Alkylaryl phosphate esters (such as isopropylphenyl phosphate) are widely used as plasticizers and flame retardants in polymers and coatings. Production trends show moderate growth aligned with plastics and coatings market expansions, especially in industrial coatings and PVC. In 2025, capacities expanded in Southeast Asia. Prices have seen upward pressure driven by costlier phenol derivatives and rising demand in high-performance polymer systems. Forecasts suggest steady volume and price growth at 4–6 % CAGR into the early 2030s, moderated by feedstock cost fluctuations and competitive substitution by non-phosphate alternatives.