Propanol Market Size, Share & Forecast

Market Insights

Propanol market was estimated at USD 4.35 Billion in 2021 and likely to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 6.16 Billion in 2028.

What is propanol?

Propanol, also known as n-propyl alcohol, is a primary alcohol with the formula CH3CH2CH2OH and sometimes represented as PrOH or n-PrOH. It is a colorless liquid and an isomer of 2-propanol. It is formed naturally in small amounts during many fermentation processes and used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry, mainly for resins and cellulose esters, and, sometimes, as a disinfecting agent.

Market Drivers-

Major factors driving the propanol market are-

• Fire-resistant properties of propanol and its high durability with easy maintenance
• It’s ability to help enhance the appearance of internal & external walls
• Growing construction and automotive industry
• Increasing demand for paint and coating applications

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Key Players

Some of the major players in the propanol market are-

• BASF SE
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• JXTG Holdings, Inc.
• LCY Chemical Corp.
• LG Chem Ltd.
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc
• Sasol Limited
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Tokuyama Corporation.

Segment Analysis

By Type

The market is segmented as isopropanol and N-propanol. The isopropanol segment is expected to hold the larger share of the market during the forecast period, due to its easy availability and low cost, which makes it to be widely used in applications such as in pharmaceuticals, paints & coatings, household & personal care products, painting, automotive, and inks.

By Application Type

The propanol market is segmented as isopropanol applications and N-propanol applications. The isopropanol application segment is estimated to lead the market as isopropanol is used as a direct solvent in various products such as paints & coatings, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals which are gaining traction in automotive, healthcare, construction, and beauty care industries.

By Region

Asia-Pacific accounted for more than 42% of the market share in 2021 and is estimated to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, with China, Japan, India, and Australia being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the region can be attributed to rise in population and increasing spending power of people, which is giving rise to growth of automotive, construction, pharmaceutical, and household & personal care industries, leading to increasing usage of propanol in the region. Also, North America and Europe are expected to offer substantial growth opportunities over the forecast period.

Scope & Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The propanol market is segmented into the following categories. 

By Type:

• Isopropanol
• N-Propanol

By Application Type:

• Isopropanol Applications
  • (Application Type Analysis: Direct Solvent, Chemical Intermediate, Household & Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, and Others)
• N-Propanol Applications
  • (Application Type Analysis: Chemical Intermediate, Direct Solvent, and Others)

By Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

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• Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Trend and forecast analysis
• Segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

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