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环氧乙烷：市场占有率分析、产业趋势、统计数据和成长预测（2025-2030 年）

Ethylene Oxide - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)
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简介目录

预计到 2025 年，环氧乙烷市场规模将达到 3,730 万吨，到 2030 年将达到 4,404 万吨，在预测期（2025-2030 年）内，复合年增长率将达到 3.38%。

环氧乙烷市场-IMG1

PET作为化学中间体的多功能性是其需求的主要驱动力，其中聚酯纤维、PET树脂、表面活性剂、乙醇胺和消毒剂等产品推动了消费成长。聚酯基纺织品的扩张、PET在轻质食品和饮料包装领域的日益普及，以及医疗设备灭菌设施的主导投资，仍然是关键的驱动因素。生物乙烯原料的快速普及、对排放技术投资的增加以及循环经济倡议的推广，正在重塑筹资策略并开闢新的收入来源。竞争动态有利于能够平衡原料波动、遵守排放严格的排放法规并开发特种衍生品的垂直整合型製造商。

全球环氧乙烷市场趋势及洞察

PET在食品饮料产业的应用日益广泛

随着品牌商青睐轻巧、可回收且能维持产品完整性的解决方案，PET包装的普及速度正在加速。乙二醇（一种源自环氧乙烷的物质）占PET聚合反应中乙二醇总量的近90%，直接带动了上游需求。领先的树脂生产商正在支援化学回收平台，这些平台能将消费后PET解聚合成单体，产率超过90%，从而稳定环氧乙烷的供应量，并实现循环供应链。像陶氏化学这样的公司已经制定了到2030年每年数百万吨的循环利用可再生塑胶专案。即使产品结构向再生塑胶转变，这些努力也增强了长期需求前景。

对家居和个人保健产品的需求不断增长

以乙氧基化物和乙醇胺配製的界面活性剂和清洁剂具有卓越的清洁效率，尤其是在硬水地区。消费者对环保成分的偏好促使像诺力昂这样的製造商透过ISCC PLUS认证系统对其绿色环氧乙烷衍生物进行认证。从烷基酚转向Fatty alcohol ethoxylated既符合即将推出的生物降解法规，又能维持清洁性能。随着自有品牌清洁产品陆续上架，欧洲和北美地区的产能扩张旨在满足不断增长的市场需求。

高暴露对健康和环境的影响

由于环氧乙烷被列为致癌性，美国环保署 (EPA) 于 2025 年 1 月发布了一项暂定决定，拟将工人接触环氧乙烷的限值从 2028 年的 0.5 ppm 降低至 2035 年的 0.1 ppm。要达到这项标准，需要投入大量资金进行工程控制、人员监控和设备升级。一些医疗器械製造商正在加快替代灭菌方法的认证，例如伽马射线辐照、气化过氧化氢和二氧化氮灭菌。虽然这些替代方法会减少部分产品的使用量，但对于具有复杂内部管腔的热敏性医疗器械而言，环氧乙烷仍然是必不可少的。

细分市场分析

到2024年，乙二醇将主导环氧乙烷市场，占75.57%的市场份额，这主要得益于亚太地区聚酯纤维和PET树脂产量的扩张。上游供应中断导致价格波动加剧，促使亚洲买家与一体化生产商签订长期合约。同时，品牌商对低碳包装的需求推动了生物乙二醇（bioMEG）试点生产的激增。

乙醇胺的贡献虽然会降低，但到2030年仍将维持最高的复合年增长率（CAGR），达到3.69%，主要得益于农业化学品、气体处理和个人护理领域的需求成长。BASF在安特卫普的产能提升将使全球烷基乙醇胺产能提高近30%，达到每年14万吨以上，凸显了该领域的战略价值。拉丁美洲和亚洲Glyphosate除草剂产量的成长将持续拉动单乙醇胺的需求，而三乙醇胺将在二氧化碳捕集溶剂领域找到新的发展机会。强大的下游多元化布局使这类衍生物免受单一产业週期性波动的影响。

2024年，PET树脂和聚酯纤维消耗了28.19%的环氧乙烷需求。随着饮料生产商从玻璃和金属瓶转向更轻的宝特瓶，与PET相关的环氧乙烷市场规模预计将稳定成长。诸如使用碳酸二甲酯的甲醇解等创新解聚合路线，可使对苯二甲酸二甲酯的产率超过90%，从而开闢了高纯度再生PET的来源。在预测期内，已开发国家对原生PET的需求将有所放缓，而快速成长但回收基础设施欠发达的经济体对原生PET的需求将会增加。

灭菌和熏蒸是成长最快的应用领域，复合年增长率达3.81%。约有5万种医疗设备依赖环氧乙烷灭菌来保护无法承受伽玛射线或电子束辐射的可溶性聚合物。儘管排放法规日益严格，但市场需求依然旺盛，因为其他灭菌方法往往无法穿透复杂的包装或达到所需的无菌保证水准。对催化氧化器和连续排放监测的投资确保了合规运营，从而维持了这一细分领域的持续成长。

环氧乙烷市场报告按衍生物（乙二醇、乙氧基化物、乙醇胺等）、应用（聚酯纤维和PET树脂、界面活性剂和清洁剂等）、终端用户行业（汽车、杀虫剂、食品和饮料等）、原材料（石油基乙烯和生物乙烯）以及地区（亚太地区、北美、欧洲、南美、中东和非洲）进行细分。

区域分析

亚太地区仍将是2024年最大的环氧乙烷市场，占全球需求的51.09%，并将在2030年之前以3.82%的复合年增长率引领该地区。中国是产能扩张的中心，BASF湛江整合生产基地计画于2025年Start-Ups。印度的产量将随着当地聚酯纤维产业的扩张而成长，这得益于政府的製造业诱因。儘管区域各国政府将收紧环境法规，但配备先进减排设施的一体化生产基地仍将保持竞争力。

北美受惠于页岩氧化物基乙烷的经济效益，其乙烯现金成本在全球范围内处于较低水准。医疗设备灭菌领域的成长将推动国内消费量增加，而英力士(INEOS)于2024年收购利安德巴塞尔(LyondellBasell)的贝波特(Bayport)工厂将进一步巩固这一全球最大单一市场的供应。为响应美国环保署(EPA)的排放法规，催化洗涤器和即时监测技术的投资将加速推进，从而树立全球技术标竿。

欧洲面临能源价格上涨和更严格的二氧化碳排放目标，导致2023年至2024年间，欧洲地区将关闭1,100万吨化工产能。诸如科莱恩与OMV于2024年达成的低碳乙烯和环氧乙烷衍生物供应协议等合作项目，旨在保护市场份额免受进口衝击。东欧凭藉着管道天然气供应和成熟的聚酯下游资产，仍保持着一定的竞争力。

在中东，沙乌地阿拉伯的生产商正利用利润丰厚的原料，透过建造综合生产基地，瞄准亚洲出口市场。非洲国内产量有限，但清洁剂和杀虫剂配方产品进口稳定。南美洲正在巴西推动一个生物乙烯计划，该项目预计在未来十年内使南美洲成为这种低碳衍生物的净出口地。

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  • Excel格式的市场预测（ME）表
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目录

第一章 引言

  • 研究假设和市场定义
  • 调查范围

第二章调查方法

第三章执行摘要

第四章 市场情势

  • 市场概览
  • 市场驱动因素
    • PET在食品饮料产业的应用日益广泛
    • 对家用和个人保健产品的需求增加
    • 扩大在医疗设备消毒的应用
    • 纺织服装产业需求不断成长
    • 农业领域的应用不断扩大
  • 市场限制
    • 高暴露对健康和环境的影响
    • 乙烯原料价格波动
    • 高昂的生产成本
  • 价值链分析
  • 波特五力模型
    • 供应商的议价能力
    • 买方的议价能力
    • 新进入者的威胁
    • 替代品的威胁
    • 竞争程度

第五章 市场规模与成长预测

  • 导数
    • 乙二醇
      • 单乙二醇（MEG）
      • 二伸乙甘醇（DEG）
      • 三甘醇（TEG）
    • 乙氧基化物
    • 乙醇胺
    • 乙二醇醚
    • 聚乙二醇
    • 其他衍生性商品
  • 透过使用
    • 聚酯纤维/PET树脂
    • 界面活性剂和清洁剂
    • 消毒和熏蒸
    • 冷却液和防冻液
    • 药用辅料
    • 其他用途
  • 按最终用户行业划分
    • 车
    • 杀虫剂
    • 食品和饮料
    • 纤维
    • 个人护理
    • 製药
    • 清洁剂
    • 其他终端用户产业
  • 按原料
    • 石油基乙烯
    • 生物乙烯
  • 按地区
    • 亚太地区
      • 中国
      • 印度
      • 日本
      • 韩国
      • 亚太其他地区
    • 北美洲
      • 美国
      • 加拿大
      • 墨西哥
    • 欧洲
      • 德国
      • 英国
      • 法国
      • 义大利
      • 其他欧洲地区
    • 南美洲
      • 巴西
      • 阿根廷
      • 其他南美洲
    • 中东和非洲
      • 沙乌地阿拉伯
      • 南非
      • 其他中东和非洲地区

第六章 竞争情势

  • 市场集中度
  • 策略趋势
  • 市占率（%）/排名分析
  • 公司简介
    • BASF SE
    • China Petrochemical Corporation
    • Clariant
    • Dow
    • Huntsman International LLC
    • India Glycols Limited
    • Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
    • INEOS
    • LOTTE Chemical Corporation
    • NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
    • Nouryon
    • PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
    • Reliance Industries Limited
    • SABIC
    • Sasol Limited
    • Shell plc

第七章 市场机会与未来展望

简介目录
Product Code: 48994

The Ethylene Oxide Market size is estimated at 37.30 Million tons in 2025, and is expected to reach 44.04 Million tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.38% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Ethylene Oxide - Market - IMG1

Demand stems from its versatility as a chemical intermediate, with polyester fibers, PET resins, surfactants, ethanolamines, and sterilants underpinning consumption growth. Expansion of polyester-based textiles, wider adoption of PET for lightweight food and beverage packaging, and regulatory-driven investments in medical device sterilization facilities remain the core drivers. Rapid uptake of bio-ethylene feedstock, rising investment in emission-control technology, and the spread of circular-economy initiatives are reshaping sourcing strategies and opening new revenue pools. Competitive dynamics favor vertically integrated producers that can balance feedstock volatility, comply with tightening emission limits, and develop specialty derivatives.

Global Ethylene Oxide Market Trends and Insights

Growing Usage of PET in the Food and Beverage Industry

PET packaging adoption is accelerating because brand owners favor lightweight, recyclable solutions that preserve product integrity. Monoethylene glycol derived from ethylene oxide constitutes nearly 90% of the ethylene glycol pool used for PET polymerization, causing direct pull-through on upstream demand. Large resin producers are backing chemical-recycling platforms that depolymerize post-consumer PET into monomers with yields above 90%, enabling circular supply chains while keeping ethylene oxide volumes steady. Companies such as Dow have earmarked multi-million-metric-ton programs to deliver circular and renewable plastics annually by 2030. These initiatives strengthen long-term demand visibility even as the product mix shifts toward recycled grades.

Increasing Demand for Household and Personal Care Products

Surfactants and detergents formulated with ethoxylates and ethanolamines deliver superior cleaning efficiency, especially in hard-water regions. Consumer preference for eco-friendly ingredients is prompting producers such as Nouryon to certify green ethylene oxide derivatives under the ISCC PLUS scheme. Switching from alkylphenol to fatty-alcohol ethoxylates aligns with forthcoming biodegradability regulations while sustaining performance. Capacity additions in Europe and North America are timed to capture this demand uptick as private-label cleaning brands gain retail shelf space.

Health and Environmental Effects over High Exposure

Ethylene oxide is classified as carcinogenic, prompting the EPA's January 2025 interim decision that cuts worker exposure limits from 0.5 ppm by 2028 down to 0.1 ppm by 2035. Compliance demands costly engineering controls, personal monitoring, and capital upgrades. Some healthcare device makers are accelerating the qualification of alternative sterilization methods, including gamma radiation, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While these substitutes will erode specific volumes, ethylene oxide remains indispensable for heat-sensitive devices with intricate lumens.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

  1. Increasing Utilization in Medical Device Sterilization
  2. Growing Demand from Textile and Apparel Industry
  3. Volatility of Ethylene Feedstock Prices

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Ethylene glycols formed the bedrock of the ethylene oxide market in 2024, capturing 75.57% share as polyester fiber and PET resin output scaled in Asia-Pacific. Price volatility has returned following upstream supply disruptions, pushing Asia-based buyers to secure long-term contracts with integrated producers. In parallel, bio-MEG pilots are gaining traction as brand owners seek lower-carbon packaging options.

Ethanolamines contribute a smaller volume but post the highest 3.69% CAGR to 2030, driven by agrochemicals, gas treatment, and personal-care demand. BASF's Antwerp debottlenecking raised global alkyl ethanolamine capacity by nearly 30% to more than 140,000 t per year, underscoring the segment's strategic value. Rising glyphosate herbicide volumes in Latin America and Asia sustain monoethanolamine pull-through, while triethanolamine sees new opportunities in CO2 capture solvents. Strong downstream diversification shields this derivative class from single-industry cyclicality.

PET resins and polyester fibers absorbed 28.19% of ethylene oxide demand in 2024. The ethylene oxide market size linked to PET is expected to grow steadily as beverage companies transition from glass and metal to lightweight PET bottles. Innovative depolymerization pathways such as dimethyl-carbonate-aided methanolysis enable greater than 90% dimethyl terephthalate yields, opening high-purity recycled PET streams. Over the forecast horizon, virgin demand moderates in developed regions yet expands in fast-growing economies where recycling infrastructure remains nascent.

Sterilization and fumigation ranked as the fastest-growing application at 3.81% CAGR. Approximately 50,000 distinct medical devices rely on ethylene oxide sterilization, preserving thermolabile polymers that cannot withstand gamma or electron-beam radiation. Even with stringent emissions limits, demand persists because alternative modalities often fail to penetrate complex packaging or achieve required sterility assurance levels. Investment in catalytic oxidation units and continuous emissions monitoring allows compliant operations, sustaining growth in this niche.

The Ethylene Oxide Market Report is Segmented by Derivative (Ethylene Glycols, Ethoxylates, Ethanolamines, and More), Application (Polyester Fiber and PET Resins, Surfactants and Detergents, and More), End-User Industry (Automotive, Agrochemicals, Food and Beverage, and More), Feedstock (Petro-Based Ethylene and Bio-Ethylene), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa).

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific remained the largest ethylene oxide market in 2024, supplying 51.09% of global demand and expanding at a region-leading 3.82% CAGR to 2030. China anchors capacity additions with BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund complex slated for start-up in 2025. India's production grows alongside local polyester fiber expansion, supported by government manufacturing incentives. Regional governments tighten environmental norms, but integrated complexes with advanced abatement maintain competitiveness.

North America benefits from shale-based ethane economics that yield some of the world's lowest ethylene cash costs. Medical device sterilization concentration elevates domestic consumption, and INEOS's 2024 acquisition of LyondellBasell's Bayport unit consolidates supply in the largest single market. Compliance with EPA emission rules accelerates investment in catalytic scrubbers and real-time monitoring, setting a global technology benchmark.

Europe confronts high energy prices and more stringent CO2 targets, prompting 11 million tons of regional chemical capacity closures during 2023-2024. Collaborations such as the 2024 Clariant-OMV agreement to supply lower-carbon ethylene and ethylene oxide derivatives aim to defend market share against imports. Eastern Europe retains selective competitiveness through access to pipeline gas and established downstream polyester assets.

The Middle East leverages advantaged feedstock at integrated complexes, with Saudi-based producers targeting export markets in Asia. Africa sees limited local production but steady imports for detergent and agrochemical formulations. South America advances bio-ethylene projects in Brazil, positioning the subcontinent as a potential net exporter of low-carbon derivatives over the next decade.

  1. BASF SE
  2. China Petrochemical Corporation
  3. Clariant
  4. Dow
  5. Huntsman International LLC
  6. India Glycols Limited
  7. Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
  8. INEOS
  9. LOTTE Chemical Corporation
  10. NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
  11. Nouryon
  12. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
  13. Reliance Industries Limited
  14. SABIC
  15. Sasol Limited
  16. Shell plc

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  • The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
  • 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Market Landscape

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Growing Usage of PET in the Food and Beverage Industry
    • 4.2.2 Increasing Demand for Household and Personal Care Products
    • 4.2.3 Increasing Utilziation in Medical Device Sterilization
    • 4.2.4 Growing Demand from Textile and Apparel Industry
    • 4.2.5 Increasing Utilization from the Agriculture Sector
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Health and Environmental Effects over High Exposure
    • 4.3.2 Volatility of Ethylene Feedstock Prices
    • 4.3.3 High Production Cost
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Porter's Five Forces
    • 4.5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.5.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.5.5 Degree of Competition

5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Volume)

  • 5.1 By Derivative
    • 5.1.1 Ethylene Glycols
      • 5.1.1.1 Monoethylene Glycol (MEG)
      • 5.1.1.2 Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
      • 5.1.1.3 Triethylene Glycol (TEG)
    • 5.1.2 Ethoxylates
    • 5.1.3 Ethanolamines
    • 5.1.4 Glycol Ethers
    • 5.1.5 Polyethylene Glycol
    • 5.1.6 Other Derivatives
  • 5.2 By Application
    • 5.2.1 Polyester Fiber and PET Resins
    • 5.2.2 Surfactants and Detergents
    • 5.2.3 Sterilization and Fumigation
    • 5.2.4 Coolant and Antifreeze
    • 5.2.5 Pharmaceuticals Excipients
    • 5.2.6 Other Applications
  • 5.3 By End-user Industry
    • 5.3.1 Automotive
    • 5.3.2 Agrochemicals
    • 5.3.3 Food and Beverage
    • 5.3.4 Textile
    • 5.3.5 Personal Care
    • 5.3.6 Pharmaceuticals
    • 5.3.7 Detergents
    • 5.3.8 Others End user Industries
  • 5.4 By Feedstock
    • 5.4.1 Petro-based Ethylene
    • 5.4.2 Bio-ethylene
  • 5.5 By Geography
    • 5.5.1 Asia-Pacific
      • 5.5.1.1 China
      • 5.5.1.2 India
      • 5.5.1.3 Japan
      • 5.5.1.4 South Korea
      • 5.5.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.2 North America
      • 5.5.2.1 United States
      • 5.5.2.2 Canada
      • 5.5.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.5.3 Europe
      • 5.5.3.1 Germany
      • 5.5.3.2 United Kingdom
      • 5.5.3.3 France
      • 5.5.3.4 Italy
      • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.4 South America
      • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
      • 5.5.4.2 Argentina
      • 5.5.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
      • 5.5.5.1 Saudi Arabia
      • 5.5.5.2 South Africa
      • 5.5.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6 Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share(%)/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles {(includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)}
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 China Petrochemical Corporation
    • 6.4.3 Clariant
    • 6.4.4 Dow
    • 6.4.5 Huntsman International LLC
    • 6.4.6 India Glycols Limited
    • 6.4.7 Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
    • 6.4.8 INEOS
    • 6.4.9 LOTTE Chemical Corporation
    • 6.4.10 NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
    • 6.4.11 Nouryon
    • 6.4.12 PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
    • 6.4.13 Reliance Industries Limited
    • 6.4.14 SABIC
    • 6.4.15 Sasol Limited
    • 6.4.16 Shell plc

7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-need Assessment
  • 7.2 Usage of Bio-derived Ethylene over Petro-based Ethylene for Production