Guerbet Alcohol Market Analysis and Review by Product Type (2-butyloctanol, 2-hexyldecanol, 2-octyldodecanol, 2-decyltetradecanol, 2-dodecylhexadecanol, and others)
Industry: Chemicals and Materials
Published Date: January-2023
Format: PPT*, PDF, EXCEL
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Number of Pages: 189
Report ID: PMRREP12556
As per the latest market estimated published by persistence market research, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%, the global guerbet alcohol market is projected to increase from a valuation of US$ 1,140.5 million in 2023 to US$ 1,745.0 million by 2033.
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Guerbet Alcohol Market Value (2022A) |
US$ 1,095.3 Million |
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Guerbet Alcohol Market Estimation (2023E) |
US$ 1,140.5 Million |
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Guerbet Alcohol Market Forecast (2033F) |
US$ 1,745.0 Million |
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Value CAGR (2023 to 2033) |
4.3% |
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Collective Value Share: Top 3 Countries (2022A) |
47.6% |
Propensity of the youth to look better and be well groomed has increased the consumer spending on cosmetics & personal care products. Rising application of guerbet alcohols as multifunctional cosmetics ingredients used in cosmetics & personal care industry is expected to drive its global market over the forecast period.
Guerbet alcohols are frequently used across various end use industries such as cosmetics, personal care, metal processing, and others. These alcohols offer superior qualities over traditional fatty alcohols. The market has witnessed a growth rate of about 3.8% between 2018 and 2022. The market witnessed steady growth between 2018 and 2022 owing to the Covid-19 outbreak, which had a negative impact on end use industries.
It is a class of high-branched alcohol. These alcohols have high molecular weight and due to branching, possess low irritation properties, low volatility, low melting point, improved biodegradability, excellent color, excellent fluidity, and thermal stability, and give better stability over linear or unsaturated alcohols containing the same number of carbon atoms. Owing to its abovementioned properties and extensive consumption in various applications, the market is anticipated to witness positive growth in the forecast period.
Guerbet alcohol is an alcohol that is dimerized by the Guerbet reaction. It is an odourless and colourless liquid used in fragrances and emollients for cosmetics. This alcohol is a low-viscosity long-chain fatty alcohol, it is suitable as a raw material for cosmetics.
Increased demand for personal care products and cosmetics is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. It is commonly utilized in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products due to its exceptional oxidative stability. During the forecast period, the cosmetics and personal care end-use segment are expected to account for the dominant share in the market. This is used in cosmetic and personal care products due to its emulsion-stabilizing qualities.
It is a fundamental ingredient in deodorants, antiperspirants, and shaving products. Increased demand for personal care products in several countries is expected to drive the industry throughout the forecast period.
These alcohols are costlier than other aliphatic alcohols due to the extensive conversion that occurs during the dimerization process. These alcohols are large, branching fatty alcohols, as opposed to linear fatty alcohols. The manufacturing technique for these high-purity alcohols is a multi-step process that begins with the oxidation of alcohol to aldehyde and ends with aldol condensation of the aldehyde. As a result, an aldol product is dehydrated, followed by hydrogenation and reduction.
Also, these alcohols are further subjected to a series of post-reaction steps that include the removal of unreacted monomer alcohol with the help of vacuum stripping, removal of unsaturation via hydrogenation, removal of Cannizaro soap using filtration operation, and removal of color/odor-causing bodies. Guerbet alcohols, thus, obtained are relatively higher in purity. These operations add to the overall cost of Guerbet alcohol production, especially for end uses such as cosmetics and personal care industries.
Certain guerbet alcohols are much more expensive, nearly twice the price of typically used alternatives. As a result, the relatively higher prices of these alcohols are likely to impede the growth of the worldwide market during the forecast period.
What is the Consumption Outlook of the Guerbet Alcohol Market in the U.S.?
An increasing number of beauty clinics and the working women population is a key driver of the U.S. Cosmetic Industry. Furthermore, increasing awareness of personal appearance and increasing per capita income it’s also major factors in boosting the growth of the cosmetics market over the next few years.
Consumer expenditure on cosmetics and other personal care items has increased. Consumers in the United States are purchasing these cosmetics as a result of increased advertising and promotional efforts. Furthermore, advertising is frequently targeted at a certain age group, such as teens or aging women, in an attempt to influence and target specific population groups.
The growing need for beauty products is expected to boost the sales of these alcohols, which will result in an increased demand for this product during the projected period.
Why Does China Account for a significant share of the Guerbet Alcohol market?
The Chinese market is expected to grow by 5.7% during the forecast period. In recent years, China's cosmetics sector has expanded quickly. Consumers in China are extremely open to skincare and cosmetic goods. Growing disposable income, urbanization, and social media impact all contribute to the beauty and cosmetics industry being one of China's fastest-growing industries. In the Chinese Personal care and cosmetics sector, skincare and makeup products account for over half of the market.
China's cosmetics consumption is likely to continue its strong expansion. Despite the Covid-19 outbreak, the Chinese cosmetics market has a significant medium- to long-term potential. In comparison to developed European and American markets, China's cosmetics sector, particularly in tier 2-3 and lower-tier cities, has an enormous possibility for expansion, according to a study.
The growth and expansion of the cosmetics and personal care segment will have a direct impact on the Guerbet Alcohol market as this industry is one of the largest consumers.
How Will The Growth Of The Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry Impact The Guerbet Alcohol Market?
The cosmetics and Personal Care Industry is one of the largest consumers of Guerbet Alcohols. These alcohols are widely used in the cosmetics industry for different functions. These alcohols are multipurpose cosmetic compounds. They function as a perfuming agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity-raising agent, and binder. Furthermore, due to their hydrocarbon branching, these alcohols have relatively strong oxygen permeability, which is important for skin applications and is utilized to manufacture cosmetics emollients. Furthermore, OSHA regulations consider these alcohols to be non-hazardous compounds, which means they are safer alternatives to a few of the other often-used cosmetics ingredients.
Lotions and moisturizers contain octyldodecanol as an ingredient. It aids in the formation of emulsions. Thus, binds the oil and fluid components of a formulation together. It is useful for pigment dispersion, small particle solids solubilization, and actives. Furthermore, it functions as an anti-foaming agent, reducing the tendency of skin care products to foam when shaken.
These alcohols are perfect for usage in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products owing to the qualities indicated above. As a result, demand for safer substitutes and the effectiveness of guerbet alcohols for a variety of end uses are anticipated to drive the demand for these over the projected timeframe.
What Is The Growth Outlook Of Guerbet Alcohols In the Metal Processing Industry?
Guerbet alcohol is widely utilized in the production of a variety of materials that require fluidity and lubrication. It is widely utilized in the manufacture of metal lubricants, plastic mould release, and other products. It is a component of minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) as well as a lubricant in stamping and rolling oils.
Over the projected period, the growing metal processing industry, in which guerbet alcohols are used to manufacture metal lubricants, is expected to provide attractive prospects for market expansion. It is commonly used in the production of liquid and lubricant derivatives due to its low volatility. Furthermore, it is employed as a fattening agent and an emulsion stabilizer in a variety of end-user industries. This alcohol offers good solvent capabilities for active ingredients that are made up of several compounds.
Global Market is a highly consolidated market with the presence of only a few key players. BASF SE and Sasol limited are 2 dominant players in the market and hold a prominent share of the global. Key players are accounting for more than 70% of the total market share.
Key players are actively engaged in capacity expansions and new capacity additions. Manufacturers are proactively expanding their production capacities in order to better meet the growing demand for this compound from end use industries such as cosmetics and personal care across the world.
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The global Guerbet Alcohol market is estimated to be valued at over US$ 1,095.3 Million as of 2022.
The market is estimated to reach a valuation of US$ 1,140.5 Million in 2033.
The market of Guerbet Alcohol is projected to witness a value CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2033.
The Cosmetics and Personal Care segment is estimated to be a key end-use industry, and the segment is estimated to consume about 47% of the total consumption.
