Global Toluene Market 2017-2021

Global toluene market outlook

As per Technavio's global toluene industry analysis, the widespread application avenues of toluene will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. The production of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) is based on toluene. TDI is used in the manufacturing of flexible PU foams. Manufacturers increasingly rely on these flexible PU foams to make upholstery, mattresses, and automotive seats. One of the effective solvents, toluene solvent, is extensively used in paints, thinners, lacquers, glues, correction fluid, and nail polish remover. It is also used in leather tanning processes and printing processes. Researchers under biochemistry sector, extract haemoglobin by breaking or disrupting red blood cells using toluene. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of close to 5% by 2021.

The key market players are trying to find cost-effective production techniques of toluene by heavily investing in research and developmental activities. In addition, they are also trying to offer products with better efficiency and enhanced properties by adopting innovations and product development strategies. This in turn, will boost the application of alternative raw materials to manufacture toluene. Such factors will be lead to the global toluene market growth in the forthcoming years.

Competitive landscape and key vendors