Industrial Alcohol Market by Type (Ethyl, Methyl, Isopropyl, Isobutyl, Benzyl Alcohol), Source (Sugar & Molasses, Corn, Grains, Fossil Fuels), Application (Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Fuel, Food, Chemical), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022
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Request For Special Pricing[169 Pages Report] The industrial alcohol market is estimated to be valued at USD 113.26 billion in 2017 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% to reach USD 180.83 billion by 2022. There is an increase in demand for alcohol in various sectors, owing to its solubility, high octane number, and antimicrobial activity. With technological advancements in the synthetic segment, synthetic industrial alcohol has the prospect of becoming a source of renewable energy.
The objective of the report is to define, segment, and project the global market size of the industrial alcohol market based on type, source, application, and region. The report traces various opportunities and challenges in the market for the stakeholders and draws out the competitive landscape of trends, projecting the size of the food grade alcohol market and its sub-markets in terms of volume (KT) and value (USD Million).
The study has made extensive use of secondary sources of data, which include annual reports, press releases, white papers, certified publications, food safety organizations, and regulatory bodies to identify and collect information that would be useful to identify the existing market players and the key developments in the market. The primary sources of data include key decision makers; vice presidents; opinion leaders; and distributors across 4 major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the rest of the world (RoW). In-depth interviews were conducted to obtain and validate critical qualitative and quantitative information as well as to understand the possible future prospects in the industry. In some cases, primary data was collected through emails and questionnaires.
This report includes estimations of market size in terms of value (USD million) and volume (KT). Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the industrial alcohol market and its dependent submarkets. Key players in the market have been identified through secondary research, and their market share in respective regions has been determined through primary and secondary research. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been extracted from trusted sources such as Methanol Market Services Asia (MMSA), the Industrial Ethanol Association (IEA), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) to identify and collect information useful for a technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the market.
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Contributors involved in the value chain of industrial alcohol include raw material suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers/distributors, retailers, and end users. The market is dominated by key players such as Cargill (US), Raizen Energia (Brazil), Green Plains Inc. (US), Cristalco (France), MGP Ingredients (US), The Andersons Inc. (US), Sigma Aldrich (US), Grain Processing Corporation (US), Greenfield Specialty Alcohols (Canada), and Flint Hills Resources (US).
This report is targeted at the existing industry players, which include the following:
- Industrial alcohol manufacturers, importers, and exporters
- Raw material manufacturers, suppliers, processors, and grain distillers
- Biofuel manufacturers, importers, and exporters
- Organizations, which include the following:
- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), the European Biomass Industry Association (EUBIA), the Industrial Ethanol Association (IEA), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- End-user industries, which include the following:
- Personal care products
- Pharmaceuticals
- Fuels
- Foods (excluding beverages)
- Chemicals
- Trade associations and industry bodies
The study answers various questions that are of core importance to the stakeholders; elementarily, the segments they should focus on to prioritize their production and investment efforts.
Scope of the Industrial Alcohol Market Report
On the basis of type, the market for industrial alcohol has been segmented as follows:
- Ethyl alcohol
- Methyl alcohol
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Isobutyl alcohol
- Benzyl alcohol
- Others (sorbitol and maltitol)
On the basis of application, the market for industrial alcohol has been segmented as follows:
- Personal care products
- Pharmaceuticals
- Fuels
- Food ingredients (excluding beverages)
- Chemical intermediates & solvents
- Others (home care products and reagents)
On the basis of source, the market for industrial alcohol has been segmented as follows:
- Sugar & molasses
- Corn
- Grains (excluding corn)
- Fossil fuels
- Others (whey, cellulosic materials, and algae)
On the basis of region, the market for industrial alcohol has been segmented as follows:
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- South America
- RoW (The Middle East & Africa)
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Product Analysis
- Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company
Application Analysis
- Application analysis, which gives a detailed analysis of the other industrial applications in the market
Regional Analysis
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Europe industrial alcohol market into the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Hungary, Denmark, and Luxembourg
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia-Pacific industrial alcohol market into Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and Pakistan
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to 5)
The demand for industrial alcohol is increasing across the globe, owing to its broad spectrum of applications. The rising population, growing awareness about the importance of biofuel for environmental safety, and increased applications of industrial alcohol are the factors driving the growth of this market. Another major driver of this market is the rapid development of various technologies in the biofuel sector, which has led to an improvement in production technologies, storage, and transport facilities. All this has helped in introducing high-quality and efficient alcohols with increased shelf life in the market.
Based on type, the industrial alcohol market has been segmented into ethyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, and others. The ethyl alcohol segment is projected to dominate the market, owing to its increased usage as a biofuel or as an additive in commercial fuels. Ethyl alcohol is an excellent disinfectant, because of which, it is used in disinfectants and cleansing agents. The increased use of Industrial alcohol as a solvent in varied applications, coupled with its demand in the energy sector, is expected to drive the market.
Based on industrial application, the industrial alcohol market has been segmented into fuel, pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, personal care products, chemical intermediates and solvents, and other applications. Ethyl alcohol dominates this segment, owing to its high-octane number and ability to reduce emissions when blended with gasoline. It is being used as a preservative and an anti-microbial in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
The sugar and molasses segment, by source, is projected to be the fastest-growing segment, due to the increasing demand from the fuel and food industries. On the other hand, petroleum-based alcohol has limited demand from the fuel industry. The alcohol produced using sugar and molasses is used as an ingredient in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
The Asia-Pacific region exhibits rapid growth due to economic growth, wide application of alcohol, and urbanization. India has the highest potential for growth in the industrial alcohol sector, due to the extensive agricultural land available and the growth in demand for alcohol in different sectors. The major factors driving the Asia-Pacific industrial alcohol market are rapid growth in demand for personal care products, increase in awareness regarding the role of alcohol in maintaining a hygienic environment, and growth in the number of production facilities.
The constant need to require approvals from regulatory bodies and the fluctuating prices of raw materials are some of the challenges that hinder the growth of this market. The market has also witnessed an increase in the application of alcohol across various industries, which also acts as a driver.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 16)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Periodization Considered
1.5 Currency Considered
1.6 Units Considered
1.7 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 19)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
2.2 Macroindicators
2.2.1 Increase in Per Capita Disposable Income
2.2.2 Growth in Demand for Automotive Vehicles
2.3 Market Size Estimation
2.3.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.3.2 Top-Down Approach
2.4 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
2.5 Research Assumptions & Limitations
2.5.1 Assumptions
2.5.2 Limitations
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 30)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 36)
4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in this Market
4.2 Industrial Alcohol Market Size, By Application
4.3 North America: Industrial Alcohol Market, By Type and By Country
4.4 Industrial Alcohol Market: Major Countries
4.5 Life Cycle Analysis, By Region
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 42)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Insights
5.3 Market Segmentation
5.3.1 By Type
5.3.2 By Source
5.3.3 By Application
5.3.4 By Product Functionality (Qualitative)
5.3.5 By Processing Method (Qualitative)
5.3.6 By Purity (Qualitative)
5.3.7 By Region
5.4 Market Dynamics
5.4.1 Drivers
5.4.1.1 Increase in Demand for Bioethanol
5.4.1.2 Increasing Use of Alcohol in A Wide Spectrum of Applications
5.4.2 Restraints
5.4.2.1 Fluctuating Prices of Raw Material
5.4.3 Opportunities
5.4.3.1 Emerging Markets: New Growth Frontiers
5.4.3.2 Advent of Greener Ethyl Alcohol Sources
5.4.4 Challenges
5.4.4.1 Approval From Various Regulatory Bodies
5.5 Trade Analysis
5.5.1 Export Data Analysis
5.5.2 Import Data Analysis
6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 55)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Value Chain
6.3 Supply Chain
6.3.1 Prominent Companies
6.3.2 Small & Medium Enterprises
6.3.3 End Users (Manufacturers/Consumers)
6.4 Regulatory Environment
7 Market for Industrial Alcohol, By Type (Page No. - 60)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Ethyl Alcohol
7.3 Methyl Alcohol
7.4 Isopropyl Alcohol
7.5 Isobutyl Alcohol
7.6 Benzyl Alcohol
7.7 Other Types
8 Market for Industrial Alcohol, By Source (Page No. - 70)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Sugar & Molasses
8.3 Corn
8.4 Grains (Excl. Corn)
8.5 Fossil Fuels
8.6 Other Sources
9 Market for Industrial Alcohol, By Application (Page No. - 82)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Fuel
9.3 Chemical Intermediates & Solvent
9.4 Pharmaceuticals
9.5 Personal Care Products
9.6 Food Ingredients
9.7 Other Applications
10 Market for Industrial Alcohol, By Purity (Page No. - 94)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Denatured Alcohol
10.3 Undenatured Alcohol
11 Market for Industrial Alcohol, By Processing Method (Page No. - 95)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Fermentation Method
11.3 Synthetic Method
12 Market for Industrial Alcohol, By Functionality (Page No. - 97)
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Antimicrobial Activity
12.3 Fragrant/Flavoring Agents
12.4 Solubility
12.5 Antifreeze
12.6 Flammability & Volatility
13 Market for Industrial Alcohol, By Region (Page No. - 99)
13.1 Introduction
13.2 North America
13.2.1 U.S.
13.2.2 Canada
13.2.3 Mexico
13.3 Asia-Pacific
13.3.1 China
13.3.2 India
13.3.3 Thailand
13.3.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific
13.4 Europe
13.4.1 Germany
13.4.2 U.K.
13.4.3 France
13.4.4 Spain
13.4.5 Sweden
13.4.6 Poland
13.4.7 Rest of Europe
13.5 South America
13.5.1 Brazil
13.5.2 Rest of South America
13.6 RoW
13.6.1 Middle East & Africa
13.6.2 Others in RoW
14 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 126)
14.1 Overview
14.2 Competitive Situation & Trends
14.2.1 Expansions & Investments
14.2.2 Acquisitions
14.2.3 Agreement & Joint Ventures
15 Company Profiles (Page No. - 132)
(Company at A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments)*
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Cargill
15.3 Raνzen Energia
15.4 Green Plains Inc.
15.5 Cristalco
15.6 MGP Ingredients
15.7 The Andersons Inc.
15.8 Grain Processing Corporation
15.9 Greenfield Specialty Alcohols
15.10 Flint Hills Resources
15.11 Sigma Aldrich
*Details on Company at A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
16 Appendix (Page No. - 159)
16.1 Discussion Guide
16.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
16.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
16.4 Available Customizations
16.5 Related Reports
16.6 Author Details
List of Tables (71 Tables) - Industrial Alcohol (IA) Market
Table 1 Legal Permissible Limit of Ethyl Alcohol Blends, By Country
Table 2 Industrial Alcohol Market Size, By Type, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 3 Market Size , By Type, 20152022 (KT)
Table 4 Ethyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Ethyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 6 Methyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Methyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 8 Isopropyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Isopropyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 10 Isobutyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Isobutyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 12 Benzyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Benzyl Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 14 Other Types Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Other Types Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 16 Industrial Alcohol Market Size , By Source, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 17 IA Market Size, By Source, 20152022 (KT)
Table 18 Sugar & Molasses Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Sugar & Molasses Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 20 Corn Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 21 Corn Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 22 Grains Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 23 Grains Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 24 Fossil Fuels Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 25 Fossil Fuels Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 26 Other Sources Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 27 Other Sources Market Size, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 28 Industrial Alcohol Market Size, By Application, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Market Size, By Application, 20152022 (KT)
Table 30 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol in Fuel, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 31 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol in Chemical Intermediates & Solvent, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 32 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol in Pharmaceuticals, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 33 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol in Personal Care Products, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 34 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol in Food Ingredients, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 35 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol in Other Applications, By Region, 20152022 (KT)
Table 36 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 38 North America: Industrial Alcohol Market Size, By Type, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 39 North America: By Market Size, By Type, 20152022 (KT)
Table 40 North America: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Application, 20152022 (KT)
Table 41 North America: By Market Size, By Source, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 42 North America: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Source, 20152022 (KT)
Table 43 North America: By Market Size, By Country, 20152022 (KT)
Table 44 Asia-Pacific: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Type, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Asia-Pacific: By Alcohol Market Size, By Type, 20152022 (KT)
Table 46 Asia-Pacific: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Application, 20152022 (KT)
Table 47 Asia-Pacific: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Source, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 48 Asia-Pacific: By Market Size, By Source, 20152022 (KT)
Table 49 Asia-Pacific: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Country, 20152022 (KT)
Table 50 Europe : Industrial Alcohol Market Size, By Type, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 Europe: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Type, 2015-2022, (KT)
Table 52 Europe: By Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 53 Europe: By Market Size, By Source, 2015-2022 (USD Million
Table 54 Europe: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Source, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 55 Europe: By Market Size, By Country, 20152022 (KT)
Table 56 South America: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Type, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 South America: By Market Size, By Type, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 58 South America: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Application, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 59 South America: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Source, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 South America: By Market Size, By Source, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 61 South America: Market Size for Industrial Alcohol, By Country, 20152022 (KT)
Table 62 RoW: Industrial Alcohol Market, By Type, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 63 RoW: Industrial Alcohol Market, By Type, 20152022, (KT)
Table 64 RoW: By Market, By Application, 20152022 (KT)
Table 65 RoW: By Market, By Source, 20152022 (USD Million)
Table 66 RoW: Industrial Alcohol Market, By Source, 20152022 (KT)
Table 67 RoW: By Market Size, By Country, 20152022 (KT)
Table 68 Global Industrial Alcohol Manufacturing Company Rankings, 2016
Table 69 Expansions & Investments, 20122017
Table 70 Acquisitions, 20162012
Table 71 Agreements & Joint Ventures, 20122016
List of Figures (66 Figures)
Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Industrial Alcohol Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Breakdown of Primaries, By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 4 Increase in Global Per Capita Disposable Income, 20102014
Figure 5 Gradual Increase in the Sales of Light Vehicles in the U.S.,20062016
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 7 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 8 Data Triangulation & Methodology
Figure 9 Assumptions of the Research Study
Figure 10 Limitations of the Research Study
Figure 11 Increased Demand for Fuel to Drive the Market for Industrial Alcohol in 2017
Figure 12 Increased Demand for Ethyl Alcohol to Drive the Market for Industrial Alcohol in 2017
Figure 13 Asia-Pacific Market to Grow at the Highest Rate for Industrial Alcohol Through 2022
Figure 14 North America Dominated the Market in 2016
Figure 15 Expansion & Investments and Acquisitions: the Key Strategies, 20122017
Figure 16 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol 2017 vs 2022 (USD Billion)
Figure 17 Fuel Segment to Continue Dominating the Market Through 2022
Figure 18 Ethyl Alcohol Accounted for the Largest Share in the North American Industrial Alcohol Market in 2016
Figure 19 Industrial Alcohol Market Growth Rate, By Country, 20172022
Figure 20 IA Market Size, By Top Countries, 2017 vs 2022 (Million Tons)
Figure 21 Industrial Alcohol Market in the Asia-Pacific Region is Experiencing High Growth
Figure 22 Industrial Alcohol Market, By Type
Figure 23 Market, By Source
Figure 24 Market, By Application
Figure 25 Market, By Product Functionality
Figure 26 Market, By Processing Method
Figure 27 Market, By Purity
Figure 28 Market, By Region
Figure 29 Industrial Alcohol Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 30 Bioethanol to Be Dominant in the Biofuels Market (20152022)
Figure 31 Monthly Price Trend for Corn (20142016), USD/Ton
Figure 32 Monthly Price Trend for Wheat (20142016), USD/Ton
Figure 33 Industrial Alcohol Market Export Analysis (2015): U.S. is the Major Exporter of Ethyl Alcohol
Figure 34 IA Market Import Analysis (2015): Germany is the Major Importer of Ethyl Alcohol
Figure 35 Value Chain Analysis of the Market (2017): A Major Contribution is Witnessed From Processing
Figure 36 Supply Chain: Market for Industrial Alcohol
Figure 37 Methyl Alcohol Segment is Projected to Dominate the Market, in Terms of Volume, Through 2022
Figure 38 Corn Segment to Dominate the Market Through 2022
Figure 39 Sugar & Molasses Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 40 Corn Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 41 Grains Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 42 Fossil Fuels Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 43 Other Sources Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 44 Fuel Segment is Projected to Account for the Largest Share Among All Applications of Industrial Alcohol Through 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 45 Fuel Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 46 Chemical Intermediates & Solvent Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 47 Pharmaceuticals Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 48 Personal Care Products Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 49 Food Ingredients Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 50 Market Size for Industrial Alcohol in Other Applications, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 51 North American Industrial Alcohol Market Snapshot
Figure 52 Asia-Pacific Industrial Alcohol Market Snapshot
Figure 53 Companies Preferred Strategies Such as Expansions & Investments, Agreements & Joint Ventures, and Acquisitions Over the Last Five Years
Figure 54 Expansions Fueled Growth & Widened the Geographic Presence
Figure 55 Expansions & Investments: the Key Strategies, 20122016
Figure 56 Cargill: Company Snapshot
Figure 57 Cargill: SWOT Analysis
Figure 58 Raizen Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 59 Raizen Energia: SWOT Analysis
Figure 60 Green Plains Inc: Company Snapshot
Figure 61 Green Plains Inc: SWOT Analysis
Figure 62 Cristalco: SWOT Analysis
Figure 63 MGP Ingredients: Company Snapshot
Figure 64 MGP Ingredients: SWOT Analysis
Figure 65 The Andersons Inc: Company Snapshot
Figure 66 Sigma Aldrich: Company Snapshot
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