Methyl Acetate Market by Grade (Industrial grade, Pharmaceutical grade, and Food grade), Purity (= 99% Purity, 90-99% Purity, and < 90% purity), Sales Channel (Direct and Indirect), End-use Industry, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The methyl acetate market is estimated to reach USD 388.5 million by 2030 from USD 228.0 million in 2025, at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2024-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Million) and Volume (tons)
Segments
Grade, Purity, Sales Channel, End-use Industry, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and South America
The demand for methyl acetate is anticipated to continue to grow steadily due to a variety of industries requiring fast-evaporating, low-toxicity, and versatile solvents. Methyl acetate delivers high performance while conforming to rigid environmental and performance specifications for use in paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and personal care. Organizations such as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California's SCAQMD, and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are imposing more stringent regulations on VOC emissions, chemical safety, and environmental footprint. Manufacturers are stepping up to the challenge by providing high-purity, low-VOC, and sustainability grades that enable sustainable formulation strategies to satisfaction.
Recent innovations involve optimizing solvent blends, developing moisture-sensitive formulations, and new processing technologies that provide improved efficiency, drying times, and performance. Methyl acetate remains a viable product to many industrial sectors because of its combination of regulatory compliance, technical flexibility, and sustainability. Methyl acetate helps ensure high-performance, efficient, and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
"Industrial-grade accounted for the largest share in the methyl acetate market in 2024."
In 2024, the methyl acetate market's industrial grade segment led the market due to its significant usage in paints and coatings, adhesives, inks, and cleaning products. Industrial-grade methyl acetate is known to have high solubility, fast evaporation time, and low toxicity, and is widely used in industrial manufacturing, looking for high-performing and eco-friendly solvents. The industrial methyl acetate segment was also gaining consideration for its regulatory status, which has made it a suitable candidate for applications where specified VOC (volatile organic compound) restrictions are important, and for the industrial sector, where finding a balance between performance and sustainable/renewable solutions is paramount. Demand has also been increasing in industries such as electronics, construction, automotive, and packaging applications, where methyl acetate is a safe and effective substitution for toxic solvents. Additionally, the compatibility of methyl acetate with the product formulations adds to the versatility of the product because methyl acetate is compatible with most resins and polymers used in the molding industry. This ability to continuously replace hazardous solvents, coupled with a growing desire for environmentally safe production, was advantageous to the industrial-grade methyl acetate segment and its lead in the global market in 2024.
"The paints & coatings segment accounted for the largest share of the methyl acetate market in 2024."
The market for methyl acetate in 2024 was dominated by the paints & coatings sector because of its superior surface finishes, high solvency, rapid evaporation rate, and low toxicity. Methyl acetate, extensively utilized in automotive, construction, and industrial sectors, facilitates seamless application, rapid drying, and enhanced durability of coatings. It can work with a large variety of resins and pigments, adding flexibility to formulations and rigorous adherence to VOC regulations, making it more environmentally friendly than conventional solvents. The growing demand for decorative and protective coatings, as a result of infrastructure development and industrial growth, has reinforced this segment's dominance. Continuous innovation in coating formulations will continue to allow for the use of methyl acetate in several global end-use segments.
"Asia Pacific dominated the regional market for methyl acetate in 2024."
During the year 2024, the Asia Pacific region solidified its dominance in the market for methyl acetate, a role spurred by high levels of industrial development, the rise in manufacturing processes, and a strong demand from major end-use applications whose range spans from paints and coatings to adhesives and pharmaceuticals. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are among the major countries that have risen to a frontline position as major manufacturing and consumption centers for methyl acetate. This role has been supported intensely by the ready availability of huge quantities of raw materials, the availability of cost-effective manufacturing processes, and the formulation of friendly government policies aimed at helping the growth of industry. The high levels of urbanization rates, coupled with wide infrastructure development, have also boosted the demand for adhesives and coatings. At the same time, the electronics, automotive, and packaging industries continue to drive their demand for solvents significantly. The market expansion has also been supported by increasing investments in high-performance, more environmentally friendly chemicals. Asia Pacific solidified their dominance of the global methyl acetate market in 2024 with the presence of top chemical producers, along with continued mechanical advances in production.
By Company Type: Tier 1: 25%, Tier 2: 42%, and Tier 3: 33%
By Designation: C-level Executives: 20%, Directors: 30%, and Other Designations: 50%
By Region: North America: 20%, Europe: 10%, Asia Pacific: 40%, South America: 10%, and Middle East & Africa: 20%
Notes: Other designations include sales, marketing, and product managers.
Tier 1: > USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: USD 500 million to USD 1 Billion; and Tier 3: < USD 500 million
Companies Covered: BASF (Germany), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Celanese Corporation (US), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Synthomer plc (UK), Anhui Wanwei Group Co., Ltd. (China), and Chang Chun Group (Taiwan) are covered in the report.
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the methyl acetate market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the methyl acetate market based on grade (Industrial Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, and Food Grade), purity (>= 99% purity, 90-99% purity, < 90% purity), sales channel (Direct and Indirect), end-use industry (Paints and Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, Pharmaceuticals, Inks, Personal Care and Cosmetics, and Other endues industries) and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa). The report's scope covers detailed information regarding the drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities influencing the growth of the methyl acetate market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, products offered, and key strategies, such as partnerships, collaborations, mergers, acquisitions, and expansions, associated with the methyl acetate market. This report covers a competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the methyl acetate market ecosystem.
Reasons to Buy the Report
The report will offer the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall methyl acetate market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape, gain more insights into positioning their businesses better, and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following points:
Analysis of key drivers (rising adoption of methyl acetate in the paints, coatings, and adhesives industry, strong demand for eco-friendly, low-VOC solvents, and expansion in emerging economies), restraints (flammability, inhalation hazards & high handling costs, and Intense competition from well-established solvents), opportunities (expanding applications across high-growth industries and growth through bio-based and circular economy integration), and challenges (stringent regulatory compliance across regions and escalating production costs driven by feedstock volatility and energy intensity).
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product & service launches in the methyl acetate market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about profitable markets-the report analyzes the methyl acetate market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the methyl acetate market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players such as BASF (Germany), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Celanese Corporation (US), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Synthomer plc (UK), Anhui Wanwei Group Co., Ltd. (China), and Chang Chun Group (Taiwan), among others.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 LIMITATIONS
1.5 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.3 BASE NUMBER CALCULATION
2.3.1 DEMAND-SIDE APPROACH
2.3.2 SUPPLY-SIDE APPROACH
2.4 MARKET FORECAST APPROACH
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.6 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.7 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN METHYL ACETATE MARKET
4.2 ASIA PACIFIC: METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY GRADE AND COUNTRY
4.3 METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY GRADE
4.4 METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.5 METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Rise in adoption of methyl acetate in paints, coatings, and adhesives
5.2.1.2 Strong demand for eco-friendly, low-VOC solvents
5.2.1.3 Expansion in emerging economies
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Flammability, inhalation hazards, and high handling costs
5.2.2.2 Intense competition from well-established solvents
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Expanding applications across high-growth industries
5.2.3.2 Growth through bio-based and circular economy integration
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Stringent regulatory compliance across regions
5.2.4.2 Escalating production costs driven by feedstock volatility and energy intensity
5.3 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.3.1 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.6 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.6.1 TARIFF ANALYSIS (HS CODE: 291539)
5.6.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.6.3 KEY REGULATIONS
5.6.3.1 REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006)
5.6.3.2 OSHA - Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
5.6.3.3 GHS - Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
5.6.3.4 Clean Air Act (CAA) - US EPA (40 CFR Part 60 & 63
5.6.4 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.6.4.1 Pricing analysis based on grade
5.6.4.2 Pricing analysis based on region
5.7 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.7.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 291539)
5.7.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 291539)
5.8 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.8.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.1.1 Reactive distillation (RD)
5.8.1.2 Carbonylation of dimethyl ether (DME)
5.8.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.2.1 Microwave-assisted esterification
5.8.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.3.1 Enzyme-based formulations
5.9 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.9.1 INTRODUCTION
5.9.2 METHODOLOGY
5.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
5.11 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.11.1 SCCNFP SAFETY EVALUATION OF METHYL ACETATE IN NAIL POLISH REMOVERS
5.11.2 USING DYNAMIC FLOWSHEET DIVA(R) SIMULATOR FOR MODELING METHYL ACETATE REACTIVE DISTILLATION PROCESS
5.11.3 ACUTE METHYL ACETATE POISONING IN FABRIC PROCESSING WORKSHOP (CHINA)
5.12 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.13 IMPACT OF GEN AI/AI ON METHYL ACETATE MARKET
5.13.1 INTRODUCTION
5.14 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.14.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.14.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.14.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.14.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.14.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.15 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.15.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.15.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.16 MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
5.16.1 INTRODUCTION
5.16.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS
5.17 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF: METHYL ACETATE MARKET
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
5.17.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
5.17.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
5.17.4.1 US
5.17.4.2 China
5.17.4.3 India
5.17.5 END-USE INDUSTRY IMPACT
6 METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY GRADE
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 INDUSTRIAL GRADE
6.2.1 VERSATILE SOLVENT FOR COATINGS, ADHESIVES, AND CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS
6.3 PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE
6.3.1 HIGH-PURITY SOLVENT FOR DRUG FORMULATION AND SYNTHESIS
6.4 FOOD GRADE
6.4.1 SAFE, REGULATED SOLVENT FOR FLAVORING AND FOOD PROCESSING
7 METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY PURITY
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 >= 99% PURITY
7.2.1 HIGH-PURITY METHYL ACETATE MEETS STRINGENT STANDARDS FOR SPECIALTY AND HIGH-VALUE APPLICATIONS
7.3 90-99% PURITY
7.3.1 INDUSTRIAL-GRADE METHYL ACETATE SUPPORTS MASS-MARKET PRODUCTION NEEDS
7.4 < 90% PURITY
7.4.1 TECHNICAL-GRADE METHYL ACETATE OFFERS COST-EFFICIENT SOLUTION FOR BLENDED APPLICATIONS
8 METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 DIRECT
8.2.1 LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRIAL CONSUMPTION TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR DIRECT SUPPLY AGREEMENTS
8.3 INDIRECT
8.3.1 DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS EXPAND MARKET REACH AND FLEXIBILITY FOR SMALLER BUYERS
9 METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 PAINTS & COATINGS
9.2.1 RISE IN ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND DEMAND FOR LOW-VOC SOLVENTS TO PROPEL METHYL ACETATE USE
9.3 ADHESIVES & SEALANTS
9.3.1 STRINGENT VOC REGULATIONS AND DEMAND FOR FAST-CURING ADHESIVES TO DRIVE METHYL ACETATE ADOPTION
9.4 PHARMACEUTICALS
9.4.1 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY TO DRIVE METHYL ACETATE USE IN PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING
9.5 INKS
9.5.1 ABILITY TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE INK PRODUCTION WITH METHYL ACETATE SOLVENT TO FUEL SEGMENT GROWTH
9.6 PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS
9.6.1 RISE IN CONSUMER DEMAND FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE COSMETICS TO DRIVE METHYL ACETATE ADOPTION
9.7 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
10 METHYL ACETATE MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
10.2.1 CHINA
10.2.1.1 Industrial renaissance and pharmaceutical expansion to drive methyl acetate demand
10.2.2 INDIA
10.2.2.1 Expanding pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and automotive industries to propel methyl acetate demand
10.2.3 JAPAN
10.2.3.1 Industrial innovation and environmental standards to boost demand
10.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
10.2.4.1 Emerging electronics and automotive growth to underpin methyl acetate market expansion
10.2.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
10.3 EUROPE
10.3.1 GERMANY
10.3.1.1 Industrial innovation and automotive strength to fuel sustainable solvent demand
10.3.2 FRANCE
10.3.2.1 Sustainability and innovation in France's pharmaceuticals and cosmetics sector to boost methyl acetate demand
10.3.3 UK
10.3.3.1 Sustainable manufacturing and innovation to elevate methyl acetate adoption
10.3.4 SPAIN
10.3.4.1 Rise in pharmaceutical innovation and strong cosmetics market to fuel demand for sustainable solvents
10.3.5 REST OF EUROPE
10.4 NORTH AMERICA
10.4.1 US
10.4.1.1 Regulatory exemption and expanding industrial demand to drive market
10.4.2 CANADA
10.4.2.1 Eco-friendly manufacturing and regulatory alignment to fuel demand
10.4.3 MEXICO
10.4.3.1 Growth anchored in construction, manufacturing, and sustainable industrial practices to drive adoption of methyl acetate
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES
10.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
10.5.1.1.1 Industrial diversification to support methyl acetate applications
10.5.1.2 UAE
10.5.1.2.1 Expanding industrial base and pharmaceutical sector to drive demand
10.5.1.3 Rest of GCC Countries
10.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA
10.5.2.1 Industrial growth and regulatory shifts to fuel safer, high-performance solvent adoption
10.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.6 SOUTH AMERICA
10.6.1 BRAZIL
10.6.1.1 Industrial diversification and manufacturing growth to propel methyl acetate demand
10.6.2 ARGENTINA
10.6.2.1 Industrial resilience and automotive activity to sustain methyl acetate demand
10.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 OVERVIEW
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES
11.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
11.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS
11.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
11.5.1 COMPANY VALUATION
11.5.2 FINANCIAL METRICS
11.6 PRODUCT/BRAND COMPARISON
11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
11.7.1 STARS
11.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
11.7.5.1 Company footprint
11.7.5.2 Regional footprint
11.7.5.3 Grade footprint
11.7.5.4 Purity footprint
11.7.5.5 Sales channel footprint
11.7.5.6 End-use industry footprint
11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024