World Analysis – Paraxylene

Introduction

Executive Overview

Strategic Insights

• Significant paraxylene capacity additions in mainland China extend the global paraxylene market downcycle Sustainability in the polyester chain will affect paraxylene demand in the long term
• Rationalization in the refining industry due to the energy transition will impact the paraxylene supply
• Integration in the polyester chain increasingly critical to long-term competitiveness
• Paraxylene market growth will slow following robust demand triggered by
  COVID-19

North America

South America

Europe

CIS & Baltic States

Africa

Middle East

Indian Subcontinent