Oleyl Alcohol Market Size To Reach $1.35 Billion By 2030

Oleyl Alcohol Market Growth & Trends

The global oleyl alcohol market size is anticipated to reach USD 1.35 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The demand for oleyl alcohol is anticipated to be driven by its eco-friendliness, purity, and high effectiveness in terms of performance and quality. It is used as a defoaming agent, cosmetic emollient, plasticizer, rheology modifier, chemical intermediate, and automotive lubricant in numerous industrial applications.

The global personal care and cosmetic industry is growing at a rapid pace, owing to the increasing passion for skincare and cosmetics among Generation Z. The increasing consumer spending and rising disposable income are fueling the demand for skin care, cosmetic, and hair care products, which in turn drives the demand for the market.Several multinational personal care and cosmetics brands, such as Revlon, Bobbi Brown, Maybelline New York, Estee Lauder, Christian Dior, Burberry, L’Oréal, Calvin Klein, Bobbi Brown, and Body Shop, among others, adhere closely to the guidelines established by the U.S. federal government for environmental protection and the European Commission, which emphasize the use of bio-based resources.

For instance, the “BioPreferred Program” managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is focused on increasing the purchase and use of bio-based products with the objective of reducing the country’s reliance on petroleum-based products. This has further led to an increase in the manufacturing of bio-based personal care products, including styling gels, anti-aging creams, hair treatment products, lipsticks, moisturizers, and lip gloss, leading to increasing demand for oleyl alcohol.

Some of the sources of manufacturing oleyl alcohol include fish oil, beef fat oil, olive oil, castor oil, rapeseed oil, soybean oil, and palm kernel oil. The fish oil, beef fat oil, and olive oil are the most commonly used raw material sources. The cost of raw materials affects the profitability and pricing of oleyl alcohol. The fluctuation of raw material prices affects the overall production cost of oleyl alcohol, resulting in an increasing price of oleyl alcohol.

Driven by sustainability concerns, the demand for bio-based oleyl alcohol derived from renewable sources such as vegetable oils is surging. This is in line with increasing consumer preference for green cosmetics and biodegradable cleaning products. For instance, in 2023, Ecogreen Oleochemicals launched ECOROL, a bio-based oleyl alcohol range, attracting partnerships with cosmetics brands seeking sustainable alternatives.

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Oleyl Alcohol Market Report Highlights

• The fish oil dominated the source segment with a 31.3% revenue share in 2023. The growth of this segment of the market can be attributed to its exceptional benefits, such as reducing blood pressure, lowering risks related to heart diseases, helping in increasing good cholesterol levels and promoting the release of serotonin.

• The olive oil segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

• The cosmetics and personal care segment held the largest market share, 25.1%, in 2023. This can be attributed to increasing consumer awareness regarding personal hygiene.

• Surfactants segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

• Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2023 by accounting for the largest revenue share of 38.6%. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for bio-based products owing to growing consumer awareness, coupled with stringent regulations

• Market players operating in the global market include AkzoNobel; Ecogreen Oleochemicals Pte Ltd.; Procter & Gamble; Croda International Plc; Stepan Company; Sasol Olefins & Surfactants GmbH; The Lubrizol; FPG Oleochemicals Sdn. Bhd.; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Ashland Inc.

• In October 2023, BASF invested in the production of emollient specialties at its site in Germany. This investment is aimed at producing skin and sun protection products. The expansion of production capacity has been made possible by installing a new reactor and upgrading the distillation units. The company also specializes in cosmetics and personal care ingredients and offers a comprehensive portfolio of emollients. Düsseldorf is BASF's prominent production site in Europe and its largest site for the production and development of cosmetic ingredients worldwide

Oleyl Alcohol Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global oleyl alcohol market based on source, application, and region:

Oleyl Alcohol Source Outlook (Volume. Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Beef Fat

• Fish Oil

• Olive Oil

• Others

Oleyl Alcohol Application Outlook (Volume. Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Food & Beverages

• Textile

• Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Pharmaceutical

• Surfactants

• Others

Oleyl Alcohol Regional Outlook ((Volume. Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Netherlands

  • Russia

  • Switzerland

  • Poland

  • Sweden

• Asia Pacific

  • Japan

  • China

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Malaysia

  • Singapore

  • Indonesia

  • Taiwan

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

List of Key Players in the Oleyl Alcohol Market

• PT. Ecogreen Oleochemicals

• Croda International Plc

• The Lubrizol Corporation

• Acme synthetic chemicals

• SimSon Pharma Limited

• ATAMAN KIMYA

• Zhengzhou Alfa Chemical Co., Ltd.

• BASF SE

• Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.