Alpha-methylstyrene Market Outlook:
Alpha-methylstyrene Market size was valued at USD 534.98 million in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 761.97 million by 2035, registering over 3.6% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of alpha-methylstyrene is estimated at USD 552.31 million.
The reason behind the growth is due to the growing production of chemicals across the globe. The main growth drivers for the chemical sector are anticipated to be robust demand across end-user sectors since the manufacture and use of chemicals have a significant role in employment, trade, and economic growth on a global scale. In 2023, it is anticipated that global chemical production apart from medicines will increase by more than 1%.
The growing demand for polymers is believed to fuel the alpha-methylstyrene market growth. Alpha-methylstyrene (AMS) is an organic chemical compound that is colorless and is used to make a range of styrenic polymers that offer a number of advantages to meet the varied needs of the healthcare sector, including special benefits for the design and development of medical devices and parts owing to their versatility.