Global Maleic Anhydride Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The global maleic anhydride market size was estimated at USD 4,223.5 million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 5,863.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$4,223.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$5,863.4
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
4.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global maleic anhydride market highlights

  • The global maleic anhydride market generated a revenue of USD 4,223.5 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 5,863.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 4.2% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, unsaturated polyester resins (upr) accounted for a revenue of USD 2,117.0 million in 2022.
  • 1,4-butanediol (BDO) is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, Italy is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 4,223.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 5,863.4 million
Growth rate4.2% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentUnsaturated polyester resins (upr)
Fastest growing segment1,4-butanediol (BDO)
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationUnsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR), 1,4-butanediol (BDO), Additives (Lubricants & Oil), Copolymers

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 19.6% of the global maleic anhydride market in 2022.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Italy is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 40.1 million by 2030.

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Maleic Anhydride Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co Ltd Class H View profile 15017 348 Kwun Tong Road, 5th Floor, Manulife Place, Kowloon, Hong Kong https://www.cqrcb.com
Perfect Moment Ltd View profile 31 307 Canalot Studios, 222 Kensal Road, London, United Kingdom, W10 5BN https://www.perfectmoment.com
Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd View profile 4574 4-1-1, Koraibashi, Kogin Building, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan http://www.shokubai.co.jp
Tianjin Port Development Holdings Ltd View profile 5727 Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Suite 3904-3907, 39th Floor, Tower Two, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Hong Kong http://www.tianjinportdev.com
Cepsa View profile 10001+ Madrid, Madrid, Spain, Europe http://cepsa.com
INEOS View profile 10001+ Rolle, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe http://www.ineos.com/
Lanxess AG View profile 12621 Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, Germany, 50569 https://www.lanxess.com
Huntsman Corp View profile 6000 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77380 https://www.huntsman.com
Mitsubishi Corp View profile 105267 Mitsubishi Shoji Building 3-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8086 https://www.mitsubishicorp.com

Global maleic anhydride market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to maleic anhydride market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Unsaturated polyester resins (upr) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 50.12% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global maleic anhydride market based on unsaturated polyester resins (upr), 1,4-butanediol (bdo), additives (lubricants & oil), copolymers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Maleic Anhydride Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • 1,4-butanediol (BDO)
    • Additives (Lubricants & Oil)
    • Copolymers
    • Others
    • Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR)

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