Glycerol Market

Glycerol Market Statistics – 2030

The global glycerol market was valued at $4.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $5.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 1.7% from 2022 to 2031.

Statement for COVID-19 banner: Increased demand for hand sanitizer during covid-19 has increased the demand for glycerol. The demand for personal hygiene products is predicted to increase owing to increased awareness about personal cleanliness. This will consequently propel the demand for glycerol in coming years.

Glycerol (C3H8O3) is an odorless, transparent polyol that belongs to the alcohol family of chemical molecules. The hydrolysis of natural oils and fats found in plants and animals is used to produce glycerol. It is used as a solvent, humectant, stabilizer, plasticizer, emollient, filler, sweetener, and softening agent in the food & beverage industry as it is biodegradable, hygroscopic, and miscible with water. Serums, cough syrups, vaccinations, heart medicines, suppositories, expectorants, and drug solvents are all manufactured using glycerol.

Increased demand from end-use industries such as personal care, pharmaceutical, and food & beverages is driving the demand for glycerol. Rapid industrialization and urbanization have increased the demand for glycerol form personal care, food & beverages, and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, the need for bio-based fuel is driving the market growth. The need for renewable fuels increased as fossil fuel stocks is limited. Biodiesel is made from natural resources such as animal fats and vegetable oils and has shown to be a more environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. It is produced as a by-product of the biodiesel production process. As a result of increased biodiesel production, glycerol supply is expected to rise during the forecast period.

However, fluctuating prices of raw material is hindering the glycerol market growth. Biodiesel production is uncertain in many of the regions, owing to the changing demand patterns. In addition, glycerol is a key by-product in the biodiesel manufacturing process, and variations in production of biodiesel would result into fluctuating downstream prices of glycerol. On the contrary, increase in demand from emerging economies is expected to provide lucrative opportunity for the glycerol market expansion during the forecast period.

The glycerol market is segmented into source, product, end-use industry, and region. By source, the market is classified into biodiesel, fatty alcohol, fatty acid, and others. Depending on product, the glycerol market is bifurcated into crude glycerol and refined glycerol. On the basis of end-user industry, it is segregated into personal care, food & beverages, pharmaceutical, and others. Region wise, the glycerol market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The glycerol market share is analyzed across all significant regions and countries.

Major players operating in the glycerol market include IOI Oleochemical, Emery Oleochemicals, Kao Corporation, KLK OLEO, Oleon NV, Procter & Gamble Chemicals, Wilmar International Ltd., Musim Mas Group, Ecogreen Oleochemicals, and Croda International.

Other player operating in the glycerol market are Avenit AG, Suzhou Yuanfang Chemical Co. Ltd., Luojiang Chenming Biological Products Co., Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc., IRIS BIOTECH GMBH, Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited, and Akzo Nobel N.V

Glycerol Market, by Source

The biodiesel segment accounted for 2,781.0 million in 2021 and is projected to attain 3,579.1 million in 2031, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast period. This is attributed to the fact that glycerol is a key by-product in the manufacturing process of biodiesel and increased demand for biofuels.

Glycerol Market, by Product

The refined glycerol segment accounted for the largest share of 77.1%, followed by crude glycerol segment, and is projected to grow at around 1.8% CAGR during the forecast period in terms of revenue. This is attributed to increased demand for refined glycerol from end-use industries such as pharmaceutical, personal care, and food & beverages.

Glycerol Market, by End-Use Industry

On the basis of end-use industry, the personal care industry accounted for largest share of 28.3%, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.1%. This is attributed to increase in consciousness regarding personal hygiene and appearance. Increased population will further boost the demand for personal care products, thus boosting the demand for glycerol.

Glycerol Market, by region

Asia-Pacific contributed the 54.1% market share in 2021, and is projected to grow at CAGR of 1.9% during the forecast period. The increasing population in the region is the major factor driving the demand for personal care products, food & beverages, and pharmaceutical, thus driving the demand for glycerol.

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

• The report provides in-depth analysis of the global glycerol market along with the current trends and future estimations.
• The glycerol market size is provided in terms of kilotons and $million.
• This report highlights the key drivers, opportunities, and restraints of the market along with the impact analysis during the forecast period.
• Porter’s five forces analysis helps to analyze the potential of the buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the global glycerol market for strategy building.
• A comprehensive market analysis covers the factors that drive and restrain the global glycerol market growth.
• The qualitative data about glycerol market dynamics, trends, and developments is provided in the report.

Impact Of Covid-19 On The Global Glycerol Market

• The outbreak of COVID-19 in China and it’s spread across numerous countries around the world halted the manufacturing activities of industrial sectors, which correspondingly hampered glycerol manufacturing.
• In addition, the raw material procurement was hampered due to a lack of raw materials and a disrupted supply chain as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• The COVID-19 pandemic is further expected to have significant impact on industrial participants operations, indirectly and directly with respect to customer behaviors, labor shortages or stoppages, inventory, sales, businesses, and manufacturing operations. 
• As per the companies operating in the market, there are numerous uncertainties about the COVID-19 pandemic, comprising the scope of scientific and health problems, the expected period of the pandemic, and the political & economic disturbance it might cause. 
• Manufacturing as well as the supply regions witnessed economic slowdown due to lockdown.
• Conversely, the packaged food industry witnessed increased sales and profit. The consumers were increasing inventories as much as possible in March 2020, i.e., the initial phase of pandemic. This increased demand for glycerol from the food & beverage industry.
• The COVID-19 pandemic further boosted the demand for glycerol in the pharmaceutical industry. Individuals who were infected with COVID-19 were suffering from muscle and joint pain, which led to increased demand for anti-inflammatory and pain killer drugs, thus leading to increased demand for glycerol.
• Personal care was one of the most affected sectors, owing to lockdown announced in several countries. Lockdown affected several construction and infrastructure projects due to supply chain disruptions and unavailability of workers.

 Glycerol Market Report Highlights