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正己烷市场报告按应用(食用油萃取、医疗保健、工业溶剂、黏合剂配方等)和地区 2024-2032N-Hexane Market Report by Application (Edible Oil Extraction, Healthcare, Industrial Solvent, Adhesive Formulation, and Others), and Region 2024-2032 |
2023年,全球正己烷市场规模达到26.401亿美元。展望未来, IMARC Group预计到2032年市场规模将达到34.93亿美元,2024-2032年复合年增长率(CAGR)为3.1%。产品作为工业和化学产品溶剂的广泛采用、製药行业的显着增长以及食品行业作为石油提取剂的产品需求的增加是推动市场的一些主要因素。
正己烷 (C6H14) 是一种挥发性脂肪烃,是原油精炼和天然气加工的副产品。它在室温下是一种无色液体,具有温和的汽油样气味。它常用于提取过程,例如从种子和蔬菜中提取油以及清洁和脱脂。正己烷也用作各种应用的溶剂混合物的成分,包括油漆稀释剂和油墨配方。它具有低熔点、高可燃性以及与其他碳氢化合物和有机溶剂的混溶性。因此,正己烷在石油开采、製药和电子製造业有着广泛的应用。
预计全球正己烷市场在预测期内将以更大的CAGR扩张。作为聚丙烯、皮革、油漆和橡胶等工业和化学产品的主要溶剂,产品被广泛采用,有利于市场成长。除此之外,由于其优异的溶剂性能,医药、黏合剂、涂料和化学合成等产业对正己烷的需求不断增加,对市场成长产生了积极影响。此外,成品油需求的成长和群众健康意识的增强也是成长的推动因素。正己烷广泛用于食品工业,从种子、蔬菜和其他原料中提取油。其他因素包括广泛的研发 (R&D) 活动、由于其成本效益和可回收性而广泛采用的产品,以及清洁和脱脂行业不断增长的产品需求。
医药产业显着成长
作为从植物等天然来源中提取活性药物成分 (API) 的溶剂,该产品被广泛采用,这是创造积极市场前景的关键因素之一。此外,正己烷广泛用于工业中的多种合成和分离技术,也用于製造模具,进一步用于成型丸剂和片剂。此外,清洁和消毒设备、容器和製造领域的产品利用率不断提高,以有效去除製药业的残留物、油和污染物,也促进了市场的成长。除此之外,持续的研发 (R&D) 活动、对天然产物和标准化 API 不断增长的需求以及对高效溶剂和萃取剂的需求正在支持市场成长。
提高化学工业的产品采用率
正己烷广泛用作化学合成中溶解和萃取各种化合物的溶剂。它有助于有机化合物的纯化和分离,包括医药中间体、特殊化学物质和其他有机物质。此外,化学工业中黏合剂、涂料和密封剂配方中越来越多地采用产品作为溶剂,这也推动了市场的成长。此外,从植物、油和天然产物等各种来源提取有机化合物的广泛产品利用正在推动市场成长。除此之外,正己烷作为溶剂来生产橡胶、黏合剂和涂料的应用不断增加,也促进了市场的成长。
产品在清洁和脱脂行业中广泛采用
正己烷因其优异的溶剂性能以及有效溶解油、油脂和其他污染物的能力而常用于清洁和脱脂产业。此外,正己烷越来越多地用于清洁汽车、製造和航空航太等行业的金属零件、机械零件和设备,有利于市场成长。此外,对去除累积的油、油脂和残留物、确保平稳运作并防止堵塞或故障的产品需求不断增长,也是另一个促进成长的因素。除此之外,正己烷作为清洁剂在印刷、纺织、家具和製鞋行业中的日益增长的应用也为市场成长提供了推动力。
The global n-hexane market size reached US$ 2,640.1 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 3,493.0 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during 2024-2032. The widespread product adoption as a solvent for industrial and chemical products, significant growth in the pharmaceutical industry, and increasing product demand in the food sector as an oil extraction agent are some of the major factors propelling the market.
N-hexane (C6H14) is a volatile aliphatic hydrocarbon that is obtained as a byproduct of crude oil refining and natural gas processing. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a mild, gasoline-like odor. It is commonly used in extraction processes, such as oil extraction from seeds and vegetables and cleaning and degreasing. N-hexane is also used as a component in solvent blends for various applications, including paint thinners and ink formulations. It exhibits a low melting point, high flammability, and miscibility with other hydrocarbons and organic solvents. As a result, N-hexane finds extensive applications across the oil extraction, pharmaceuticals, and electronics manufacturing industries.
The global N-hexane market is expected to expand at a larger CAGR during the forecast period. The widespread product adoption as a primary solvent for industrial and chemical products, such as polypropylene, leather, paint, and rubber, is favoring the market growth. In addition to this, the increasing demand for n-hexane in industries, including pharmaceuticals, adhesives, coatings, and chemical synthesis, due to its excellent solvent properties, is positively influencing the market growth. Moreover, the growing demand for refined oil and the rising health consciousness among the masses is acting as a growth-inducing factor. N-hexane is widely used in the food industry to extract oils from seeds, vegetables, and other raw materials. Other factors include extensive research and development (R&D) activities, widespread product adoption owing to its cost-effectiveness and recyclability, and increasing product demand in the cleaning and degreasing industry.
Significant growth in the pharmaceutical industry
The widespread product adoption as a solvent for extracting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from natural sources, such as plants, is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, n-hexane is widely used for numerous synthesis and separation techniques in the industry and is also employed for creating molds that are further used for shaping pills and tablets. Additionally, the increasing product utilization in cleaning and sterilizing equipment, containers, and manufacturing areas to effectively remove residues, oils, and contaminants in the pharmaceutical industry is contributing to the market growth. Besides this, continuous research and development (R&D) activities, growing demand for natural products and standardized APIs, and the need for efficient solvents and extraction agents are supporting the market growth.
Increasing product adoption in the chemical industry
N-hexane is widely employed as a solvent for dissolving and extracting various compounds in chemical synthesis. It helps in the purification and separation of organic compounds, including pharmaceutical intermediates, specialty chemicals, and other organic substances. Additionally, the increasing product adoption as a solvent in the formulation of adhesives, coatings, and sealants in the chemical industry is providing an impetus to the market growth. Furthermore, the widespread product utilization for extracting organic compounds from various sources, such as plants, oils, and natural products, is propelling the market growth. Apart from this, the increasing application of n-hexane as a solvent to produce rubber, adhesives, and coatings is contributing to the market growth.
The widespread product adoption in the cleaning and degreasing industry
N-hexane is commonly used in the cleaning and degreasing industry due to its excellent solvent properties and ability to effectively dissolve oils, greases, and other contaminants. Moreover, the increasing utilization of n-hexane for cleaning metal parts, machinery components, and equipment in industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, and aerospace, is favoring the market growth. Moreover, the rising product demand to remove accumulated oils, greases, and residues, ensuring smooth operation and preventing clogging or malfunctioning, is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Besides this, the growing application of n-hexane as a cleaning agent in the printing, textile, furniture, and shoemaking industries is providing a thrust to the market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global N-hexane market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on application.
Edible Oil Extraction
Healthcare
Industrial Solvent
Adhesive Formulation
Others
Edible Oil Extraction is dominating the N-Hexane
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the N-hexane market based on the application. This includes edible oil extraction, healthcare, industrial solvent, adhesive formulation, and others. According to the report, edible oil extraction represented the largest segment.
N-hexane is a hydrocarbon solvent commonly used in the extraction of edible oils from plant materials such as soybeans, peanuts, and corn. It is preferred due to its low boiling point and high solubility in oil. This efficiency helps maximize oil recovery and extraction yield. It is also a cost-effective solvent and easily available product that is extensively used in large-scale edible oil production. In addition to this, n-hexane assists in removing odor and unwanted taste from the oil, thereby making it a preferred agent for extraction. Moreover, the widespread utilization of n-hexane as a solvent in cracked seeds and nuts placed in an extraction vessel is providing a considerable boost to the market growth.
Asia-Pacific
Europe
North America
Middle East and Africa
Latin America
Asia-Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest N-Hexane market share.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.
Asia Pacific has witnessed significant growth in the demand for N-hexane due to increasing electronics manufacturing in the region. N-hexane is utilized in cleaning and degreasing electronic components as it helps remove contaminants, oils, and residues from circuit boards, connectors, and other electronic parts. Moreover, the Asia-Pacific region is a major producer of edible oils, and n-hexane is widely used in the solvent extraction process to obtain oils from oilseeds and nuts. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of the pharmaceutical industry is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor, since it is used as a solvent for the extraction and purification of pharmaceutical compounds and intermediates. In confluence with this, n-hexane is also employed in laboratory settings for cleaning glassware and equipment, which, in turn, is impelling the market growth further.
The global N-hexane market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing emphasis on sustainability. In line with this, researchers are developing catalysts that are more environmentally friendly, which, in turn, is positively influencing the market growth. Moreover, the implementation of more sustainable production processes for n-hexane feedstocks derived from renewable resources, such as biomass or bio-based materials, which help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions, is favoring the market growth. Several companies are advancing technologies and improving operational efficiency to optimize refining processes and exploring innovative solutions to enhance the production, quality, and sustainability of their chemical products. Furthermore, an enhanced focus on research and development (R&D) to develop catalysts that can improve the selectivity of n-hexane production while maximizing the yield is providing an impetus to the market growth.
Rompetrol
Royal Dutch Shell PLC
Exxon Mobil Corporation
China Petrochemical Corporation
Junyuan Petroleum Group
Royal Dutch Shell PLC has been leveraging digital technologies and data analytics to optimize their operations, improve safety, and enhance decision-making processes. The company has been committed to improving energy efficiency and sustainability in operations. In 2020, Shell announced its plans to become a net-zero emissions energy company by 2050.
ExxonMobil has collaborated with various organizations, including academic institutions, research centers, and industry partners, to advance research and development in energy-related technologies. Additionally, the company has developed a high-purity grade of n-hexane that is used in the production of electronics, particularly in the semiconductor industry.
Junyuan Petroleum Group has been expanding its market reach both domestically and internationally. The company has been supplying n-hexane and other petrochemical products to customers in China and abroad, establishing trading relationships and partnerships with companies in the industry.