Global Oxo Alcohol Market Size study & Forecast, by Type and Application and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

June 2025 | 285 pages | ID: G2638426C9B7EN
Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP

Abstracts

The Global Oxo Alcohol Market was valued at approximately USD 15.83 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compelling CAGR of 5.20% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. Oxo alcohols, such as n-butanol, iso-butanol, and 2-ethylhexanol, are pivotal chemical intermediates that serve as essential building blocks across a broad spectrum of industrial applications. These alcohols are mainly derived through hydroformylation processes and are widely utilized in the formulation of plasticizers, acrylates, solvents, and lube oil additives. As industries continue to shift toward performance-enhancing and sustainable chemical compounds, oxo alcohols are increasingly being positioned as indispensable materials that bridge traditional chemical processes with next-generation manufacturing demands.

The robust growth trajectory of the oxo alcohol market is largely driven by the rising global consumption of plasticizers and acrylates, particularly in construction, automotive, and packaging sectors. With a renewed focus on low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) and environmentally compliant chemicals, oxo alcohol-based products are gaining preference in coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Moreover, their expanding use in glycol ethers and lube oil formulations is reinforcing their value proposition across specialty chemical markets. However, the volatility in raw material prices, coupled with stringent environmental regulations on emission controls during production, poses challenges to market expansion. Nevertheless, innovations in bio-based oxo alcohol synthesis and rising demand for flexible packaging are anticipated to create lucrative avenues in the coming decade.

Regionally, the Asia Pacific region continues to spearhead the market, commanding the largest share owing to its massive manufacturing base and ever-growing infrastructure sector in countries such as China, India, and South Korea. This region benefits from cost-effective labor, high consumption of plasticizers, and rapid urbanization—making it an epicenter of oxo alcohol demand. North America, bolstered by advanced technologies and expanding demand for acrylate esters, is also witnessing stable growth. Meanwhile, Europe remains a significant player due to the consistent demand for eco-friendly paints, coatings, and industrial lubricants. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are projected to register moderate growth, supported by investments in industrial infrastructure and petrochemical capacity expansions.

Major market player included in this report are:

• Eastman Chemical Company
• BASF SE
• Evonik Industries AG
• The Dow Chemical Company
• LG Chem Ltd.
• ExxonMobil Corporation
• Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd.
• PetroChina Company Limited
• Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A.
• OQ Chemicals GmbH
• Arkema S.A.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
• Oxea GmbH
• Sasol Limited
• CNPC Jinzhou Petrochemical Company

Global Oxo Alcohol Market Report Scope:

• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
• Customization Scope – Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

By Type:

• n-Butanol
• Iso-Butanol
• 2-Ethylhexanol
• Others

By Application:

• Plasticizers
• Acrylates
• Acetates
• Resins
• Solvents
• Glycol Ethers
• Lube Oil Additives

By Region:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Contents

CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL OXO ALCOHOL MARKET REPORT SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
  1.2.1. Forecast Model
  1.2.2. Desk Research
  1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
  1.4.1. Market Definition
  1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
  1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
  1.5.2. Limitations
  1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL OXO ALCOHOL MARKET FORCES ANALYSIS

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Oxo Alcohol Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
  3.2.1. Surging Demand for Plasticizers and Acrylates
  3.2.2. Regulatory Push toward Low-VOC, Eco-Compliant Chemicals
3.3. Restraints
  3.3.1. Volatility in Raw Material Prices
  3.3.2. Stringent Environmental Emission Controls
3.4. Opportunities
  3.4.1. Innovation in Bio-Based Oxo Alcohol Synthesis
  3.4.2. Growing Demand for Flexible and Sustainable Packaging

CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL OXO ALCOHOL INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
  4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
  4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
  4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
  4.3.1. Political
  4.3.2. Economic
  4.3.3. Social
  4.3.4. Technological
  4.3.5. Environmental
  4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL OXO ALCOHOL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY TYPE, 2025–2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. n-Butanol
  5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.3. Iso-Butanol
  5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.4. 2-Ethylhexanol
  5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.5. Others
  5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL OXO ALCOHOL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION, 2025–2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Plasticizers
  6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.3. Acrylates
  6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.4. Acetates
  6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.5. Resins
  6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.6. Solvents
  6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.7. Glycol Ethers
  6.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.7.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.8. Lube Oil Additives
  6.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.8.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL OXO ALCOHOL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION, 2025–2035

7.1. Regional Market Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America Oxo Alcohol Market
  7.3.1. U.S. Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.3.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.3.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.3.2. Canada Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.3.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.3.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4. Europe Oxo Alcohol Market
  7.4.1. UK Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.4.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.2. Germany Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.4.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.3. France Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.4.3.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.4. Spain Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.4.4.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.4.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.5. Italy Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.4.5.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.5.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.6. Rest of Europe Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.4.6.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.6.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5. Asia Pacific Oxo Alcohol Market
  7.5.1. China Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.5.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.2. India Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.5.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.3. Japan Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.5.3.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.4. Australia Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.5.4.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.4.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.5. South Korea Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.5.5.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.5.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.5.6.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.6.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
7.6. Latin America Oxo Alcohol Market
  7.6.1. Brazil Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.6.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.6.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.6.2. Mexico Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.6.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.6.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
7.7. Middle East & Africa Oxo Alcohol Market
  7.7.1. UAE Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.7.1.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.7.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.7.2. Saudi Arabia Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.7.2.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.7.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.7.3. South Africa Oxo Alcohol Market
    7.7.3.1. Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.7.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 8. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. Eastman Chemical Company
  8.2.1. Company Overview
  8.2.2. Key Executives
  8.2.3. Company Snapshot
  8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
  8.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
  8.2.6. Recent Development
  8.2.7. Market Strategies
  8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. BASF SE
8.4. Evonik Industries AG
8.5. The Dow Chemical Company
8.6. LG Chem Ltd.
8.7. ExxonMobil Corporation
8.8. Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd.
8.9. PetroChina Company Limited
8.10. Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A.
8.11. OQ Chemicals GmbH
8.12. Arkema S.A.
8.13. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
8.14. Oxea GmbH
8.15. Sasol Limited

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Oxo Alcohol Market Estimates & Forecasts by Region, 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Oxo Alcohol Market Estimates & Forecasts by Type, 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Oxo Alcohol Market Estimates & Forecasts by Application, 2024–2035
Table 5. North America Oxo Alcohol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 6. Europe Oxo Alcohol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 7. Asia Pacific Oxo Alcohol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 8. Latin America Oxo Alcohol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. Middle East & Africa Oxo Alcohol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. Company Market Share Analysis, 2025

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 1. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, Research Methodology
Fig 2. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, Market Estimation Techniques
Fig 3. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, Key Trends 2025
Fig 4. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Fig 5. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, Porter’s Five Forces Model
Fig 6. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, PESTEL Analysis
Fig 7. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, Value Chain Analysis
Fig 8. Oxo Alcohol Market by Type, 2025 & 2035
Fig 9. Oxo Alcohol Market by Application, 2025 & 2035
Fig 10. North America Oxo Alcohol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 11. Europe Oxo Alcohol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 12. Asia Pacific Oxo Alcohol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 13. Latin America Oxo Alcohol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 14. Middle East & Africa Oxo Alcohol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 15. Global Oxo Alcohol Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)