| Product Code: ETC221784 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s glycerol import shipments in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Germany, USA, and Thailand. The high concentration level, as indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained stable throughout the year. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood strong at 12.2%. This data suggests a consistent demand for glycerol imports in India, with key suppliers maintaining their position in the market.

The India Glycerol Market has been witnessing growth due to increasing demand for biofuels and personal care products, growing awareness about the environmental benefits of using bio-based products. Glycerol is a by-product of biodiesel production and as the demand for biodiesel increases in India, the demand for glycerol also increases. Additionally, glycerol is used in a wide range of personal care products, such as lotions, lotions, and shampoos. However, there are several challenges faced by the market which includes limited production, limited distribution channels, price sensitivity among consumers, and inefficient infrastructure and technology. Moreover, ensuring the quality of glycerol is a major challenge in India as there are few regulations to control the quality of these products.
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 Glycerol Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 India Glycerol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Glycerol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2028F |
3.7 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2028F |
4 India Glycerol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the personal care and cosmetics industry, where glycerol is used as a key ingredient in products like lotions, creams, and soaps. |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for glycerol in the food and beverage industry due to its use as a sweetener, solvent, and humectant. |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of glycerol in pharmaceutical applications, such as in cough syrups and as a lubricant in tablets. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in glycerol production, such as vegetable oils and animal fats. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and quality standards in the glycerol industry, which can increase production costs and limit market entry for new players. |
5 India Glycerol Market Trends |
6 India Glycerol Market, By Types |
6.1 India Glycerol Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Biodiesel, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Fatty Alcohols, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Fatty Acids, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.6 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Soap, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 India Glycerol Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Crude, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Refined, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3 India Glycerol Market, By End-use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.3 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.4 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Nutraceutical , 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.5 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care & Cosmetics, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.6 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.7 India Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
7 India Glycerol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Glycerol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Glycerol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Glycerol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of glycerol in the Indian market. |
8.2 Growth rate of the personal care and cosmetics industry in India. |
8.3 Percentage of glycerol used in food and beverage products compared to other sweeteners. |
8.4 Research and development investments in glycerol applications and technologies in India. |
8.5 Number of new product launches containing glycerol in the Indian market. |
9 India Glycerol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Glycerol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 India Glycerol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2028F |
9.3 India Glycerol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2028F |
10 India Glycerol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Glycerol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 India Glycerol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |