Guerbet Alcohol Market, By Product Type, By End User, By Geography

Description

Global Guerbet Alcohol Market is estimated to be valued at USD 1.52 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.13 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 1.52 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	4.90%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 2.13 Bn

Figure. Guerbet Alcohol Market Share (%), By Region 2025

Guerbet alcohol or 2-propen-1-ol,1,2-epoxy is an organic compound used as a thickeners, suspending, and stabilizing agent in various industries such as construction, food and beverages, textile, pharmaceuticals, and others. It provides better spreadability, gloss and viscosity to products, due to which there has been hug demand for these alcohols across industries. Moreover, factors such as growth in population, urbanization, rising income levels has led to growth in end-use industries, and this boosts usage of guerbet alcohol substantially. However, fluctuation in raw material prices may pose a challenge to guerbet alcohol producers. Guerbet alcohol is a group of branched alcohol that are widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications. These alcohol are characterized by their unique chemical structure, which involves the condensation of two alcohol to form a branched structure. These alcohol are particularly favored for their ability to enhance the texture and sensory experience of cosmetic products, providing smooth and silky feel upon application

Market Dynamics:

Guerbet alcohol market growth is driven by factors such as growing construction activities particularly in developing economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America. Rising infrastructure projects that are related to roads and buildings have significantly boosted the demand for cement and concrete, where guerbet alcohol is used as a plasticizer and dispersing agent. Moreover, expansion of food and beverages industry due to changing lifestyle and food habits can also drive the market growth. However, price volatility of raw materials required for manufacturing guerbet alcohol such as guar gum may hamper the growth of the market. Opportunities for market players lie in developing cost effective production technologies to gain competitive edge.

Key features of the study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the guerbet alcohol market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 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 approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the guerbet alcohol 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, Sasol Ltd, New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd., Kisco Ltd., Kokyu Alcohol Kogyo Co., Ltd., and DowPol Corporation.
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.
Guerbet alcohol market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.

Detailed Segmentation:

By Product Type
- 2-butyloctanol
- 2-hexyldecanol
- 2-octyldodecanol
- 2-decyltetradecanol
- 2-dodecylhexadecanol
- Others
By End User
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Metal Processing
- Detergents & Cleaners
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles
- BASF SE
- Sasol Ltd
- New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Kisco Ltd.
- Kokyu Alcohol Kogyo Co., Ltd.
- DowPol Corporation.

Product Code: CMI3520

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Product Type
- Market Snippet, By End User
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
Rising use as stabilizer in explosives
- Restraints
Stringent regulations pertaining to use of alcohols
- Opportunities
Innovation of new application areas
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations

4. Guerbet Alcohol Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Guerbet Alcohol Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020- 2032
- Segment Trends
2-butyloctanol
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
2-hexyldecanol
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
2-octyldodecanol
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
2-decyltetradecanol
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
2-dodecylhexadecanol
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)

6. Guerbet Alcohol Market, By End User, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Metal Processing
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Detergents & Cleaners
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)

7. Guerbet Alcohol Market, By Region, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2032
- Region Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
  - South Africa
  - Central Africa
  - North Africa

8. Competitive Landscape

Company Profile
- BASF SE
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Sasol Ltd
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Kisco Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Kokyu Alcohol Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- DowPol Corporation.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Analyst Views

9. Section

References
Research Methodology
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