The global 2-ethylhexanol  market size is estimated to reach USD 7.68 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing demand for 2-EH acrylate from the paints and coatings industry is one of the key factors driving the market.

Rapid replacement of solvent-based products by waterborne acrylic products, supported by the presence of stringent air emission regulations, is expected to fuel the demand for the product. Replacing solvent-based coatings with waterborne coatings offers various advantages such as easy water and soap clean-up, reduced solvent exposure, and less hazardous waste disposal & associated costs. Besides this, they ensure reduced concerns regarding flammability & impact insurance costs, reduced health risks, and less mixing and minimal waste in case of one-component coatings. These factors are anticipated to positively impact the demand for 2-EH acrylate over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific was the leading market for 2-ethylhexanol in 2016 and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period. The region is projected to exhibit a noteworthy CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the growing market potential in China. Manufacturers in the country are increasing their production capacity to meet the rising demand for 2-EH.

Growing demand from countries such as China, India, and Japan is expected to impact product demand over the forecast years. Increasing disposable income, growing middle-class population, and strengthening economy of aforementioned countries are expected to foster the growth of end-use industries such as automotive and construction, thereby boosting the demand for 2-EH.

2-Ethylhexanol Market Report Highlights

• The plasticizers segment accounted for nearly 53.5% of the global revenue share, making it the dominant category
• In terms of revenue, the 2-EH acrylate segment is expected to witness steady growth over the forecast period, owing to increasing demand from the building & construction industry, growing investments worldwide for infrastructure development, and rising penetration of acrylates in the coating industry.
• North America is expected to experience significant growth, primarily driven by rising immigration, which increases the demand for housing and vehicles.
• The market for 2-ethylhexanol is highly competitive with the presence of various well-established players with extensive product portfolios
• Some of the key companies present in the market are The Dow Chemical Co.’ BASF SE’ Eastman Chemical Company’ Sigma-Aldrich’ SABIC Industries, Grupa Azoty ZakÅ‚ady Azotowe KÄ™dzierzyn SpóÅ‚ka Akcyjna, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, and LG Chem, Ltd.

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2-Ethylhexanol Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global 2-ethylhexanol market based on application and region:

2-Ethylhexanol Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Plasticizers
• 2-EH Acrylate
• 2-EH Nitrate
• Other Applications

2-Ethylhexanol Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa

Key Players in the 2-Ethylhexanol Market

• Dow
• BASF SE
• Eastman Chemical Company
• SABIC
• SINOPEC
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• LG Chem, Ltd.
• INEOS Holdings Limited
• Formosa Plastic Group
• China National Petroleum Corporation

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