Solketal Market
Solketal Market Forecasts to 2030 -Global Analysis By Purity (96-97%, 98% and >98%), Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Solketal Market is accounted for $86.01 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $116.39 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Solketal, or isopropylidene glycerol, is a cyclic acetyl formed by the reaction of glycerol with acetone. It is a colorless, biodegradable, and low-toxicity compound used primarily as a solvent, plasticizer, and fuel additive. Solketal improves fuel properties like oxidation stability and reduces particulate emissions in biodiesel. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Solketal's renewable nature and versatility make it valuable in industries aiming for sustainable and green solutions.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing biodiesel industry
The growing biodiesel, derived from renewable sources, often faces performance issues like low stability and viscosity, which solketal effectively addresses. Solketal enhances fuel properties by reducing particulate emissions, ensuring cleaner combustion, and extending engine life. With the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions, the rising demand for high-quality biofuels accelerates solketal adoption. Moreover, solketal is produced from glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel production, creating a sustainable and cost-effective circular economy. This synergy between biodiesel production and solketal demand is propelling market growth worldwide.
Restraint:
Raw material availability
Glycerol production heavily relies on biodiesel manufacturing, which fluctuates with the demand for renewable fuels, creating supply inconsistencies. Additionally, competition for glycerol in other industries, such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, further restricts its availability for Solketal production. This raw material scarcity increases production costs, impacting market growth and profitability. Geographic concentration of glycerol suppliers also poses logistical challenges, leading to supply chain disruptions. Consequently, limited and inconsistent raw material availability remains a significant hindrance to the expansion of the market.
Opportunity:
Increasing regulations on emissions
Governments worldwide are enforcing stricter environmental policies to limit carbon footprints and air pollution. Solketal enhances fuel performance by reducing particulate emissions and improving fuel efficiency, aligning with these new regulatory standards. Industries, particularly automotive and chemical sectors, are adopting Solketal to comply with these emission norms. Its eco-friendly nature makes it a preferred alternative to traditional solvents and fuel additives. Thus, increasing regulatory pressure is propelling the market by encouraging sustainable and cleaner solutions.
Threat:
Economic instability
Fluctuating exchange rates and inflation can increase production costs, making Solketal less competitive and profitable. A decline in consumer purchasing power lowers demand for products containing Solketal, especially in sectors like fuel additives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Additionally, economic instability disrupts supply chains, delaying the delivery of raw materials and finished goods. Businesses often prioritize cost-cutting over sustainability initiatives during economic downturns, impacting the adoption of Solketal. Overall, these challenges limit market growth, discouraging new entrants and slowing industry advancements.
Covid-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the solketal market due to supply chain interruptions, reduced industrial operations, and fluctuating demand. Lockdowns globally impacted manufacturing sectors, including biodiesel production and pharmaceuticals, key end-users of solketal. The decline in transportation lowered biodiesel demand, stalling solketal growth. However, increased focus on pharmaceuticals and green chemicals offered partial recovery opportunities. Post-pandemic, the market saw gradual stabilization with the resurgence of industrial activities and renewed interest in sustainable chemicals.
The solvent segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The solvent segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to its widespread use as an effective solvent in various industries. Solketal, derived from glycerol, enhances the performance of biofuels by improving their oxidative stability and reducing emissions, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly choice. The growing demand for green solvents in line with environmental regulations propels its adoption in manufacturing processes. Additionally, its compatibility with biodiesel and other fuel additives accelerates its role in renewable energy solutions. This increasing demand for efficient, low-toxicity solvents continues to position the solvent segment as a key driver for the market.
The paints and coatings segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The paints and coatings segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to its role as a key green solvent and additive. Solketal enhances the stability and performance of paints by reducing viscosity and improving flow properties, which ensures better application. Its eco-friendly nature aligns with the rising demand for sustainable and low-VOC (volatile organic compound) formulations in the industry. Additionally, Solketal provides excellent chemical resistance and enhances drying time, making it ideal for premium coatings. Overall, its unique properties and environmental benefits make Solketal a preferred choice in modern paints and coatings.
Region with largest share:
Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period driven by increasing demand for bio-based chemicals and sustainable solutions across industries. Solketal, derived from glycerol, is widely used as a fuel additive, solvent, and intermediate in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Rapid industrialization, supportive government policies promoting green chemistry, and growing biodiesel production in countries like China, India, and Japan are key drivers. The region's expanding automotive and chemical sectors further boost solketal adoption. Rising environmental awareness and advancements in biofuel technologies position Asia-Pacific as a crucial market for solketal growth.
Region with highest CAGR:
North America is expected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to ts increasing demand in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical manufacturing. Solketal, known for its use as a solvent and intermediate in the production of biofuels, is valued for its versatility and eco-friendly properties. As sustainability efforts rise, industries are shifting towards renewable resources, propelling Solketal’s popularity. Moreover, the growth of bio-based chemicals and eco-friendly solvents supports its market expansion. Key players in North America are focusing on enhancing production capacities and innovation to meet regional demand.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Solketal Market include Solvay, Loba Feinchemie AG, CM Fine Chemical, Chemos GmbH, Suzhou ChonTech BioPharma, Beyond Industries, Merck KGaA, Alfa Aesar, Avantor Inc., Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., TCI America, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., ABCR GmbH and AK Scientific, Inc.
Key Developments:
In November 2024, CM Fine Chemicals is collaborating with Colorcon to utilize their expertise in cellulose ether chemistry. This partnership aims to optimize value for customers in the pharmaceutical industry, leveraging both companies' strengths in formulation development.
In June 2024, Solvay and Cyclic Materials announced a supply agreement for recycled mixed rare earth oxide (rMREO). The collaboration builds on a memorandum of understanding signed and focuses on creating a sustainable supply chain for critical materials used in electric vehicles and electronics.
Purities Covered:
• 96-97%
• 98%
• >98%
Applications Covered:
• Solvent
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate
• Biofuel
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Cosmetics and Personal Care
• Food and Beverage Industry
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Paints and Coatings
• Other End Users
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 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- 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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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 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 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 Solketal Market, By Purity
5.1 Introduction
5.2 96-97%
5.3 98%
5.4 >98%
6 Global Solketal Market, By Application
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Solvent
6.3 Pharmaceutical Intermediate
6.4 Biofuel
6.5 Other Applications
7 Global Solketal Market, By End User
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Cosmetics and Personal Care
7.3 Food and Beverage Industry
7.4 Chemical Manufacturing
7.5 Paints and Coatings
7.6 Other End Users
8 Global Solketal Market, By Geography
8.1 Introduction
8.2 North America
8.2.1 US
8.2.2 Canada
8.2.3 Mexico
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Germany
8.3.2 UK
8.3.3 Italy
8.3.4 France
8.3.5 Spain
8.3.6 Rest of Europe
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Japan
8.4.2 China
8.4.3 India
8.4.4 Australia
8.4.5 New Zealand
8.4.6 South Korea
8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5 South America
8.5.1 Argentina
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Chile
8.5.4 Rest of South America
8.6 Middle East & Africa
8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.2 UAE
8.6.3 Qatar
8.6.4 South Africa
8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
9 Key Developments
9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
9.3 New Product Launch
9.4 Expansions
9.5 Other Key Strategies
10 Company Profiling
10.1 Solvay
10.2 Loba Feinchemie AG
10.3 CM Fine Chemical
10.4 Chemos GmbH
10.5 Suzhou ChonTech BioPharma
10.6 Beyond Industries
10.7 Merck KGaA
10.8 Alfa Aesar
10.9 Avantor Inc.
10.10 Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
10.11 TCI America
10.12 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
10.13 Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
10.14 ABCR GmbH
10.15 AK Scientific, Inc.
List of Tables
1 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Purity (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By 96-97% (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By 0.98 (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By >98% (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Solvent (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical Intermediate (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Biofuel (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Food and Beverage Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Chemical Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Solketal Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Purity (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By 96-97% (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By 0.98 (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By >98% (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Solvent (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical Intermediate (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Biofuel (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Food and Beverage Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Chemical Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 North America Solketal Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Purity (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By 96-97% (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By 0.98 (2022-2030) ($MN)
37 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By >98% (2022-2030) ($MN)
38 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
39 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Solvent (2022-2030) ($MN)
40 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical Intermediate (2022-2030) ($MN)
41 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Biofuel (2022-2030) ($MN)
42 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
43 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
44 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
45 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Food and Beverage Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
46 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Chemical Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
47 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2022-2030) ($MN)
48 Europe Solketal Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
49 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
50 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Purity (2022-2030) ($MN)
51 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By 96-97% (2022-2030) ($MN)
52 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By 0.98 (2022-2030) ($MN)
53 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By >98% (2022-2030) ($MN)
54 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
55 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Solvent (2022-2030) ($MN)
56 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical Intermediate (2022-2030) ($MN)
57 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Biofuel (2022-2030) ($MN)
58 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
59 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
60 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
61 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Food and Beverage Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
62 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Chemical Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
63 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2022-2030) ($MN)
64 Asia Pacific Solketal Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
65 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
66 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Purity (2022-2030) ($MN)
67 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By 96-97% (2022-2030) ($MN)
68 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By 0.98 (2022-2030) ($MN)
69 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By >98% (2022-2030) ($MN)
70 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
71 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Solvent (2022-2030) ($MN)
72 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical Intermediate (2022-2030) ($MN)
73 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Biofuel (2022-2030) ($MN)
74 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
75 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
76 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
77 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Food and Beverage Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
78 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Chemical Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
79 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2022-2030) ($MN)
80 South America Solketal Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
81 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
82 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Purity (2022-2030) ($MN)
83 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By 96-97% (2022-2030) ($MN)
84 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By 0.98 (2022-2030) ($MN)
85 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By >98% (2022-2030) ($MN)
86 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
87 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Solvent (2022-2030) ($MN)
88 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical Intermediate (2022-2030) ($MN)
89 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Biofuel (2022-2030) ($MN)
90 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
91 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
92 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
93 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Food and Beverage Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
94 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Chemical Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
95 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2022-2030) ($MN)
96 Middle East & Africa Solketal Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
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