Shell plcMarket growth in paints and coatings, adhesives, and industrial maintenance increases demand for Shell's solvents and thinners.
The global aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents and thinners market is forecasted to surge to USD 6.81 billion by 2032, climbing from USD 5.26 billion in 2026 with a projected CAGR of 4.4%. Growth is propelled by heightened consumption in key sectors such as coatings, adhesives, and industrial maintenance, with the mineral spirits segment estimated to hold the largest share by type and the paints and coatings segment leading by application. Asia Pacific is estimated to hold the largest market share, driven by strong demand from paints and coatings amid massive construction activities in manufacturing powerhouses such as China, India, and Japan. Key players include ExxonMobil Corporation, Shell, Phillips 66, SK Geocentric, and Calumet.
Shell plcMarket growth in paints and coatings, adhesives, and industrial maintenance increases demand for Shell's solvents and thinners.
Exxon Mobil CorpMarket growth in paints and coatings, adhesives, and industrial maintenance increases demand for ExxonMobil's solvents and thinners.
Calumet Specialty Products PartnersMarket growth in paints and coatings, adhesives, and industrial maintenance increases demand for Calumet's solvents and thinners.
Phillips 66Market growth in paints and coatings, adhesives, and industrial maintenance increases demand for Phillips 66's solvents and thinners.
Market growth in paints and coatings, adhesives, and industrial maintenance increases demand for SK Geocentric's solvents and thinners.