The report covers forecast and analysis for the toluene market on a global and regional level. The study provides historic data of 2015 along with a forecast from 2016 to 2021 based revenue (USD Billion). The study includes drivers and restraints for the market along with the impact they have on the demand over the forecast period. Additionally, the report includes study of opportunities available in the toluene market on a global level. In order to give the users of this report a comprehensive view on the toluene market, we have included a detailed competitive scenario, and product portfolio of key vendors. To understand the competitive landscape in the market, an analysis of Porter’s five forces model for the toluene market has also been included, strategic development along with patents analysis is included in this report. The study encompasses a market attractiveness analysis, wherein type segments are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate and general attractiveness. The study provides a decisive view on the benzyl chloride, trinitrotoluene (TNT), benzaldehyde, toluene diisocyanate (TDI), benzoic acid and other are some of the important types of toluene. Industrial solvent, production of explosives, and production of benzene, gasoline additive and other are the major applications for toluene market. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends and the market is estimated from 2015 to 2021. The regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa with its further bifurcation into major countries including U.S. Germany, France, UK, China, Japan, India and Brazil. The report covers detailed competitive outlook including company profiles of the key participants operating in the global market. Key players profiled in the report include Shanghai Dinghan Chemical co Ltd, Shell chemicals, BASF, Exxon Mobil, BP, Reliance Industries, Dongjin Semichem co ltd and China National Petroleum Corporation among other. This report segments the toluene market as follows: Toluene Market: Type Segment Analysis Benzyl chloride

Trinitrotoluene (TNT)

Benzaldehyde

Toluene diisocyanate (TDI)

Benzoic acid

Other Toluene Market: Applications Segment Analysis Industrial solvent

Production of explosives

Production of benzene

Gasoline additive

Other Toluene Market: Regional Segment Analysis North America U.S.

Europe UK France Germany

Asia Pacific China Japan India

Latin America Brazil

Middle East and Africa

Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Report description and scope 1.2. Research scope 1.3. Research methodology 1.3.1. Market research process 1.3.2. Market research methodology

Chapter 2. Executive Summary 2.1. Global market revenue, 2015 - 2021(USD Billion) 2.2. Global toluene market: Snapshot

Chapter 3. Toluene Market – Global and Industry Analysis 3.1. Toluene: Market dynamics 3.2. Market drivers 3.2.1. Drivers of global toluene market: Impact analysis 3.2.2. Surging employment in benzene production 3.3. Market restraints 3.3.1. Restraints of global toluene market: Impact analysis 3.3.2. Escalating prices of crude oils 3.3.3. Introduction of new aromatic products 3.4. Opportunities 3.4.1. Growing end users application 3.5. Porter’s five forces analysis 3.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis 3.6.1. Market attractiveness analysis by type segment 3.6.2. Market attractiveness analysis by applications segment 3.6.3. Market attractiveness analysis by regional segment

Chapter 4. Global Toluene Market - Competitive Landscape 4.1. Company market share, 2015 4.1.1. Global toluene market : company market share, 2015 4.2. Strategic Development 4.2.1. Acquisitions & Mergers 4.2.2. New Product Launch 4.2.3. Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures 4.2.4. Research and Development, Product and Regional Expansion 4.3. Product Portfolio 4.4. Price trend analysis 4.5. Patent Analysis (2011-2016) 4.5.1. Patent Trend 4.5.2. Patent Share by company 4.5.3. By Region

Chapter 5. Global Toluene Market – Type Segment Analysis 5.1. Global toluene market: type overview 5.1.1. Global toluene market revenue share, by type, 2015 - 2021 5.2. Benzyl chloride 5.2.1. Global benzyl chloride market, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 5.3. Trinitrotoluene (TNT) 5.3.1. Global trinitrotoluene (TNT) market, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 5.4. Benzaldehyde 5.4.1. Global benzaldehyde market, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 5.5. Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) 5.5.1. Global toluene diisocyanate (TDI) market, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 5.6. Benzoic acid 5.6.1. Global benzoic acid market, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 5.7. Other 5.7.1. Global other market, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

Chapter 6. Global Toluene Market – Applications Segment Analysis 6.1. Global toluene market: application overview 6.1.1. Global toluene market revenue share, by application, 2015 - 2021 6.2. Industrial solvent 6.2.1. Global industrial solvent market, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 6.3. Production of explosives 6.3.1. Global production of explosives market, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 6.4. Production of benzene 6.4.1. Global production of benzene market, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 6.5. Gasoline additive 6.5.1. Global gasoline additive market, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 6.6. Other 6.6.1. Global other market, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

Chapter 7. Global Toluene market – Regional Segment Analysis 7.1. Global toluene market: Regional overview 7.1.1. Global toluene market revenue share by region, 2015 - 2021 7.2. North America 7.2.1. North America toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.2.2. North America toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.2.3. U.S. 7.2.3.1. U.S. toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.2.3.2. U.S. toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.3. Europe 7.3.1. Europe toluene market revenue, by a type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.3.2. Europe toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.3.3. Germany 7.3.3.1. Germany toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.3.3.2. Germany toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.3.4. France 7.3.4.1. France toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.3.4.2. France toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.3.5. UK 7.3.5.1. UK toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.3.5.2. UK toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.4. Asia Pacific 7.4.1. Asia Pacific toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.4.2. Asia Pacific toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.4.3. China 7.4.3.1. China toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.4.3.2. China toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.4.4. Japan 7.4.4.1. Japan toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.4.4.2. Japan toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.4.5. India 7.4.5.1. India toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.4.5.2. India toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.5. Latin America 7.5.1. Latin America toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.5.2. Latin America toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.5.3. Brazil 7.5.3.1. Brazil toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.5.3.2. Brazil toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.6. Middle East and Africa 7.6.1. Middle East and Africa toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) 7.6.2. Middle East and Africa toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

Chapter 8. Company Profile 8.1. Shanghai Dinghan Chemical co Ltd 8.1.1. Overview 8.1.2. Financials 8.1.3. Product portfolio 8.1.4. Business strategy 8.1.5. Recent developments 8.2. Shell chemicals 8.2.1. Overview 8.2.2. Financials 8.2.3. Product portfolio 8.2.4. Business strategy 8.2.5. Recent developments 8.3. BASF 8.3.1. Overview 8.3.2. Financials 8.3.3. Product portfolio 8.3.4. Business strategy 8.3.5. Recent developments 8.4. Exxon Mobil 8.4.1. Overview 8.4.2. Financials 8.4.3. Product portfolio 8.4.4. Business strategy 8.4.5. Recent developments 8.5. BP 8.5.1. Overview 8.5.2. Financials 8.5.3. Product portfolio 8.5.4. Business strategy 8.5.5. Recent developments 8.6. Reliance Industries 8.6.1. Overview 8.6.2. Financials 8.6.3. Product portfolio 8.6.4. Business strategy 8.6.5. Recent developments 8.7. Dongjin Semichem co ltd 8.7.1. Overview 8.7.2. Financials 8.7.3. Product portfolio 8.7.4. Business strategy 8.7.5. Recent developments 8.8. China National Petroleum Corporation 8.8.1. Overview 8.8.2. Financials 8.8.3. Product portfolio 8.8.4. Business strategy 8.8.5. Recent developments 8.9. Other 8.9.1. Overview 8.9.2. Financials 8.9.3. Product portfolio 8.9.4. Business strategy 8.9.5. Recent developments

Chapter 9. Patents 9.1. U.S. (US Patents) 9.2. Europe (EP documents) 9.3. Japan (Abstracts of Japan) 9.4. Global (WIPO (PCT))

List of Tables 1. Global toluene market estimates and forecast, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

2. Global toluene market, by region, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

3. Global toluene market, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

4. Global toluene market, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

5. Toluene – Key market driver analysis

6. Toluene – Key market restraint analysis

7. North America toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

8. North America toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

9. U.S. toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

10. U.S. toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

11. Europe toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

12. Europe toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

13. Germany toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

14. Germany toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

15. France toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

16. France toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

17. UK toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

18. UK toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

19. Asia Pacific toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

20. Asia Pacific toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

21. China toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

22. China toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

23. Japan toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

24. Japan toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

25. India toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

26. India toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

27. Latin America toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

28. Latin America toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

29. Brazil toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

30. Brazil toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

31. Middle East and Africa toluene market revenue, by type, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

32. Middle East and Africa toluene market revenue, by application, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion) List of Figures



1. Toluene market segmentation

2. Global toluene market revenue, 2015 – 2021 (USD Billion)

3. Toluene: Market attractiveness analysis, by type segment

4. Toluene: Market attractiveness analysis, by application segment

5. Toluene: Market attractiveness analysis, by regional segment

6. Global Toluene Market : Company Market Share, 2015

7. Patent trend between 2011 -2016

8. Patent Share by Company between 2011 - 2016

9. Patent Share by Region between 2011 - 2016

10. Global toluene market revenue share by type, 2015 – 2021

11. Global benzyl chloride market, 2015 - 2021

12. Global trinitrotoluene (TNT) market, 2015 – 2021

13. Global benzaldehyde market, 2015 – 2021

14. Global toluene diisocyanate (TDI) market, 2015 – 2021

15. Global benzoic acid market, 2015 – 2021

16. Global other market, 2015 – 2021

17. Global toluene market revenue share by application, 2015 – 2021

18. Global industrial solvent market, 2015 - 2021

19. Global production of explosives market, 2015 – 2021

20. Global production of benzene market, 2015 – 2021

21. Global gasoline additive market, 2015 - 2021

22. Global other market, 2015 - 2021

23. Global toluene market revenue share by region, 2015 - 2021

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