PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1772430
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1772430
U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (C6-C8, C10-C14, C16), By Application (Polyethylene Comonomers, Lubricants & Synthetic Oils, Detergents & Surfactants), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Summary
The U.S. higher alpha olefins market size was estimated at USD 3.36 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5.06 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2030. This steady growth reflects the market's integral role in supplying feedstocks for high-performance materials and specialty chemicals.
Higher alpha olefins (HAOs), including C6-C8, C10-C14, and C16 types, are linear olefins derived primarily through ethylene oligomerization. They serve as versatile intermediates in producing polyethylene comonomers, synthetic lubricants, surfactants, and various specialty applications.
The growth trajectory is largely supported by ongoing industrial demand for cleaner, low-volatility, and high-performance formulations across sectors such as automotive, packaging, electronics, and personal care. In the U.S., this demand is further driven by stringent environmental regulations promoting the shift toward low-VOC, sustainable materials.
In parallel, HAOs are also gaining prominence in UV-curable systems used in coatings, adhesives, and 3D printing resins, thanks to their compatibility with free-radical and cationic initiator systems. Continued investments in R&D and regional manufacturing upgrades are further positioning the U.S. as a leading producer and consumer of these specialty olefins.
U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. higher alpha olefins market report based on type, and application:
- Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- C6-C8
- C10-C14
- C16
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Polyethylene Comonomers
- Lubricants & Synthetic Oils
- Detergents & Surfactants
- Other Applications
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumption
- 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. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook, 2024 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage/Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.3.1. Regulations & Standards
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Industry Opportunities
- 3.4.4. Industry Challenges
- 3.5. Business Environmental Tools Analysis: U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.5.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5.1.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.5.1.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.5.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.5.2. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.5.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.5.2.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.5.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.5.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.5.2.6. Legal Landscape
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.3. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons) (Kilotons)
- 4.4. C6-C8
- 4.4.1. C6-C8 Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons) (Kilotons)
- 4.5. C10 - C14
- 4.5.1. C10-C14 Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons) (Kilotons)
- 4.6. C16
- 4.6.1. C16 Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4. Polyethylene Comonomers
- 5.4.1. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Polyethylene Comonomers 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5. Lubricants & Synthetic Oils
- 5.5.1. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Lubricants & Synthetic Oils, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6. Detergents & Surfactants
- 5.6.1. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Detergents & Surfactants, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.7. Other Applications
- 5.7.1. U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Other Applications, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. Key Players, their Recent Developments, and their Impact on Industry
- 6.2. Competition Categorization
- 6.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 6.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 6.5. Strategy Mapping, 2024
- 6.6. Company Listing
- 6.6.1. Chevron Phillips Chemical
- 6.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.2. Shell Chemical Company
- 6.6.2.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.3. Westlake Chemical Corporation
- 6.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.4. TPC Group
- 6.6.4.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.5. LyondellBasell Industries
- 6.6.5.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.6. Huntsman Corporation
- 6.6.6.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.7. Sasol
- 6.6.7.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.8. INEOS
- 6.6.8.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.9. Eastman Chemical Company
- 6.6.9.1. Company Overview
- 6.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 6.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 6.6.1. Chevron Phillips Chemical
List of Tables
- Table 1 C6 - C8 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 2 C10 - C14 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 3 C10 - C14 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 4 C16 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 5 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, in polyethylene comonomers, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 6 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, in lubricants & synthetic oils, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 7 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, in detergents & surfactants, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 8 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market Estimates And Forecasts, in other applications, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Information Procurement
- Fig. 2 Primary Research Pattern
- Fig. 3 Primary Research Process
- Fig. 4 Market Research Approaches - Bottom-Up Approach
- Fig. 5 Market Research Approaches - Top-Down Approach
- Fig. 6 Market Research Approaches - Combined Approach
- Fig. 7 Market Snapshot
- Fig. 8 Segmental Outlook
- Fig. 9 Competitive Outlook
- Fig. 10 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market - Value Chain Analysis
- Fig. 11 U.S. Higher Alpha Olefins Market - Sales Channel Analysis
- Fig. 12 Market Drivers Impact Analysis
- Fig. 13 Market Restraint Impact Analysis
- Fig. 14 Industry Analysis - PORTERS
- Fig. 15 Industry Analysis - PESTEL by SWOT
- Fig. 16 Type: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 17 Type: Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- Fig. 18 Application: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 19 Application: Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- Fig. 20 Competition Categorization
- Fig. 21 Company Market Positioning
- Fig. 22 Strategy Mapping, 2024
