CEH: Benzene

Nov 2021. Benzene (C₆H₆) is the smallest member of the aromatic family, representing close to 36% of aromatic feedstock demand (BTX), and 10% of primary petrochemicals demand (olefins and aromatics) as of 2021. Benzene is largely produced as a coproduct in oil refineries and petrochemical units such as p-xylene and steam crackers. Thus, supply of benzene is closely tied to demand for products such as gasoline, ethylene, and p-xylene. During the production process, apart from benzene, other aromatics such as toluene, mixed xylenes, and ethylbenzene are also produced at times. Coke-oven is the only non-petroleum-based feedstock and the oldest process for benzene production.

• Publish Date: 2021-11-30
• Chemical Focus: Aromatics and Fibers
• Number of Pages: 149
• Content Type: Report
• Delivery: Email with link to PDF file

• Global summary; regional coverage
• Producers with annual capacities and plant sites
• Consumption and five-year forecast by end-use application
• Price and production figures and trends
• Trade imports and exports

• Drive market research and commercial development
• Support competitive analysis, marketing and sales
• Inform merger and acquisition decisions