Global Glycerol Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth, Trends, Competitive Scenario And Forecasts, 2012 To 2020

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Global Glycerol Market Size, Market Share, Application
Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth, Trends, Competitive
Scenario And Forecasts, 2012 To 2020
Industry Insights
Global glycerol market is expected to be over USD 2billion in terms of revenue over the forecast period.
Increasing use of biofuels and oleochemicals is expected to drive market growth. It is non-toxic and
nutritious and therefore it is widely used in consumer products. Additionally, it is used in preservatives
and food sweeteners depending on their reactions to chemical. New healthcare technologies can
provide potential opportunities to the glycerol market.
Global consumption was over 2,000 kilo tons in 2013 and is expected to be over 3,400 kilo tons by 2020,
growing at CAGR of over 6% for the forecast period. It can be used in production of renewable chemicals
opening new avenues for market participants. Factors such as unstable government policies,
unpredictable feedstock supply and expensive refining processes are expected to restrict market
growth.
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Source Insights
Major sources for the glycerol market include biodiesel, fatty acid, fatty alcohols and soap industry.
Previously, glycerol was produced by synthetic processes which were uneconomical for large
production. Currently biodiesel emerged as the key source for glycerol producing 1400 kilo tons
whichaccount over 62% of the global market for 2013. Additionally fatty alcohols are estimated to be
fastest growing source for glycerol production at a CAGR of over 8.0%. This growth is due to expansion
of transesterification process.
Application Insights
Glycerol is used in various application segments including personal care, pharmaceutical, food &
beverages, alkyd resins, polyether polyols and tobacco humectants. As of 2013, Alkyd resins dominated
the market followed by personal care with a market share of 13% and 12% respectively in terms of
volume. Glycerol is used in skin products owing to healing properties and nutritive value. Additionally, it
is used in health care products owing to sweet taste and laxative property. Growing demand of
healthcare and personal care products due to improving lifestyle and awareness is expected to fuel
market demand. Polyether polyols segment is growing with the use of sweeteners in food products
because glycerol remains unaffected by bacteria causing tooth decay. It is also used for perfume and
explosive production.
Downstream Opportunity Insights
Glycerol can be used as potential chemical platform for production of renewable chemicals. This is
expected to be an environment friendly and economical alternative. Few chemicals such as propylene
glycol, 1-3 propanediol and epichlorohydrin have already undergone process to be manufactured using
glycerol.
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Regional Insights
Europe has been the largest consumer owing to high demand from pharmaceuticals, food & beverages
and personal care. Asia Pacific is estimated to have fastest growth at a CAGR of over 7% in the next six
years. The region accounted for over 37% of market volume for the year 2013. As glycerol is used as raw
material for the production of propylene glycol and epichlorohydrin, China’s consumption is expected to
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increase. Additionally owing to growth in paints and coatings market in the Middle East, demand for the
glycerol market is estimated to considerably increase.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
1.1 Glycerol – Industry Summary & Critical Success Factors (CSFs)
Chapter 2 Glycerol Industry Outlook
2.1 Market Segmentation
2.2 Market Size and Growth Prospects
2.3 Glycerol Value Chain Analysis
2.4 Glycerol Market Dynamics
2.5 Key Opportunities Prioritized
2.6 Industry Analysis - Porter's
2.7 Glycerol - Company Market Share Analysis
2.8 Glycerol - PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3 Glycerol Source Outlook
3.1 Biodiesel
3.2 Fatty Acids
3.3 Fatty Alcohols
3.4 Soap Industry
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Chapter 4 Glycerol Application Outlook
4.1 Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals
4.2 Alkyd Resins
4.3 Foods & Beverages
4.4 Polyether Polyols
4.5 Tobacco Humectants
Chapter 5 Glycerol Downstream Opportunities Outlook
5.1 Propylene Glycol
5.2 Epichlorohydrin
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5.3 1, 3 Propanediol
5.4 Others
Chapter 6 Glycerol Regional Outlook
6.1 North America
6.2 Europe
6.3 Asia Pacific
6.4 RoW
Chapter 7 Glycerol Competitive Landscape
7.1 Solvay S.A.
7.2 Sofiproteol Group
7.3 Wilmar International
7.4 Procter & Gamble Chemicals
7.5 Cognis Corporation
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Global glycerol market is expected to be over USD 2billion in terms of revenue over the forecast period. Increasing use of biofuels and oleochemicals is expected to drive market growth. It is non-toxic and nutritious and therefore it is widely used in consumer products.