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• Technical Naphthalene

• Refined Naphthalene

• Pure Naphthalene

Naphthalene Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• Phthalic Anhydride

• Hydrogenated Naphthalene (Tetralin, Decalin)

• Alkylated Naphthalene

• Moth Balls

• Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid

• Naphthol

• Alkyl Naphthalene Sulfonates

• Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde

• Others (carbaryl, naphthylamines, etc.)

Naphthalene Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

List Of Key Players in the Naphthalene Market

• Rain Carbon Inc.

• ExxonMobil Corporation

• Epsilon Carbon Private Limited

• CARBOTECH

• DEZA a.s.

• JFE Chemical Corporation

• Koppers Inc.

• PCC Rokita SA

• Gautam Zen International

• Dong-Suh Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.

• TULSTAR PRODUCTS INC.

• Quimica del Nalon S.A.