Product Code: ETC198815 | Publication Date: May 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 | |
South Korea Propylene Oxide market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 5369, Which has increased slightly as compared to the HHI of 3653 in 2017. The market is moving towards concentrated. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.
The propylene oxide market in South Korea is integral to manufacturing polyurethanes, glycol ethers, and other chemical derivatives. Market growth is tied to industrial expansion, environmental regulations, and technological innovations.
Growth in the construction and automotive sectors is fueling demand in South Korea`s propylene oxide market. As a key raw material for polyurethane production, propylene oxide is witnessing increased consumption due to infrastructure development projects and rising automotive production.
Challenges in the South Korean propylene oxide market include technological complexities in production processes and stringent environmental regulations governing chemical manufacturing. Ensuring product purity and safety standards is crucial amid growing demand from diverse industrial applications.
Government policies in South Korea focus on safety standards, environmental regulations, and technological innovation in the propylene oxide market. Policies include emission controls, waste management guidelines, and support for research and development in sustainable production methods and alternative uses of propylene oxide.
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 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 South Korea Propylene oxide Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Propylene oxide Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2028F |
4 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for polyurethane, which is a key application of propylene oxide. |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction industry, leading to higher demand for propylene oxide for insulation materials. |
4.2.3 Innovations in propylene oxide production technologies, leading to cost efficiency and higher production capacity. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices, impacting the overall production cost of propylene oxide. |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns affecting production processes and market competitiveness. |
5 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Trends |
6 South Korea Propylene oxide Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Propylene oxide Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyether Polyols, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Propylene Glycols, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Propylene Glycol Ethers (PGE), 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.6 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyalkylene Glycols, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.7 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 South Korea Propylene oxide Market, By End-user Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.4 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverage, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.5 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.6 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Detergents and Lubricants, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.7 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2018 - 2028F |
7 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of propylene oxide production plants in South Korea. |
8.2 Average selling price of propylene oxide in the South Korean market. |
8.3 Number of research and development projects focused on propylene oxide technologies in South Korea. |
9 South Korea Propylene oxide Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2028F |
10 South Korea Propylene oxide Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 South Korea Propylene oxide Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |