Product Code: GVR-3-68038-002-6
Glycol Ethers Market Growth & Trends:
The global glycol ethers market size is anticipated to reach USD 9.9 billion in 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2030. Steady rise in demand for paints and coatings across developing countries is expected to drive the market.
Glycol ethers are unique products that combine the attributes of both alcohols and non-bases. The rise in demand for specialty chemicals has led manufacturers to engage in product innovation to develop offerings that perform the role of solvent along with being miscible in water. Although glycol ethers are obtained from crude oil derivatives, their lower carbon footprint has boosted popularity among application segments.
High foreign investment inflows into Asian markets have propelled the regional chemicals industry, providing impetus for glycol ether manufacturers to improve their capabilities. Asia Pacific is the largest consumer - accounting for nearly 50% of the global demand in 2017-and the fastest growing market, with majority of the demand trickling down to key end-uses, such as pharmaceuticals, personal care and cosmetics, and paints and coatings.
Paints and coatings application led the global market, with nearly 800 kilo tons being consumed in the production of architectural and automotive coatings and allied paint categories. In the post-recession era, internal rate of returns in the paints and coatings sector increased from 15.4% in 2009 to 25.1% in 2016, showing signs of stable growth with the sector being valued at over USD 130 billion globally. Concurrent to this trend, glycol ethers are expected to gain tremendous traction over the forecast period.
Glycol Ethers Market Report Highlights:
- The P-series segment held the largest revenue share in 2024, fueled by its versatile applications across various industries, including paints & coatings, cleaning products, and automotive.
- The paints & coatings segment held the largest share of 46.1% in 2024, owing to the essential role glycol ethers play in improving the performance and quality of paints.
- The pharmaceuticals segment is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment and record a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2030.
- The shift toward products with low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and the growth of automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors are also anticipated to favor market growth.
- Asia Pacific glycol ethers market held the largest share of 50.3% in 2024.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Insights
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Glycol Ethers Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Global Glycol Ethers Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
- 3.4.2. Standards and Compliances
- 3.4.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.1. Supplier Power
- 3.6.2. Buyer Power
- 3.6.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.6.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.7. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.7.1. Political Landscape
- 3.7.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.7.3. Social Landscape
- 3.7.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.7.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.7.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Glycol Ethers Market: Product Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 4.1. Glycol Ethers Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2030
- 4.1.1. E-series
- 4.1.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.2. P-series
- 4.1.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. Glycol Ethers Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 5.1. Glycol Ethers Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2030
- 5.1.1. Paints & Coatings
- 5.1.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.1.2. Printing
- 5.1.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.1.3. Pharmaceuticals
- 5.1.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.1.4. Cosmetics & Personal Care
- 5.1.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.1.5. Electronics
- 5.1.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.1.6. Others
- 5.1.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Glycol Ethers Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 6.1. Regional Snapshot
- 6.2. Glycol Ethers Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2030
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.4. U.S.
- 6.3.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.5. Canada
- 6.3.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.6. Mexico
- 6.3.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.4. Germany
- 6.4.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. UK
- 6.4.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.6. France
- 6.4.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.4. China
- 6.5.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.5. India
- 6.5.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.6. Japan
- 6.5.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.7. Thailand
- 6.5.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.7.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.7.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.8. Indonesia
- 6.5.8.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.8.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.8.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.9. Malaysia
- 6.5.9.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.9.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.9.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6. Central & South America
- 6.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.4. Brazil
- 6.6.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7. Middle East and Africa
- 6.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
- 6.7.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Vendor Landscape
- 7.2.1. Company Categorization
- 7.2.2. List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
- 7.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End Users
- 7.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 7.3.1. Competitive Benchmarking
- 7.3.2. Strategy Mapping
- 7.3.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.4.1. BASF
- 7.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.2. LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
- 7.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.3. Eastman Chemical Company
- 7.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.4. Dow Chemical Company
- 7.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.5. INEOS Oxide
- 7.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.6. SABIC
- 7.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.7. NIPPON NYUKAZAI CO., LTD
- 7.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.8. Sasol
- 7.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.9. FBC Chemicals
- 7.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.10. KH Neochem Co. Ltd
- 7.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives