South Korea Oleyl Alcohol Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The oleyl alcohol market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 49.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is expected of South Korea oleyl alcohol market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$36.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$49.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.6%
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South Korea

South Korea oleyl alcohol market highlights

  • The South Korea oleyl alcohol market generated a revenue of USD 36.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 49.3 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, beef fat was the largest revenue generating source in 2023.
  • Olive Oil is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Oleyl alcohol market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 36.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 49.3 million
Growth rate4.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentBeef fat
Fastest growing segmentOlive Oil
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBeef Fat, Fish Oil, Olive Oil
Key market players worldwideAkzo Nobel NV, EcoGroup, Procter & Gamble Co, Croda International PLC, Stepan Co, Sasol Ltd, The Lubrizol Corp, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, Ashland Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 3.5% of the global oleyl alcohol market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China oleyl alcohol market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 92.9 million by 2030.

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Beef fat was the largest segment with a revenue share of 28.81% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea oleyl alcohol market based on beef fat, fish oil, olive oil covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Surfactant industry is growing in South Korea due to increased usage of surfactants in end-use applications such as personal care and household. The rising awareness of personal care and hygiene has increased the demand for personal care and hygiene-related products.

Oleyl alcohol is used as raw material in manufacturing of personal care and hygiene-related products, a rising demand for personal care and hygiene related products will also see the demand for raw material such oleyl alcohol also rising.

For instance, in October 2022, BASF and Hannong Chemicals announced their joint venture to produce non-ionic surfactants in Asia Pacific. The joint venture ownership was 51% for BASF SE and 49% for Hannong Chemicals. The new company is expected to be located at the Daejuk site in South Korea.

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South Korea oleyl alcohol market size, by source, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Korea oleyl alcohol market size, by source, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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