| Product Code: ETC8836086 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Philippines saw significant imports of behenyl alcohol, with top exporting countries being Malaysia, India, China, Indonesia, and the USA. Despite high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was notably negative at -22.95%. However, there was a slight uptick in growth from 2023 to 2024, with a growth rate of 0.35%. This data indicates a dynamic market landscape for behenyl alcohol imports in the Philippines, influenced by a mix of global suppliers.

Behenyl alcohol is used primarily in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. The Philippine market is growing alongside the expansion of the beauty and personal care industry, with demand for natural and functional ingredients on the rise.
The behenyl alcohol market in the Philippines is growing due to its use in cosmetics, personal care, and industrial applications. As a fatty alcohol, behenyl alcohol is used in emollients and emulsifiers, driving demand in the beauty and skincare sectors.
Behenyl alcohol is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, but the Philippine market depends heavily on imports, making it vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions, fluctuating raw material prices, and competition from alternative emollients and thickeners.
Behenyl alcohol, used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications, offers investment opportunities in manufacturing, distribution, and creating formulations tailored for the local beauty and personal care market, which is expanding rapidly.
The behenyl alcohol market is regulated by the FDA under cosmetic and pharmaceutical guidelines, as it is widely used in skincare and drug formulations. The DTI ensures manufacturing standards, while the DENR enforces environmental regulations in the chemical industry. Government policy also supports local chemical production to reduce import dependency.
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 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Purity Level, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Breakup Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Breakup End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for personal care and cosmetic products in the Philippines |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of natural and organic ingredients in beauty products |
4.2.3 Rise in disposable income and changing lifestyles leading to higher spending on personal care products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in the production of behenyl alcohol |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and compliance requirements in the chemicals and cosmetics industry |
4.3.3 Intense competition from alternative ingredients or substitutes in beauty and personal care products |
5 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Trends |
6 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market, By Purity Level |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Purity Level, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Purity 70% to 80%, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Purity 80% to 90%, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Purity Over 90%, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market, By Breakup Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Emollients, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsifiers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Thickeners, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market, By Breakup End Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Nutritional Supplement, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer perception and preference towards natural ingredients in personal care products |
8.2 Adoption rate of behenyl alcohol in new product formulations by cosmetic manufacturers |
8.3 Number of research studies or publications highlighting the benefits of behenyl alcohol in skincare formulations |
9 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Purity Level, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Breakup Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Breakup End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Behenyl Alcohol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |