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Isopropyl Esters Market Size

ID: MRFR//2691-HCR | 138 Pages | Author: Chitranshi Jaiswal| April 2024

The dynamics of the Isopropyl Esters market are controlled by a variety of factors. One of them is the increasing need from sectors like personal care, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals as a driving force. In these areas, isopropyl esters which are versatile as solvents, emollients and carriers find wide applications. Manufacturing processes in several industries rely on the performance and growth rates of these sectors that make their demand for isopropyl esters very important.

Regulatory considerations and environmental awareness play a pivotal role in the Isopropyl Esters market. Therefore, isopropyl ester used in personal care products, pharma formulations, etc., have to meet regulatory requirements that ensure product safety and environmental sustainability. To satisfy those conscious with green products producers have to follow such instructions being very important for regulations purposes. This has led to sustainable bio-based alternatives including bio-based isopropyl esters that meet present-day environmentally conscious demands.

One of the critical aspects affecting the Isopropyl Esters market is supply chain dynamics involving raw material availability as well as pricing issues. Most of these ester’s main ingredients are made out of different organic acids and iso-propanol that could be termed primary raw materials. When prices for these materials fluctuate then it increases total production costs thereby causing overall implications for this sector at large scale level. An unimaginable incidence would however undermine this stability meaning an effective, unchanging flow should be available via global supply chains.

Global trade policies plus geopolitical factors also affect the direction taken by Isopropyl Esters markets. Tariffs or trade agreements including political tensions can influence movement internationally when it comes to chemicals thus affecting demand in return too. Thus companies operating within this market must innovate or respond accordingly if they are going to successfully manage world trade intricacies.

This makes some relevance to how much share will be occupied by key players, strategic initiatives and market share in competitive dynamics of the Isopropyl Esters. In order to strengthen their position in the market, companies often place emphasis on product innovation, expanding their product portfolios as well as forming strategic partnerships. A merger or acquisition is one of the common ways used to improve market presence in order to get a lead over competitors.

Isopropyl Esters Market OverviewIsopropyl Esters are manufactured by the reaction of methyl ester with isopropyl alcohol. Isopropyl Esters such as isopropyl myristate, isopropyl laurate, isopropyl palmitate, and isopropyl oleate are good skin penetrating agents, and are widely used as an emollient, moisturizer, and thickening agent in cosmetics & personal care industry. Isopropyl Esters are widely used in food and cosmetics due to characteristics such as non-toxicity and skin-friendly nature. They possess excellent cold flow properties which makes them suitable for usage in biodiesel. Isopropyl Ester is used as a solvent in medicine preparation and is extensively utilized in the pharmaceutical industry.

Increasing per capita disposable income coupled with rising awareness regarding personal grooming and appearance enhancement products is driving Isopropyl Esters Market growth. Increasing usage as a flavoring agent in food industry is anticipated to boost product demand. Rising packaged food consumption due to busy lifestyles and easy availability is set to compliment the market growth over the forecast period. Expansion of industrial sector in developing regions along with escalating investments in the mining and construction industry is driving demand for Isopropyl Esters. The product is extensively used as an emulsifier in various lubricants. 

List of Key Players in the Isopropyl Esters Market


The prominent players operating in the Isopropyl Ester Market include 




  • BASF SE (Germany),

  • Procter & Gamble (U.S.),

  • Oleon NV (Belgium),

  • Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC (U.S.),


  • Hangzhou Dayangchem Co. Limited (China),

  • Alfa Aesar,

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific (U.S),

  • Musim Mas Holdings. (Singapore),

  • Shodhana Laboratories Ltd (India)



Global Isopropyl Esters Market Share by End Use Industry (2016), (%):                                                                       Isopropyl Esters Market


Globally, skin care products account for over 45% of overall cosmetics & personal care market. The increasing usage of Isopropyl Esters in skincare products such as lotions, moisturizers, and skin creams is expected to fuel market growth over the forecast period. The growth in consumption of sports & energy drinks and natural juices has propelled the usage of Isopropyl Esters in food processing industry.


Regional Analysis:


On the basis of region, Global Isopropyl Ester Market segmentation includes its current and estimated demand in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is set to witness exponential growth over the forecast period due to increasing demand from end-use industries such as lubricants, surfactant & detergent, food, and cosmetics & personal care. Rising per capita disposable income along with expansion of pharmaceutical sector specifically in Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam is anticipated to positively benefit product demand.

However, strict regulations regarding the quantity of Isopropyl Ester used in the preparation of cosmetics & personal care product may restrict the growth of Isopropyl Ester Market.

Increasing consciousness about health, widening application scope and relatively cheaper cosmetics & beauty care products are major drivers of isopropyl market in the emerging countries of Asia Pacific. Food processing segment is anticipated to witness above average growth over the next six years owing to Isopropyl Ester consumption as emulsifiers and stabilizers in various processed food.

Segmentation:


The Global Isopropyl Ester Market is segmented on the basis of application, end use industry and region. Based on the application, market is segmented into emollient, flavoring agent, plasticizer, solvent, engine fuel, and others. Based on the end use industry, the market is categorized into lubricant, surfactant & detergent, food, cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceutical and others. Based on region, this market is segmented into Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Middle East & Africa.


Geographical Analysis:


The report covers brief analysis of geographical regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.


Intended Audience:



  • Isopropyl Ester manufacturers

  • Traders and distributors of isopropyl ester

  • Production process industries

  • Potential investors

  • Raw material suppliers

  • Nationalized laboratory

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