The 2-EH market is poised to witness a CAGR of 6.8% from 2023 to 2033. Over this projection period, the 2-EH market share is estimated to reach a net worth of US$ 12.7 billion by 2033, improving from the current valuation of US$ 6.5 billion in 2023.
In the coming years, the demand for 2-EH is expected to remain significantly high in areas such as automotive production, construction/remodeling, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Large amounts of 2-EH produced worldwide are utilized in manufacturing various types of plasticizers, such as phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers. Among these types of plasticizers, phthalates are phthalic acid, and they are utilized in a wide range of end-use industries owing to their processing and performance characteristics.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 6.8% |
| Market Valuation (2023) | US$ 6.5 billion |
| Market Valuation (2033) | US$ 12.7 billion |
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What are the Key Drivers Propelling Growth of the Market?
Burgeoning applications in Construction and Paints & Coatings Landscape may uphold the e-EH Market. 2-EH is one of the most commonly used chemicals in manufacturing other industry-grade chemical components such as acrylate, plasticizers, and nitrate. These components find immense applications in different industrial landscapes, including automotive, construction, plastic, pharmaceuticals, and rubber.
The demand is also momentum in the paints & coatings industry, as their applications in the automotive industry are contributing to the rise in consumption of 2-ethyl hexanol across this industry.
While most stakeholders focus on bolstering their investments in these end-use applications, increasing growth of the construction and paints & coatings industries is expected to influence key trends in the global 2-ethyl hexanol market in the coming years.
Increasing disposable incomes of consumers in developing countries, especially in the Asia Pacific region, are triggering various construction activities and infrastructure development across these geographies. Among the most important raw materials of different construction materials, the demand for 2-ethyl hexanol is expected to remain high in the construction industry.
Leading players in the 2-EH industry note that phthalates account for nearly half the global consumption of plasticizers, and consequently, they are aiming to capitalize on the growing sales of 2-EH in the phthalates industry.
On the other hand, non-phthalates are plasticizers that do not include phthalates but comprise various other components, such as Hexamoll DINCH, bio-based plasticizers, and diethyl hexyl terephthalate (DEHT).
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| Countries | Forecast Share Between 2023 to 2033 |
|---|---|
| United States | 16.6% |
| Germany | 8.9% |
| Japan | 3.2% |
| Australia | 0.7% |
| Countries | Forecast CAGR Between 2023 to 2033 |
|---|---|
| China | 6.1% |
| India | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | 3.6% |
The Asia Pacific region holds the largest share in the growth of the 2-ethyl hexanol market, where China remains a dominant player, accounting for nearly half the revenue share of the market in the Asia Pacific.
In developing countries across the Asia Pacific, including China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, the demand for 2-EH is mainly driven by its applications in the plasticizers industry. Furthermore, the building & construction industry in the Asia Pacific is undergoing an architectural boom, creating new potential for 2-ethyl hexanol manufacturers in the region.
China is expected to emerge as the top market for 2-EH, as the governing bodies in the country are bolstering the development of infrastructures across various sectors. Furthermore, the country is also a global leader in automotive production, opening new growth opportunities for the manufacturers of 2-EH in China.
The market analysis report shows North America contributes around 13.7% to the overall revenue share.
Over the projection period, North America is anticipated to have considerable expansion. The region's immigration growth drives demand for homes, residences, and vehicles. Several corporations, notably BASF SE and Evonik Industries, have directly invested in the region. The region's industrial and economic growth due to these investments is expected to raise the sales of 2-EH in the next years.
As per the market report, Europe accounts for almost 19.2% of the global market. Over the projection period, stable growth is anticipated in Europe. European coating firms have been motivated to create multifunctional and sustainable solutions while providing value-added services to their clients by the regulatory environment and end-user desires. Throughout the forecast, this trend is anticipated to have a favorable effect on the European market.
What are the Strategies Adopted by Start-ups to Counter Establish 2-EH Market Players?
Like any fragmented market, small- and medium-sized businesses are expected to face intense competition from top chemical companies in the global 2-ethyl hexanol market. Market leaders are focusing on catering to key end-use industries such as building & construction, paints & coatings, marine, and transportation to gain momentum in this landscape.
The growing presence of regional players and global leaders in the global 2-EH market may likely lead to market fragmentation in the coming years. Leading players are expected to focus on offering 2-ethyl hexanol for commercial construction and low-cost housing projects in the Asia Pacific to gain momentum in the region.
Small players establish their stronghold in regional markets, while global players leverage their large distribution networks to expand their customer bases.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2018 to 2022 |
| Market Analysis | US$ billion for Value |
| Key Countries Covered | United States, United Kingdom, Japan, India, China, Australia, Germany |
| Key Segments Covered | Type, Application, Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | The Dow Chemical Company; Eastman Chemical Company; Azotowe KATMdzierzyn; Others |
| Report Coverage | Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives |
| Customization & Pricing | Available upon Request |
The 2-EH market registers US$ 6.5 billion in revenue in 2023.
The global 2-EH market revenue is projected to exceed US$ 12.7 billion by 2033.
Demand for 2-EH is anticipated to upsurge at a 6.8% CAGR through 2033.
With a projected 6.1% CAGR through 2033, China highlights considerable revenue potential for 2-EH.
The leading trend in the 2-EH market is a shift toward eco-friendly production to deal with environmental regulations.
1. Executive Summary 1.1. Global Market Outlook 1.2. Demand-side Trends 1.3. Supply-side Trends 1.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis 1.5. Analysis and Recommendations 2. Market Overview 2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy 2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations 3. Market Background 3.1. Market Dynamics 3.1.1. Drivers 3.1.2. Restraints 3.1.3. Opportunity 3.1.4. Trends 3.2. Scenario Forecast 3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario 3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario 3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario 3.3. Opportunity Map Analysis 3.4. Product Life Cycle Analysis 3.5. Supply Chain Analysis 3.5.1. Supply Side Participants and their Roles 3.5.1.1. Producers 3.5.1.2. Mid-Level Participants (Traders/ Agents/ Brokers) 3.5.1.3. Wholesalers and Distributors 3.5.2. Value Added and Value Created at Node in the Supply Chain 3.5.3. List of Raw Material Suppliers 3.5.4. List of Existing and Potential Buyer’s 3.6. Investment Feasibility Matrix 3.7. Value Chain Analysis 3.7.1. Profit Margin Analysis 3.7.2. Wholesalers and Distributors 3.7.3. Retailers 3.8. PESTLE and Porter’s Analysis 3.9. Regulatory Landscape 3.9.1. By Key Regions 3.9.2. By Key Countries 3.10. Regional Parent Market Outlook 3.11. Production and Consumption Statistics 3.12. Import and Export Statistics 4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis, 2018 to 2022 4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Projections, 2023 to 2033 4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis 4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis 5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Type 5.1. Introduction / Key Findings 5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Type, 2018 to 2022 5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Type, 2023 to 2033 5.3.1. Sapphire 5.3.2. Ruby 5.3.3. Emery 5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Type, 2018 to 2022 5.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Type, 2023 to 2033 6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application 6.1. Introduction / Key Findings 6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Application, 2018 to 2022 6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Application, 2023 to 2033 6.3.1. Plasticizers 6.3.2. Non-phthalate 6.3.3. Phthalate 6.3.4. nitrate 6.3.5. acrylate 6.3.6. Others 6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Application, 2018 to 2022 6.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Application, 2023 to 2033 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Region, 2018 to 2022 7.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2023 to 2033 7.3.1. North America 7.3.2. Latin America 7.3.3. Western Europe 7.3.4. Eastern Europe 7.3.5. South Asia and Pacific 7.3.6. East Asia 7.3.7. Middle East and Africa 7.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region 8. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 8.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 8.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 8.2.1. By Country 8.2.1.1. The USA 8.2.1.2. Canada 8.2.2. By Type 8.2.3. By Application 8.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 8.3.1. By Country 8.3.2. By Type 8.3.3. By Application 8.4. Key Takeaways 9. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 9.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 9.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 9.2.1. By Country 9.2.1.1. Brazil 9.2.1.2. Mexico 9.2.1.3. Rest of Latin America 9.2.2. By Type 9.2.3. By Application 9.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 9.3.1. By Country 9.3.2. By Type 9.3.3. By Application 9.4. Key Takeaways 10. Western Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 10.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 10.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 10.2.1. By Country 10.2.1.1. Germany 10.2.1.2. United Kingdom 10.2.1.3. France 10.2.1.4. Spain 10.2.1.5. Italy 10.2.1.6. Rest of Western Europe 10.2.2. By Type 10.2.3. By Application 10.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 10.3.1. By Country 10.3.2. By Type 10.3.3. By Application 10.4. Key Takeaways 11. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 11.2.1. By Country 11.2.1.1. Poland 11.2.1.2. Russia 11.2.1.3. Czech Republic 11.2.1.4. Romania 11.2.1.5. Rest of Eastern Europe 11.2.2. By Type 11.2.3. By Application 11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 11.3.1. By Country 11.3.2. By Type 11.3.3. By Application 11.4. Key Takeaways 12. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 12.2.1. By Country 12.2.1.1. India 12.2.1.2. Bangladesh 12.2.1.3. Australia 12.2.1.4. New Zealand 12.2.1.5. Rest of South Asia and Pacific 12.2.2. By Type 12.2.3. By Application 12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 12.3.1. By Country 12.3.2. By Type 12.3.3. By Application 12.4. Key Takeaways 13. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 13.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 13.2.1. By Country 13.2.1.1. China 13.2.1.2. Japan 13.2.1.3. South Korea 13.2.2. By Type 13.2.3. By Application 13.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 13.3.1. By Country 13.3.2. By Type 13.3.3. By Application 13.4. Key Takeaways 14. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 14.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 14.2.1. By Country 14.2.1.1. GCC Countries 14.2.1.2. South Africa 14.2.1.3. Israel 14.2.1.4. Rest of MEA 14.2.2. By Type 14.2.3. By Application 14.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 14.3.1. By Country 14.3.2. By Type 14.3.3. By Application 14.4. Key Takeaways 15. Key Countries Market Analysis 15.1. USA 15.1.1. Pricing Analysis 15.1.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.1.2.1. By Type 15.1.2.2. By Application 15.2. Canada 15.2.1. Pricing Analysis 15.2.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.2.2.1. By Type 15.2.2.2. By Application 15.3. Brazil 15.3.1. Pricing Analysis 15.3.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.3.2.1. By Type 15.3.2.2. By Application 15.4. Mexico 15.4.1. Pricing Analysis 15.4.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.4.2.1. By Type 15.4.2.2. By Application 15.5. Germany 15.5.1. Pricing Analysis 15.5.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.5.2.1. By Type 15.5.2.2. By Application 15.6. United Kingdom 15.6.1. Pricing Analysis 15.6.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.6.2.1. By Type 15.6.2.2. By Application 15.7. France 15.7.1. Pricing Analysis 15.7.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.7.2.1. By Type 15.7.2.2. By Application 15.8. Spain 15.8.1. Pricing Analysis 15.8.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.8.2.1. By Type 15.8.2.2. By Application 15.9. Italy 15.9.1. Pricing Analysis 15.9.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.9.2.1. By Type 15.9.2.2. By Application 15.10. Poland 15.10.1. Pricing Analysis 15.10.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.10.2.1. By Type 15.10.2.2. By Application 15.11. Russia 15.11.1. Pricing Analysis 15.11.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.11.2.1. By Type 15.11.2.2. By Application 15.12. Czech Republic 15.12.1. Pricing Analysis 15.12.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.12.2.1. By Type 15.12.2.2. By Application 15.13. Romania 15.13.1. Pricing Analysis 15.13.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.13.2.1. By Type 15.13.2.2. By Application 15.14. India 15.14.1. Pricing Analysis 15.14.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.14.2.1. By Type 15.14.2.2. By Application 15.15. Bangladesh 15.15.1. Pricing Analysis 15.15.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.15.2.1. By Type 15.15.2.2. By Application 15.16. Australia 15.16.1. Pricing Analysis 15.16.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.16.2.1. By Type 15.16.2.2. By Application 15.17. New Zealand 15.17.1. Pricing Analysis 15.17.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.17.2.1. By Type 15.17.2.2. By Application 15.18. China 15.18.1. Pricing Analysis 15.18.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.18.2.1. By Type 15.18.2.2. By Application 15.19. Japan 15.19.1. Pricing Analysis 15.19.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.19.2.1. By Type 15.19.2.2. By Application 15.20. South Korea 15.20.1. Pricing Analysis 15.20.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.20.2.1. By Type 15.20.2.2. By Application 15.21. GCC Countries 15.21.1. Pricing Analysis 15.21.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.21.2.1. By Type 15.21.2.2. By Application 15.22. South Africa 15.22.1. Pricing Analysis 15.22.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.22.2.1. By Type 15.22.2.2. By Application 15.23. Israel 15.23.1. Pricing Analysis 15.23.2. Market Share Analysis, 2022 15.23.2.1. By Type 15.23.2.2. By Application 16. Market Structure Analysis 16.1. Competition Dashboard 16.2. Competition Benchmarking 16.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players 16.3.1. By Regional 16.3.2. By Type 16.3.3. By Application 17. Competition Analysis 17.1. Competition Deep Dive 17.1.1. The Dow Chemical Company 17.1.1.1. Overview 17.1.1.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.1.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.1.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.1.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.1.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.1.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.2. Eastman Chemical Company 17.1.2.1. Overview 17.1.2.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.2.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.2.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.2.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.2.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.2.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.3. Azotowe KATMdzierzyn 17.1.3.1. Overview 17.1.3.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.3.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.3.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.3.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.3.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.3.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.4. INEOS Holdings Limited 17.1.4.1. Overview 17.1.4.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.4.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.4.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.4.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.4.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.4.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.5. SABIC 17.1.5.1. Overview 17.1.5.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.5.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.5.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.5.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.5.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.5.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.6. Formosa Plastic Group 17.1.6.1. Overview 17.1.6.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.6.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.6.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.6.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.6.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.6.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.7. Tianjin Zhongxin Chemtec Co., Ltd. 17.1.7.1. Overview 17.1.7.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.7.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.7.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.7.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.7.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.7.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.8. Elekeriroz S.A. 17.1.8.1. Overview 17.1.8.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.8.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.8.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.8.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.8.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.8.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.9. Mitsubishi Chemical 17.1.9.1. Overview 17.1.9.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.9.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.9.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.9.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.9.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.9.5.3. Channel Strategy 17.1.10. Zak S.A. 17.1.10.1. Overview 17.1.10.2. Product Portfolio 17.1.10.3. Profitability by Market Segments 17.1.10.4. Sales Footprint 17.1.10.5. Strategy Overview 17.1.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy 17.1.10.5.2. Product Strategy 17.1.10.5.3. Channel Strategy 18. 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