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PUBLISHER: Fairfield Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1501285

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PUBLISHER: Fairfield Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1501285

Propylene Glycol Ether Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

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Propylene glycol ethers market are versatile organic compounds derived from the reaction between propylene oxide and alcohols. These compounds are crucial in various industries, notably the paints and coatings sector, where they are used as solvents, and for flow regulation and coalescence. Beyond this, PGEs find applications in electronics, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and other industries, serving as chemical intermediates, cleaners, and solvents.

Increasing Acceptance in End-User Industries

The market for propylene glycol ethers is experiencing growth due to their superior properties. They boast a faster evaporation rate, high water solubility, and excellent solvency for a variety of resins, including acrylics, polyesters, epoxies, and polyurethanes. These characteristics are driving their acceptance across multiple end-user industries. PGEs are widely used in printing inks, coatings, and cleaning applications, offering better viscosity reduction compared to heavier molecular weight glycol ethers.

Resin manufacturers, coating formulators, and coating applicators increasingly rely on PGEs to produce protective coatings for the automotive, architectural, and other industries. The lower toxicity and eco-friendly nature of PGEs make them a preferred choice among end-users. The growing application and acceptance of PGEs and their acetates in diverse industries are key drivers of market growth.

Customizing Product Portfolio for Specific Applications

PGEs find applications across various industry verticals, each requiring specific properties and characteristics. Manufacturers are therefore focusing on improving their product mix and offering customized and tailored products to meet customer-specific requirements. For instance, the electronics segment demands products with particular properties and enhanced qualities. This trend of product differentiation and customization is expected to open new growth avenues in the market.

Solvent Segment Leads in Value and Volume Growth

The global propylene glycol ether market is segmented by application into chemical intermediates, solvents, coalescing agents, coatings, electronics, and others. The electronics segment is further divided into semiconductors and TFT-LCD. Among these, the chemical intermediate and solvent segments collectively account for a significant portion of the overall market. The solvent segment, in particular, is projected to register the highest value and volume growth among all application segments.

North America Dominates the Market; China Shows High Growth Potential

North America holds a significant share of the global propylene glycol ether market, maintaining its dominance throughout the forecast period. Key countries in the global market are expected to represent a substantial portion of the total market share. In Europe, the top three countries are projected to account for more than half of the region's market share. Meanwhile, China is anticipated to emerge as a high-growth market, contributing significantly to the overall market expansion.

Leading Market Participants

Prominent players in the global propylene glycol ether market include:

  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings N.V.
  • Royal Dutch Shell plc
  • DowDuPont Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • Chang Chan Group
  • Manali Petrochemicals Limited
  • KH Neochem Co., Ltd
  • Shiny Chemical Industrial Company Limited
  • Jiangsu Baichuan High-tech New Materials Co., Ltd
  • Jiangsu Hualun Chemical Industry Co. Ltd
  • Jiangsu Dynamic Chemical Co., Ltd

These companies are focused on expanding their processing facilities to meet the growing demand and increase their market share.

Report Description

The report on the global propylene glycol ether market provides a comprehensive view, starting with an executive summary and market introduction. It includes an analysis of market viewpoints, value chain analysis, and forecast factors impact analysis. The report then delves into the global market based on segments and presents a forecast for the period, segmented into:

Market Segmentation

By Product Type:

  • Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
  • Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
  • Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)

By Application:

  • Chemical intermediate
  • Solvent
  • Coalescing agent
  • Coatings
  • Electronics
    • Semiconductor
    • TFT-LCD
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • SEA
  • MEA
  • China
  • Taiwan
  • South Korea
  • Japan

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

  • 1.1. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Snapshot
  • 1.2. Future Projections
  • 1.3. Key Market Trends
  • 1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2024
  • 1.5. Analyst Recommendations

2. Market Overview

  • 2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
  • 2.2. Market Dynamics
    • 2.2.1. Drivers
    • 2.2.2. Restraints
    • 2.2.3. Market Opportunities
  • 2.3. Value Chain Analysis
  • 2.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
    • 2.5.1. Supply
    • 2.5.2. Demand
  • 2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
  • 2.7. Economic Overview
    • 2.7.1. World Economic Projections
  • 2.8. PESTLE Analysis

3. Production Output and Trade Statistics, 2018-2024

  • 3.1. Global Propylene Glycol Ether, Production Output, by Region, 2018 - 2024
    • 3.1.1. North America
    • 3.1.2. Europe
    • 3.1.3. Asia Pacific
    • 3.1.4. Latin America
    • 3.1.5. Middle East & Africa

4. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

  • 4.1. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 4.1.1. Key Highlights
      • 4.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
      • 4.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
      • 4.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
  • 4.2. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 4.2.1. Key Highlights
      • 4.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
      • 4.2.1.2. Solvent
      • 4.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
      • 4.2.1.4. Coatings
      • 4.2.1.5. Electronics
      • 4.2.1.6. Semiconductor
      • 4.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
      • 4.2.1.8. Others
  • 4.3. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Region, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 4.3.1. Key Highlights
      • 4.3.1.1. North America
      • 4.3.1.2. Europe
      • 4.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
      • 4.3.1.4. Latin America
      • 4.3.1.5. Middle East & Africa

5. North America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

  • 5.1. North America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 5.1.1. Key Highlights
      • 5.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
      • 5.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
      • 5.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
  • 5.2. North America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 5.2.1. Key Highlights
      • 5.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
      • 5.2.1.2. Solvent
      • 5.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
      • 5.2.1.4. Coatings
      • 5.2.1.5. Electronics
      • 5.2.1.6. Semiconductor
      • 5.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
      • 5.2.1.8. Others
    • 5.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
  • 5.3. North America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 5.3.1. Key Highlights
      • 5.3.1.1. U.S. Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 5.3.1.2. U.S. Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 5.3.1.3. Canada Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 5.3.1.4. Canada Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

6. Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

  • 6.1. Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 6.1.1. Key Highlights
      • 6.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
      • 6.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
      • 6.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
  • 6.2. Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 6.2.1. Key Highlights
      • 6.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
      • 6.2.1.2. Solvent
      • 6.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
      • 6.2.1.4. Coatings
      • 6.2.1.5. Electronics
      • 6.2.1.6. Semiconductor
      • 6.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
      • 6.2.1.8. Others
    • 6.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
  • 6.3. Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 6.3.1. Key Highlights
      • 6.3.1.1. Germany Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.2. Germany Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.3. U.K. Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.4. U.K. Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.5. France Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.6. France Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.7. Italy Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.8. Italy Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.9. Turkey Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.10. Turkey Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.11. Russia Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.12. Russia Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.13. Rest of Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 6.3.1.14. Rest of Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

7. Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

  • 7.1. Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 7.1.1. Key Highlights
      • 7.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
      • 7.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
      • 7.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
  • 7.2. Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 7.2.1. Key Highlights
      • 7.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
      • 7.2.1.2. Solvent
      • 7.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
      • 7.2.1.4. Coatings
      • 7.2.1.5. Electronics
      • 7.2.1.6. Semiconductor
      • 7.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
      • 7.2.1.8. Others
    • 7.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
  • 7.3. Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 7.3.1. Key Highlights
      • 7.3.1.1. China Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.2. China Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.3. China Propylene Glycol Ether Market Purity, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.4. Japan Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.5. Japan Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.6. South Korea Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.7. South Korea Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.8. India Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.9. India Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.10. Southeast Asia Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.11. Southeast Asia Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.12. Rest of Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 7.3.1.13. Rest of Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

  • 8.1. Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 8.1.1. Key Highlights
      • 8.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
      • 8.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
      • 8.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
  • 8.2. Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 8.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
      • 8.2.1.2. Solvent
      • 8.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
      • 8.2.1.4. Coatings
      • 8.2.1.5. Electronics
      • 8.2.1.6. Semiconductor
      • 8.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
      • 8.2.1.8. Others
    • 8.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
  • 8.3. Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 8.3.1. Key Highlights
      • 8.3.1.1. Brazil Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 8.3.1.2. Brazil Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 8.3.1.3. Mexico Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 8.3.1.4. Mexico Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 8.3.1.5. Argentina Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 8.3.1.6. Argentina Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 8.3.1.7. Rest of Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 8.3.1.8. Rest of Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

  • 9.1. Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 9.1.1. Key Highlights
      • 9.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
      • 9.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
      • 9.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
  • 9.2. Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 9.2.1. Key Highlights
      • 9.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
      • 9.2.1.2. Solvent
      • 9.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
      • 9.2.1.4. Coatings
      • 9.2.1.5. Electronics
      • 9.2.1.6. Semiconductor
      • 9.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
      • 9.2.1.8. Others
    • 9.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 9.3.1. Key Highlights
      • 9.3.1.1. GCC Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.2. GCC Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.3. South Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.4. South Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.5. Egypt Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.6. Egypt Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.7. Nigeria Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.8. Nigeria Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.9. Rest of Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
      • 9.3.1.10. Rest of Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
    • 9.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. Competitive Landscape

  • 10.1. Purity vs Application Heatmap
  • 10.2. Manufacturer vs Application Heatmap
  • 10.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
  • 10.4. Competitive Dashboard
  • 10.5. Company Profiles
    • 10.5.1. LyondellBasell Industries Holdings N.V.
      • 10.5.1.1. Company Overview
      • 10.5.1.2. Product Portfolio
      • 10.5.1.3. Financial Overview
      • 10.5.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
    • 10.5.2. Royal Dutch Shell plc
    • 10.5.3. DowDuPont Inc.
    • 10.5.4. BASF SE
    • 10.5.5. Eastman Chemical Company
    • 10.5.6. Chang Chan Group
    • 10.5.7. Manali Petrochemicals Limited
    • 10.5.8. KH Neochem Co., Ltd
    • 10.5.9. Shiny Chemical Industrial Company Limited
    • 10.5.10. Jiangsu Baichuan High-tech New Materials Co., Ltd
    • 10.5.11. Jiangsu Hualun Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
    • 10.5.12. Jiangsu Dynamic Chemical Co., Ltd.
    • 10.5.13. Others

11. Appendix

  • 11.1. Research Methodology
  • 11.2. Report Assumptions
  • 11.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations
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