Pharmaceutical Solvents Market, By Type (Alcohols, Amines, Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated Solvents, and Others), By Application (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Formulations, Research & Development, and Others), By Geography (North America,

Pharmaceutical Solvents Market, By Type (Alcohols, Amines, Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated Solvents, and Others), By Application (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Formulations, Research & Development, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)


Solvents play a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry as they are used widely in manufacturing drugs and medicines. They act as reaction media for chemical syntheses and are also used to solubilize and extract active pharmaceutical ingredients. Common solvents employed include water, methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, cyclohexane, dichloromethane, chloroform, acetone, ethyl acetate, and methyl ethyl ketone among others. With the rising global demand for medicines and biological drugs, pharmaceutical companies are increasingly outsourcing their manufacturing activities. This is expected to boost the demand for pharmaceutical-grade solvents across contract manufacturing and research organizations. Moreover, stricter safety and environmental regulations regarding the use of toxic solvents may necessitate switching to safer alternative solvents, thereby propelling the pharmaceutical solvents market forward.

Market Dynamics:

The global pharmaceutical solvents market is driven by the expanding pharmaceutical production worldwide. Rapid growth of the generics industry and rising contract manufacturing have significantly increased the demand for solvents from drug makers. However, stringent environmental regulations regarding the use of hazardous organic solvents act as a restrain. Many countries India and china and other, have banned toxic solvents like methanol, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride from pharmaceutical applications due to associated health risks. This has created opportunities for bio-based and eco-friendly solvents to enter the market. Supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily impacted the availability of raw materials, negatively impacting the market growth. But ongoing vaccination drives and recovery of healthcare services are boosting the overall pharmaceutical demand.

Key Features of the Study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global pharmaceutical solvents market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global pharmaceutical solvents market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Merck Group, Eastman Chemical Company, Solvay S.A., Huntsman Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Evonik Industries AG, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., INEOS Group Limited, Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., Shell Chemicals, Arkema S.A., Tosoh Corporation, Afton Chemical Corporation, Clariant AG, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Albemarle Corporation, and KMG Chemicals
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global pharmaceutical solvents market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global pharmaceutical solvents market

  • Detailed Segmentation-
  • Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Alcohols
  • Amines
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Chlorinated Solvents
  • Others
  • Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
  • Formulations
  • Research & Development
  • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • BASF SE
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • Merck Group
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • Solvay S.A.
  • Huntsman Corporation
  • LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
  • INEOS Group Limited
  • Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA)
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
  • Shell Chemicals
  • Arkema S.A.
  • Tosoh Corporation
  • Afton Chemical Corporation
  • Clariant AG
  • Kuraray Co., Ltd.
  • Albemarle Corporation
  • KMG Chemicals

  • 1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    Research Objectives
    Assumptions
    Abbreviations
    2. Market Purview
    Report Description
    Market Definition and Scope
    Executive Summary
    Market Snippet, By Type
    Market Snippet, By Application
    Market Snippet, By Region
    Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
    3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
    Market Dynamics
    Drivers
    Restraints
    PEST Analysis
    PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
    Market Opportunities
    Regulatory Scenario
    Key Developments
    Industry Trend
    4. Global Pharmaceutical Solvents Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
    Overview
    Factors Affecting the Global Pharmaceutical Solvents Market – COVID-19
    Impact Analysis
    5. Global Pharmaceutical Solvents Market, By Type, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
    Introduction
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Alcohols
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    Amines
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    Aromatic Hydrocarbons
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    Chlorinated Solvents
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    Others
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    6. Global Pharmaceutical Solvents Market, By Application, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
    Introduction
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
    Segment Trends
    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    Formulations
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    Research & Development
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    Others
    Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
    Segment Trends
    7. Global Pharmaceutical Solvents Market, By Region, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
    Introduction
    Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
    North America
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    U.S.
    Canada
    Latin America
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Brazil
    Argentina
    Mexico
    Rest of Latin America
    Europe
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    U.K.
    Germany
    Italy
    France
    Spain
    Russia
    Rest of Europe
    Asia Pacific
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    China
    India
    Japan
    ASEAN
    Australia
    South Korea
    Rest of Asia Pacific
    Middle East
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    GCC Countries
    Israel
    Rest of Middle East
    Africa
    Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
    Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
    Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2019- 2031, (US$ Bn)
    South Africa
    North Africa
    Central Africa
    8. Competitive Landscape
    Heat Map Analysis
    Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
    Company Profiles
    BASF SE
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Dow Chemical Company
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Merck Group
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Eastman Chemical Company
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Solvay S.A.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Huntsman Corporation
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Evonik Industries AG
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    INEOS Group Limited
    Company Overview
    Type Portfolio
    Recent Developments/Updates
    Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA)
    Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
    Shell Chemicals
    Arkema S.A.
    Tosoh Corporation
    Afton Chemical Corporation
    Clariant AG
    Kuraray Co., Ltd.
    Albemarle Corporation
    KMG Chemicals
    9. Analyst Recommendation
    Wheel of Fortune
    Analyst View
    Coherent Opportunity Map
    10. Section
    References
    Research Methodology
    About Us and Sales Contact
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