Global Guerbet Alcohol Market is estimated to be valued at USD 1.52 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.13 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 1.52 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
4.90%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 2.13 Bn
Figure. Guerbet Alcohol Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Guerbet alcohol or 2-propen-1-ol,1,2-epoxy is an organic compound used as a thickeners, suspending, and stabilizing agent in various industries such as construction, food and beverages, textile, pharmaceuticals, and others. It provides better spreadability, gloss and viscosity to products, due to which there has been hug demand for these alcohols across industries. Moreover, factors such as growth in population, urbanization, rising income levels has led to growth in end-use industries, and this boosts usage of guerbet alcohol substantially. However, fluctuation in raw material prices may pose a challenge to guerbet alcohol producers. Guerbet alcohol is a group of branched alcohol that are widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications. These alcohol are characterized by their unique chemical structure, which involves the condensation of two alcohol to form a branched structure. These alcohol are particularly favored for their ability to enhance the texture and sensory experience of cosmetic products, providing smooth and silky feel upon application
Market Dynamics:
Guerbet alcohol market growth is driven by factors such as growing construction activities particularly in developing economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America. Rising infrastructure projects that are related to roads and buildings have significantly boosted the demand for cement and concrete, where guerbet alcohol is used as a plasticizer and dispersing agent. Moreover, expansion of food and beverages industry due to changing lifestyle and food habits can also drive the market growth. However, price volatility of raw materials required for manufacturing guerbet alcohol such as guar gum may hamper the growth of the market. Opportunities for market players lie in developing cost effective production technologies to gain competitive edge.
Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the guerbet alcohol market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the guerbet alcohol market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Sasol Ltd, New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd., Kisco Ltd., Kokyu Alcohol Kogyo Co., Ltd., and DowPol Corporation.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
Guerbet alcohol market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Detailed Segmentation:
By Product Type
2-butyloctanol
2-hexyldecanol
2-octyldodecanol
2-decyltetradecanol
2-dodecylhexadecanol
Others
By End User
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Metal Processing
Detergents & Cleaners
Others
By Region
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles
BASF SE
Sasol Ltd
New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.
Kisco Ltd.
Kokyu Alcohol Kogyo Co., Ltd.
DowPol Corporation.
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Product Type
Market Snippet, By End User
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Rising use as stabilizer in explosives
Restraints
Stringent regulations pertaining to use of alcohols
Opportunities
Innovation of new application areas
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations
4. Guerbet Alcohol Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Guerbet Alcohol Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020- 2032
Segment Trends
2-butyloctanol
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
2-hexyldecanol
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
2-octyldodecanol
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
2-decyltetradecanol
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
2-dodecylhexadecanol
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
6. Guerbet Alcohol Market, By End User, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Metal Processing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Detergents & Cleaners
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
7. Guerbet Alcohol Market, By Region, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2032
Region Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 -2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)