Oxo Alcohols Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Oxo Alcohols Market Overview

Oxo Alcohols Market size is forecast to reach US$24.8 billion by 2027, after growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2022-2027. The oxo alcohols are alcohols that are manufactured by adding carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen to an olefin to obtain an aldehyde using the hydroformylation reaction. The isobutanol, ethyl hexanol, butanol and isononyl alcohol are obtained by hydrogenating the aldehyde. The oxo alcohols products are used in making solvents, adhesives and intermediates which are widely used in automotive products, building construction materials, consumer goods and others. For instance, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, the total production of automotive vehicles was around 80,145,988 units in 2021 with an increase of 3% as compared to 2020. Therefore, the growth in automotive production would eventually help to boost the demand for oxo alcohol, owing to its usage in the manufacturing of phthalates which are used in the making of vinyl plasticizers and finds its application in buildings & construction, automotive and consumer goods. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has declined in 2020 owing to the shutdown of the manufacturing facilities to reduce the spread of the virus. But the market is expected to follow an increasing trend due to the growing consumption in the various end-use sectors during the forecast period.

Oxo Alcohols Market Report Coverage

The report: “Oxo Alcohols Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Oxo Alcohols industry.

Key Takeaways

• Asia-Pacific is expected to register a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The increasing demand for automotive, electronic and other sectors is driving the market for Oxo Alcohols products, such as isobutanol, isononyl alcohol and others.
• High demand for plastics from various end-use industries such as automotive, marine, medical equipment, electronics and others is expected to increase the market demand for Oxo Alcohols during the forecast period.
• The bolstering demand for adhesives and paint & coatings among others is expected to drive the Oxo Alcohols industry during the forecast period, owing to the rising construction activity globally.

Figure: Asia-Pacific Oxo Alcohols Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Billion)

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Oxo Alcohols Market Segment Analysis – By Product Type

The 2-Ethylhexanol oxo alcohols segments accounted for around 40% of the Oxo Alcohols Market share in 2021 and are estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The 2-Ethylhexanol is a clear, colorless, mobile and neutral liquid with low water-solubility but is highly soluble in most organic solvents with a characteristic odor. Also, it is widely used in the manufacturing of 2-Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate and Di-2-Ethyl Hexyl Phthalate (DEHP) which help to lower the emission rates and increase fuel efficiency. Owing to these factors, this product is widely used in the petrochemical industry. According to India Brand Equity Foundation, production volumes of petrochemicals in India stood at 1,716,781 MT in August 2021 and reached 1,877,907 MT in December 2021. Owing to rising production in the petrochemical industry, the demand for 2-Ethylhexanol products is expected to propel the Oxo Alcohol market share over the forecast period.

Oxo Alcohols Market Segment Analysis - By End-use Industry

The building & construction segment accounted for approximately 13% of the Oxo Alcohols Market share in 2021 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Oxo Alcohols are widely used during the manufacturing of adhesives, paints & coatings and others to reduce viscosity and improve brush flow. The rising construction activity, with growing investment by the public & private sector, is boosting the demand for oxo alcohol products such as ethyl hexanol, butanol and others. According to Statistics Canada, the total investment in building construction in March 2022 was around US$20.3 billion with a 1.8% monthly increase. The capital expenditures for non-residential construction for the year 2022 were US$201,492.1 million with a 9.7% increase from 2021. Therefore, the rise in investment would help to boost the construction activity, further boosting the demand for the Oxo Alcohols Market size during the forecast period.

Oxo Alcohols Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

Asia-Pacific region held the largest Oxo Alcohols Market share (up to 48%) in 2021, owing to the growing construction, automotive and electronics sectors in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and others. The major reason for the growth of oxo alcohols is less emission of volatile organic compounds which gives eco-friendly products. Oxo alcohols are widely used in the production of glycol ether, solvents, adhesives, lube oil additives, oil mining, chemicals, perfumes, synthetic resins, crop protection products, paints & coatings and others. These products are widely used in various end-use industries such as electronics, construction, automotive and others. According to Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industry Association, the total production of the electronic industry of Japan was valued at US$8232.29 million (1,099,104 million Yen) in March 2022. Also, the total production of cars in China was around 12,05,000 units in April 2022 as per the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Therefore, the growing electronics, automotive and other sectors would keep on boosting the demand for the Oxo Alcohols market size during the forecast period.

Oxo Alcohols Market Drivers:

Increasing Demand for Oxo Alcohols from the Paints & Coating Sector is Driving the Market

Oxo Alcohols are widely used in the paint & coating sector for the manufacturing of solvent that is used for making paints & coatings, adhesives, lubricant additives and chemical manufacturing. The growing demand for paint & coatings from various end-use industries such as automotive, construction and electronics reducing abrasion between tissues & products is helping to boost the demand for oxo alcohol-based products like isobutanol, butanol, isodecyl alcohol among others. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total construction spending in April 2022 was around US$1,744.8 billion, an increase of 0.8% as compared to March 2022 with US$1,740.6 billion due to an increase in construction activity in the U.S. Thus, the rise in construction spending would increase the construction activity and, in turn, would boost the demand for paint & coatings and eventually would drive the Oxo Alcohols Market size during the forecast period.

The Rise in Demand for Plastics in the Packaging sector

Oxo Alcohol finds its application in the production of plasticizers, a chemical intermediate used to soften Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to make it more flexible. PVC is mostly used in the packaging material to protect the product from external effects and it is widely preferred owing to its low cost and versatility in materials made using plasticizers. According to the Plastic Europe Association, the total production of plastics in 2020 was around 367 metric tons of which 40.5% was used in the packaging industry. Therefore, the growth in the packaging sector would increase the demand for plastic and eventually help to boost the demand for the Oxo Alcohols Industry during the forecast period.

Oxo Alcohols Market Challenge:

Volatile Price of Raw Material

The volatile price of raw materials such as propylene, acetylene, ethylene and others is hindering the market growth. The volatile price of the raw material would increase the cost of production of oxo alcohol and disturb the supply chain which eventually would reduce the demand for oxo alcohol. For instance, the price of propylene witnessed unparalleled disparity in North America during the fourth quarter of 2021. The average price of propylene for refinery and polymer grades was US$520 per metric tons FAS Houston and US$1640 per metric tons FOB Houston, respectively. The demand for oxo alcohol from various end-use industries would decrease with an increase in price as people prefer to opt for alternative products. Owing to this factor, the demand for Oxo Alcohol would drop, which tends to constrain the growth of the market.

Oxo Alcohols Industry Outlook

Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the global Oxo Alcohols market. The top 10 companies in the Oxo Alcohols Market are:

1. Eastman Chemical Company
2. LG Group
3. Exxon Mobil
4. BASF SE
5. Evonik Industries
6. Arkema
7. Andhra Petrochemicals
8. Dow Chemical Company
9. BAX Chemicals
10. Petronas

Recent Developments

• In June 2021, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Government for establishing a petrochemical and lube integration (LuPech) project and acrylics/Oxo Alcohol project along with other infrastructure projects at its oil refinery in Vadodara with the investment of INR24,000 crore (US$3.28 billion).
• In September 2020, Evonik Industries launched a new Elucare brand to gradually expand over the next few months to become home to a wide range of oxo alcohols. These served as high-quality intermediates to produce surfactants, special esters, lubricants, resins and special solvents.
• In September 2020, OQ Chemicals agreed to license Oxo Production Technology, its advanced proprietary technology for the production of ethylene and propylene derivatives to the Duqm project.

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