Industrial Alcohol Market Size, Share Global Analysis Report, 2021 – 2026

Industry Insights

[197+ Pages Report] According to Facts and Factors, the global industrial alcohol market was valued at around USD 93,300 Million in 2020 and is predicted to create revenue of approximately USD 116,025 Million by the end of 2026, with a CAGR of roughly 3.7% between 2021 and 2026.

Market Overview      

Industrial alcohols are used as a reagent and a solvent in a variety of sectors, including medicines, healthcare, energy, and chemicals. Apart from drinks, these alcohols are used in a variety of applications. Multifunctionality also boosts the adoption of a variety of end-user applications. Furthermore, ethanol, which is mostly manufactured and consumed as an alcoholic beverage, is widely used as a biofuel worldwide. Sugars generated from sugar cane, corn, sugar beets, wheat, and molasses are fermented to produce these fuels. It's also used as a substitute for gasoline in gasoline engines. Alcohols including methanol, benzyl alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol are also utilized in the manufacturing of food, flavorings, cosmetics, and adhesives. In addition, the market is anticipated to rise due to aggressive government initiatives and increased usage of methanol in chemical industries, as well as exponential expansion in manufacturing facilities. Furthermore, an increase in the number of corporate collaborations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the energy sector's reliance on imported fossil fuels is projected to enhance the market growth.

Industry Growth Factors

The growing need for biofuels among end-users for energy security, as well as the growing demand for low-cost feedstock in the chemical sector, are driving the worldwide industrial alcohols market. Furthermore, owing to the good qualities of these alcohols, such as high octane number and increased flammability characteristics, there is a spike in demand for organic solvents, which promotes market growth in transportation. Furthermore, a lack of petroleum and rising energy prices have intensified the problem of energy scarcity, leading to an increase in the use of alcohol as a source of energy. Bioethanol is also blended with gasoline and diesel to be used as a vehicle fuel. However, changing feedstock prices, such as molasses, are likely to hinder alcohol production and, the development of the industry in the future.

Segmentation Analysis

The global industrial alcohol market is segregated based on type, source, process technology, functionality type, purity type, application, and region.

Ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, and others make up a type segment of the global industrial alcohol industry. The global industrial alcohol market can be divided into sugarcane & bagasse, grains, corn, molasses, and others based on the source segment. Based on functionality type, the global industrial alcohol industry is categorized into antimicrobial activity, solubility, fragrant/flavoring agents, flammability & volatility, and antifreeze. Undenatured alcohol and denatured alcohol are the purity type segment of the global industrial alcohol market. The fermentation process and synthetic process make up the process technology of the global industrial alcohol industry. The global industrial alcohol market can be divided into fuel, food, chemical intermediates, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and others based on the application segment.

Industrial Alcohol Market: Report Scope

Regional Analysis

Owing to the large production and consumption of methyl alcohol and ethanol in Asian countries like India and China, the industry is dominated by the Asia Pacific region. The government of India's attempts to utilize ethanol as an automotive fuel is expected to boost ethanol consumption considerably in India. China dominates the worldwide methanol business, owing to increased demand for methanol for gasoline blending and the manufacture of olefins from methanol, which has resulted in new price, economic, and market dynamics. With consumption objectives established by the governments of China and India, methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol dominated the Asia Pacific. In this sector, ethanol use is low, and gasoline use is quickly expanding, accompanied by rising worries about air quality, notably in China and India. With rising GDP and population, the amount of fuel required for transportation is expected to climb dramatically by 2030, necessitating the use of additional biofuels. China is the world's fourth-largest producer of biofuels, whereas India has the best bioethanol demand conditions.

Competitive Players

Some main participants of the global industrial alcohol market are :

• Cargill
• Wilmar International
• RaizenEnergia
• Archer Daniels Midland
• Green Plains Inc
• Univar Solutions
• Cristalco
• EcoLab
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc
• MGP Ingredients
• Lindeplc
• The Andersons Inc
• LyondellBasell Industries
• Sigma-Aldrich
• Dow Chemical Company
• Grain Processing Corporation
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Greenfield Global Inc.
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Flint Hills Resources

By Type

• Ethyl Alcohol
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Methyl Alcohol
• Benzyl alcohol
• Isobutyl Alcohol
• Others

By Source

• Sugarcane & Bagasse
• Grains
• Corn
• Molasses
• Others

By Functionality Type

• Antimicrobial Activity
• Solubility
• Fragrant/Flavoring Agents
• Flammability & Volatility
• Antifreeze

By Purity Type

• Undenatured Alcohol
• Denatured Alcohol

By Process Technology

• Fermentation Process
• Synthetic Process

By Application

• Fuel
• Food
• Chemical Intermediates
• Personal Care Products
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa