Naphthalene - Global Industry Market Analysis Report 2020-2031

Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, which is formed by two benzene rings sharing two adjacent carbon atoms. It is one of the simplest polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and plays an important role in organic chemistry and industrial production.

From the perspective of physical and chemical properties, naphthalene is a white, volatile flaky crystal at room temperature with a special coal tar-like smell, which is pungent and easily perceived by people. Its melting point is 80.2℃, boiling point is 218℃, and density is 1.162g/cm³. Naphthalene is insoluble in water because its molecular structure has a high carbon-hydrogen ratio and is a non-polar molecule, while water is a polar molecule. According to the principle of like dissolves like, naphthalene is difficult to dissolve in water. However, naphthalene is easily soluble in organic solvents, such as ether, ethanol, benzene, etc. These organic solvents also have the characteristics of non-polarity or weak polarity, which are similar to the molecular structure of naphthalene and can dissolve naphthalene well. Naphthalene has sublimation properties and can slowly sublimate at room temperature, directly changing from solid to gas. This characteristic requires attention to sealing during storage of naphthalene to prevent its volatilization loss.

There are two main methods for producing naphthalene. One is to extract it from coal tar, which is a black viscous liquid obtained during the coal distillation process. It contains a variety of organic compounds, of which naphthalene is one of the important components. Through a series of physical separation methods such as distillation, extraction, and crystallization, naphthalene with high purity can be separated from coal tar. Another production method is through chemical synthesis, using petrochemical products as raw materials, such as benzene, toluene, etc., and synthesizing naphthalene through a series of complex chemical reactions under the action of catalysts. This method is widely used in areas with developed petrochemical industries, and can make full use of petroleum resources to meet the large demand for naphthalene.

In the field of application, naphthalene is widely used. In the field of organic synthesis, it is a raw material for the synthesis of a variety of important organic compounds, such as phthalic anhydride, β-naphthol, etc. Phthalic anhydride is a key raw material for the production of plastic plasticizers, synthetic resins, coatings and other products; β-naphthol is used to make dyes, medicines, pesticides, etc. In the dye industry, naphthalene is used to make a variety of dyes, such as direct dyes, acid dyes, reactive dyes, etc. These dyes have the advantages of bright colors and high color fastness, and are widely used in textile, leather and other industries. In the field of medicine, some derivatives of naphthalene have biological activities such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and are used to develop new drugs. In addition, naphthalene can also be used as a mothproofing agent. The main ingredient of mothballs (camphor balls) commonly used in the past is naphthalene. It can emit a special smell to drive away moths and protect clothes and books from moths. However, since naphthalene is toxic to the human body, it is now gradually replaced by safer alternatives such as paradichlorobenzene.

It should be noted that naphthalene has a certain impact on human health and the environment. Naphthalene has low toxicity. Inhalation or ingestion of naphthalene can cause damage to the human body, such as irritation to the respiratory tract and eyes, headaches, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. Long-term contact may also cause damage to the blood system and liver. In terms of the environment, naphthalene is difficult to degrade in the natural environment, and it will accumulate in the soil and water, causing damage to the ecosystem. Therefore, in the process of producing, using and storing naphthalene, relevant safety regulations and environmental protection requirements must be strictly observed, and effective protective measures must be taken to reduce the harm of naphthalene to the human body and the environment.

Report Scope

This report aims to deliver a thorough analysis of the global market for Naphthalene, offering both quantitative and qualitative insights to assist readers in formulating business growth strategies, evaluating the competitive landscape, understanding their current market position, and making well-informed decisions regarding Naphthalene.

The report is enriched with qualitative evaluations, including market drivers, challenges, Porter’s Five Forces, regulatory frameworks, consumer preferences, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors.

The report provides detailed classification of Naphthalene, such as type, etc.; detailed examples of Naphthalene applications, such as application one, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report provides detailed classification of Naphthalene, such as Coal-Tar Processing, Petroleum-Derived, etc.; detailed examples of Naphthalene applications, such as Phthalic Anhydride, Refined Naphthalene, Water-Reducing Admixture, Others, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report covers key global regions—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa—providing granular, country-specific insights for major markets such as the United States, China, Germany, and Brazil.

The report deeply explores the competitive landscape of Naphthalene products, details the sales, revenue, and regional layout of some of the world's leading manufacturers, and provides in-depth company profiles and contact details.

The report contains a comprehensive industry chain analysis covering raw materials, downstream customers and sales channels.

Core Chapters

Chapter One: Introduces the study scope of this report, market status, market drivers, challenges, porters five forces analysis, regulatory policy, consumer preference, market attractiveness and ESG analysis.
Chapter Two: market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter Three: Naphthalene market sales and revenue in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter Four: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter Five: Detailed analysis of Naphthalene manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share, footprint, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter Six: Provides profiles of leading manufacturers, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction.
Chapter Seven: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, customers and sales channel.
Chapter Eight: Key Takeaways and Final Conclusions
Chapter Nine: Methodology and Sources.