Top 10 Companies in the n-Paraffins Market (2025): Chemical Giants Powering Global Industry

In Business Insights
October 22, 2025


This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for n-Paraffins, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding n-Paraffins. This report contains market size and forecasts of n-Paraffins in global, including the following market information:

  • Global n-Paraffins Market Revenue, 2018-2023, 2024-2029, ($ millions)
  • Global n-Paraffins Market Sales, 2018-2023, 2024-2029, (K MT)

Global top five n-Paraffins companies in 2022 (%)
The global n-Paraffins market was valued at US$ million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2029, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2022, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million.
Light Type Segment to Reach $ Million by 2029, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of n-Paraffins include Sasol, Shell, Exxon Mobil, Farabi Petrochem, Savita, ENEOS Corporation, CEPSA, Seojin Chemical and Sonneborn, etc. in 2022, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the n-Paraffins manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.

Total Market by Segment:

Global n-Paraffins Market, by Type, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (K MT)
Global n-Paraffins Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2022 (%)
  • Light Type
  • Heavy Type
Global n-Paraffins Market, by Application, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (K MT)
Global n-Paraffins Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2022 (%)
  • LAB
  • Chlorinated Paraffin
  • Other
Global n-Paraffins Market, By Region and Country, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (K MT)
Global n-Paraffins Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2022 (%)
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Nordic Countries
  • Benelux
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • India
  • Rest of Asia
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Turkey
  • Israel
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

Competitor Analysis

  • The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
  • Key companies n-Paraffins revenues in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), ($ millions)
  • Key companies n-Paraffins revenues share in global market, 2022 (%)
  • Key companies n-Paraffins sales in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), (K MT)
  • Key companies n-Paraffins sales share in global market, 2022 (%)

Key players include:

  • Sasol
  • Shell
  • Exxon Mobil
  • Farabi Petrochem
  • Savita
  • ENEOS Corporation
  • CEPSA
  • Seojin Chemical
  • Sonneborn
  • MORESCO
  • KDOC
  • H&R Group
  • Gandhar Oil
  • FPCC
  • Unicorn Petroleum
  • Eni Oil Products
  • CNPC
  • Sinopec
  • ChemChina
  • Yitai Group

Outline of Major Chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduces the definition of n-Paraffins, market overview.
Chapter 2: Global n-Paraffins market size in revenue and volume.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of n-Paraffins manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various 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 5: 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 6: Sales of n-Paraffins 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 of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Global n-Paraffins capacity by region & country.
Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 10: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.


🔟 1. Sasol

Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
Key Offering: Light n-Paraffins, Heavy n-Paraffins, Custom Blends

Sasol is a global leader in n-Paraffins manufacturing, leveraging its proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology to produce high-purity linear hydrocarbons. The company serves as a critical supplier to the detergent, personal care, and industrial processing sectors with its integrated chemical and energy operations.

Innovation Initiatives:

  • Advanced Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for high-purity streams

  • Strategic focus on specialty chemicals and performance materials

  • Investments in sustainable production technologies and carbon efficiency

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9️⃣ 2. Shell

Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands
Key Offering: Shell Normal Paraffins, Light & Heavy Grades

Shell is one of the world’s largest producers of n-Paraffins, with manufacturing facilities spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. The company’s linear paraffin products are essential feedstock for LAB (Linear Alkylbenzene) manufacturing and other downstream chemical processes.

Innovation Initiatives:

  • Large-scale production capabilities across multiple continents

  • Ongoing R&D for improved separation and purification processes


8️⃣ 3. Exxon Mobil

Headquarters: Spring, Texas, USA
Key Offering: ExxonMobil Normal Paraffins, High-Purity Grades

Exxon Mobil maintains a strong presence in the n-Paraffins market through its integrated refining and chemicals operations. The company produces both light and heavy n-Paraffins for various industrial applications, maintaining stringent quality control throughout its global supply chain.

Innovation Initiatives:

  • Advanced molecular sieve technology for separation

  • Partnerships with downstream chemical manufacturers


7️⃣ 4. Farabi Petrochem

Headquarters: Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Key Offering: FARABI-NP (n-Paraffin) grades

Farabi Petrochemicals is a leading Middle Eastern producer of n-Paraffins, with significant capacity dedicated to serving both regional and international markets with high-purity linear paraffin products.

Innovation Initiatives:

  • Strategic location in Saudi Arabia’s industrial hub

  • Focus on cost-competitive production and supply chain reliability

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6️⃣ 5. Savita

Headquarters: Mumbai, India
Key Offering: SAVITOL Normal Paraffins, Custom Blends

Savita Oil Technologies Limited is a prominent Indian manufacturer of n-Paraffins, serving the domestic and export markets with a range of light and heavy n-Paraffin products.

Innovation Initiatives:

  • Vertically integrated production from base oils

  • Strong presence in the Asian and African markets


5️⃣ 6. ENEOS Corporation

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Key Offering: ENEOS Normal Paraffins, Specialty Grades

ENEOS Corporation, Japan’s largest petroleum company, has a significant n-Paraffins production capacity, primarily focusing on high-purity products for demanding applications.

Innovation Initiatives:

  • Investment in efficient refining and separation technologies

  • Expansion of specialty chemical portfolio including performance fluids


4️⃣ 7. CEPSA

Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
Key Offering: CEPSA Normal Paraffins, Technical Grades

CEPSA Química is a major European producer of normal paraffins with a strong technological base in linear hydrocarbon separation.

Innovation Initiatives:

  • Specialization in LAB feedstock production

  • Focus on European and Mediterranean markets with strategic logistics capabilities


3️⃣ 8. Seojin Chemical

Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Key Offering: Seojin Normal Paraffins, Industrial Grades

Seojin Chemical is a key n-Paraffins supplier in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on serving the growing demand for detergent intermediates and chemical processing aids.

Innovation Initiatives:

  • Development of specialized n-Paraffin blends for niche applications

  • Growing export activities to Southeast Asia and the Middle East


2️⃣ 9. Sonneborn

Headquarters: White Plains, New York, USA
Key Offering: Sonneborn Normal Paraffins, High-Purity Grades

Sonneborn, a global leader in white oils and petrolatums, also produces n-Paraffins as co-products, which are purified and marketed for industrial applications.

Innovation Initiatives: