According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Meta-xylene market size was valued at US$ 2745 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 3869 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.2% during review period.
Meta-xylene (m-xylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C₈H₁₀ and one of the three xylene isomers (ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene). In industry, it is typically recovered from reformate or other refinery/petrochemical aromatic streams and may be obtained through separation and/or xylene isomerization–separation schemes, then used as a chemical intermediate feedstock or as an industrial solvent. In 2025, global Meta-xylene sales reached approximately 2,900 kilotons, with an average price of 920 US$/Ton.
Demand for Meta-xylene is fundamentally tied to derivative chain throughput, especially where it serves as a primary feedstock for oxidation routes to isophthalic acid and related intermediates, creating structurally "sticky" consumption in integrated aromatics-to-acids value chains that prioritize continuous operation and feedstock reliability. Solvent uses in coatings, inks, adhesives, and similar applications add a secondary layer of volume, but overall market momentum is largely shaped by the operating rates and expansion decisions of downstream resin, polyester-modification, and specialty intermediate producers that convert m-xylene into higher-value products.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Meta-xylene market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Meta-xylene market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Meta-xylene market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Meta-xylene market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Meta-xylene market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Meta-xylene
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Meta-xylene market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include INEOS, Flint Hills Resources, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation, Sinopec (Yanshan), Lotte Chemical Corporation, Sinochem Nanjing Corporation, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Meta-xylene market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Purity≥99.5%
Purity≥98%
Market segment by Process
Reformate Aromatics Separation
Pyrolysis Gasoline Aromatics Recovery
Xylene Isomerization & Separation
Market segment by Packaging
ISO Tank/Tank Truck
Drums/IBC
Market segment by Application
IPA Production
Solvents
Others
Major players covered
INEOS
Flint Hills Resources
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation
Sinopec (Yanshan)
Lotte Chemical Corporation
Sinochem Nanjing Corporation
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Meta-xylene product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Meta-xylene, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Meta-xylene from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Meta-xylene competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Meta-xylene breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Meta-xylene market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Meta-xylene.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Meta-xylene sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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