Divinylbenzene Market Trends

Divinylbenzene Market size was valued at USD 79.2 Million in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 82.53 Million in 2024 to USD 114.68 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The global divinylbenzene market is marked by a competitive landscape full of several key players striving to gain and retain market share. The industry’s prominent players include Nippon Steel Chemical & Material Co., Ltd., Dow Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, and Merck KGaA. 'Dow Chemical Company (USA)', 'Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (USA)', 'Nippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)', 'Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)', 'Eastman Chemical Company (USA)', 'Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)', 'LG Chem (South Korea)', 'Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)', 'AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands)', 'Evonik Industries AG (Germany)', 'Royal Dutch Shell Plc (Netherlands)', 'Sinopec Group (China)', 'Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Japan)', 'Honeywell International Inc. (USA)', 'BASF SE (Germany)', 'LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (Netherlands)', 'INEOS Group (Switzerland)', 'Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan)', 'Solvay S.A. (Belgium)', 'JXTG Holdings, Inc. (Japan)', 'Styron (Trinseo) (USA)', 'PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (Thailand)', 'Versalis S.p.A. (Italy)', 'Merck KGaA (Germany)', 'SABIC (Saudi Arabia)'

Divinylbenzene is an essential raw material in the manufacturing of cross-linked polymers and resins, which are typically utilized in ion exchange resins and adsorbent resins. As industries like pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and electronics grow, the demand for ion exchange and adsorbent resins will follow, thus pushing the demand for divinylbenzene.

Shifting Focus towards Sustainable and Bio-based Alternatives: Recently, the chemical industry is placing their focus on sustainability and responsibility towards the environment. This trend has affected the divinylbenzene market as well. This trend is in line with the efforts in reducing the environmental impact of chemical production. The market is now prioritizing the production of green bio-based options. Researchers and producers are partnering up to look for production methods that align with this trend. Manufacturing of divinylbenzene with renewable feedstocks is one great option for sustainable production processes. This trend has also fueled an interest in eco-friendly alternatives for DVB.

Asia-Pacific has generally led the divinylbenzene market. The thriving chemical industries in nations like Japan, China, and South Korea create a growing demand for DVB. It can be used as a raw material in various applications like the production of specialty polymers, ion exchange resins, and catalysts. APAC’S industrial growth and advanced manufacturing capabilities cement its dominance in the DVB market.