Published March 2023
Acetylene is used as an intermediate in chemical manufacture and as an industrial gas in the metalworking industry, primarily for cutting and welding. Driven by the development of mainland Chinese PVC and 1,4- butanediol acetylenic chemicals, global consumption of acetylene will continue to grow at an average annual growth rate of 2.6% during 2023–28. Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is the largest chemical use for acetylene, representing nearly 81.2% of the total acetylene chemical consumption, followed by 1,4-butanediol and vinyl monomer (VAM).
This report provides an excellent insight into the global market for acetylene. It has been compiled using primary industry research and brings together elements of other acetylene-related Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) reports.
The following pie chart shows consumption of acetylene by major region in 2023:
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IHS Markit’s Chemical Economics Handbook – Acetylene is the comprehensive and trusted guide for anyone seeking information on this industry. This latest report details global and regional information, including
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IHS Markit’s Chemical Economics Handbook – Acetylene has been compiled using primary interviews with key suppliers and organizations, and leading representatives from the industry in combination with IHS Markit’s unparalleled access to upstream and downstream market intelligence and expert insights into industry dynamics, trade, and economics.
This report can help you
- Identify trends and driving forces influencing chemical markets
- Forecast and plan for future demand
- Understand the impact of competing materials
- Identify and evaluate potential customers and competitors
- Evaluate producers
- Track changing prices and trade movements
- Analyze the impact of feedstocks, regulations, and other factors on chemical profitability
