The Global Propylene Oxide Market size is expected to reach $36.3 billion by 2031, rising at a market growth of 5.7% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2023, the market attained a volume of 13,671.4 kilo tonnes, experiencing a growth of 20.8% (2020-2023).
Styrene monomer is a crucial feedstock for producing polystyrene (PS) and expandable polystyrene (EPS), which have extensive applications in packaging, construction, electronics, and automotive industries. Thus, the styrene monomer process segment captured 19.5% revenue share in the market 2023. In terms of volume styrene monomer process segment would attain a volume of 4,162.1 kilo tonnes in the market 2030. The growing demand for lightweight, durable, and versatile materials in these sectors drives the consumption of PS and EPS, fueling the demand for styrene monomers. Hence, these aspects will help in the expansion of the segment.
Bio-based propylene oxide is produced from renewable feedstocks such as biomass, bioethanol, or glycerol, which have a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuel-derived feedstocks. By utilizing biomass as a raw material, bio-PO production emits fewer greenhouse gases, thereby reducing overall carbon emissions.
Additionally, governments and private investors worldwide are undertaking large-scale infrastructure development projects to modernize and expand transportation networks, utilities, and public facilities. These projects include the construction of roads, bridges, railways, airports, ports, and energy infrastructure.
However, Epichlorohydrin and other chemicals are substitutes for it in various applications, such as epoxy resins, glycols, and polyurethanes. These substitute products may offer comparable performance characteristics or cost advantages, making them attractive alternatives for consumers and industries. Therefore, these factors can pose challenges for the propylene oxide market.
By Production Process Analysis
Based on production process, the market is divided into chlorohydrin process, styrene monomer process, TBA co-product process, cumene-based process, and hydrogen peroxide process. The chlorohydrin process segment recorded 31.9% revenue share in the market in 2023. In the terms of volume, the TBA segment would attain a volume of 5,940.4 in the market 2029.
By Application Analysis
On the basis of application, the market is divided into polyether polyols, propylene glycol, glycol ethers, and others. In 2023, the propylene glycol segment witnessed 21.4% revenue share in the market. In terms of volume the propylene glycol segment would attain a volume of 4,427.4 kilo tonnes in the market 2028.
By End User Analysis
Based on end-user, the market is segmented into automotive, building & construction, textile & furnishing, chemical & pharmaceutical, packaging, electronics, and others. The automotive segment held 27.8% revenue share in the market in 2023. In terms of volume, the automotive segment would attain a volume of 5,036.2 kilo tonnes in the market 2031.
By Regional Analysis
By region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2023, the Europe segment acquired 21.7% revenue share in the market. In terms of volume the Europe region would attain a volume of 3,733.8 kilo tonnes in the market 2028.
Recent Strategies Deployed in the Market
- Mar-2024: Shell plc came into partnership with Braskem, a Brazilian petrochemical company. Through this partnership, Shell would reinforce its product portfolio and offering and would enhance its global market presence.
- Oct-2023: The Dow Chemical Company came into partnership with Evonik Industries, a publicly listed German specialty chemicals company. Through this partnership, The Dow Chemical Company would announce the successful launch and operation of a groundbreaking pilot plant for hydrogen peroxide to propylene glycol (HPPG) conversion at Evonik's facility in Hanau, Germany. Additionally, the pilot plant will showcase the advantages of this innovative technology.
- Oct-2023: Sumitomo Chemical has initiated the construction of a pilot facility aimed at developing a process for directly producing propylene from ethanol, which is gaining recognition as a sustainable chemical feedstock. The advancement of this technology is among the initiatives funded by the NEDO Green Innovation (GI) Fund.
- Sep-2023: The Dow Chemical Company introduced "PG RDC, PG REN, and PG CIR "a new range of propylene glycol (PG) solutions featuring alternative-lower carbon, bio-based, and circular - feedstocks in Europe. These products are suitable for various applications across a wide spectrum of industries, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, and food. In the upcoming months, Dow plans to introduce similar products in additional regions worldwide.
- May-2023: The Dow Chemical Company came into partnership with New Energy Blue, LLC, a US-based chemical company. Through this partnership, The Dow is aiding in the development of New Energy Freedom, a novel facility located in Mason City, Iowa. This facility is anticipated to handle 275,000 metric tons of corn stover annually and generate significant volumes of second-generation ethanol and environmentally friendly lignin.
- Apr-2020: BASF SE came into partnership with Shandong INOV Polyurethane Co., Ltd. (INOV), a plastic manufacturing company in China. Through this partnership, BASF SE would enhance material innovation capabilities to effectively cater to customers both in China and international markets.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- The Dow Chemical Company
- BASF SE
- LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
- Shell plc
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A
- Merck KGaA
- Huntsman Corporation
- Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Tokuyama Corporation
- Repsol Group
Global Propylene Oxide Market Report Segmentation
By Production Process (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Chlorohydrin Process
- Styrene Monomer Process
- TBA Co-product Process
- Cumene-based Process
- Hydrogen Peroxide Process
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Polyether Polyols
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycol Ethers
- Others
By End User (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Automotive
- Building & Construction
- Textile & Furnishing
- Chemical & Pharmaceutical
- Packaging
- Electronics
- Others
By Geography (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1.Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1Market Definition
- 1.2Objectives
- 1.3Market Scope
- 1.4Segmentation
- 1.4.1Global Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process
- 1.4.2Global Propylene Oxide Market, by Application
- 1.4.3Global Propylene Oxide Market, by End User
- 1.4.4Global Propylene Oxide Market, by Geography
- 1.5Methodology for the research
Chapter 2.Market at a Glance
Chapter 3.Market Overview
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.1.1Overview
- 3.1.1.1Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1Market Drivers
- 3.2.2Market Restraints
- 3.2.3Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4Market Challenges
- 3.3Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4.Strategies Deployed in Propylene Oxide Market
Chapter 5.Global Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 5.1Global Chlorohydrin Process Market by Region
- 5.2Global Styrene Monomer Process Market by Region
- 5.3Global TBA Co-product Process Market by Region
- 5.4Global Cumene-based Process Market by Region
- 5.5Global Hydrogen Peroxide Process Market by Region
Chapter 6.Global Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 6.1Global Polyether Polyols Market by Region
- 6.2Global Propylene Glycol Market by Region
- 6.3Global Glycol Ethers Market by Region
- 6.4Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 7.Global Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 7.1Global Automotive Market by Region
- 7.2Global Building & Construction Market by Region
- 7.3Global Textile & Furnishing Market by Region
- 7.4Global Chemical & Pharmaceutical Market by Region
- 7.5Global Packaging Market by Region
- 7.6Global Electronics Market by Region
- 7.7Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 8.Global Propylene Oxide Market by Region
- 8.1North America Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.1.1North America Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.1.1.1North America Chlorohydrin Process Market by Country
- 8.1.1.2North America Styrene Monomer Process Market by Country
- 8.1.1.3North America TBA Co-product Process Market by Country
- 8.1.1.4North America Cumene-based Process Market by Country
- 8.1.1.5North America Hydrogen Peroxide Process Market by Country
- 8.1.2North America Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.1.2.1North America Polyether Polyols Market by Country
- 8.1.2.2North America Propylene Glycol Market by Country
- 8.1.2.3North America Glycol Ethers Market by Country
- 8.1.2.4North America Others Market by Country
- 8.1.3North America Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.1.3.1North America Automotive Market by Country
- 8.1.3.2North America Building & Construction Market by Country
- 8.1.3.3North America Textile & Furnishing Market by Country
- 8.1.3.4North America Chemical & Pharmaceutical Market by Country
- 8.1.3.5North America Packaging Market by Country
- 8.1.3.6North America Electronics Market by Country
- 8.1.3.7North America Others Market by Country
- 8.1.4North America Propylene Oxide Market by Country
- 8.1.4.1US Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.1.4.1.1US Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.1.4.1.2US Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.1.4.1.3US Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.1.4.2Canada Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.1.4.2.1Canada Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.1.4.2.2Canada Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.1.4.2.3Canada Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.1.4.3Mexico Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.1.4.3.1Mexico Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.1.4.3.2Mexico Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.1.4.3.3Mexico Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.1.4.4Rest of North America Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.1.4.4.1Rest of North America Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.1.4.4.2Rest of North America Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.1.4.4.3Rest of North America Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.2Europe Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.2.1Europe Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.2.1.1Europe Chlorohydrin Process Market by Country
- 8.2.1.2Europe Styrene Monomer Process Market by Country
- 8.2.1.3Europe TBA Co-product Process Market by Country
- 8.2.1.4Europe Cumene-based Process Market by Country
- 8.2.1.5Europe Hydrogen Peroxide Process Market by Country
- 8.2.2Europe Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.2.2.1Europe Polyether Polyols Market by Country
- 8.2.2.2Europe Propylene Glycol Market by Country
- 8.2.2.3Europe Glycol Ethers Market by Country
- 8.2.2.4Europe Others Market by Country
- 8.2.3Europe Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.2.3.1Europe Automotive Market by Country
- 8.2.3.2Europe Building & Construction Market by Country
- 8.2.3.3Europe Textile & Furnishing Market by Country
- 8.2.3.4Europe Chemical & Pharmaceutical Market by Country
- 8.2.3.5Europe Packaging Market by Country
- 8.2.3.6Europe Electronics Market by Country
- 8.2.3.7Europe Others Market by Country
- 8.2.4Europe Propylene Oxide Market by Country
- 8.2.4.1Germany Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.2.4.1.1Germany Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.2.4.1.2Germany Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.2.4.1.3Germany Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.2.4.2UK Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.2.4.2.1UK Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.2.4.2.2UK Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.2.4.2.3UK Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.2.4.3France Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.2.4.3.1France Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.2.4.3.2France Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.2.4.3.3France Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.2.4.4Russia Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.2.4.4.1Russia Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.2.4.4.2Russia Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.2.4.4.3Russia Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.2.4.5Spain Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.2.4.5.1Spain Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.2.4.5.2Spain Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.2.4.5.3Spain Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.2.4.6Italy Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.2.4.6.1Italy Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.2.4.6.2Italy Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.2.4.6.3Italy Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.2.4.7Rest of Europe Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.2.4.7.1Rest of Europe Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.2.4.7.2Rest of Europe Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.2.4.7.3Rest of Europe Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.3Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.3.1Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.3.1.1Asia Pacific Chlorohydrin Process Market by Country
- 8.3.1.2Asia Pacific Styrene Monomer Process Market by Country
- 8.3.1.3Asia Pacific TBA Co-product Process Market by Country
- 8.3.1.4Asia Pacific Cumene-based Process Market by Country
- 8.3.1.5Asia Pacific Hydrogen Peroxide Process Market by Country
- 8.3.2Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.3.2.1Asia Pacific Polyether Polyols Market by Country
- 8.3.2.2Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Market by Country
- 8.3.2.3Asia Pacific Glycol Ethers Market by Country
- 8.3.2.4Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 8.3.3Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.3.3.1Asia Pacific Automotive Market by Country
- 8.3.3.2Asia Pacific Building & Construction Market by Country
- 8.3.3.3Asia Pacific Textile & Furnishing Market by Country
- 8.3.3.4Asia Pacific Chemical & Pharmaceutical Market by Country
- 8.3.3.5Asia Pacific Packaging Market by Country
- 8.3.3.6Asia Pacific Electronics Market by Country
- 8.3.3.7Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 8.3.4Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market by Country
- 8.3.4.1China Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.3.4.1.1China Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.3.4.1.2China Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.3.4.1.3China Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.3.4.2Japan Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.3.4.2.1Japan Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.3.4.2.2Japan Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.3.4.2.3Japan Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.3.4.3India Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.3.4.3.1India Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.3.4.3.2India Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.3.4.3.3India Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.3.4.4South Korea Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.3.4.4.1South Korea Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.3.4.4.2South Korea Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.3.4.4.3South Korea Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.3.4.5Singapore Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.3.4.5.1Singapore Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.3.4.5.2Singapore Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.3.4.5.3Singapore Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.3.4.6Malaysia Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.3.4.6.1Malaysia Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.3.4.6.2Malaysia Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.3.4.6.3Malaysia Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.3.4.7Rest of Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.3.4.7.1Rest of Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.3.4.7.2Rest of Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.3.4.7.3Rest of Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.4LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.4.1LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.4.1.1LAMEA Chlorohydrin Process Market by Country
- 8.4.1.2LAMEA Styrene Monomer Process Market by Country
- 8.4.1.3LAMEA TBA Co-product Process Market by Country
- 8.4.1.4LAMEA Cumene-based Process Market by Country
- 8.4.1.5LAMEA Hydrogen Peroxide Process Market by Country
- 8.4.2LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.4.2.1LAMEA Polyether Polyols Market by Country
- 8.4.2.2LAMEA Propylene Glycol Market by Country
- 8.4.2.3LAMEA Glycol Ethers Market by Country
- 8.4.2.4LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 8.4.3LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.4.3.1LAMEA Automotive Market by Country
- 8.4.3.2LAMEA Building & Construction Market by Country
- 8.4.3.3LAMEA Textile & Furnishing Market by Country
- 8.4.3.4LAMEA Chemical & Pharmaceutical Market by Country
- 8.4.3.5LAMEA Packaging Market by Country
- 8.4.3.6LAMEA Electronics Market by Country
- 8.4.3.7LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 8.4.4LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market by Country
- 8.4.4.1Brazil Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.4.4.1.1Brazil Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.4.4.1.2Brazil Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.4.4.1.3Brazil Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.4.4.2Argentina Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.4.4.2.1Argentina Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.4.4.2.2Argentina Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.4.4.2.3Argentina Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.4.4.3UAE Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.4.4.3.1UAE Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.4.4.3.2UAE Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.4.4.3.3UAE Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.4.4.4Saudi Arabia Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.4.4.4.1Saudi Arabia Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.4.4.4.2Saudi Arabia Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.4.4.4.3Saudi Arabia Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.4.4.5South Africa Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.4.4.5.1South Africa Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.4.4.5.2South Africa Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.4.4.5.3South Africa Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.4.4.6Nigeria Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.4.4.6.1Nigeria Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.4.4.6.2Nigeria Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.4.4.6.3Nigeria Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
- 8.4.4.7Rest of LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market
- 8.4.4.7.1Rest of LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market by Production Process
- 8.4.4.7.2Rest of LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market by Application
- 8.4.4.7.3Rest of LAMEA Propylene Oxide Market by End-user
Chapter 9.Company Profiles
- 9.1The Dow Chemical Company
- 9.1.1Company Overview
- 9.1.2Financial Analysis
- 9.1.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.1.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.1.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.1.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.1.5.2Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 9.1.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.2BASF SE
- 9.2.1Company Overview
- 9.2.2Financial Analysis
- 9.2.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.2.4Research & Development Expense
- 9.2.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.2.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.2.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.3LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
- 9.3.1Company Overview
- 9.3.2Financial Analysis
- 9.3.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.3.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.3.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.3.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.3.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.4Shell plc
- 9.4.1Company Overview
- 9.4.2Financial Analysis
- 9.4.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.4.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.4.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.4.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.4.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.5INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
- 9.5.1Company Overview
- 9.5.2Financial Analysis
- 9.5.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.5.4SWOT Analysis
- 9.6Merck KGaA
- 9.6.1Company Overview
- 9.6.2Financial Analysis
- 9.6.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.6.4Research & Development Expense
- 9.6.5SWOT Analysis
- 9.7Huntsman Corporation
- 9.7.1Company Overview
- 9.7.2Financial Analysis
- 9.7.3Segment and Regional Analysis
- 9.7.4Research & Development Expense
- 9.7.5SWOT Analysis
- 9.8Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
- 9.8.1Company Overview
- 9.8.2Financial Analysis
- 9.8.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.8.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.8.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.8.5.1Geographical Expansions:
- 9.8.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.9Tokuyama Corporation
- 9.9.1Company Overview
- 9.9.2Financial Analysis
- 9.9.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.9.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.9.5SWOT Analysis
- 9.10.Repsol Group (Repsol, S.A)
- 9.10.1Company Overview
- 9.10.2Financial Analysis
- 9.10.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.10.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.10.5SWOT Analysis
Chapter 10.Winning Imperatives for Propylene Oxide Market