The global naphthenic acid market size reached USD 71.7 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 85.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.00% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 71.7 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 85.6 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 2.00% |
Naphthenic Acid (CnH2n-z O2) refers to a light-yellowish to dark-colored, insoluble complex compound that is identified as the mixture of predominant carboxylic and a small amount of acyclic acids present in crude oil or sand bitumen. It is obtained from the caustic extraction of petroleum distillation procedure wherein the product is removed from refinery streams through caustic washing. Naphthenic acid can act as a surfactant, causing emulsion formulation and stabilization, and it can necessitate high levels of treatment to meet product specifications. Consequently, naphthenic acid finds extensive applications in metal synthesis, paint dryers, detergents, solvents, organic peroxides, corrosion inhibitors, metal naphthenates, ink driers, and rubber reclaiming. At present, it is commercially available in refined and high-quality product types, which are used in diverse industries based on requirements.
The increasing need to protect various wood products, such as fences, poles, furniture, and other timber surfaces, has facilitated the widespread adoption of naphthenic acid as a preservative across the residential and commercial sectors, which is primarily driving the market growth. Naphthenic acid is used with copper salts, zinc naphthenate, and naphthenic acid to protect cellulosic materials from decay and extreme temperatures or humidity. In line with this, the rising usage of naphthenic acid as fuel additives in jet engines and locomotives to increase engine life is acting as another growth-inducing factor. It is further influenced by the extensive product usage in the aerospace industry as an anti-corrosive agent in the production of jet fuels. Additionally, naphthenic acid finds applications in lubricants, adhesives, sealants, coatings, pesticides, emulsifier intermediates, and anti-scaling agents, which, in turn, is supporting the market growth. Apart from this, the emergence of naphthenic acid as an ideal alternative to phosphate ester in industrial coatings, owing to its anti-scaling properties and strategic collaborations among key players, are creating a positive outlook for the market.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global naphthenic acid market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, application and sales channel.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Haihang Industry Co. Ltd, Jigchem Universal, Leo Chemo Plast Pvt. Ltd., Merck KGaA, Merichem Company, Petróleos del Perú, Shenyang Zhang Ming Chemical Co. Ltd., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd and Umicore Cobalt & Specialty Materials.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Segment Coverage | Type, Application, Sales Channel, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | Haihang Industry Co. Ltd, Jigchem Universal, Leo Chemo Plast Pvt. Ltd., Merck KGaA, Merichem Company, Petróleos del Perú, Shenyang Zhang Ming Chemical Co. Ltd., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd and Umicore Cobalt & Specialty Materials. |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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The global naphthenic acid market was valued at USD 71.7 Million in 2024.
We expect the global naphthenic acid market to exhibit a CAGR of 2.00% during 2025-2033.
The growing adoption of naphthenic acid in metal synthesis, paint dryers, detergents, solvents, organic peroxides, corrosion inhibitors, etc., as it can necessitate high levels of treatment to meet product specifications, is primarily driving the global naphthenic acid market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary halt in numerous production activities for naphthenic acid.
Based on the type, the global naphthenic acid market has been segregated into refined naphthenic acid and high-purity naphthenic acid, where refined naphthenic acid currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the application, the global naphthenic acid market can be bifurcated into paint and ink driers, wood preservatives, fuel and lubricant additives, rubber additives, and others. Currently, wood preservatives hold the largest market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global naphthenic acid market include Haihang Industry Co. Ltd, Jigchem Universal, Leo Chemo Plast Pvt. Ltd., Merck KGaA, Merichem Company, Petróleos del Perú, Shenyang Zhang Ming Chemical Co. Ltd., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd, and Umicore Cobalt Specialty Materials.