N-heptane Market

Global N-heptane Market: Overview

Heptane or n-heptane refers to a straight-chain alkane that comes with the chemical formula of C7H16 or H3C(CH2)5CH3. It is one of main elements of gasoline or petrol. This chemical is utilized as a component of test fuel in anti-knock test engines, which is likely to play an important role in the expansion of the global n-heptane market over the timeframe of analysis, from 2020 to 2030.

This chemical, n-heptane, is a straight chain organic compound that comes from the family of alkane hydrocarbon family. This volatile organic compound comes colorless and has a typical odor of petroleum. A non-polar solvent, n-heptane, finds extensive utilization in several industries, such as industrial and textile cleaning, sealants and adhesives, electronics, paints and coatings, plastic and polymers, and pharmaceutical. Wide scope of use arising from multiple industries is anticipated to fuel growth of the global n-heptane market over the tenure of forecast, from 2020 to 2030.

Grade type, application, and region are some of the vital  parameters based on which the global n-heptane market has been broadly segmented.

Global N-heptane Market: Notable Developments

The global n-heptane market is regarded as a competitive market with the presence of several prominent market players. These companies are forging, partnerships, collaborations, and mergers in an effort to gain larger revenue and market share. The following development is expected to play an important role in the market:

• In 2017, US-based Exxon Mobil Corporation expanded the capacity of its global production of hydrocarbon fluids by 250,000 tonnes every year. This strategic move is anticipated to result in the availability of higher volumes of Exxsol series.

Some of the prominent organizations in the global n-heptane market comprise the below-mentioned:

• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc.
• Haltermann Carless Deutschland GmbH
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Hanwha Total Petrochemical Company Limited
• SK Global Chemical Co., Ltd.

Global N-heptane Market: Key Trends

The global n-heptane market is characterized by the presence of the following restraints, drivers, and opportunities.

High Demand Paints and Coatings Industry to Pave Way for Rapid Growth of the Market

The global n-heptane market is anticipated to observe considerable growth over the tenure of assessment, from 2020 to 2030. The growth of the market is primarily influenced by the high demand of n-heptane generated by paints and coatings and pharmaceutical industries. A phenomenal rise in the use of electronic goods due to changing standard of living and increasing disposable income of the people is likely emerge as a growth factor for the global n-heptane market in the years to come.

In addition to that, a rise in the production of automotives together with the surging construction and building activities are creating plentiful opportunities paints and coating sector. In turn, this sector is likely to create opportunities for the players in the global n-heptane market in the near future. The demand for high purity n-heptane is arising from the pharmaceutical industry, which is likely to come up as another profitable end user for the market.

Global N-heptane Market: Geographical Analysis

The global n-heptane market is likely to be dominated by Asia Pacific with China driving the growth of this regional market. Growth of automotives, plastics and polymer, and adhesive and sealants industries in China is likely to widen the scope of application of n-heptane in the country. South Korea and India are two important regions in the market. Flourishing construction business in both the countries are likely to generate demand for paints and coatings, which is expected to foster growth of the regional n-heptane market in the near future.