Glycol Ethers Market: By Product (E-Series and P-Series), By Application (Solvent,Anti-Icing Agent, Hydraulic & Brake Fluid and Chemical Intermediate), By End User (Printing, Pharmaceuticals, Paints and Coatings, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Adhesives) and Geography  

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Glycol Ethers Market size was valued at USD 6.6 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.6%, from 2024-2030. Some of the key factors influencing the market growth include increasing consumption of water-based coatings, rising use in cosmetics & personal care products, industrialization and infrastructure development in developing economies, and growing demand from end-user industries. However, strict regulations and fluctuating raw materials are some factors restricting the market growth. There is a harmful stimulus on the global pricing scenario due to fluctuating raw materials and utilities strictly limiting the profitability of manufacturers.

Moreover, strict regulations concerning the toxic nature of ethylene oxide-based derivatives are further restricting the market. Glycol ethers refer to the group of solvents based on alkyl ethers of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. These compounds are extensively used as solvents in paints, cleaners, and other products  Glycol ethers are classified into two groups namely E-series and P-series.  This classification depends on the reagent from which the glycol ethers are produced which includes ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. Global Glycol Ethers market is surging owing to frequent acquisitions and launchings by the market players. For Instance, in June 2018: Dow expanded its global glycol ethers production and invested in a US alkoxylation facility. This expansion is in addition to various incremental debottlenecking projects being conducted across the company's global alkoxylation production units.

Global Glycol Ethers Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

5.6%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific
Glycol Ethers Market Dynamics

Glycol ethers have many uses these include use as solvents and as an ingredient in cleaning compounds, liquid soaps, and cosmetics. Glycol ethers as solvents and couplers in many formulations. These properties allow glycol ethers to prevent a component from separating out of the formulation, and to help maintain the clarity of a cosmetic formulation, even when the product is exposed to temperature extremes in shipping and storage. Because of their low human toxicity (however, overexposure or spillage during handling should be strictly avoided as a matter of good safety practice) and desirable formulation properties they are a frequently used additive in cosmetics, personal care products from shampoo, soaps, creams, ointments, deodorant and toothpaste to laundry detergents. Such positive properties is expected to drive the cosmetics and personal care industry which is likely to fuel the growth of the market.

Key Features of the Reports

  • The glycol ethers market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario

Global Glycol Ethers Market Segmentation

By Product Type
  • E-Series
  • E-series Glycol Ether
  • Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
  • Ethylene Glycol Propyl Ether
  • Others
  • P-Series
  • Butyl Ether
  • Methyl Ether
  • Methyl Ether Acetate
  • Others
By Application
  • Solvent
  • Anti-Icing Agent
  • Hydraulic & Brake Fluid
  • Chemical Intermediate
By End User
  • Printing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care
  • Adhesives

Frequently Asked Questions

The glycol ethers market size was valued at USD 6.6 billion in 2023

BASF SE (Germany), DowDuPont (U.S), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S), India Glycols Limited (India), INEOS (U.K), KH Neochem Co. Ltd (Japan), Oxiteno (Brazil), Recochem Inc.(Canada)

Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region for glycol ethers market

Manufacturers have been investing in research and development to produce glycol ethers that are less harmful to human health and the environment

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Glycol Ethers Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Glycol Ethers Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Glycol Ethers Market  - Definitions
2.2.1. By Product Type 
2.2.2. By Application
2.2.3. By End User
2.2.4. By Region
3.Global Glycol Ethers Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Glycol Ethers Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Glycol Ethers Market  By Product Type , 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. E-Series
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. E-series Glycol Ether
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Ethylene Glycol Propyl Ether
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.5. Others
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.6. P-Series
5.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.7. Butyl Ether
5.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.8. Methyl Ether
5.8.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.8.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.8.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.9. Methyl Ether Acetate
5.9.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.9.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.9.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.10. Others
5.10.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.10.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.10.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Glycol Ethers Market  By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Solvent
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Anti-Icing Agent
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Hydraulic & Brake Fluid
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Chemical Intermediate
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Glycol Ethers Market  By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Printing
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Pharmaceuticals
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Paints and Coatings
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Cosmetics and Personal Care
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Adhesives
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Glycol Ethers Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.North America Glycol Ethers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Product Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.E-Series
9.1.2.E-series Glycol Ether
9.1.3.Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
9.1.4.Ethylene Glycol Propyl Ether
9.1.5.Others
9.1.6.P-Series
9.1.7.Butyl Ether
9.1.8.Methyl Ether
9.1.9.Methyl Ether Acetate
9.1.10.Others
9.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Solvent
9.2.2.Anti-Icing Agent
9.2.3.Hydraulic & Brake Fluid
9.2.4.Chemical Intermediate
9.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Printing
9.3.2.Pharmaceuticals
9.3.3.Paints and Coatings
9.3.4.Cosmetics and Personal Care
9.3.5.Adhesives
9.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.4.1.United States of America (USA)
9.4.2.Canada
10.Europe Glycol Ethers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.E-Series
10.1.2.E-series Glycol Ether
10.1.3.Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
10.1.4.Ethylene Glycol Propyl Ether
10.1.5.Others
10.1.6.P-Series
10.1.7.Butyl Ether
10.1.8.Methyl Ether
10.1.9.Methyl Ether Acetate
10.1.10.Others
10.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Solvent
10.2.2.Anti-Icing Agent
10.2.3.Hydraulic & Brake Fluid
10.2.4.Chemical Intermediate
10.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Printing
10.3.2.Pharmaceuticals
10.3.3.Paints and Coatings
10.3.4.Cosmetics and Personal Care
10.3.5.Adhesives
10.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Germany
10.4.2.France
10.4.3.Italy
10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK)
10.4.5.Spain
11.Asia Pacific (APAC) Glycol Ethers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.E-Series
11.1.2.E-series Glycol Ether
11.1.3.Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
11.1.4.Ethylene Glycol Propyl Ether
11.1.5.Others
11.1.6.P-Series
11.1.7.Butyl Ether
11.1.8.Methyl Ether
11.1.9.Methyl Ether Acetate
11.1.10.Others
11.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Solvent
11.2.2.Anti-Icing Agent
11.2.3.Hydraulic & Brake Fluid
11.2.4.Chemical Intermediate
11.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Printing
11.3.2.Pharmaceuticals
11.3.3.Paints and Coatings
11.3.4.Cosmetics and Personal Care
11.3.5.Adhesives
11.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.China
11.4.2.India
11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
11.4.4.Japan
11.4.5.Rest of APAC
12.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Glycol Ethers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.E-Series
12.1.2.E-series Glycol Ether
12.1.3.Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
12.1.4.Ethylene Glycol Propyl Ether
12.1.5.Others
12.1.6.P-Series
12.1.7.Butyl Ether
12.1.8.Methyl Ether
12.1.9.Methyl Ether Acetate
12.1.10.Others
12.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Solvent
12.2.2.Anti-Icing Agent
12.2.3.Hydraulic & Brake Fluid
12.2.4.Chemical Intermediate
12.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Printing
12.3.2.Pharmaceuticals
12.3.3.Paints and Coatings
12.3.4.Cosmetics and Personal Care
12.3.5.Adhesives
12.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.GCC Countries
12.4.2.South Africa
12.4.3.Rest of MEA
13.Latin America Glycol Ethers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.E-Series
13.1.2.E-series Glycol Ether
13.1.3.Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
13.1.4.Ethylene Glycol Propyl Ether
13.1.5.Others
13.1.6.P-Series
13.1.7.Butyl Ether
13.1.8.Methyl Ether
13.1.9.Methyl Ether Acetate
13.1.10.Others
13.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Solvent
13.2.2.Anti-Icing Agent
13.2.3.Hydraulic & Brake Fluid
13.2.4.Chemical Intermediate
13.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Printing
13.3.2.Pharmaceuticals
13.3.3.Paints and Coatings
13.3.4.Cosmetics and Personal Care
13.3.5.Adhesives
13.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Brazil
13.4.2.Mexico
13.4.3.Rest of LA
14. Competition Landscape
14.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
14.2.1.BASF SE (Germany)
14.2.2.DowDuPont (U.S)
14.2.3.Eastman Chemical Company (U.S)
14.2.4.India Glycols Limited (India)
14.2.5.INEOS (U.K)
14.2.6.KH Neochem Co. Ltd (Japan)
14.2.7.Oxiteno (Brazil)
14.2.8.Recochem Inc.(Canada)
14.2.9.Royal Dutch Shell PLC (Netherlands)
14.2.10.SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
14.2.11.Sadara (Sadara)
14.2.12.Sasol Limited (South Africa)
15. Research Methodology 
16. Appendix and Abbreviations 
  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • DowDuPont (U.S)
  • Eastman Chemical Company (U.S)
  • India Glycols Limited (India)
  • INEOS (U.K)
  • KH Neochem Co. Ltd (Japan)
  • Oxiteno (Brazil)
  • Recochem Inc.(Canada)
  • Royal Dutch Shell PLC (Netherlands)
  • SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
  • Sadara (Sadara)
  • Sasol Limited (South Africa)

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