| Product Code: ETC028664 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The India alcohols and epoxides market import shipment demonstrated a robust expansion with a double-digit CAGR from 2020 to 2024. However, growth decelerated notably between 2023 and 2024. Despite this slight slowdown, the market maintained an upward trajectory over the period.
The India Alcohols and Epoxides Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 7.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031. Increasing demand for ethylene oxide derived epoxy resins, propylene oxide and its derivatives emerging applications in adhesives & sealants industry are some of the factors driving the growth of alcohols and epoxides market in India. Moreover, increasing demand from electronic sector coupled with growing construction activities has further accelerated the growth of alcohols & epoxides market over recent years.
1) Increasing Demand For Ethylene Oxide Derived Epoxy Resins: The global production capacity for ethylene glycol is estimated to be around 11 million tons/year which indicates that it will remain an important feedstock for various downstream chemicals including polyester fibers, antifreezes, solvents etc. In addition to this, ethylene oxide is also used as major raw material for producing epoxy resin based coatings due its excellent properties such as low cost, high strength and corrosion resistance which makes it one of most widely used product globally in various industries such as automotive & transportation, electrical & electronics etc., hence driving the overall market growth during 2025-2031.
2) Emerging Applications Of Propylene Oxide And Its Derivatives: Over past few years there have been increasing research on novel applications of propylene oxide (PO). Due to its superior chemical reactivity towards various substrates along with wide range molecular weight distribution makes PO suitable choice for manufacturing several end user products including specialty surfactants based on alkyl phenols like nonylphenol ether sulfate (NPES), Nonylphenol Ether Carboxylate (NPEC). In addition to this PO find application in pharmaceuticals where it used as excipient or crystallization inducer while preparing active ingredients formulations making them more stable and soluble thereby leading increase its popularity among manufacturers thus boosting overall sales volume during 2025-2031.
Growing Use Of Renewable Feedstocks To Produce Alcohols And Epoxides : Manufacturers across Europe are increasingly shifting their focus towards renewable resources instead petroleum derivatives due policies framed by regulatory authorities aimed at reducing carbon footprints associated with traditional production methodologies and formulating sustainable business models . As a result companies such Shell Chemicals , Evonik Industries etc., have started investing heavily into biotechnology route
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Epoxides, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Alcohols Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for alcohols and epoxides in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, paints and coatings, and personal care. |
4.2.2 Increasing investments in research and development for new applications and formulations. |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies and initiatives supporting the growth of the chemicals industry in India. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production cost of alcohols and epoxides. |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations and compliance requirements affecting manufacturing processes. |
4.3.3 Intense competition from domestic and international players leading to pricing pressures. |
5 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Trends |
6 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market, By Types |
6.1 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market, By Product Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Alocohols, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Epoxides, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market, By Epoxides |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethylene Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Propylene Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.3 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market, By Alcohols Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethyl, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Denatured, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Isopropyl , 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubbing, 2021-2031F |
6.4 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market, By Applications |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Coated Fabric, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Wire & Cable, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Flooring & Wall Coverings, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Film & Sheet, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Devices, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
7 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development expenditure on innovative products and processes. |
8.2 Percentage of revenue generated from new product launches. |
8.3 Adoption rate of sustainable practices in production processes. |
8.4 Number of partnerships and collaborations for market expansion. |
8.5 Percentage of revenue from value-added services such as customization and technical support. |
9 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Opportunity Assessment, By Epoxides, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Opportunity Assessment, By Alcohols Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Alcohols and Epoxides Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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