PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908536
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908536
The global naphthalene market size was estimated at USD 5,308.0 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 7,559.3 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2026 to 2033. The market is experiencing increasing demand due to its growing use in the construction industry as a plasticizer in various concrete admixtures, specifically naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde.
There is an increasing demand for products like mothballs, surfactants and pesticides which contain naphthalene. Naphthalene converts directly from a solid to a gas at room temperature, creating fumes that repel moths and other insects thus protecting cloths and fabrics. This has led to a rise in demand for naphthalene.
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) that is produced from coal tar and petroleum. Coal-tar processing: In this process, it is obtained as a by-product of the carbonization of coal. Coal tar is heated in the absence of air to produce coke, coal gas, and coal tar. Then it is distilled to obtain various fractions, including naphthalene. The crude naphthalene is purified by crystallization, distillation, or sublimation to remove impurities.
Petroleum processing is also produced by-product of petroleum refining. Petroleum is distilled to obtain various fractions, including naphtha. The naphtha is then reformulated and cracked at high temperatures and pressures to produce lighter products, such as gasoline and diesel. The residue obtained from this process is known as petroleum coke, which contains naphthalene. The naphthalene is then extracted from petroleum coke by a solvent extraction method.
Once the naphthalene is extracted, it can be further processed to obtain various derivatives or used directly as a raw material for various industrial applications. Naphthalene is widely used in the production of phthalic anhydride, anthraquinone tetracarboxylic acid, and other chemical intermediates.
Global Naphthalene Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global naphthalene market report based on source, application and region.