| Product Code: ETC5358790 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |

Portugal's Propylene Glycol Market experienced a peak size of €9.50 million in 2022, followed by a significant decline to €3.15 million in 2025. The market is forecasted to further decrease to €0.49 million by 2030, with a CAGR of -30.0% from 2025 to 2030. The recent downfall can be attributed to factors such as changing consumer preferences towards more sustainable alternatives and regulatory restrictions on certain applications. Looking ahead, the market is expected to focus on innovation in production processes and product diversification to adapt to evolving market dynamics. Additionally, upcoming investments in research and development for eco-friendly propylene glycol solutions are anticipated to drive growth in the market. Industry drivers for the propylene glycol market include increasing awareness about environmental sustainability, growing demand from end-use industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage, and stringent regulations promoting the use of bio-based materials.

The Portugal Propylene Glycol Market experienced fluctuations in both Exports and Imports from 2019 to 2025. In 2019, Imports were significantly higher than Exports, with Imports at €3.31 million compared to Exports at €189.98 thousand. However, a noticeable shift occurred in 2021 when Exports surged to €398.4 thousand, surpassing the previous Import peak of the same year at €8.77 million. This spike in Exports continued in 2022, reaching €242.52 thousand but declined in the following years. Imports, on the other hand, showed a steady decrease from 2021 to 2025, from €8.77 million to €2.54 million. These dynamics could be attributed to shifts in domestic production capacities, changes in consumer demand for propylene glycol-based products, and global market conditions impacting trade patterns. The decreasing trend in Imports could indicate a potential increase in local production or a shift towards alternative sourcing strategies, influencing the market's supply chain and competitive landscape.
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 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Overview |
3.1 Portugal Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for propylene glycol in the food and beverage industry for its use as a food additive and preservative. |
4.2.2 Growing applications of propylene glycol in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries due to its properties as a solvent and humectant. |
4.2.3 Rise in the production of unsaturated polyester resins where propylene glycol is a key raw material. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in propylene glycol production may impact the overall market. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations regarding the use of propylene glycol in certain applications could limit market growth. |
5 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Trends |
6 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Segmentations |
6.1 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Revenues & Volume, By Unsaturated Polyester Resins,? Functional Fluids,? Food, Drug, and Cosmetics,? Liquid Detergent,? Paints and Coating,? Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investments in propylene glycol technologies and applications. |
8.2 Adoption rate of propylene glycol-based products in various industries. |
8.3 Number of new product launches containing propylene glycol. |
8.4 Environmental impact assessments related to propylene glycol production and usage. |
9 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Portugal Propylene Glycol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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