PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1654512
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1654512
The Europe hydrocarbon solvents market size is expected to reach USD 2.38 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Abundant availability of key petrochemical raw materials, relatively lower price of petroleum derived solvents compared to their counterparts, and sustained utilization in numerous end-use industries are some of the primary driving factors for the market.
The demand for solvent-based paint and coatings is growing at a steady rate owing to an increase in consumption in architectural applications and end-user industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, marine, and steel. The demand for paints and coatings is also on the rise due to increasing disposable income of consumers, product innovation, and market penetration.
In the European paint industry, white spirit holds a major share, with approximately 60% of this product being used for manufacturing varnishes, paints, and lacquers. Several other products have been introduced in the European market aligned with the regulatory compliances. A number of companies have introduced cycloparaffinic or naphthenic solvents as direct alternatives to xylene and toluene, which are aromatic but strictly regulated owing to their high Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content.
One of the most significant value addition in the manufacturing of the hydrocarbon solvents is the commercialization of products with minimal or negligible environmental impact. The solvents with least VOCs proportions are gaining traction. Such trends are anticipated to significantly contribute towards rapid demand as well as product innovation by major participants in the Europe hydrocarbon solvent market.
The white spirits is estimated to be the fastest growing product segment with a CAGR of 2.2% in terms of consumption over the forecast period. While, aromatic hydrocarbon solvents was the most consumed product category and is expected to generate a total demand of around 910 kilo tons by 2025.