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日本丙二醇市場規模、佔有率、趨勢和預測：按原料、應用、終端用戶產業和地區分類，2026-2034年

Japan Propylene Glycol Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Source, Application, End Use Industry, and Region, 2026-2034

出版日期: 2026年02月01日 | 出版商:

IMARC | 英文 139 Pages | 商品交期: 5-7個工作天內

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2025年，日本丙二醇市場規模達2.7628億美元。預計到2034年，該市場規模將達到3.8685億美元，2026年至2034年的複合年成長率（CAGR）為3.81%。推動該市場成長的成長要素包括：在永續性計劃的推動下，生物基丙二醇的應用日益廣泛；醫藥和個人護理領域的應用不斷擴大；以及政府主導的綠色轉型策略下的脫碳措施。此外，交通運輸業對防凍液和功能性流體的需求不斷成長，以及日本力爭在2050年實現碳中和的目標，也促進了日本丙二醇市場佔有率的擴大。

日本丙二醇市場趨勢：

在永續性計劃的推動下，生物基丙二醇的應用日益廣泛。

日本丙二醇市場的成長得益於各產業加速向生物基替代品的轉型，這主要是為了因應日益嚴格的環境法規和企業永續發展措施。日本製造商越來越重視源自甘油、玉米和甘蔗的生物可回收和可再生原料，以減少對石油基生產的依賴並降低碳足跡。這項轉變與日本在2050年實現碳中和的國家目標及其綠色轉型策略相契合，該策略強調工業領域的脫碳。生物基丙二醇既滿足了消費者和監管機構對永續化學解決方案日益成長的需求，也具備可比較的性能特徵。 2024年，KBR與住友化學簽署合作協議，宣布KBR成為住友化學先進環氧丙烷異丙苯（POC）技術的獨家授權合作夥伴。環氧丙烷是一種主要用於聚氨酯生產的中間體。聚氨酯廣泛應用於各種產品，包括發泡體、塗料、黏合劑和密封劑，從而推動了建築、工業和汽車等行業的成長。丙二醇（尤其是聚丙二醇：PPG）是聚氨酯生產的關鍵組分，它透過與二異氰酸酯的反應生成聚氨酯。

拓展醫藥與個人護理應用

在日本，受健康意識增強、人口老化以及消費品優質化趨勢的推動，製藥和個人護理行業是丙二醇快速成長的終端應用領域。藥用級丙二醇作為重要的溶劑、載體和防腐劑，確保口服、外用和注射藥物的最佳遞送和儲存穩定性。日本製藥公司依賴符合厚生勞動省及其他相關機構嚴格監管標準的高純度USP/藥用級丙二醇。 2025年，厚生勞動省宣佈設立一項為期10年的政府基金，用於支持創新藥物的研發，這反映了日本致力於提升依賴丙二醇等輔料的製藥生產能力的決心。同樣，在化妝品和個人護理領域，丙二醇被用作護膚、護髮和口腔護膚產品的保濕劑、潤膚劑和穩定劑，以改善產品的保濕性、質地和功效。日本成熟的美容及個人護理市場，以消費者對產品品質和創新的高期望為特徵，持續推動高品質丙二醇的需求。人口老化導致藥品需求不斷成長，加上可支配收入的增加帶動了高階個人保健產品的消費，為向這些領域供應丙二醇的生產商創造了持續的成長機會。

政府主導的脫碳努力與綠色轉型策略

日本雄心勃勃的政策框架旨在2050年實現碳中和，這正在從根本上改變化學工業的格局，並加速對永續生產技術的投資。政府的《綠色轉型促進策略》明確將重點放在能源密集型產業的脫碳上，包括石化產品及其衍生（如丙二醇），並計劃在未來十年內投入20兆日圓的公共和私人投資。透過GX聯盟（自願性排放交易計畫）和化學工業轉型融資技術藍圖等舉措，日本政府鼓勵企業採用更清潔的生產流程，向再生能源來源轉型，並開發碳中和的替代技術。 2024年11月，旭化成、三井化學和三菱化學宣布，將共同進行一項關於日本西部一家乙烯生產設施的原料和燃料轉化可行性研究，以推進碳中和。這項聯合舉措旨在實現上游石化生產（丙二醇和其他衍生的來源）的脫碳。政府發行氣候轉型債券，體現了其對產業脫碳工作的強而有力的製度支持。這些政策措施鼓勵丙二醇生產商加速綠色化學領域的研發，引進碳捕獲與利用技術，並建立循環經濟模式，進而改變競爭格局，為永續化工產品創造新的市場機會。

本報告解答的關鍵問題

日本丙二醇市場目前發展狀況如何？未來幾年又將如何發展？
日本丙二醇市場依供應來源分類的情況如何？
日本丙二醇市場按應用領域分類的市場區隔如何？
日本丙二醇市場按終端用戶產業分類的情況如何？
日本丙二醇市場按地區分類的情況如何？
日本丙二醇市場價值鏈的不同階段有哪些？
日本丙二醇市場的主要促進因素和挑戰是什麼？
日本丙二醇市場的結構是怎麼樣的？主要參與者有哪些？
日本丙二醇市場競爭程度如何？

The Japan propylene glycol market size reached USD 276.28 Million in 2025 . The market is projected to reach USD 386.85 Million by 2034 , exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.81% during 2026-2034 . The market is driven by the growing adoption of bio-based propylene glycol driven by sustainability initiatives, the expansion of pharmaceutical and personal care applications, and government-led decarbonization efforts through the Green Transformation strategy. Additionally, increasing demand from the transportation sector for antifreeze and functional fluids, coupled with Japan's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, is expanding the Japan propylene glycol market share.

JAPAN PROPYLENE GLYCOL MARKET TRENDS:

Growing Adoption of Bio-Based Propylene Glycol Driven by Sustainability Initiatives

The Japan propylene glycol market growth is supported by the accelerating shift toward bio-based alternatives as industries respond to stringent environmental regulations and corporate sustainability commitments. Japanese manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing bio-circular and renewable feedstocks derived from glycerin, corn, and sugarcane to reduce dependence on petroleum-based production and lower carbon footprints. This transition aligns with Japan's national carbon neutrality target for 2050 and the Green Transformation strategy, which emphasizes decarbonization across industrial sectors. Bio-based propylene glycol offers comparable performance characteristics to conventional variants while addressing growing consumer and regulatory demand for sustainable chemical solutions. In 2024, KBR and Sumitomo Chemical declared that they have entered into an alliance agreement, appointing KBR as the exclusive licensing partner for Sumitomo Chemical's advanced propylene oxide by cumene (POC) technology. Propylene oxide serves as an intermediate compound mainly utilized in the subsequent production of polyurethanes. Polyurethane is utilized in various items like foams, coatings, adhesives, and sealants that support expanding sectors such as construction, industrial, and automotive. Propylene glycol, particularly as polypropylene glycol (PPG), is an essential component employed in the production of polyurethanes through its reaction with diisocyanates.

Expansion of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Applications

The pharmaceutical and personal care industries represent rapidly growing end-use segments for propylene glycol in Japan, driven by rising health consciousness, aging demographics, and premiumization trends in consumer products. Pharmaceutical-grade propylene glycol serves as an essential solvent, carrier, and preservative in oral, topical, and injectable medications, ensuring optimal drug delivery and shelf stability. Japanese pharmaceutical manufacturers rely on high-purity USP/Pharma grade propylene glycol that meets stringent regulatory standards set by authorities including the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. In 2025, the Japan Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare announced a new 10-year government fund to support innovative drug development, demonstrating the country's commitment to advancing pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities that rely on excipients like propylene glycol. Similarly, the cosmetics and personal care sector utilizes propylene glycol as a humectant, emollient, and stabilizer in skin care, hair care, and oral hygiene formulations, where it enhances moisture retention, texture, and product efficacy. Japan's sophisticated beauty and personal care market, characterized by high consumer expectations for product quality and innovation, continues to drive demand for premium-grade propylene glycol. The convergence of an aging population requiring more pharmaceutical interventions and rising disposable incomes supporting luxury personal care expenditures creates sustained growth opportunities for propylene glycol suppliers serving these sectors.

Government-led Decarbonization Efforts and Green Transformation Strategy

Japan's ambitious policy framework for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is fundamentally reshaping the chemical industry landscape and accelerating investments in sustainable production technologies. The government's Green Transformation promotion strategy, backed by 20 trillion yen in public-private investment over the next decade, explicitly targets decarbonization of energy-intensive industrial sectors including petrochemicals and derivatives such as propylene glycol. Through initiatives like the GX League voluntary emissions trading scheme and the Technology Roadmap for Transition Finance in the chemical sector, Japanese authorities are incentivizing companies to adopt cleaner production processes, transition to renewable energy sources, and develop carbon-neutral alternatives. In November 2024, Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical announced a joint feasibility study on feedstock and fuel conversion at their ethylene production facilities in western Japan to advance carbon neutrality. This collaborative initiative aims to decarbonize upstream petrochemical production, which is the starting point for propylene glycol and other derivatives. The government's issuance of Climate Transition Bonds signals strong institutional support for industrial decarbonization efforts. These policy measures are compelling propylene glycol manufacturers to accelerate R&D in green chemistry, implement carbon capture and utilization technologies, and establish circular economy models, thereby transforming competitive dynamics and creating new market opportunities for sustainable chemical products.

JAPAN PROPYLENE GLYCOL MARKET SEGMENTATION:

Source Insights:

Petroleum-based
Bio-based

Application Insights:

Unsaturated Polyester Resins
Antifreeze and Functional Fluids
Food, Drug, and Cosmetics
Liquid Detergent
Paints and Coatings
Others

End Use Industry Insights:

Transportation
Building and Construction
Food and Beverage
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics and Personal Care

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT

How has the Japan propylene glycol market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the Japan propylene glycol market on the basis of source?
What is the breakup of the Japan propylene glycol market on the basis of application?
What is the breakup of the Japan propylene glycol market on the basis of End Use Industry?
What is the breakup of the Japan propylene glycol market on the basis of region?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan propylene glycol market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan propylene glycol market?
What is the structure of the Japan propylene glycol market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan propylene glycol market?

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Propylene Glycol Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Propylene Glycol Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Propylene Glycol Market - Breakup by Source

6.1 Petroleum-based
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Bio-based
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Propylene Glycol Market - Breakup by Application

7.1 Unsaturated Polyester Resins
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Antifreeze and Functional Fluids
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.3 Food, Drug, and Cosmetics
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.4 Liquid Detergent
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.5 Paints and Coatings
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.5.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.6 Others
- 7.6.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.6.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Propylene Glycol Market - Breakup by End Use Industry

8.1 Transportation
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Building and Construction
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Food and Beverage
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Pharmaceuticals
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.5 Cosmetics and Personal Care
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.6 Others
- 8.6.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.6.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Propylene Glycol Market - Breakup by Region

9.1 Kanto Region
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Breakup by Source
- 9.1.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.1.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.1.6 Key Players
- 9.1.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Breakup by Source
- 9.2.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.2.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.2.6 Key Players
- 9.2.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.3 Central/Chubu Region
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.3.3 Market Breakup by Source
- 9.3.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.3.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.3.6 Key Players
- 9.3.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.4.3 Market Breakup by Source
- 9.4.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.4.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.4.6 Key Players
- 9.4.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.5 Tohoku Region
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.5.3 Market Breakup by Source
- 9.5.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.5.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.5.6 Key Players
- 9.5.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.6 Chugoku Region
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.6.3 Market Breakup by Source
- 9.6.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.6.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.6.6 Key Players
- 9.6.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.7 Hokkaido Region
- 9.7.1 Overview
- 9.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.7.3 Market Breakup by Source
- 9.7.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.7.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.7.6 Key Players
- 9.7.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.8 Shikoku Region
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.8.3 Market Breakup by Source
- 9.8.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.8.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.8.6 Key Players
- 9.8.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Propylene Glycol Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 Company A
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Products Offered
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Company B
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Products Offered
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Company C
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Products Offered
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 Company D
- 11.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.4.2 Products Offered
- 11.4.3 Business Strategies
- 11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Company E
- 11.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.5.2 Products Offered
- 11.5.3 Business Strategies
- 11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Propylene Glycol Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis