Middle East and Africa Special Boiling Point Solvents Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Solvent Base, Application

Paints and Coatings Segment to Dominate Middle East & Africa Special Boiling Point Solvents Market during 2020-2027

According to this research study titled “Middle East & Africa Special Boiling Point Solvents Market to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis and Forecast - by Solvent Base, Application, and Country,” the market is expected to reach US$ 116.09 million by 2027 from US$ 95.65 million in 2019. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% from 2020 to 2027. The report provides trends prevailing in the Middle East & Africa special boiling point solvents market along with the drivers and restraints pertaining to the market growth. Steady & uninterrupted demand from paints & coatings industry and the increase in demand from rubber processing industry are the major factors driving the growth of the Middle East & Africa special boiling point solvents market. However, the Strict regulations with respect to the production and use of SBP solvents may hinder the growth of Middle East & Africa special boiling point solvents market.

In case of COVID-19, in Middle East & Africa, especially South Africa, witnessed an unprecedented rise in number of coronavirus cases, which led to the discontinuation of solvents manufacturing activities. Other chemical and materials manufacturing sector has subsequently impacted the demand for special boiling point solvents during the early months of 2020. Moreover, decline in the overall manufacturing activities has led to discontinuation of solvents manufacturing projects, thereby reducing the demand for special boiling point solvents. Similar trend was witnessed in other Middle East & African countries, i.e., UAE and Saudi Arabia. However, the countries are likely to overcome thus drop in demand with the economic activities regaining their pace, especially in the beginning of the 2021.

The market for Middle East & Africa special boiling point solvents is segmented into solvent base, application, and country. Based on solvent base, the market is segmented into petroleum ether, rubber solvent, and others. In 2019, the others segment held the largest share in Middle East & Africa special boiling point solvents market. Based on application, the Middle East & Africa special boiling point solvents is bifurcated into paints and coatings, rubbers and tires, inks, adhesives, resins, cleaning agents, and others. The paints & coatings segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment over the forecast period. Furthermore, in this present scenario of COVID-19 pandemic, the Middle East & Africa special boiling point solvents market has been facing difficulties and several countries have suffered heavily. The manufacturing sectors in the Middle East & African countries have been experiencing low production and a weak supply chain. Thereby, impacting the market for special boiling point solvents.

Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Total SA, Brenntag Holding GmbH, Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P., Gulf Chemicals and Industrial Oils Co., KH Chemicals and the MGT Petroil group are some of the leading companies in the Middle East & Africa special boiling point solvents market. The companies are focused on adopting organic growth strategies such as product launches and expansions to sustain their position in the dynamic market.

The report segments the Middle East & Africa Special Boiling Point Solvents market as follows:

Middle East & Africa Special Boiling Point Solvents Market - By Solvent Base - Petroleum Ether

• Rubber Solvent
• Others

Middle East & Africa Special Boiling Point Solvents Market - By Application - Paints and Coatings

• Rubbers and Tires
• Inks, Adhesives
• Resins
• Cleaning Agents
• Others

Middle East & Africa Special Boiling Point Solvents Market - By Country - South Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of Middle East & Africa