Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Market

Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Market Size by Product (Ethylene Oxide (Ethylene Carbonate, Ethanolamine, Glycol Ethers, and Others) and Ethylene Glycol (Mono-ethylene Glycol, Tri-ethylene Glycol, Diethylene Glycol, Polyethylene Terephthalate, and Others)), Application (Polyester Fibers, PET Resins, Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, Surfactants, Automotive Coolants, Plastics, and Others), End Use Industry (Automotive, Medical, Food and Beverages, Textile, Cosmetic and Personal Care, Agriculture, Chemical, and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14526
  • Published Date: Aug, 2024
  • Pages: 237
  • Category: Chemicals & Materials
  • Format: PDF
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The global ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol market was valued at USD 30 billion in 2023 and grew at a CAGR of 5% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 48.86 billion by 2033. The growing applications of EO and EG across diverse industries will drive the growth of the global ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol market.

Market Introduction:

Ethylene oxide (EO) has a chemical formula - C2H4O. it is a highly reactive chemical compound with a three-membered ring structure. Oxidation of ethylene with catalysts gives ethylene oxide. It is a vital compound used for the production of ethylene glycol (EG), surfactants, and other chemicals. Ethylene oxide has anti-microbial properties making it ideal for sterilizing medical equipment, instruments and devices. Ethylene glycol has a chemical formula C2H6O2. Ethylene glycol is colourless and odourless. It is in liquid form and is known to have a sweet taste. It is produced by hydrating EO. It is primarily used in coolants and antifreeze. The low freezing and high-boiling points make it ideal for these applications. it also finds use in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET is essential for the manufacturing of fabrics and plastic bottles. Both these compounds find applications in various industries making them significantly valuable in the global economy.

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Recent Development
  • At its Clear Lake facility in Texas, Indorama Ventures has effectively restarted production of ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. This restart comes after a prearranged outage that took place in the midst of the Gulf Coast region's bitterly cold weather. The Texas factory has an annual capacity of 450,000 tons of ethylene oxide, or over 7% of the nation's total capacity, and 355,000 tons of ethylene glycol, or nearly 6% of the nation's total capacity. Due to its advantageous location and large production capacity, Indorama Ventures is a major player in the ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol market and has a considerable impact on the state of the sector.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

The extensive applications of EO and EG across industries – Ethylene oxide is used in the production of EG, surfactants and other chemicals, making it indispensable in the chemical industry. Additionally, it is extensively used in the healthcare sector for sterilizing equipment and instruments making it vital in the sector. it also finds applications in the construction, automotive, pharmaceuticals and personal care products sector. ethylene glycol is used for the production of antifreeze, coolants, and PET making it vital in the automotive, textile and industrial sectors. It also finds applications in the packaging, construction, electronics and consumer goods market. the growth of these industries will positively influence the global ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol market’s growth and development.

Restraints:

Health risks associated with EO and EG As much as EO and EG are essential in several industries, if exposed to these chemicals through inhalation or ingestion, they are detrimental to human health. Therefore, they need to handled carefully and governed with the highest of safety standards, the absence of which can cause severe consequences. Ethylene oxide can increase the risk of cancers. It can also cause respiratory irritation. Skin burns and neurological effects are also associated with the exposure to EO. EO is also highly flammable necessitating careful handling of the substance. EG is associated with kidney damage, seizures, severe metabolic acidosis, skin concerns and respiratory conditions. Therefore, the health risks associated with EO and EG will hamper the market’s growth.

  • The Indian government intervened on behalf of the spice-exporting enterprises Everest and MDH by advising corrective actions and performing inspections following the discovery of increased quantities of the carcinogen ethylene oxide in products that were being exported to Singapore and Hong Kong. The central organization for spice exports, the Spices Board of India, has required ethylene oxide testing for all spices shipped to Singapore and Hong Kong. By requiring ethylene oxide testing, the Spices Board of India hopes to protect consumer health and preserve market access by ensuring that Indian spices adhere to a variety of international standards.
Opportunities:

Technological advancements – Technological advancements lead to product innovations, thereby, contributing to the enhancement and improvement of EO and EG facilitating greater applications of the same. The growing research and development efforts has contributed to advanced materials and production processes which increase the efficiency of EO and EG. The higher efficiency translates to new applications, widening the scope of market growth. the improvement in production processes also contribute towards more efficient production of EO and EG which benefits the industry. Therefore, the technological advancements will facilitate the global ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol market’s growth and development during the forecast period.

Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analysed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Asia Pacific emerged as the most significant global ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol market, with a 40% market revenue share in 2023.

The countries in region have access to cheap labour which reduces production costs, increases yield and profit for manufacturers and producers of EO and EG, thereby facilitating the creation of a well-established supply chain network of EO and EG for the region. the extensively large chemical, healthcare, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and automotive industries of the region contribute to the growing market demand for EO and EG. Urbanization and industrialization contribute to the growth of these industries which in turn contributes to the growth towards the growth of region EO and EG market.

Asia Pacific Region Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Market Share in 2023 - 40%

 

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  • Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Scientific Design (SD), and Linde Engineering formalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) as a calculated step towards decarbonization. The goal of this cooperative project is to investigate ways to decarbonize SD's ethylene glycol production process, with an emphasis on creative fixes that drastically cut carbon emissions and introduce low-carbon technology. The primary objective of this partnership is to improve the glycol manufacturing facilities licensed by SD by utilizing SABIC's state-of-the-art CO2 recovery and purification technology. The main objective is to create carbon-neutral industry standards for ethylene oxide (EO) and ethylene glycol (EG) production methods that are sustainable.
Product Segment Analysis

The product segment is divided into ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. Ethylene oxide is further divided into ethylene carbonate, ethanolamine, glycol ethers, and others. Ethylene glycol is further divided into mono-ethylene glycol, tri-ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, polyethylene terephthalate, and others. The ethylene glycol segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 55% in 2023. Ethylene glycol (EG) is a colourless and odourless chemical compound with a sweet taste. EG is the resultant production of hydrating EO. It has a low freezing point and a high boiling point making it ideal for regulating temperatures across a longer range. It is ideal for antifreeze and coolants making it vital in the consumer goods, electronics and automotive industries. it is also critical in industries that use PET as EG forms a vital component of the PET production. PET finds application in textile and packaging. The growth of these industries given the rapid urbanization and industrialization bodes well for the EG segment.

Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into polyester fibres, PET resins, antifreeze, brake fluid, surfactants, automotive coolants, plastics, and others. The polyester fibres segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 34% in 2023. Polyester fibres are synthetic fibres. They are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). These fibres exhibit excellent strength making it ideal in the textile industry. They are also highly durable and versatile. they also exhibit resistance to wrinkles and shrinkage. They offer excellent colour retention. All these properties make it indispensable in the textile industry. The expanding textile industry will drive the demand for polyester fibres, thereby contributing to the segment’s growth. cost-effective production and well-established manufacturing processes also contribute to the segment’s growth.

End use industry Segment Analysis

The end use industry segment is divided into automotive, medical, food and beverages, textile, cosmetic and personal care, agriculture, chemical, and others. The chemical segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 38% in 2023. The chemical industry dominates the segment as it makes extensive use of EO and EG to produce other chemicals that are widely used across other diverse industries. the chemical industry uses EO and EG to produce chemicals like antifreeze, coolants, surfactants, PET and others that are used across industries like construction, automotive, healthcare, personal care and pharmaceuticals. The growth of these industries and advancements in the production processes in the chemicals industry will contribute to the continued dominance of the chemicals industry in the global market.

  • China received the heaviest ethylene oxide reactors in the world, which are an essential part of petrochemical facilities, from infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The heavy engineering vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) sent the reactors to China for a chemical major BASF project.
Some of the Key Market Players:
  • AkzoNobel
  • BASF
  • Dow Chemical
  • Formosa Plastics Group
  • Huntsman Corporation
  • INEOS Group Limited
  • Reliance Industries Ltd.
  • SABIC
  • Shell Group
  • Sinopec

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 30 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 48.86 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 5%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analysed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analysed at the country level.
Segments Product, Application and End Use Industry

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol market was valued at USD 30 billion in 2023 to USD 48.86 billion by 2033.

Global ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol market is growing at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

The market's growth will be influenced by the extensive applications of EO and EG across industries.

Health risks associated with EO and EG could hamper the market growth.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global ethylene Oxide and ethylene glycol market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Market by Product:

  • Ethylene Oxide
    • Ethylene Carbonate
    • Ethanolamine
    • Glycol Ethers
    • Others
  • Ethylene Glycol
    • Mono-ethylene Glycol
    • Tri-ethylene Glycol
    • Diethylene Glycol
    • Polyethylene Terephthalate
    • Others

Global Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Market by Application:

  • Polyester Fibers
  • PET Resins
  • Antifreeze
  • Brake Fluid
  • Surfactants
  • Automotive Coolants
  • Plastics
  • Others

Global Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Market by End Use Industry:

  • Automotive
  • Medical
  • Food and Beverages
  • Textile
  • Cosmetic and Personal Care
  • Agriculture
  • Chemical
  • Others

Global Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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