Industrial Alcohol Market
PUBLISHED: 2022 ID: SMRC21273
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Industrial Alcohol Market

Industrial Alcohol Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Process Technology (Fermentation, Synthetic), Type (Benzyl, Ethyl, Isobutyl), Application (Chemical Intermediates & Solvents, Pharmaceuticals) and By Geography

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Published: 2022 ID: SMRC21273

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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Years Covered

2020-2028

Estimated Year Value (2021)

US $96.75 BN

Projected Year Value (2028)

US $142.62 BN

CAGR (2021 - 2028)

5.7%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Highest Growing Market

Asia Pacific


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Industrial Alcohol Market is accounted for $96.75 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $142.62 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. Industrial alcohols act as a reagent as well as a solvent in various industrial applications in the pharmaceuticals, personal care, energy sector, and chemical industries. These alcohols are used in applications other than beverages. These fuels are produced by the fermentation of sugars derived from wheat, corn, sugar beets, sugar cane, and molasses. Furthermore, it is used in petrol engines as an alternative to gasoline. In addition, alcohols such as methanol, benzyl alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol are also used in the production of food products, flavourings, cosmetics, and adhesives.



Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing adoption of bioethanol


Bioethanol is commonly used as a biofuel for transportation to reduce the effects of greenhouse gases. The growing world population and the increasing industrialization are leading to high demand for energy. This has resulted in the increasing cost of crude oil and natural gas over years now. The rising awareness about climate change and the surging adoption of renewable resources has led to the development of bioethanol. Biofuels are renewable energy sources that have supported the market demand for fuel that aids in reducing pollution levels across the globe.

Restraint:

Fluctuating prices of raw material


Industrial alcohol is inelastic in terms of price demand. This means that the scarcity of the product causes a major increase in prices and vice versa. The alcohol industry is heavily dependent on raw materials such as sugar, corn, and wheat. The raw material prices depend on various factors such as cultivation yield, climatic conditions, and the quality of crops. The restraints for the global industrial alcohol market is mainly due to the pandemic COVID-19 which has made many companies shut down its production facilities in order to maintain safety and health. 

Opportunity:

Emerging markets in growing economies


The changing lifestyles, growing economy, and shift toward renewable resource utilization in developing economies have led to an increasing demand for alcohol in fuel and other applications. Developing countries, namely China, India, and countries in the Middle East & Africa, in the coming years, are expected to experience a strong upsurge in demand for alcohol such as ethyl alcohol and isobutyl alcohol. This demand is expected to be driven by an increase in the consumption of alcohol in various sectors and the growing trend of greener technology in the energy sector.

Threat:

Approval of regulatory bodies


The compliance burden is also an influencing factor, in which a company has to cope with the changing regulations related to environment protection, pricing policy, immigration reform, and infrastructure improvements, among others. Firms that are not able to comply with these new and changing requirements may have to deal with the exit from the market. Moreover, production of methanol using any carbon-based source is a capital-intensive process. The players must first identify the raw material of which they can secure economic and uninterrupted supply over a long period of time.

The fossil fuels segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The fossil fuels segment is projected to hold the largest share in the market. The need to reduce dependence on fossil oil as a direct source of fuel is the major factor driving the market growth. Industrial alcohols extracted from petroleum or synthetic ethyl alcohol can be manufactured easily through the hydrolysis of ethylene, which is a major petrochemical. Alcohol is synthesized from petroleum by creating ethylene, and then hydrating to form ethanol.

The transportation fuel & fuel additives segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The transportation fuel & fuel additives segment is growing at the highest CAGR in the market due to the rapidly growing global automotive sector. The utilize of bioethanol in the existing gasoline vehicles has environmental benefits as it releases lesser toxic materials as compared to other fossil fuels, such as diesel and gasoline derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, bioethanol also increases the lifespan of the engines. Bioethanol producers have the opportunity to penetrate the product market in the regions due to the increasing sales of flexible fuel vehicles.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share due to the rising adoption of the product in the fuel and food industry. Countries within the region are rapidly developing due to various government initiatives and the increasing foreign investments in the industrial sector. The increasing population has led to the growing food demand, which in turn propels the demand for alcohol and is considered to be the factor supporting the growth of the market.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR due to the high consumption and production of methyl alcohol in China and ethanol in India. The demand for ethanol is set to grow considerably in India due to the initiatives made by the government of India to use ethanol as an automotive fuel. The global methanol industry is dominated by China accounting for the demand for methanol for blending in gasoline and the production of olefins from methanol resulting in new pricing, economic, and market dynamics.



Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Industrial Alcohol Market include Archer Daniels Midland, Cargill, Cristalco, Dow Chemical Company, Eastman Chemical Company, EcoLab, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Flint Hills Resources, Grain Processing Corporation, Green Plains Inc, Greenfield Global Inc., Lindeplc, LyondellBasell Industries, MGP Ingredients, Raizen Energia, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Sigma-Aldrich, The Andersons Inc, Univar Solutions, and Wilmar International.

Key developments:

In July 2020: Green plains have expanded its facility at its subsidiary, Green plain wood river LLC, for the production of FCC-grade and USP-grade alcohol meeting FDA specifications. This strategy would allow the company to cater to the demand for alcohol and serve a larger consumer base.

In March 2020: MGP acquired New Columbia Distilleries LLC (US). This acquisition improved the company’s hold in the US and allowed it to serve a larger consumer base.

In March 2019: Raizen Energia invested its operating facility in Brazil. This investment will help the company fulfill the consumer demand for alcohol-based products across the globe.

In March 2018: The Andersons, Inc. and ICM (US) entered collaboration on a bio-refinery. This strategic partnership would build and operate a technologically advanced ethanol production facility featuring ICM's advanced equipment and process technologies.

Sources Covered:
• Corn
• Grains (Excluding Corn)
• Molasses
• Sugarcane & Bagasse
• Fossil Fuels
• Other Sources

Types Covered:
• Benzyl Alcohol
• Ethyl Alcohol
• Isobutyl Alcohol
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Methyl Alcohol
• Other Types

Purities Covered:
• Denatured Alcohol
• Undenatured Alcohol

Process Technologies Covered:
• Fermentation Method
• Synthetic Method 

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

Applications Covered:
• Food Ingredients (Excluding Beverages)
• Transportation Fuel & Fuel Additives
• Chemical Intermediates & Solvents
• Pharmaceuticals
• Personal Care Products
• Detergent & Cleaning Chemicals
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan       
o China       
o India       
o Australia 
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific   
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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• Competitive Benchmarking
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary  
   
2 Preface  

 2.1 Abstract 
 2.2 Stake Holders 
 2.3 Research Scope 
 2.4 Research Methodology 
  2.4.1 Data Mining
  2.4.2 Data Analysis
  2.4.3 Data Validation
  2.4.4 Research Approach
 2.5 Research Sources 
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  2.5.3 Assumptions
   
3 Market Trend Analysis  
 3.1 Introduction 
 3.2 Drivers 
 3.3 Restraints 
 3.4 Opportunities 
 3.5 Threats 
 3.6 Application Analysis 
 3.7 Emerging Markets 
 3.8 Impact of Covid-19 
   
4 Porters Five Force Analysis  
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers 
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
 4.3 Threat of substitutes 
 4.4 Threat of new entrants 
 4.5 Competitive rivalry 
   
5 Global Industrial Alcohol Market, By Source  
 5.1 Introduction 
 5.2 Corn 
 5.3 Grains (Excluding Corn) 
 5.4 Molasses 
 5.5 Sugarcane & Bagasse 
 5.6 Fossil Fuels 
 5.7 Other Sources 
  5.7.1 Algae
  5.7.2 Cellulose
  5.7.3 Whey
  5.7.4 Grapes
   
6 Global Industrial Alcohol Market, By Type  
 6.1 Introduction 
 6.2 Benzyl Alcohol 
 6.3 Ethyl Alcohol 
 6.4 Isobutyl Alcohol 
 6.5 Isopropyl Alcohol 
 6.6 Methyl Alcohol 
 6.7 Other Types 
  6.7.1 Sorbitol
  6.7.2 Maltitol
  6.7.3 Pentanol 
  6.7.4 Methyl-1-Butanol
   
7 Global Industrial Alcohol Market, By Purity  
 7.1 Introduction 
 7.2 Denatured Alcohol 
 7.3 Undenatured Alcohol 
   
8 Global Industrial Alcohol Market, By Process Technology  
 8.1 Introduction 
 8.2 Fermentation Method 
 8.3 Synthetic Method  
   
9 Global Industrial Alcohol Market, By Functionality  
 9.1 Introduction 
 9.2 Antifreeze 
 9.3 Antimicrobial Activity 
 9.4 Flammability & Volatility 
 9.5 Fragrant/Flavoring Agents 
 9.6 Solubility 
   
10 Global Industrial Alcohol Market, By Application  
 10.1 Introduction 
 10.2 Food Ingredients (Excluding Beverages) 
 10.3 Transportation Fuel & Fuel Additives 
 10.4 Chemical Intermediates & Solvents 
 10.5 Pharmaceuticals 
 10.6 Personal Care Products 
 10.7 Detergent & Cleaning Chemicals 
 10.8 Other Applications 
  10.8.1 Home Care Products
  10.8.2 Reagents
  10.8.3 Adhesives
  10.8.4 Coatings
   
11 Global Industrial Alcohol Market, By Geography  

 11.1 Introduction 
 11.2 North America 
  11.2.1 US
  11.2.2 Canada
  11.2.3 Mexico
 11.3 Europe 
  11.3.1 Germany
  11.3.2 UK
  11.3.3 Italy
  11.3.4 France
  11.3.5 Spain
  11.3.6 Rest of Europe
 11.4 Asia Pacific 
  11.4.1 Japan
  11.4.2 China
  11.4.3 India
  11.4.4 Australia
  11.4.5 New Zealand
  11.4.6 South Korea
  11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
 11.5 South America 
  11.5.1 Argentina
  11.5.2 Brazil
  11.5.3 Chile
  11.5.4 Rest of South America
 11.6 Middle East & Africa 
  11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  11.6.2 UAE
  11.6.3 Qatar
  11.6.4 South Africa
  11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
   
12 Key Developments  
 12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures 
 12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers 
 12.3 New Product Launch 
 12.4 Expansions 
 12.5 Other Key Strategies 
   
13 Company Profiling  
 13.1 Archer Daniels Midland 
 13.2 Cargill 
 13.3 Cristalco 
 13.4 Dow Chemical Company 
 13.5 Eastman Chemical Company 
 13.6 EcoLab 
 13.7 Exxon Mobil Corporation 
 13.8 Flint Hills Resources 
 13.9 Grain Processing Corporation 
 13.10 Green Plains Inc 
 13.11 Greenfield Global Inc. 
 13.12 Lindeplc 
 13.13 LyondellBasell Industries 
 13.14 MGP Ingredients 
 13.15 Raizen Energia 
 13.16 Royal Dutch Shell Plc 
 13.17 Sigma-Aldrich 
 13.18 The Andersons Inc 
 13.19 Univar Solutions 
 13.20 Wilmar International 


List of Tables   
1 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Region (2019-2028) ($MN)  
2 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Source (2019-2028) ($MN)  
3 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Corn (2019-2028) ($MN)  
4 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Grains (Excluding Corn) (2019-2028) ($MN)  
5 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Molasses (2019-2028) ($MN)  
6 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Sugarcane & Bagasse (2019-2028) ($MN)  
7 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Fossil Fuels (2019-2028) ($MN)  
8 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Other Sources (2019-2028) ($MN)  
9 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Algae (2019-2028) ($MN)  
10 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Cellulose (2019-2028) ($MN)  
11 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Whey (2019-2028) ($MN)  
12 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Grapes (2019-2028) ($MN)  
13 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Type (2019-2028) ($MN)  
14 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Benzyl Alcohol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
15 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Ethyl Alcohol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
16 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Isobutyl Alcohol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
17 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Isopropyl Alcohol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
18 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Methyl Alcohol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
19 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Other Types (2019-2028) ($MN)  
20 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Sorbitol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
21 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Maltitol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
22 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Pentanol  (2019-2028) ($MN)  
23 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Methyl-1-Butanol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
24 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Purity (2019-2028) ($MN)  
25 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Denatured Alcohol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
26 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Undenatured Alcohol (2019-2028) ($MN)  
27 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Process Technology (2019-2028) ($MN)  
28 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Fermentation Method (2019-2028) ($MN)  
29 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Synthetic Method  (2019-2028) ($MN)  
30 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Functionality (2019-2028) ($MN)  
31 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Antifreeze (2019-2028) ($MN)  
32 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Antimicrobial Activity (2019-2028) ($MN)  
33 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Flammability & Volatility (2019-2028) ($MN)  
34 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Fragrant/Flavoring Agents (2019-2028) ($MN)  
35 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Solubility (2019-2028) ($MN)  
36 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Application (2019-2028) ($MN)  
37 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Food Ingredients (Excluding Beverages) (2019-2028) ($MN)  
38 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Transportation Fuel & Fuel Additives (2019-2028) ($MN)  
39 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Chemical Intermediates & Solvents (2019-2028) ($MN)  
40 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2019-2028) ($MN)  
41 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Personal Care Products (2019-2028) ($MN)  
42 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Detergent & Cleaning Chemicals (2019-2028) ($MN)  
43 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2019-2028) ($MN)  
44 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Home Care Products (2019-2028) ($MN)  
45 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Reagents (2019-2028) ($MN)  
46 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Adhesives (2019-2028) ($MN)  
47 Global Industrial Alcohol Market Outlook, By Coatings (2019-2028) ($MN)  
   
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.   

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

Each report takes an average time of a month and a team of 4 industry analysts. The time may vary depending on the scope and data availability of the desired market report. The various parameters used in the market assessment are standardized in order to enhance the data accuracy.

Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

  • Product Lifecycle Analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
  • Porters Analysis
  • PESTEL Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis

The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


Data Validation

The data validation is performed by the exhaustive primary research from the expert interviews. This includes telephonic interviews, focus groups, face to face interviews, and questionnaires to validate our research from all aspects. The industry experts we approach come from the leading firms, involved in the supply chain ranging from the suppliers, distributors to the manufacturers and consumers so as to ensure an unbiased analysis.

We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

The data validation involves the primary research from the industry experts belonging to:

  • Leading Companies
  • Suppliers & Distributors
  • Manufacturers
  • Consumers
  • Industry/Strategic Consultants

Apart from the data validation the primary research also helps in performing the fill gap research, i.e. providing solutions for the unmet needs of the research which helps in enhancing the reports quality.


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