Oxo-Alcohol Market Report by Type (2-Ethylhexanol, n-Butanol, iso-Butanol), and Region 2025-2033

Oxo-Alcohol Market Report by Type (2-Ethylhexanol, n-Butanol, iso-Butanol), and Region 2025-2033

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Market Outlook 2025-2033:

The global oxo-alcohol market size reached USD 15.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 33.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.55% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
USD 15.5 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033
USD 33.7 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 8.55%


Oxo-alcohol is a chemical compound prepared by reacting olefins with syngas at low pressure in the presence of a rhodium catalyst. It includes Isobutanol (IBA), N-Butanol (NBA), and 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH), which are widely used as solvents and chemical intermediates in manufacturing adhesives, surfactants, paints, coatings, plasticizers, acetates, printing inks, and ethers. Besides this, it finds extensive applications in manufacturing acrylates, which are extensively utilized in the textile, packaging, and automotive industries.

Oxo-Alcohol Market Trends:

Rapid industrialization and the expansion of manufacturing plants are among the key factors catalyzing the demand for oxo-alcohols across the globe. In addition, the growing global population is resulting in rising construction activities, which, in turn, is increasing the need for plasticizers formulated with oxo-alcohols. Apart from this, oxo-alcohols are extensively used in preparing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products, which are further employed in different industry verticals on account of their enhanced versatility, flexibility, and durability. For instance, it is employed in the cosmetics industry to formulate fragrances, skincare, and hair care products. Additionally, the growing demand for high-quality lubrication systems in the automotive industry is positively influencing the market. Oxo-alcohols are used as dispersants and synthesis intermediates to synthesize lubricants for machinery and automobiles. Besides this, the widespread adoption of oxo-alcohols in synthesizing coatings to prevent blushing when drying in humid conditions and improve flow, gloss, and resistance is strengthening the market growth. The rising use of these chemicals in the pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors is driving the market. Furthermore, the increasing applications of 2-Ethylhexanol as feedstock on account of its flexibility, lower emissions, good adhesion, and fuel performance enhancement properties are stimulating the market growth. Moreover, rising funds by leading market players in research and development (R&D) activities to introduce more efficient variants of oxo-alcohols, are anticipated to propel the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global oxo-alcohol market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type.

Breakup by Type:

  • 2-Ethylhexanol
  • n-Butanol
  • iso-Butanol

N-butanol currently represents the largest type as it is extensively used in various applications, such as acrylate, acetate, glycol ethers, and solvents.

Regional Insights:

  • Asia
  • North America
  • Western Europe
  • Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional Oxo-alcohol markets, which include Asia, North America, Western Europe and Others. Asia enjoys the leading position in the global market due to rapid industrialization and the growing population, which is resulting in the rising need for automotive and construction activities in the region.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being China Petrochemical Corporation, OQ Chemicals GmbH (OQ SAOC), LG Chem, BASF SE, Eastman Chemical Company, Formosa Plastics Corporation and Sasol Limited.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Million Tons, Billion USD
Segment Coverage Type, Region
Region Covered  Asia, North America, Western Europe, Others
Companies Covered China Petrochemical Corporation, OQ Chemicals GmbH (OQ SAOC), LG Chem, BASF SE, Eastman Chemical Company, Formosa Plastics Corporation and Sasol Limited
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Key Questions Answered in This Report

The global oxo-alcohol market reached a value of USD 15.5 Billion in 2024.

The global oxo-alcohol market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.55% during 2025-2033.

With the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the production and supply of oxo-alcohols have been disrupted, which, in turn, is negatively impacting the industry growth.

The escalating demand for oxo-alcohols from the plasticizers indutry represents one of the primary factors catalyzing the market growth. Besides this, the increasing demand for acrylates from the coatings and packaging industries is also creating a positive impact on the industry.

One of the major market trends is the continuous engagement of manufacturers in research and development (R) activities to launch new and efficient variants.

Based on the type, the market is categorized into 2-Ethylhexanol, n-Butanol and iso-Butanol. Amongst these, n-Butanol represents the most popular type, holding the largest market share.

Region-wise, Asia exhibits a clear dominance in the market, accounting for the majority of the total market share. Other major regions include North America and Western Europe.

The leading players operating in the industry are China Petrochemical Corporation, OQ Chemicals GmbH (OQ SAOC), LG Chem, BASF SE, Eastman Chemical Company, Formosa Plastics Corporation and Sasol Limited.

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