Global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Polyethylene oxide (PEO), also known as polyethylene glycol (PEG), is a water-soluble polymer with a repeating unit derived from ethylene oxide. PEO is characterized by its high molecular weight and flexibility. It has applications in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, where it is utilized as a thickening agent, binder, and solubilizer in drug formulations. PEO is also employed in the production of personal care products, such as creams and lotions, due to its emulsifying properties. Additionally, PEO is used in water treatment processes, where its ability to form complexes and enhance flocculation makes it effective in treating wastewater. The versatility of PEO stems from its water-solubility, biocompatibility, and the ability to tailor its molecular weight for specific applications, making it a widely utilized polymer in diverse fields.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) include Dow Chemical, Sumitomo Seika, Meisei Chemical Works, Shanghai Liansheng Chemical, Jilin Xingyun Chemical, Zibo Kaixin Chemical, Global Fine Chemical, Yuntian Synthetic Material etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Polyethylene Oxide (PEO). Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Include:

Dow Chemical

Sumitomo Seika

Meisei Chemical Works

Shanghai Liansheng Chemical

Jilin Xingyun Chemical

Zibo Kaixin Chemical

Global Fine Chemical

Yuntian Synthetic Material

Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Product Segment Include:

Mw: Below 1 million

Mw: 1-5 million

Mw: Above 5 million

Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Product Application Include:

Textile Industry

Paper Industry

Building and Construction

Mining Industry

Cosmetic Industry

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources