1 序文
2 調査範囲と方法論
2.1 調査の目的
2.2 ステークホルダー
2.3 データソース
2.3.1 一次情報源
2.3.2 二次情報源
2.4 市場推定
2.4.1 ボトムアップ・アプローチ
2.4.2 トップダウンアプローチ
2.5 予測方法
3 エグゼクティブ・サマリー
4 はじめに
4.1 概要
4.2 プロパティ
4.3 主要産業動向
5 世界のN-ヘキサン産業
5.1 市場概要
5.2 市場パフォーマンス
5.2.1 数量動向
5.2.2 金額動向
5.3 COVID-19の影響
5.4 価格動向
5.5 地域別市場構成
5.6 用途別市場構成
5.7 市場予測
5.8 SWOT分析
5.8.1 概要
5.8.2 強み
5.8.3 弱点
5.8.4 機会
5.8.5 脅威
5.9 バリューチェーン分析
5.9.1 概要
5.9.2 研究開発
5.9.3 原材料調達
5.9.4 メーカー
5.9.5 ディストリビューター
5.9.6 輸出業者
5.9.7 エンドユーザー
5.10 製品価格とマージン分析
5.11 ポーターのファイブフォース分析
5.11.1 概要
5.11.2 買い手の交渉力
5.11.3 供給者の交渉力
5.11.4 ライバルの度合い
5.11.5 新規参入の脅威
5.11.6 代替品の脅威
5.12 主要市場牽引要因と成功要因
6 主要地域の業績
6.1 アジア太平洋地域
6.1.1 市場動向
6.1.2 市場予測
6.2 欧州
6.2.1 市場動向
6.2.2 市場予測
6.3 北米
6.3.1 市場動向
6.3.2 市場予測
6.4 中東・アフリカ
6.4.1 市場動向
6.4.2 市場予測
6.5 中南米
6.5.1 市場動向
6.5.2 市場予測
7 用途別市場
7.1 食用油抽出
7.1.1 市場動向
7.1.2 市場予測
7.2 ヘルスケア
7.2.1 市場動向
7.2.2 市場予測
7.3 工業用溶剤
7.3.1 市場動向
7.3.2 市場予測
7.4 接着剤製剤
7.4.1 市場動向
7.4.2 市場予測
7.5 その他
7.5.1 市場動向
7.5.2 市場予測
8 競争環境
8.1 市場構造
8.2 主要プレーヤー
8.3 主要プレーヤーのプロフィール
8.3.1 ロンペトロール
8.3.2 ロイヤル・ダッチ・シェル
8.3.3 エクソンモービル・コーポレーション
8.3.4 中国石油化学公司
8.3.5 ジュンユアン石油グループ
9 N-ヘキサンの製造工程
9.1 製造プロセス
9.2 詳細なプロセスフロー
9.3 化学反応
9.4 必要原料
9.5 マスバランスと原料転換率
10 N-ヘキサン原料分析
10.1 ナフサ
10.1.1 市場パフォーマンス
10.1.2 価格動向
10.1.3 地域別市場構成比
10.1.4 用途別市場構成比
10.1.5 市場予測
10.1.6 主要サプライヤー
図1:世界:N-ヘキサン市場:主な推進要因と課題
図2:世界:N-ヘキサン市場:数量推移(単位:百万トン)、2019年~2024年
図3:N-ヘキサンの世界市場金額推移(単位:百万米ドル)、2019年~2024年
図4:N-ヘキサンの世界市場平均価格(単位:米ドル/トン)、2019年~2033年
図5:N-ヘキサンの世界市場:図5:N-ヘキサンの世界市場:地域別構成比(単位:%)、2024年
図6:N-ヘキサンの世界市場:図6:N-ヘキサンの世界市場:用途別構成比(単位
図7:N-ヘキサンの世界市場予測:数量推移(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図8:N-ヘキサンの世界市場予測:金額推移(単位:百万米ドル)、2025年~2033年
図9: 世界のN-ヘキサン業界:SWOT分析
図 10: 世界の N-ヘキサン業界:バリューチェーン分析
図 11: 世界の N-ヘキサン業界:図11:N-ヘキサン業界:サプライチェーンの各段階における利益率
図 12: 世界:N-ヘキサン業界:ポーターのファイブフォース分析
図13:世界:N-ヘキサン市場予測:地域別内訳(単位
図 14: アジア太平洋地域N-ヘキサン市場(単位:千トン)、2019年および2024年
図15:アジア太平洋地域:N-ヘキサン市場の予測(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
図16: 欧州:N-ヘキサン市場(単位:千トン)、2019年および2024年
図17: 欧州:N-ヘキサン市場の予測(単位:千トン、2025年~2033年
図18: 北米:北米:N-ヘキサン市場予測(単位:千トン、2019年および2024年
図19:北米:北米:N-ヘキサン市場の予測(単位:千トン、2025年~2033年
図20:中東・アフリカ:中東・アフリカ:N-ヘキサン市場予測(単位:千トン、2019年・2024年
図21: 中東およびアフリカ:中東・アフリカ:N-ヘキサン市場予測(単位:千トン、2025年~2033年
図22: ラテンアメリカ:中南米:N-ヘキサン市場予測(単位:千トン、2019年および2024年
図23:ラテンアメリカ:N-ヘキサン市場予測(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
図24: 世界のN-ヘキサン市場予測:用途別内訳(単位
図25:世界:N-ヘキサン市場:食用油抽出(単位:千トン)、2019年および2024年
図26:N-ヘキサンの世界市場予測世界:N-ヘキサン市場予測:食用油抽出(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
図27:世界:N-ヘキサン市場ヘルスケア(単位:千トン)、2019年・2024年
図28:世界:N-ヘキサン市場予測:ヘルスケア(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
図29:世界:N-ヘキサン市場:工業用溶剤(単位:千トン)、2019年および2024年
図30:世界:N-ヘキサン市場予測:工業用溶剤(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
図31:世界:N-ヘキサン市場:接着剤配合(単位:千トン)、2019年および2024年
図32:世界:N-ヘキサン市場予測:接着剤配合(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
図 33:世界:N-ヘキサン市場:その他の用途(単位:千トン)、2019年・2024年
図34:世界:N-ヘキサン市場予測:その他の用途(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
図35:ロンペトロールSWOT分析
図 36:ロイヤル・ダッチ・シェル:SWOT分析
図 37:エクソンモービル:SWOT分析
図38:N-ヘキサンの製造:詳細なプロセスフロー
図39:世界:ナフサ市場:数量推移(単位:百万トン)、2019年~2024年
図40:世界:ナフサ市場:金額推移(単位:億米ドル)、2019年~2024年
図41:世界:ナフサ市場:価格動向(単位:米ドル/トン)、2019年~2024年
図42:世界:ナフサ市場:地域別構成比(単位:%)、2024年
図43:世界:ナフサ市場:世界のナフサ市場:用途別構成比(%)、2024年
図44:世界:ナフサ市場予測:数量推移(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図45:ナフサの世界市場予測世界:ナフサ市場の予測:金額推移(単位:億米ドル)、2025年~2033年
[表一覧]
表1: N-ヘキサン:一般特性
表2:世界:N-ヘキサン市場:主要産業ハイライト、2024年と2033年
表3:N-ヘキサンの世界市場予測:地域別内訳(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
表4:アジア太平洋地域N-ヘキサン市場:ランク別用途(%)、2024年
表5: 欧州:N-ヘキサン市場ランク別用途(%)、2024年
表6:北米N-ヘキサン市場ランク別用途(%)、2024年
表7:世界:N-ヘキサン市場予測:用途別内訳(単位:千トン)、2025年~2033年
表8: N-ヘキサンの世界市場:競争構造
表9:N-ヘキサンの世界市場:競合構造主要プレーヤー
表10: アジア太平洋地域:N-ヘキサンの主要サプライヤー
表11: 北米:ヘキサンの主要サプライヤー
表12: 欧州:ヘキサンの主要サプライヤー
表13: ロンペトロール:主要財務データ (単位: USD Million)
表14:ロイヤル・ダッチ・シェル主要財務(単位:百万米ドル)
表15:エクソンモービル主要財務状況(単位:百万米ドル)
表16: 中国石油化工股份有限公司:主要財務状況(単位:百万人民元)
表17:N-ヘキサンの製造:原料の所要量
表18:ナフサの代表的組成
表19:世界のナフサ市場:主要サプライヤー
The global n-hexane market size reached USD 2,721.0 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3,570.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.91% during 2025-2033. 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.
N-Hexane Market Trends/Drivers:
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.
N-Hexane Industry Segmentation:
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 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on application.
Breakup by 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.
Breakup by Region:
• 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.
Competitive Landscape:
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.
The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global n-hexane market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the global n-hexane market include:
• Rompetrol
• Royal Dutch Shell PLC
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• China Petrochemical Corporation
• Junyuan Petroleum Group
Key Questions Answered in This Report
1.What was the size of the global N-hexane market in 2024?
2.What is the expected growth rate of the global N-hexane market during 2025-2033?
3.What are the key factors driving the global N-hexane market?
4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global N-hexane market?
5.What is the breakup of the global N-hexane market based on the application?
6.What are the key regions in the global N-hexane market?
7.Who are the key players/companies in the global N-hexane market?
