Glycidol Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Glycidol 96%, Glycidol 97%, Glycidol below 95%, Glycidol more than 97%), By Application (Production of surface-active compounds, Additives in plastics, Paints, Pharmaceuticals, Others), 2018-

Glycidol Market Outlook

Glycidol Market Size is forecast to reach $286.5 Million in 2032 from $197.3 Million in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 5.4% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Glycidol Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Glycidol Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (Glycidol 96%, Glycidol 97%, Glycidol below 95%, Glycidol more than 97%), By Application (Production of surface-active compounds, Additives in plastics, Paints, Pharmaceuticals, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Glycidol Markets.

Glycidol Market Insights, 2025: Glycidol: Key Drivers and Opportunities

The glycidol market is growing steadily due to its applications in the production of surfactants, resins, and pharmaceuticals. A primary driver is the increasing demand for epoxy resins, where glycidol serves as a key precursor. With the rapid expansion of the construction, automotive, and electronics industries, epoxy resins are seeing heightened usage, boosting glycidol consumption. Additionally, glycidol is used in the production of specialty surfactants for personal care and household cleaning products, driven by the rising demand for high-performance detergents and shampoos.

Opportunities in this market lie in the development of bio-based glycidol alternatives. Companies like Solvay and Evonik are researching renewable production methods to reduce environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements for safer chemicals. The pharmaceutical industry is another potential growth area, as glycidol derivatives are being explored for novel drug formulations. Advances in green chemistry and sustainable epoxy resin production are likely to create new commercial pathways for glycidol in the coming years.

Five Trends that will define global Glycidol Market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Glycidol Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Glycidol Companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Glycidol Industry?

The Glycidol Market sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Glycidol Market Segment Insights

The Glycidol Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Glycidol Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (Glycidol 96%, Glycidol 97%, Glycidol below 95%, Glycidol more than 97%), By Application (Production of surface-active compounds, Additives in plastics, Paints, Pharmaceuticals, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Glycidol Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Glycidol Industry Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Glycidol Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Glycidol Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Glycidol Industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Glycidol Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Glycidol Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Glycidol Market with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Glycidol Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Glycidol Market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Glycidol Industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Glycidol Companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Glycidol Market.

Latin American Glycidol Market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Glycidol Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Glycidol Markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Glycidol Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Glycidol Companies outcompete in 2025 and Beyond?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Aggarwwal Exports, Biosynth Ltd, BOCSCI Inc, Changzhou Huaren Chemical Co. Ltd, Kanto Chemical Co. Inc, LGC Science Group Holdings Ltd, Merck KGaA, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd, Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc, Spectrum Laboratory Products Inc, Synthesis with Catalysts Pvt. Ltd, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.

Glycidol Market Scope and Segmentation

By Type

Glycidol 96%

Glycidol 97%

Glycidol below 95%

Glycidol more than 97%

By Application

Production of surface-active compounds

Additives in plastics

Paints

Pharmaceuticals

Others

Countries Included-

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia, Rest of APAC

South and Central America- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of SCA

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Rest of Middle East, Rest of Africa

Companies Included in the Glycidol Market Research-

Aggarwwal Exports

Biosynth Ltd

BOCSCI Inc

Changzhou Huaren Chemical Co. Ltd

Kanto Chemical Co. Inc

LGC Science Group Holdings Ltd

Merck KGaA

Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd

Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc

Spectrum Laboratory Products Inc

Synthesis with Catalysts Pvt. Ltd

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd

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