Propanol Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Propanol Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (n-Propanol, Isopropanol, Bio-Based Propanol), End-Use Industry (Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Printing Inks, Paints & Coatings, Electronics Cleaning, Adhesives & Sealants, Others), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East and Africa). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Propanol Market Size and Share

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Propanol Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Propanol Market size is estimated at USD 3.23 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 4.05 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.67% during the forecast period (2025-2030). Moderate expansion stems from rising adoption in semiconductor cleaning, sustainable aviation fuel pathways, and pharmaceutical synthesis, even as regulatory pressures reshape solvent formulations. High-purity isopropanol demand for 5 nm and below chip fabrication, new API production hubs in Asia, and alcohol-to-jet projects in North America collectively underpin steady volume gains. Feedstock volatility and evolving VOC limits temper momentum, but continuous oxo-alcohol integration and investment in purification technologies help producers defend margins. Integrated petrochemical players therefore retain cost advantages, while bio-based entrants carve out growth niches within the wider propanol market.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By product type, isopropanol led with 54.77% revenue share in 2024; bio-based propanol is projected to expand at a 6.89% CAGR through 2030. 
  • By end-use industry, the chemicals segment held 29.67% of propanol market share in 2024, while electronics cleaning is advancing at a 6.10% CAGR to 2030. 
  • By geography, Asia Pacific commanded 40.24% of the propanol market in 2024; the Middle East and Africa region is forecast to post the fastest regional CAGR of 7.04% over the outlook period.

Segment Analysis

By Product Type: Isopropanol Dominance Amid Bio-based Growth

Isopropanol accounted for 54.77% of the propanol market in 2024, leveraging its quick evaporation rate, antimicrobial efficacy, and versatile solvency for pharmaceuticals, personal care, and industrial cleaning. Semiconductor manufacturers are sharpening this dominance by contracting supply of 99.999% grades, and ExxonMobil’s upcoming Baton Rouge line illustrates capital commitment toward ultra-high-purity batches. N-propanol maintains a niche but reliable presence in specialty inks and chemical intermediates, benefiting formulators requiring slower evaporation and distinct reactivity. Bio-based propanol delivers the steepest growth curve at 6.89% CAGR, aided by policy incentives targeting sustainable aviation fuel. USA BioEnergy’s investment has increased confidence that offtake agreements can underwrite scale-up, positioning renewable producers for entry into the broader propanol market. 

Isopropanol’s extensive global distribution network and mature manufacturing footprint underpin reliable supply, yet escalating semiconductor demand is pressuring logistics and quality-control capacity. Producers are updating purification trains with ion-exchange, ultrafiltration, and advanced gas chromatography to verify part-per-trillion impurity thresholds. Conversely, bio-based output must overcome fermentation productivity limits and variable feedstock availability. Over the forecast horizon, the faster growth of renewable grades narrows the gap, but the absolute propanol market size for isopropanol remains well ahead, illustrating the inertia of entrenched production assets and customer familiarity. 

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By End-use Industry: Electronics Cleaning Drives Growth

The chemicals segment retained 29.67% of propanol market share in 2024 through its wide interface with paints, resins, and extractive processes that rely on balanced solvency and miscibility. Nonetheless, electronics cleaning is growing at 6.10% CAGR as fabs add capacity for AI accelerators, 5G radios, and power-efficient memory. Fabricators pursue zero-defect targets under shrinking line widths, prompting tighter solvent purity specifications and frequent bath replacements, which lift volumetric demand. 

Pharmaceuticals offer a steady consumption base thanks to rising generic production in India and formulation exports from China. Here, propanol underpins purification, crystallization, and wash stages, securing long-term offtake stability. Personal care applications continue to diversify into sanitizers, antimicrobial gels, and fragrance carriers, adding consistent albeit modest volume. Paints and coatings, once the cornerstone of solvents, see slower uptake as VOC ceilings tighten. Yet reformulation still requires propanol to manage viscosity profiles in low-VOC systems, retaining relevance even if total volumes level out. The emerging sustainable aviation fuel niche provides a differentiated, high-value outlet for bio-based molecules, reshaping perceptions of the propanol market beyond traditional chemistry. 

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Geography Analysis

Asia Pacific leads the propanol market with 40.24% share in 2024. Government programmes like India’s PLI scheme and Bulk Drug Parks funnel investment into API synthesis lines that consume pharmaceutical-grade propanol. China remains the largest chemical producer globally, commanding 50% share of world output and driving solvent needs across paints, inks, and electronics assembly. High-purity demand is amplified by advanced node semiconductor activity in Japan and South Korea, where fabs stipulate stringent contamination thresholds. Growing integration between refineries and chemical complexes in Southeast Asia further stabilizes regional feedstock supply. 

North America exhibits mature but resilient consumption. The United States exported USD 345 million of propanol in 2023 while importing USD 128 million, a sign of domestic self-sufficiency coupled with specialized grade requirements. ExxonMobil’s plan to produce 99.999% purity isopropanol in Louisiana aligns with the domestic semiconductor incentive framework, reducing dependence on imported high-spec material. Concurrently, USA BioEnergy’s Texas SAF project elevates the region’s renewable propanol profile, signaling diversification of demand. 

Europe faces cost-side pressure from energy prices and stricter environmental norms. BASF saw a 21% sales decline in 2023, emblematic of subdued industrial output, yet specialty grades for pharmaceuticals and personal care protect pockets of profitability. The Middle East and Africa region holds the highest forward CAGR potential. Advanced Petrochemical and SK Gas are constructing an isopropanol plant at Jubail, harnessing local propylene surpluses and integrated infrastructure. South America registers moderate growth, with Brazil’s push toward SAF via sugarcane waste and biomethane unlocking future bio-propanol demand.

Propanol Market CAGR (%), Growth Rate by Region
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Competitive Landscape

The propanol market is moderately consolidated. BASF, Dow, and ExxonMobil leverage integrated steam crackers, acetone derivatives, and downstream specialty lines to control costs and assure quality. Feedstock volatility therefore disproportionately pressures smaller producers lacking captive propylene streams. ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge upgrade signals competition moving toward ultra-high-purity segments targeting semiconductor yields. Larger firms are also trialing continuous oxo-alcohol reactors that raise throughput and lower energy intensity, reinforcing scale advantages. 

Sustainability is a boundary for differentiation. LanzaJet’s alcohol-to-jet technology positions it as a first mover in renewable aviation fuel, working with airlines on offtake agreements that secure volume and provide margin visibility. Petrochemical incumbents react by announcing bio-propyl alcohol pilots or co-processing initiatives within existing cracker complexes. Strategic partnerships increasingly focus on carbon capture, renewable hydrogen, and circular feedstocks that align with Scope 3 targets demanded by end customers. 

Technology licensing and geographic expansion round out competitive moves. Growth in Asia Pacific spurs partnerships with contract manufacturers near end customers, allowing quick response to purity deviations and shorter logistics chains. Intellectual property around purification, real-time analytics, and fermentation strains becomes central to negotiating leverage and long-term relevance within the evolving propanol market. 

Propanol Industry Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Dow

  3. Eastman Chemical Company

  4. Exxon Mobil Corporation

  5. LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Dow, Honeywell International Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, BASF SE, Royal Dutch Shell PLC
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Recent Industry Developments

  • March 2025: ExxonMobil plans to produce 99.999% high-purity isopropyl alcohol at its Baton Rouge facility by 2027, addressing the semiconductor industry's stringent requirements for next-generation microchip manufacturing. This initiative aims to meet the rising demand for ultra-high-purity solvents used in electronics cleaning applications.
  • June 2024: Moeve has initiated the construction of Spain's first isopropyl alcohol (IPA) plant. The facility will feature a production capacity of 80,000 tons and entails an investment of EUR 75 million. This development is expected to strengthen the propanol market by enhancing regional production capacity and reducing dependency on imports.

Table of Contents for Propanol Industry Report

1. Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Landscape

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 High-purity (isopropyl alcohol) IPA demand in electronics cleaning
    • 4.2.2 Construction-led solvent demand in paints and coatings
    • 4.2.3 Rising pharma API output in Asia Pacific
    • 4.2.4 Emerging bio-propanol for low-carbon aviation fuel
    • 4.2.5 Cost cuts via continuous oxo-alcohol integration
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Volatile propylene feedstock prices
    • 4.3.2 Stricter VOC rules for solvent formulations
    • 4.3.3 Scale-up hurdles for bio-propanol fermentation
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Porter’s Five Forces
    • 4.5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.5.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.5.5 Degree of Competition

5. Market Size and Growth Forecasts

  • 5.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.1 n-Propanol
    • 5.1.2 Isopropanol
    • 5.1.3 Bio-based Propanol
  • 5.2 By End-use Industry
    • 5.2.1 Pharmaceutical
    • 5.2.2 Chemicals (Solvents and Intermediates)
    • 5.2.3 Personal Care and Cosmetics
    • 5.2.4 Printing Inks
    • 5.2.5 Paints and Coatings
    • 5.2.6 Electronics Cleaning
    • 5.2.7 Adhesives and Sealants
    • 5.2.8 Others
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacifc
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 France
    • 5.3.3.4 Italy
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals
    • 6.4.3 Dow
    • 6.4.4 Eastman Chemical Company
    • 6.4.5 Exxon Mobil Corporation
    • 6.4.6 HiMedia Laboratories
    • 6.4.7 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 6.4.8 INEOS
    • 6.4.9 LCY
    • 6.4.10 LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
    • 6.4.11 Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
    • 6.4.12 Moeve
    • 6.4.13 Sasol Limited
    • 6.4.14 Shell plc
    • 6.4.15 Solvay
    • 6.4.16 Solventis
    • 6.4.17 Tokuyama Corporation

7. Market Opportunities and Future Outlook

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-need Assessment
  • 7.2 Substituting Gasoline as Fuel
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Global Propanol Market Report Scope

The scope of the propanol market report includes:

By Product Type n-Propanol
Isopropanol
Bio-based Propanol
By End-use Industry Pharmaceutical
Chemicals (Solvents and Intermediates)
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Printing Inks
Paints and Coatings
Electronics Cleaning
Adhesives and Sealants
Others
By Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacifc
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
By Product Type
n-Propanol
Isopropanol
Bio-based Propanol
By End-use Industry
Pharmaceutical
Chemicals (Solvents and Intermediates)
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Printing Inks
Paints and Coatings
Electronics Cleaning
Adhesives and Sealants
Others
By Geography
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacifc
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the propanol market?

The propanol market is valued at USD 3.23 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4.05 billion by 2030.

Which product segment dominates the propanol market?

Isopropanol leads with 54.77% revenue share in 2024, driven by its versatility in pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial cleaning applications.

Why is electronics cleaning the fastest-growing end-use for propanol?

Advanced node semiconductor fabrication requires ultra-high-purity isopropanol to prevent particle contamination, pushing segment growth at a 6.10% CAGR.

How are volatile propylene prices affecting propanol producers?

Feedstock cost swings squeeze standalone producers’ margins, favoring integrated petrochemical players that secure propylene from captive crackers.

What role does bio-propanol play in sustainable aviation fuel?

Bio-propanol serves as a key intermediate in alcohol-to-jet pathways, and projects such as USA BioEnergy’s Texas facility highlight its emerging importance in low-carbon fuel strategies.

Which region offers the strongest growth prospects?

The Middle East and Africa region is poised for the fastest CAGR as new isopropanol capacity in Saudi Arabia leverages abundant propylene and rising local demand.

Page last updated on: July 10, 2025

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