PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1754346
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1754346
Oxo-Alcohol Market Report by Type (2-Ethylhexanol, n-Butanol, iso-Butanol), and Region 2025-2033
The global oxo-alcohol market size reached USD 15.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 33.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.55% during 2025-2033.
Oxo-alcohol is a chemical compound prepared by reacting olefins with syngas at low pressure in the presence of a rhodium catalyst. It includes Isobutanol (IBA), N-Butanol (NBA), and 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH), which are widely used as solvents and chemical intermediates in manufacturing adhesives, surfactants, paints, coatings, plasticizers, acetates, printing inks, and ethers. Besides this, it finds extensive applications in manufacturing acrylates, which are extensively utilized in the textile, packaging, and automotive industries.
Oxo-Alcohol Market Trends:
Rapid industrialization and the expansion of manufacturing plants are among the key factors catalyzing the demand for oxo-alcohols across the globe. In addition, the growing global population is resulting in rising construction activities, which, in turn, is increasing the need for plasticizers formulated with oxo-alcohols. Apart from this, oxo-alcohols are extensively used in preparing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products, which are further employed in different industry verticals on account of their enhanced versatility, flexibility, and durability. For instance, it is employed in the cosmetics industry to formulate fragrances, skincare, and hair care products. Additionally, the growing demand for high-quality lubrication systems in the automotive industry is positively influencing the market. Oxo-alcohols are used as dispersants and synthesis intermediates to synthesize lubricants for machinery and automobiles. Besides this, the widespread adoption of oxo-alcohols in synthesizing coatings to prevent blushing when drying in humid conditions and improve flow, gloss, and resistance is strengthening the market growth. The rising use of these chemicals in the pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors is driving the market. Furthermore, the increasing applications of 2-Ethylhexanol as feedstock on account of its flexibility, lower emissions, good adhesion, and fuel performance enhancement properties are stimulating the market growth. Moreover, rising funds by leading market players in research and development (R&D) activities to introduce more efficient variants of oxo-alcohols, are anticipated to propel the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Type:
- 2-Ethylhexanol
- n-Butanol
- iso-Butanol
N-butanol currently represents the largest type as it is extensively used in various applications, such as acrylate, acetate, glycol ethers, and solvents.
Regional Insights:
- Asia
- North America
- Western Europe
- Others
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional Oxo-alcohol markets, which include Asia, North America, Western Europe and Others. Asia enjoys the leading position in the global market due to rapid industrialization and the growing population, which is resulting in the rising need for automotive and construction activities in the region.
Competitive Landscape:
- The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being China Petrochemical Corporation, OQ Chemicals GmbH (OQ SAOC), LG Chem, BASF SE, Eastman Chemical Company, Formosa Plastics Corporation and Sasol Limited.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the global oxo-alcohol market size in 2024?
- 2.What will be the global oxo-alcohol market outlook during the forecast period 2025-2033?
- 3.What is the impact of COVID-19 on the global oxo-alcohol market?
- 4.What are the major global oxo-alcohol market drivers?
- 5.What are the major global oxo-alcohol market trends?
- 6.What is the global oxo-alcohol market breakup by type?
- 7.What are the major regional markets in the global oxo-alcohol industry?
- 8.Who are the leading players in the global oxo-alcohol industry?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Physical and Chemical Properties
- 4.3 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Oxo-Alcohol Industry
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.2.1 Volume Trends
- 5.2.2 Value Trends
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Price Analysis
- 5.4.1 Key Price Indicators
- 5.4.2 Price Structure
- 5.4.3 Price Trends
- 5.5 Market Breakup by Type
- 5.6 Market Breakup by Region
- 5.7 Market Forecast
- 5.8 SWOT Analysis
- 5.8.1 Overview
- 5.8.2 Strengths
- 5.8.3 Weaknesses
- 5.8.4 Opportunities
- 5.8.5 Threats
- 5.9 Value Chain Analysis
- 5.9.1 Raw Material Procurement
- 5.9.2 Manufacturing
- 5.9.3 Distribution
- 5.9.4 Exports
- 5.9.5 End Use
- 5.10 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.10.1 Overview
- 5.10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 5.10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.10.4 Degree of Competition
- 5.10.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 5.10.6 Threat of Substitutes
- 5.11 Key Success and Risk Factors
- 5.12 Trade Data
- 5.12.1 Imports by Major Countries
- 5.12.2 Exports by Major Countries
6 Market Breakup by Region
- 6.1 Asia
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 North America
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Western Europe
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Type
- 7.1 2-Ethylhexanol
- 7.1.1 Market Performance
- 7.1.2 Market Breakup by Application
- 7.1.3 Market Breakup by Region
- 7.1.4 Price Trends
- 7.1.5 Key Manufacturers and Capacities
- 7.1.6 Market Forecast
- 7.2 n-Butanol
- 7.2.1 Market Performance
- 7.2.2 Market Breakup by Application
- 7.2.3 Market Breakup by Region
- 7.2.4 Price Trends
- 7.2.5 Key Manufacturers and Capacities
- 7.2.6 Market Forecast
- 7.3 iso-Butanol
- 7.3.1 Market Performance
- 7.3.2 Market Breakup by Application
- 7.3.3 Market Breakup by Region
- 7.3.4 Price Trends
- 7.3.5 Key Manufacturers and Capacities
- 7.3.6 Market Forecast
8 Oxo-Alcohol Manufacturing Process
- 8.1 Product Overview
- 8.2 Manufacturing Process
- 8.3 Chemical Reactions Involved
- 8.4 Raw Material Requirements
- 8.5 Mass Balance and Feedstock Conversion Rates
9 Oxo-Alcohol Feedstock Analysis
- 9.1 Feedstock Market Trends
- 9.1.1 Propylene
- 9.1.2 Natural Gas
- 9.2 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.2.1 Propylene
- 9.2.2 Natural Gas
- 9.3 Price Trends
- 9.3.1 Propylene
- 9.3.2 Natural Gas
- 9.4 Key Feedstock Suppliers
- 9.4.1 Propylene
- 9.4.2 Natural Gas
10 Competitive Landscape
- 10.1 Market Structure
- 10.2 Key Players
- 10.3 Key Player Profiles
- 10.3.1 China Petrochemical Corporation
- 10.3.2 OQ Chemicals GmbH (OQ SAOC)
- 10.3.3 LG Chem
- 10.3.4 BASF SE
- 10.3.5 Eastman Chemical Company
- 10.3.6 Formosa Plastics Corporation
- 10.3.7 Sasol Limited
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Volume Breakup by Segment (in %), 2024
- Figure 4: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 5: Global: n-Butanol Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Iso-Butanol Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 8: Global: Oxo-alcohol Market: Average Price Trends (in USD/Ton), 2019-2024
- Figure 9: Oxo-alcohol Market: Price Structure
- Figure 10: Global: Oxo-alcohol Market Forecast: Average Price Trends (in USD/Ton), 2025-2033
- Figure 11: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Value Breakup by Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 12: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Value Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 14: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Industry: Porters Five Forces Analysis
- Figure 15: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 16: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol: Import Value Breakup by Country (in %)
- Figure 17: China: 2-Ethylhexanol: Import Value Trend (in '000 USD)
- Figure 18: Global: n-Butanol: Import Value Breakup by Country (in %)
- Figure 19: China: n-Butanol: Import Value Trend (in '000 USD)
- Figure 20: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol: Export Value Breakup by Country (in %)
- Figure 21: Germany: 2-Ethylhexanol Export Value Trend (in '000 USD)
- Figure 22: Global: n-Butanol: Export Value Breakup by Country (in %)
- Figure 23: US: n-Butanol: Export Value Trend (in '000 USD)
- Figure 24: Asia: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Asia: Oxo-Alcohol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: North America: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: North America: Oxo-Alcohol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: Western Europe: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: Western Europe: Oxo-Alcohol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: Others: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: Others: Oxo-Alcohol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: Global: n-Butanol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 34: Global: Iso-Butanol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market: Production Capacity Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 36: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market: Consumption Volume Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 37: Global: n-Butanol Market: Production Capacity Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 38: Global: n-Butanol Market: Consumption Volume Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 39: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 40: Global: n-Butanol Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 41: Global: Iso-Butanol Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 42: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2025-2033
- Figure 43: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2025-2033
- Figure 44: Global: n-Butanol Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2025-2033
- Figure 45: Global: Iso-Butanol Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2025-2033
- Figure 46: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 47: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 48: Global: n-Butanol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 49: Global: Iso-Butanol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 50: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market: Average Price Trends (in USD/Ton), 2019-2033
- Figure 51: Global: n-Butanol Market: Average Price Trends (in USD/Ton), 2019-2033
- Figure 52: Global: Iso-Butanol Market: Average Price Trends (in USD/Ton), 2019-2033
- Figure 53: Oxo-Alcohol Manufacturing: Detailed Process Flow
- Figure 54: Oxo-Alcohol (2-Ethyl Hexanol) Manufacturing: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
- Figure 55: Oxo-Alcohol (n-Butanol and Iso-Butanol) Manufacturing: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
- Figure 56: Global: Propylene Market: Production Volumes (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
- Figure 57: Global: Natural Gas Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons of Oil Equivalent), 2019-2024
- Figure 58: Global: Propylene Market: Production Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 59: Global: Natural Gas Market: Production Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 60: Global: Propylene Market: Average Price Trends (in USD/Ton), 2019-2033
- Figure 61: Global: Natural Gas Market: Average Price Trends (in USD/ Million Btu), 2019-2033
- Figure 62: Global: Propylene Market: Breakup by Manufacturer (in %)
- Figure 63: Global: Natural Gas Reserves: Breakup by Supplier (in %)
List of Tables
- Table 1: Physical and Chemical Properties of Oxo-Alcohol
- Table 2: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol: Import Data of Major Countries
- Table 3: Global: n-Butanol: Import Data of Major Countries
- Table 4: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol: Export Data of Major Countries
- Table 5: Global: n-Butanol: Export Data of Major Countries
- Table 6: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million Tons), 2025-2033
- Table 7: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million Tons), 2025-2033
- Table 8: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 9: Global: 2-Ethylhexanol Market: Capacity of Major Players (in Tons),
- Table 10: Global: n-Butanol Market: Capacity of Major Players (in Tons),
- Table 11: Global: Iso-Butanol Market: List of Major Players
- Table 12: Oxo-Alcohol Manufacturing Process: Raw Material Requirements
- Table 13: Global: Oxo-Alcohol Market: List of Major Players
- Table 14: Global: Propylene Market: List of Major Players
