India Naphtha Comprehensive Techno-Commercial Market Analysis and Forecast, 2013-2030

The demand for naphtha in India stood at 17,908 thousand tonnes in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.18% during 2019-2030 to reach 37,158 thousand tonnes by 2030. Anticipated growth can be attributed to increasing demand for petrochemicals, mainly ethylene and propylene for the production of plastics coupled with increasing use of naphtha in the refining industry which uses it as a raw material for the processes of steam cracking, naphtha reforming and gasoline blending. Naphtha is a major raw material used for the production of gasoline, which is widely used in the automotive industry. Naphtha is used to dilute heavy oil to make high-octane gas and lighter fluid, as well as to clean metal. Moreover, rising use of primarily produced chemicals from naphtha such as ethylene, styrene, and butadiene in rubber, plastics, and solvents production is expected to boost the demand for naphtha in the country during the forecast period.

Years Considered for this Report:

Historical Years: 2013-2017
Base Year: 2018
Estimated Year: 2019
Forecast Period: 2020-2030

Objective of the Study:

• The primary objective of the study was to evaluate and forecast naphtha capacity, production, demand, inventory, and the demand - supply gap in India.


• To categorize the demand for naphtha based on type, end-use, region and sales channel.


• To study trade dynamics and company share in the Indian naphtha market.


• To identify major customers of naphtha in India.


• To evaluate and forecast naphtha pricing by grade in the Indian naphtha market.


• To identify and profile major companies operating in the Indian naphtha market.


• To identify major news, deals and expansion plans in the Indian naphtha market.

Some of the major players operating in the country’s naphtha market are Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Gail (India) Limited, Indian oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Nayara Energy, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, etc.

To extract data for the Indian naphtha market, primary research surveys were conducted with naphtha manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and end-users. While interviewing, the respondents were also inquired about their competitors. Through this technique, the author was able to include manufacturers that could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. Moreover, the author analyzed various end-user segments and projected a positive outlook for the Indian naphtha market over the coming years.

The author calculated the demand for naphtha by analyzing the historical data and demand forecast which was carried out considering the crude oil prices. The author sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective manufacturers to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, association reports, annual reports, etc., were also studied by the author.

Key Target Audience:

• Naphtha manufacturers and other stakeholders


• Organizations, forums and alliances related to naphtha distribution


• Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers


• Market research organizations and consulting companies

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders, such as naphtha manufacturers, distributors and policy makers. The report also provides useful insights about which market segments should be targeted over the coming years to strategize investments and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, the author offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs.

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