
2-Ethylhexanol Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The global 2-ethylhexanol market size reached approximately USD 6.05 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.20% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 10.04 Billion by 2034.
Key Trends in the Market
2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) is an organic compound that is soluble in most organic solvents, the colourless eight carbon chiral alcohol is used as a precursor for production of chemicals such as plasticisers and emollients, among others. The chemical formula for 2-ethyhexanol is C8H18O.
The EMR’s report titled “2-Ethylhexanol Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Application
Plasticisers accounted for a significant 2-ethylhexanol market share over the historical period and are expected to do so over the forecast period as well owing to their rising applications in paints, adhesives and sealants, rubber products, and printing inks. They act as an additive and are used for increasing the flexibility and durability of the plastic materials. DOP and DOA plasticisers, prepared using 2-ethylhexanol are widely used in various sectors including construction, packaging, automotive, and textiles. The expansion of these sectors is also boosting the demand for 2-ethylhexanol across the globe.
Market Share by Region
The Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for a significant share of the market owing to the rapid industrial and economic growth in countries such as India and China. Rising disposable incomes and increasing renovation activities have propelled the requirement for paints and coatings and adhesives, supporting the market expansion. The expansion of the food and beverages, consumer goods, and cosmetics sectors have increased the demand for adhesives for packaging applications, aiding the 2-ethylhexanol market growth in the Asia Pacific.
Competitive Landscape of 2-Ethylhexanol Industry
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter’s five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.
BASF SE
BASF SE was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The portfolio of the chemical manufacturing company comprises of various segments including industrial solutions, nutrition and care, chemical materials, agricultural solutions, and surface technologies, among others.
The Dow Chemical Company
The Dow Chemical Company is a chemical manufacturing company that was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Michigan, United States. The company produces and supplies raw materials for products in various industries including electronics, oil and gas, agricultural and automotive, among others.
Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company was established in 1920 and has their headquarters located in Tennessee, United States. The speciality chemical manufacturing company produces a wide range of products found in items essential for everyday use.
Other 2-ethylhexanol market key players include Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, INEOS Capital Limited, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Grupa Azoty Kedzierzyn, and The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited, among others.
Key Trends in the Market
2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) is an organic compound that is soluble in most organic solvents, the colourless eight carbon chiral alcohol is used as a precursor for production of chemicals such as plasticisers and emollients, among others. The chemical formula for 2-ethyhexanol is C8H18O.
- The major players of the market are heavily investing in the research and development activities in order to improve product specification, develop simpler methods to process 2-ethylhexanol, and to improve their application scope, bolstering the 2-ethylhexanol market demand.
- The rising applications of 2-ethylhexanol in the development of chemicals such as plasticisers, that find applications in various sectors including construction, pharmaceuticals, rubber, automotive, and personal care is supporting the market expansion.
- The rising population, growing urbanisation, and increasing disposable incomes of consumers in countries such as India and China have augmented the demand for new houses and the requirement for renovating old buildings, offering lucrative growth opportunities to the market.
- The utilisation of 2-ethyhexane in the production of acrylic polymers that have high sunlight and weathering resistance and water resistance is further supporting the market expansion in various regions across the globe.
The EMR’s report titled “2-Ethylhexanol Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Application
- 2-EH Acrylate
- 2-EH Nitrate
- Plasticisers
- Others
- Paint and Coatings
- Adhesives
- Industrial Chemicals
- Others
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Plasticisers accounted for a significant 2-ethylhexanol market share over the historical period and are expected to do so over the forecast period as well owing to their rising applications in paints, adhesives and sealants, rubber products, and printing inks. They act as an additive and are used for increasing the flexibility and durability of the plastic materials. DOP and DOA plasticisers, prepared using 2-ethylhexanol are widely used in various sectors including construction, packaging, automotive, and textiles. The expansion of these sectors is also boosting the demand for 2-ethylhexanol across the globe.
Market Share by Region
The Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for a significant share of the market owing to the rapid industrial and economic growth in countries such as India and China. Rising disposable incomes and increasing renovation activities have propelled the requirement for paints and coatings and adhesives, supporting the market expansion. The expansion of the food and beverages, consumer goods, and cosmetics sectors have increased the demand for adhesives for packaging applications, aiding the 2-ethylhexanol market growth in the Asia Pacific.
Competitive Landscape of 2-Ethylhexanol Industry
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter’s five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.
BASF SE
BASF SE was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The portfolio of the chemical manufacturing company comprises of various segments including industrial solutions, nutrition and care, chemical materials, agricultural solutions, and surface technologies, among others.
The Dow Chemical Company
The Dow Chemical Company is a chemical manufacturing company that was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Michigan, United States. The company produces and supplies raw materials for products in various industries including electronics, oil and gas, agricultural and automotive, among others.
Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company was established in 1920 and has their headquarters located in Tennessee, United States. The speciality chemical manufacturing company produces a wide range of products found in items essential for everyday use.
Other 2-ethylhexanol market key players include Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, INEOS Capital Limited, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Grupa Azoty Kedzierzyn, and The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited, among others.
Table of Contents
152 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Regions
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Global 2-Ethylhexanol Market Analysis
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global 2-Ethylhexanol Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global 2-Ethylhexanol Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global 2-Ethylhexanol Market by Application
- 5.4.1 2-EH Acrylate
- 5.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.2 2-EH Nitrate
- 5.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.3 Plasticisers
- 5.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.4 Others
- 5.5 Global 2-Ethylhexanol Market by End Use
- 5.5.1 Paint and Coatings
- 5.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.2 Adhesives
- 5.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.3 Industrial Chemicals
- 5.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.4 Others
- 5.6 Global 2-Ethylhexanol Market by Region
- 5.6.1 North America
- 5.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.2 Europe
- 5.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.4 Latin America
- 5.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.6.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6 North America 2-Ethylhexanol Market Analysis
- 6.1 United States of America
- 6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6.2 Canada
- 6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7 Europe 2-Ethylhexanol Market Analysis
- 7.1 United Kingdom
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Germany
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 France
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Italy
- 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.5 Others
- 8 Asia Pacific 2-Ethylhexanol Market Analysis
- 8.1 China
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Japan
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 India
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 ASEAN
- 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.5 Australia
- 8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.6 Others
- 9 Latin America 2-Ethylhexanol Market Analysis
- 9.1 Brazil
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Argentina
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Mexico
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 Others
- 10 Middle East and Africa 2-Ethylhexanol Market Analysis
- 10.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 United Arab Emirates
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Nigeria
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 South Africa
- 10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.5 Others
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 12 Price Analysis
- 13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Supplier Selection
- 13.2 Key Global Players
- 13.3 Key Regional Players
- 13.4 Key Player Strategies
- 13.5 Company Profiles
- 13.5.1 BASF SE
- 13.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.1.4 Certifications
- 13.5.2 The Dow Chemical Company
- 13.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.2.4 Certifications
- 13.5.3 Eastman Chemical Company
- 13.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.3.4 Certifications
- 13.5.4 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- 13.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.4.4 Certifications
- 13.5.5 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
- 13.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.5.4 Certifications
- 13.5.6 INEOS Capital Limited
- 13.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.6.4 Certifications
- 13.5.7 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
- 13.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.7.4 Certifications
- 13.5.8 Grupa Azoty Kedzierzyn
- 13.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.8.4 Certifications
- 13.5.9 The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited
- 13.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.9.4 Certifications
- 13.5.10 Others
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