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甲醇鉀市場至2032年的預測：按產品類型、等級、來源、應用、最終用戶、地區的全球分析

Potassium Methylate Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product Type, Grade, Source, Application, End User and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，2025 年全球甲醇鉀市場價值為 68 億美元，預計到 2032 年將達到 129 億美元，預測期內複合年成長率為 9.6%。

甲醇鉀，又稱甲醇鉀（CH3OK），是一種白色至微黃色吸濕性固體，溶於甲醇後變成無色液體。它是一種強鹼，通常用作生物柴油生產酯交換過程中的催化劑。此外，它們在各種有機合成過程中發揮重要作用，包括醫藥、農藥和染料。甲醇鉀具有很強的反應性，尤其是與水分和空氣的反應，需要在惰性條件下小心處理和儲存。它們能夠提高反應效率和產量，使其成為世界各地各種化學製造應用中的寶貴試劑。

據馬來西亞棕櫚油理事會（MPOC）稱，自疫情爆發以來，甲醇鉀的需求一直很高。

提高生質柴油產量

作為石化燃料的更清潔替代品，全球對生質柴油的需求不斷增加是甲醇鉀市場的主要成長要素。甲醇鉀是生質柴油生產中酯交換過程中的關鍵催化劑，提高了生質柴油的商業性效用。一些國家已經實施激勵措施和強制措施來鼓勵生物柴油混合，這增加了對有效催化劑的需求。對生物柴油生產的日益依賴也推動了對甲醇鉀的需求。

保存期限和穩定性有限

阻礙市場成長的主要因素之一是甲醇鉀的化學不穩定性，尤其是在空氣和水分存在的情況下，以及其保存期限短。需要在惰性條件下小心處理和儲存，以防止劣化，從而增加製造商和最終用戶的操作複雜度。此外，溫度和濕度的波動會加速甲醇鉀的分解，影響其功效。這些與穩定性相關的問題限制了其在沒有受控倉儲設施的行業中的廣泛使用。

製藥業的擴張

由於其在各種活性藥物成分（API）的合成中發揮作用，製藥業已成為甲醇鉀市場擴張的有希望的途徑。學名藥的成長，尤其是在新興市場，為甲醇鉀供應商提供了巨大的潛力。此外，新興國家製藥生產設施的擴張正在創造新的需求。化學品製造商和製藥公司之間的合作預計將進一步促進產品的使用。

健康和環境危害

甲醇鉀會帶來一些健康和環境風險，這可能會阻礙市場成長。它具有很強的腐蝕性和接觸毒性，對處理該化合物的工人構成安全隱患。嚴格的職業安全法規和環境合規規範可能會阻止小型企業進入市場。工業界採用更安全、更環保的替代品的壓力越來越大，這可能會威脅到甲醇鉀的長期需求。

COVID-19的影響：

新冠疫情導致甲醇鉀市場供應鏈中斷，影響了原物料採購和物流業務。許多生產設施被關閉或降低產能，導致交貨延遲，並影響生物柴油和製藥等終端行業。疫情爆發後，人們更加關注自給自足的化學品供應鏈，這鼓勵了本地生產策略，對市場復甦產生了正面影響。隨著各行各業恢復到疫情前的營運水平，預計甲醇鉀的需求將穩定恢復。

預計液體甲醇鉀市場在預測期內將佔最大佔有率

由於液體甲醇鉀具有優異的溶解性且在生質柴油生產過程中易於處理，預計在預測期內將佔據最大的市場佔有率。液體配方更受青睞，因為它們的反應速度更快，而且不太可能留下殘留物。該行業也受益於日益成長的高效、低排放氣體製程的工業趨勢。此外，與固態劑型相比，它們的處理風險較小，因此成為各種應用的首選。

預計在預測期內，技術級部分將以最高的複合年成長率成長。

由於工業化學合成和生質柴油生產中技術級原料的應用日益廣泛，預計在預測期內技術級原料將呈現最高的成長率。新興國家化學品製造商日益成長的需求支持了該領域的快速擴張。工業級甲醇鉀在實驗室和研究中心的新催化製程開發中也越來越受歡迎。製造技術的不斷改進進一步提高了其性能和吸引力。

比最大的地區

在預測期內，由於強勁的生物柴油計劃和不斷擴大的化學品製造能力，預計亞太地區將佔據最大的市場佔有率。中國、印度和印尼等國家正在增加對生質燃料基礎設施的投資，從而促進該地區的消費。政府旨在減少二氧化碳排放的政策也推動了甲醇鉀等環保催化劑的採用。該地區廣泛的農業基礎也確保了生物柴油原料的穩定供應。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

在預測期內，預計北美地區將呈現最高的複合年成長率，這得益於生物柴油需求的增加以及製藥和化學工業的進步。催化作用和合成製程的創新促進了甲醇鉀的廣泛應用。此外，越來越重視永續實踐和減少對石化燃料的依賴正在為市場增添動力。國內製造商和研究機構之間的合作對於開發該地區的市場也發揮著重要作用。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 研究範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究資料
    • 次級研究資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章市場走勢分析

  • 驅動程式
  • 限制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 產品分析
  • 應用分析
  • 最終用戶分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買家的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球甲醇鉀市場（依產品類型）

  • 液體甲醇鉀
  • 固體甲醇鉀
  • 粉狀甲醇鉀
  • 顆粒狀甲醇鉀
  • 顆粒甲醇鉀
  • 其他產品類型

6. 全球甲醇鉀市場（依等級）

  • 技術級
  • 工業級
  • 食品級
  • 其他等級

7. 全球甲醇鉀市場（依來源）

  • 甲醇
  • 氫氧化鉀
  • 其他來源

8. 全球甲醇鉀市場（依應用）

  • 生質柴油生產
  • 盥洗用品和化妝品
  • 製藥
  • 建築/施工
  • 其他用途

9. 全球甲醇鉀市場（依最終用戶）

  • 燃料和能源
  • 車
  • 衛生保健
  • 個人護理
  • 其他最終用戶

第 10 章全球甲醇鉀市場（按區域）

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第11章 重大進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第12章 公司概況

  • Huntsman International
  • Asahi Glass
  • SABIC
  • SK Group
  • Akzo Nobel
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
  • Eastman Chemical
  • Solvay
  • Albemarle Corporation
  • BASF SE
  • INEOS
  • Chemetall
  • Formosa Chemicals Fiber Corporation
  • Evonik Industries
  • Dow Chemical
Product Code: SMRC29206

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Potassium Methylate Market is accounted for $6.8 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $12.9 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 9.6% during the forecast period. Potassium methylate, also known as potassium methoxide (CH3OK), is a white to yellowish, hygroscopic solid or a colorless liquid when dissolved in methanol. It is a strong alkali and is commonly used as a catalyst in the transesterification process for biodiesel production. Additionally, it plays a critical role in various organic synthesis processes, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Potassium methylate is highly reactive, especially with moisture and air, requiring careful handling and storage under inert conditions. Its ability to enhance reaction efficiency and yield makes it a valuable reagent across multiple chemical manufacturing sectors globally.

According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), the demand for potassium methylate has been high after the pandemic.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing biodiesel production

The increasing global demand for biodiesel as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels is a primary growth driver for the potassium methylate market. Potassium methylate serves as a critical catalyst in the transesterification process for biodiesel production, enhancing its commercial utility. Several countries are offering incentives and mandates to promote biodiesel blending, which is boosting the need for effective catalysts. This increasing reliance on biodiesel production is consequently fueling the demand for potassium methylate.

Restraint:

Limited shelf life and stability

One of the major restraints hindering market growth is the chemical instability and short shelf life of potassium methylate, particularly in the presence of air and moisture. It requires careful handling and storage under inert conditions to prevent degradation, increasing operational complexity for manufacturers and end users. Additionally, fluctuations in temperature and humidity can accelerate the decomposition of potassium methylate, affecting its efficacy. These stability-related issues restrict its widespread adoption in industries that lack controlled storage facilities.

Opportunity:

Expansion in pharmaceutical sector

The pharmaceutical industry is emerging as a promising avenue for potassium methylate market expansion due to its role in synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The growth of generics and specialty drugs, particularly in developing markets, offers significant potential for potassium methylate suppliers. Moreover, the expansion of pharmaceutical production facilities in emerging economies is creating new demand pockets. Collaborations between chemical manufacturers and pharma companies are further expected to bolster product utilization.

Threat:

Health and environmental hazards

Potassium methylate poses several health and environmental risks, which could impede its market growth. It is highly corrosive and toxic upon contact, posing safety concerns for workers handling the compound. Stringent occupational safety regulations and environmental compliance norms may deter small-scale players from entering the market. The rising pressure on industries to adopt safer and greener alternatives could threaten the long-term demand for potassium methylate.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain disruptions in the potassium methylate market, affecting raw material procurement and logistics operations. Many production facilities were either shut down or operated at reduced capacity, delaying deliveries and impacting end-use industries like biodiesel and pharmaceuticals. Increased focus on self-reliant chemical supply chains post-pandemic is prompting localized production strategies, positively influencing market recovery. As industries return to pre-pandemic operating levels, the demand for potassium methylate is anticipated to regain momentum steadily.

The liquid potassium methylate segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The liquid potassium methylate segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period owing to its superior solubility and ease of handling in biodiesel production processes. Liquid formulations are preferred due to their faster reaction rates and lower chances of residue formation. This segment also benefits from the growing industrial trend toward high-efficiency and low-emission processes. Additionally, the reduced handling risks in comparison to solid forms make it the preferred choice across various applications.

The technical grade segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the technical grade segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate driven by its increasing adoption in industrial chemical synthesis and biodiesel production. Rising demand from chemical manufacturers in emerging economies is supporting the segment's rapid expansion. Technical grade potassium methylate is also gaining traction in laboratories and research centers for developing new catalytic processes. Continuous improvements in manufacturing technology are further enhancing its performance and appeal.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share owing to robust biodiesel programs and expanding chemical manufacturing capabilities. Countries such as China, India, and Indonesia are witnessing rising investments in biofuel infrastructure, which boosts regional consumption. Government policies aimed at reducing carbon footprints are also pushing the adoption of greener catalysts like potassium methylate. The region's vast agricultural base also ensures steady raw material supply for biodiesel feedstocks.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR driven by increasing demand for biodiesel and ongoing advancements in pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Technological innovations in catalysis and synthesis processes are contributing to the increased adoption of potassium methylate. Moreover, growing emphasis on sustainable practices and reduction of fossil fuel dependency are fueling market momentum. Collaborations between domestic manufacturers and research institutes are also playing a vital role in regional market development.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Potassium Methylate Market include Huntsman International, Asahi Glass, SABIC, SK Group, Akzo Nobel, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Eastman Chemical, Solvay, Albemarle Corporation, BASF SE, INEOS, Chemetall, Formosa Chemicals Fiber Corporation, Evonik Industries and Dow Chemical.

Key Developments:

In March 2025, BASF SE introduced the K-Methylate EcoCatalyst, a high-efficiency potassium methylate solution optimized for biodiesel production. This new formulation reduces reaction times by 10% and enhances yield purity, targeting large-scale producers in Europe and North America.

In February 2025, Evonik Industries launched the MethyLite 5000, a next-generation potassium methylate catalyst designed for pharmaceutical synthesis. With a 15% increase in stability under high-temperature conditions, it caters to the growing demand for precision chemicals in the Asia-Pacific region.

In January 2025, Dow Chemical announced the Potassium Methylate FlexFlow System, an integrated production and delivery solution for industrial clients. This system cuts processing time by 8-12 minutes per batch and incorporates sustainable packaging, aimed at supporting the U.S. and Latin American markets.

Product Types Covered:

  • Liquid Potassium Methylate
  • Solid Potassium Methylate
  • Powder Potassium Methylate
  • Pellets Potassium Methylate
  • Granules Potassium Methylate
  • Other Product Types

Grades Covered:

  • Technical Grade
  • Industrial Grade
  • Food Grade
  • Other Grades

Sources Covered:

  • Methanol
  • Potassium Hydroxide
  • Other Sources

Applications Covered:

  • Biodiesel Production
  • Toiletries and Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Building and Construction
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Fuel and Energy
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare
  • Personal Care
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 End User Analysis
  • 3.9 Emerging Markets
  • 3.10 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Potassium Methylate Market, By Product Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Liquid Potassium Methylate
  • 5.3 Solid Potassium Methylate
  • 5.4 Powder Potassium Methylate
  • 5.5 Pellets Potassium Methylate
  • 5.6 Granules Potassium Methylate
  • 5.7 Other Product Types

6 Global Potassium Methylate Market, By Grade

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Technical Grade
  • 6.3 Industrial Grade
  • 6.4 Food Grade
  • 6.5 Other Grades

7 Global Potassium Methylate Market, By Source

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Methanol
  • 7.3 Potassium Hydroxide
  • 7.4 Other Sources

8 Global Potassium Methylate Market, By Application

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Biodiesel Production
  • 8.3 Toiletries and Cosmetics
  • 8.4 Pharmaceuticals
  • 8.5 Building and Construction
  • 8.6 Other Applications

9 Global Potassium Methylate Market, By End User

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Fuel and Energy
  • 9.3 Automotive
  • 9.4 Healthcare
  • 9.5 Personal Care
  • 9.6 Other End Users

10 Global Potassium Methylate Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 Huntsman International
  • 12.2 Asahi Glass
  • 12.3 SABIC
  • 12.4 SK Group
  • 12.5 Akzo Nobel
  • 12.6 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
  • 12.7 Eastman Chemical
  • 12.8 Solvay
  • 12.9 Albemarle Corporation
  • 12.10 BASF SE
  • 12.11 INEOS
  • 12.12 Chemetall
  • 12.13 Formosa Chemicals Fiber Corporation
  • 12.14 Evonik Industries
  • 12.15 Dow Chemical

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Liquid Potassium Methylate (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Solid Potassium Methylate (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Powder Potassium Methylate (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Pellets Potassium Methylate (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Granules Potassium Methylate (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Technical Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Industrial Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Food Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Other Grades (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Source (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Methanol (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Potassium Hydroxide (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Other Sources (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Biodiesel Production (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Toiletries and Cosmetics (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Building and Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Fuel and Energy (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Automotive (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Personal Care (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Potassium Methylate Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.