The size of the global Industrial Alcohol Market is estimated at USD 95.6 billion in 2021. This value is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% to reach USD 141.61 billion by 2026.
Industrial alcohol is a form of pure alcohol, and it is also known as grain alcohol. It is derived from the fermentation process of corn, malt, wheat, sugarcane, etc. This type of alcohol is used in industrial products such as paints, inks, fragrances, flavors, cosmeceutical purposes, and others. Other uses of industrial alcohol are in petroleum industries. It is mixed with gasoline for the efficient working and functioning of the engine. Increasing consumption of bioethanol, an alternative solution to fuels such as diesel and petrol, increases the market for the industrial alcohol market. It is due to an increased preference for renewable resources like energy sources.
MARKET DRIVERS
Factors such as increased research activities and technological advancements increased the adoption of new technologies, and a rise in demand for renewable resources level up the market's growth. Technology and its developments due to raised demand for innovations also drive this market growth. Manufacturers and retailers are utilizing E-commerce websites and social websites for selling industrial alcohol and making business. Other factors such as a significant rise in industries related to food, cosmetics, petroleum, chemicals, and biotechnology industries, etc., increased renewable sources, energy resources, increased production of raw materials for the preparation of alcohol such as sugarcane waste, wheat, malt, corn, potatoes, and other fruit waste. Increased demand for fermentation procedures and a large amount of alcohol production drives the market growth. Developing countries encourage new industries such as petroleum, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, raw materials, chemicals, etc. It also causes the market growth. The government’s initiatives and spending of its expenditure on companies create market value for the industrial alcohol market. The presence of key market players and investors in this market contributes to growth and value.
Industrial alcohol is also used in other industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, food, personal care, chemical industries, etc. Hence the increased demand for industrial alcohol in various industries drives market growth for this market, such as a significant rise in sectors related to food, cosmetics, petroleum, chemicals, and biotechnology industries, etc., increased renewable sources, energy resources, increased production of raw materials for the preparation of alcohol such as sugarcane waste, wheat, malt, corn, potatoes, and other fruit waste. The rise in the adoption of fermentation technology and other technologies is also expected to increase market size.
MARKET RESTRAINTS
Significant issues for this market are associated with prices and hike for industrial alcohol. It is due to the lack of availability of raw materials on time. The majority of small-hold shopkeepers, retailers are not willing to stock up industrial alcohol and its products due to spillage, spoilage, and other issues. Unawareness and high literacy rate amongst farmers worldwide for industrial alcohol and its uses are hindering the market growth. The raw materials for alcohol production are potatoes, wheat, sugarcane, and other fruits and their waste. Due to harsh climatic conditions, the crop production may get affected, and the crude extracts from the plant are not available at the correct time.
REPORT COVERAGE
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REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
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Market Size Available |
2019 to 2025 |
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Base Year |
2019 |
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Forecast Period |
2020 50 2025 |
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Segments Covered |
By Type, Source, Application, Purity, Processing Method, Functionality and Region |
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Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
This market research report on the global industrial alcohol market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the type, source, application, purity, processing method, functionality, and region.
Industrial Alcohol Market - By Type
Based on type, Ethyl alcohol is the most extensively used industrial alcohol amongst all these and is used in more applications than any other type of industrial alcohol.
Industrial Alcohol Market - By Source
Industrial Alcohol Market - By Application
Industrial Alcohol Market - By Purity
Industrial Alcohol Market - By Processing Method
Industrial Alcohol Market - By Functionality
Industrial Alcohol Market - By Region
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
The Middle East and Africa
Geographically, North America is estimated to constitute the largest share in the global industrial alcohol market. Simultaneously, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth and overtake North America, being the second-largest shareholder for the market during the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific holds the largest shares and revenue for the industrial alcohol market. High consumption and production of methyl alcohol in china and ethanol in India are seen, which drives the market growth in the Asia Pacific region. The increased demand for methanol for mixing it in gasoline in particular ratios to better function; drives market growth for industrial alcohol. Additionally, the usage of renewable resources for various industrial purposes also increases market size. The majority of market value and shares from the Asia Pacific region are due to ethyl alcohol and methyl alcohol.
The North American industrial alcohol market is also driven by the consumption and utilization of industrial alcohol. The production, exports, and imports of Ethanol from the United States expect to drive market value in the North America region.
The European nation also holds the largest shares for this market due to crop-based extracts and its derivatives. The largest market for raw materials and the least prices for raw material across this region also increase market size and industrial alcohol growth across this region.
NOTABLE COMPANIES IN THIS MARKET
Key market companies leading the global industrial alcohol market profiled in the report are MGP Ingredients (U.S.), The Andersons Inc. (U.S.), Sigma Aldrich (U.S.), Grain Processing Corporation (U.S.), Cargill (U.S.), Raizen Energia (Brazil), Green Plains Inc. (U.S.), Cristalco (France), Greenfield Specialty Alcohols (Canada), and Flint Hills Resources (U.S.).
1. Introduction
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Study Deliverables
1.3 Base Currency, Base Year and Forecast Periods
1.4 General Study Assumptions
2. Research Methodology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Research Phases
2.2.1 Secondary Research
2.2.2 Primary Research
2.2.3 Econometric Modelling
2.2.4 Expert Validation
2.3 Analysis Design
2.4 Study Timeline
3. Overview
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Key Inferences
3.3 Epidemiology
4. Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges Analysis (DROC)
4.1 Market Drivers
4.2 Market Restraints
4.3 Key Challenges
4.4 Current Opportunities in the Market
5. Market Segmentation
5.1 Source
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 Sugar & Molasses
5.1.3 Corn
5.1.4 Grains (Excl. Corn)
5.1.5 Fossil Fuels
5.1.6 Other Sources
5.1.7 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Source
5.1.8 Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Source
5.1.9 Market Share Analysis, By Source
5.2 Type
5.2.1 Introduction
5.2.2 Ethyl Alcohol
5.2.3 Methyl Alcohol
5.2.4 Isopropyl Alcohol
5.2.5 Isobutyl Alcohol
5.2.6 Benzyl Alcohol
5.2.7 Other Types
5.2.8 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Type
5.2.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Type
5.2.10 Market Share Analysis, By Type
5.3 Application
5.3.1 Introduction
5.3.2 Fuel
5.3.3 Chemical Intermediates & Solvent
5.3.4 Pharmaceuticals
5.3.5 Personal Care Products
5.3.6 Food Ingredients
5.3.7 Other Applications
5.3.8 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Application
5.3.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Application
5.3.10 Market Share Analysis, By Application
5.4 Purity
5.4.1 Introduction
5.4.2 Denatured Alcohol
5.4.3 Undenatured Alcohol
5.4.4 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Purity
5.4.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Purity
5.4.6 Market Share Analysis, By Purity
5.5 Functionality
5.5.1 Introduction
5.5.2 Antimicrobial Activity
5.5.3 Fragrant/Flavoring Agents
5.5.4 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Functionality
5.5.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Functionality
5.5.6 Market Share Analysis, By Functionality
5.6 Processing Method
5.6.1 Introduction
5.6.2 Fermentation Method
5.6.3 Synthetic Method
5.6.4 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Processing Method
5.6.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Processing Method
5.6.6 Market Share Analysis, By Processing Method
6. Geographical Analysis
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Regional Trends
6.1.2 Impact Analysis
6.1.3 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis
6.1.3.1 By Geographical Area
6.1.3.2 By Type
6.1.3.3 By Source
6.1.3.4 By Applications
6.1.3.5 By Purity
6.1.3.6 By Processing Method
6.1.3.7 By Functionality
6.1.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.1.4.1 By Geographical Area
6.1.4.2 By Type
6.1.4.3 By Source
6.1.4.4 By Applications
6.1.4.5 By Purity
6.1.4.5 By Processing Method
6.1.4.6 By Functionality
6.1.5 Market Share Analysis
6.1.5.1 By Geographical Area
6.1.5.2 By Type
6.1.5.3 By Source
6.1.5.4 By Applications
6.1.5.5 By Purity
6.1.5.6 By Processing Method
6.1.5.7 By Functionality
6.2 North America
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 United States
6.2.3 Canada
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Introduction
6.3.2 U.K
6.3.3 Spain
6.3.4 Germany
6.3.5 Italy
6.3.6 France
6.4 Asia-Pacific
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 China
6.4.3 India
6.4.4 Japan
6.4.5 Australia
6.4.6 South Korea
6.5 Latin America
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Brazil
6.5.3 Argentina
6.5.4 Mexico
6.5.5 Rest of Latin America
6.6 Middle East & Africa
6.6.1 Introduction
6.6.2 Middle-East
6.6.3 Africa
7. Strategic Analysis
7.1 PESTLE analysis
7.1.1 Political
7.1.2 Economic
7.1.3 Social
7.1.4 Technological
7.1.5 Legal
7.1.6 Environmental
7.2 Porter’s Five analysis
7.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
7.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
7.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
7.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
7.2.5 Competitive Rivalry within the Industry
8.Market Leaders' Analysis
8.1 MGP Ingredients
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Product Analysis
8.1.3 Financial analysis
8.1.4 Recent Developments
8.1.5 SWOT analysis
8.1.6 Analyst View
8.2 MGP Ingredients
8.3 The Andersons Inc
8.4 Sigma Aldrich
8.5 Grain Processing Corporation
8.6 Cargill
8.7 Raizen Energia
8.8 Green Plains Inc
8.9 Cristalco
8.10 Greenfield Specialty Alcohols
8.11 Flint Hills Resources
9.Competitive Landscape
9.1 Market share analysis
9.2 Merger and Acquisition Analysis
9.3 Agreements, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures
9.4 New Product Launches
10.Market Outlook and Investment Opportunities
Appendix
a) List of Tables
b) List of Figures
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