White Spirits Market Report 2026

The white spirits market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.93 billion in 2025 to $9.62 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of construction activities, expansion of paint manufacturing, demand for solvent based formulations, industrial cleaning needs, availability of petroleum derivatives.

The white spirits market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for low toxicity solvents, growth of automotive refinishing, expansion of industrial maintenance activities, innovation in solvent formulations, increasing infrastructure investments. Major trends in the forecast period include steady demand from paints and coatings industry, growing use as industrial degreasing solvent, expansion of low aromatic white spirits, increasing focus on controlled evaporation rates, rising adoption in wood preservation applications.

The growing demand in building and construction activities is expected to drive the growth of the white spirits market in the coming years. Building and construction activities encompass the planning, design, development, and erection of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, including new construction, renovations, remodeling, and maintenance work. This increase is largely driven by rapid urbanization, which raises the need for housing, infrastructure, and commercial spaces. White spirits support these activities by acting as effective solvents in paints, varnishes, and cleaning agents, which are crucial for surface preparation and finishing. They enhance efficiency by facilitating smooth application and easy cleanup, contributing to high-quality construction and renovation outcomes. For example, in April 2025, the United States Census Bureau reported construction spending of $2.15 trillion in 2024, up from $2.02 trillion in 2023. Hence, the rising demand in building and construction activities is fueling the white spirits market.

Increasing infrastructure development is also expected to boost the growth of the white spirits market. Infrastructure development involves the construction and enhancement of essential facilities such as roads, power supply, and communication networks that drive economic growth and improve societal welfare. This growth is supported by increased government investments in public infrastructure projects aimed at stimulating the economy and creating jobs. White spirits play a vital role in infrastructure development by serving as efficient solvents in paints, coatings, and cleaning agents necessary for construction and maintenance tasks. They improve project efficiency by ensuring smooth application and cleanup, contributing to durable and high-quality infrastructure. For instance, in July 2024, the UK’s Office for National Statistics reported infrastructure investment of $17.25 billion (£13.8 billion) in 2023, a 3.9% rise compared to 2022. Therefore, the expansion of infrastructure development is driving the white spirits market forward.

Leading companies in the white spirits market are concentrating on creating innovative products, such as premium brands, to diversify their portfolios, attract new customer segments, and increase brand value in a competitive environment. Premium brands are higher-quality, often more expensive and exclusive product lines that provide superior craftsmanship, ingredients, or features compared to standard options. For example, in September 2024, Diageo plc, a UK-based beverage company, launched the X Series, which includes premium vodka, gin, citron rum, and dark rum. This launch caters to evolving consumer preferences for quality, variety, and mixability, particularly among younger consumers seeking sophisticated and experimental drinking experiences.

Major companies operating in the white spirits market are ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Shell Chemicals Limited, TotalEnergies SE, BP plc, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Sasol Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Neste Oyj, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., SK Energy Co., Ltd., GS Caltex Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), PetroChina Company Limited, Phillips 66 Company, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Citgo Petroleum Corporation, Repsol S.A., ENEOS Corporation, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited.

North America was the largest region in the white spirits market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the white spirits market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the white spirits market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The white spirits market consists of sales of polishes and waxes, adhesives and sealants, and printing inks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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