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Bio-based propylene glycol is a sustainable alternative to traditional propylene glycol, derived from renewable biomass feedstocks such as plants, agricultural byproducts, or waste materials. It possesses similar chemical features and capabilities to its petroleum-derived counterpart but reduces reliance on fossil resources.
The main types of bio-based propylene glycol are bio-based 1,2-propylene glycol and bio-based 1,3-propylene glycol. Bio-based 1,2-propylene glycol is a renewable and eco-friendly glycol sourced from biological origins, extensively used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Its applications include solvents, chemical intermediates, unsaturated polyester adhesives, antifreeze, coolants, and more. End-users in various industries such as food processing, building and construction, cosmetics, automotive, pharmaceuticals, transportation, detergents and household products, marine, among others, utilize bio-based propylene glycol.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have affected the bio-based propylene glycol market by increasing costs for imported biomass feedstocks, fermentation equipment, and processing technologies. These tariffs have influenced pricing across food, pharmaceutical, and antifreeze applications, particularly in regions dependent on international bio-feedstock trade. North America and Europe have experienced cost pressures due to supply chain restructuring. However, tariffs have supported domestic bio-refining investments, accelerated regional production, and strengthened the transition toward renewable and sustainable glycol alternatives.
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The bio-based propylene glycol market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.66 billion in 2025 to $4.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to dependence on fossil based glycols, food and beverage processing demand, growth in antifreeze applications, industrial solvent usage, construction chemical demand.
The bio-based propylene glycol market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability regulations, bio based chemical investments, demand for low toxicity solvents, green building growth, automotive coolant innovations. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of bio based chemical alternatives, increasing demand in food and cosmetic applications, expansion of green antifreeze solutions, growing use in sustainable construction materials, focus on renewable feedstock utilization.
The rising investment in renewable energy is expected to propel the growth of the bio-based propylene glycol market going forward. Investment in renewable energy refers to the financial allocation toward sustainable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and biomass. This rising investment reflects a global transition toward environmentally friendly power generation. Increased renewable energy investment supports the development of sustainable production processes that use bio-based feedstocks, thereby boosting the production of bio-based propylene glycol. For example, in May 2023, the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, reported that global clean energy investment rose from $1,617 billion in 2022 to $1,740 billion in 2023, indicating a shift toward sustainable energy solutions. Therefore, rising investment in renewable energy is driving the growth of the bio-based propylene glycol market.
Major companies in the bio-based propylene glycol market are focusing on innovations such as propylene glycol REN featuring Ecolibrium bio-circular technology to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon footprints. Propylene Glycol REN is produced using renewable, bio-based feedstocks through eco-friendly processes supported by bio-circular technology. For instance, in March 2024, Dow Inc., a US-based materials science company, introduced two new sustainable varieties of propylene glycol (PG) solutions-bio-circular and circular feedstocks-in North America. These advancements aim to reduce the environmental impact of Dow's operations and products by replacing conventional fossil-based feedstocks with renewable alternatives and minimizing waste through circular manufacturing principles.
In May 2023, Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A., a Poland-based integrated multi-utility corporation, partnered with BASF to produce sustainable, bio-based propylene glycol from glycerol. This collaboration aims to advance more environmentally friendly propylene glycol production by converting renewable glycerol into high-quality bio-based glycol, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical company, is a key provider of bio-based propylene glycol.
Major companies operating in the bio-based propylene glycol market are Shell Chemicals, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Repsol SA, ORLEN Poludnie SA, BASF SE, Dow Inc, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Braskem SA, Huntsman Corporation, Clariant AG, Ashland Global Holdings Inc, Tate & Lyle Bio PLC, Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited, Oleon NV, Houghton Chemical Corporation, Ayas Renewables Inc, Rennovia Inc., Vertec Biosolvents Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bio-based propylene glycol market in 2025. The regions covered in the bio-based propylene glycol market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the bio-based propylene glycol market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The bio-based propylene glycol market consists of sales of industrial-grade bio-based propylene glycol, food-grade bio-based propylene glycol, and pharmaceutical-grade bio-based propylene glycol. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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