North America Propylene Oxide Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Production Process, By Application, (Polyether Polyols, Propylene Glycol, Glycol Ethers, and Others), By End User, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031
The North America Propylene Oxide Market would witness market growth of 5.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2020, the North America market's volume surged to 1,918.5 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 20.4% (2020-2023).
The chlorohydrin process is one of the primary methods for producing propylene oxide, involving the reaction of propylene with chlorine gas and aqueous hydrochloric acid. Thus, the Canada market consumed 130.3 kilo tonnes of Propylene Oxide by chlorohydrin process in the market 2026.
The US market dominated the North America Propylene Oxide Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $6,359.9 million by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 7.5% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 6.6% during (2024 - 2031).
Propylene oxide (PO) is a versatile chemical compound with a wide range of industrial applications, making it a vital component of various sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, construction, and healthcare. As a highly reactive epoxide.
Additionally, propylene oxide is a building block for producing numerous chemicals and materials, including polyurethanes, propylene glycol, glycol ethers, and flame retardants. The propylene oxide market is characterized by robust demand.
The automotive industry in Mexico relies heavily on polyurethane foams for vehicle interiors, including seats, headliners, armrests, and door panels. Propylene oxide is a key raw material used to produce polyurethane foams. With the expansion of automotive manufacturing facilities in Mexico, there is a growing demand for polyurethane foam components, thereby driving the demand for propylene oxide in the region.
Based on Production Process, the market is segmented into Chlorohydrin Process, Styrene Monomer Process, TBA Co-product Process, Cumene-based Process and Hydrogen Peroxide Process. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Polyether Polyols, Propylene Glycol, Glycol Ethers, and Others. Based on End User, the market is segmented into Automotive, Building & Construction, Textile & Furnishing, Chemical & Pharmaceutical, Packaging, Electronics and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- The Dow Chemical Company
- BASF SE
- LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
- Shell plc
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A
- Merck KGaA
- Huntsman Corporation
- Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Tokuyama Corporation
- Repsol Group
North America Propylene Oxide Market Report Segmentation
By Production Process (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Chlorohydrin Process
- Styrene Monomer Process
- TBA Co-product Process
- Cumene-based Process
- Hydrogen Peroxide Process
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Polyether Polyols
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycol Ethers
- Others
By End User (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Automotive
- Building & Construction
- Textile & Furnishing
- Chemical & Pharmaceutical
- Packaging
- Electronics
- Others
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America