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2032 年甘油市場預測:按產品、來源、應用和地區分類的全球分析Glycerol Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product (Refined Glycerol and Crude Glycerol), Source (Biodiesel, Fatty Alcohols, Fatty Acids and Soap Industry), Application and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,2025 年全球甘油市場價值為 54.6 億美元,預計到 2032 年將達到 71.4 億美元,預測期內複合年成長率為 3.90%。
甘油,有時也稱為丙三醇或甘油,是一種廣泛用於食品、化妝品和醫藥領域的多元醇。它是一種味甜、無色、無味、黏稠的液體,易溶於水。它通常使用動物脂肪和植物脂肪在肥皂和生物柴油生產中生產。它是保濕護膚品的必需成分,並在各種配方中充當保濕劑、溶劑和防腐劑。它可用作瀉藥,在製藥業中用作止咳糖漿和酏劑。
根據經合組織對小島嶼發展中國家(SIDS)的初步評估,2000年全球甘油市場規模約為50萬噸/年,其中歐洲當年生產或進口的甘油為22.7萬噸。甘油廣泛應用於工業、商用和消費產品,涵蓋肥皂、清潔劑、藥品、化妝品、食品和塗料等。
對化妝品和個人保健產品的需求不斷增加
甘油具有保濕、舒緩和補水的功效,是個人護理和化妝品行業中必不可少的成分。它廣泛用於各種護膚和衛生產品,包括剃須凝膠、乳液、乳霜、香皂、洗髮精和牙膏。隨著消費者越來越注重健康,並尋求天然和永續的化妝品成分,甘油的受歡迎程度顯著提升。隨著開發中國家可支配收入的提高以及線上化妝品零售的普及,甘油等高品質、用途廣泛的成分需求旺盛。此外,對純素和零殘忍產品日益成長的需求也迫使製造商使用植物來源甘油,凸顯了其在化妝品價值鏈中的重要性。
技術和藥物級淨化成本昂貴
雖然粗甘油來源廣泛且價格低廉,但要將其轉化為適用於食品、藥品和化妝品的高純度產品,需要昂貴的純化過程。這些製程需要耗能設備並進行嚴格的品管,包括真空蒸發、中和、漂白和蒸餾。由於這些資本和營運成本,高利潤的甘油市場對於中小型製造商來說可能難以企及。此外,隨著環境法規日益嚴格,精煉過程中產生的廢棄物的管理和處置也增加了營運負擔。這限制了規模化生產,並構成了市場准入的障礙,尤其是在新興經濟體。
人們對綠色替代品和生物基化學品的興趣日益濃厚
甘油是一種可再生的、生物基的石油基化學品替代品,隨著全球永續性發展的推進,甘油的需求正在顯著成長。減少碳排放和對石化燃料依賴的監管壓力日益增加,這推動了塑膠、樹脂、溶劑和潤滑劑等行業使用環保原料。甘油無毒、生物分解性,且可從生物柴油生產中輕鬆獲取,這使其成為生產環保化合物的理想起點。甘油可以轉化為丙二醇、丙烯醛和碳酸甘油酯等增值衍生物,這些衍生物在化學工業中越來越受歡迎。此外,預計政府和企業對永續供應鏈的投資將在未來幾年推動對甘油作為平台化學品的需求。
市場過度飽和,庫存過剩
全球供應過剩,主要由生質柴油產業推動,是甘油市場面臨最持久的威脅之一。由於甘油是生物柴油生產的副產品,生質燃料產量的任何大幅增加都會導致過剩的粗甘油進入市場。這種供應過剩持續超過需求,壓低了價格,降低了生產商的盈利,尤其是精製甘油和藥用級甘油。市場供應過剩也可能導致粗甘油被焚燒或用於燃料和牲畜飼料等低價值產品。此外,除非製造商採取策略措施,實現終端市場多元化或創造更高價值的下游應用,否則這種飽和狀態可能會給他們帶來長期的營運和財務風險。
新冠疫情對甘油市場產生了多方面的影響。製藥、個人護理和護膚產品行業的需求成長,而甘油是乾洗手劑、消毒劑、止咳糖漿和護膚品的關鍵成分。因此,這些領域的銷售量和產量暫時增加。然而,全球供應鏈中斷,包括運輸限制以及粗甘油主要來源生物柴油工廠的暫時關閉,導致原料短缺和價格波動。此外,由於停工期間工業活動減少,油漆、樹脂和建築化學品等行業的需求也受到影響。儘管存在這些障礙,但由於甘油在健康和衛生產品中發揮的重要作用,市場趨於穩定,預計疫情過後將繼續穩步成長。
精製甘油市場預計將成為預測期內最大的市場
預計精製甘油將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。它廣泛應用於食品飲料、個人護理、化妝品和藥品等高價值領域,這些領域對一致性和純度的要求至關重要,這也鞏固了其市場主導地位。精製甘油經過嚴格的淨化工藝,去除甲醇、鹽和水等雜質,使其適用於精細配方。其純度通常超過 95%。其廣為人知的安全記錄以及美國食品藥物管理局 (FDA) 和歐洲食品安全局 (EFSA) 等主要監管機構的認可,進一步刺激了其需求。此外,隨著全球終端應用產業(尤其是製藥和製藥業)的擴張,對高級精製甘油的需求也在不斷成長,從而鞏固了甘油的市場領先地位。
預計預測期內生質柴油領域將以最高的複合年成長率成長。
預計生物柴油領域將在預測期內呈現最高成長率。甘油是生產生質柴油的酯交換製程的關鍵產品,粗甘油約佔生物柴油產量的10%。生質柴油產量正在急劇成長,尤其是在東南亞、巴西、歐洲和美國,因為各國政府透過強制規定、補貼和混合目標來鼓勵使用可再生燃料,以減少二氧化碳排放。除了增加甘油供應外,這種擴張還刺激了甘油回收和精煉技術的進步。此外,在循環經濟模式和全球永續性目標的推動下,不斷擴張的生物柴油領域預計將實現甘油市場中最快的成長率。
預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率,這得益於其在生物柴油、食品飲料、藥品和個人護理等關鍵領域的廣泛生產和使用。全球粗甘油和精製甘油供應主要由中國、馬來西亞和印尼等主要生產國主導,這主要是因為這些國家擁有充足的棕櫚油和其他用作原料的植物油。該地區工業基礎的快速擴張、可支配收入的提高和人口的激增也導致了該地區對甘油基產品的高需求。此外,印尼和印度等國政府對生質柴油混合計畫的大力支持也進一步促進了甘油的生產,確保了亞太地區在產量和市場佔有率方面的主導地位。
預計中東和非洲在預測期內將呈現最高的複合年成長率,這得益於生物柴油生產投資的增加、製藥和個人護理行業的成長以及對產業多元化的日益重視。為了減少對石化產品的依賴並提高永續性,沙烏地阿拉伯、阿拉伯聯合大公國和南非等國家正在逐步增強其生物基化學品能力。消費品、藥品和保健產品對甘油的需求也受到該地區人口成長、都市化和醫療基礎設施改善的推動。此外,由於有利的政府法規和新的本地製造計劃,預計中東和非洲的甘油消費量和產業聚集將快速成長。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Glycerol Market is accounted for $5.46 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $7.14 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 3.90% during the forecast period. Glycerol, sometimes referred to as glycerin or glycerine, is a straightforward polyol that finds extensive application in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors. It is a sweet-tasting, colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid that dissolves readily in water. Usually, plant and animal fats are used to make glycerol when soap or biodiesel is being made. It is essential for preserving moisture in skincare products and functions as a humectant, solvent, and preservative in various formulations. It is utilized as a laxative and in cough syrups and elixirs in the pharmaceutical industry.
According to the OECD's SIDS Initial Assessment, the worldwide glycerol market reached approximately 500,000 tonnes/year in 2000, with 227,000 tonnes produced or imported in Europe that year. It noted glycerol's ubiquitous composition in industrial, professional, and consumer products-ranging from soaps and detergents to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and paints.
Increasing demand for cosmetics and personal care products
Glycerol's humectant, skin-soothing, and moisturizing qualities make it an essential component of the personal care and cosmetics industries. It is widely utilized in many different skincare and hygiene products, such as shaving gels, lotions, creams, soaps, shampoos, and toothpaste. Glycerol's popularity has significantly increased as consumers' concerns about their health have grown and they are gravitating toward natural, sustainable ingredients in their cosmetics. High-quality, multipurpose ingredients like glycerol are in high demand due to the growth in disposable income in developing nations and the popularity of online cosmetic retail. Furthermore, manufacturers have been compelled to use glycerol derived from plant sources due to the growing demand for vegan and cruelty-free products, highlighting its significance in the value chain of cosmetics.
Expensive purification and refining for technical and pharmaceutical grades
Crude glycerol is widely available and reasonably priced, but expensive refining procedures are needed to transform it into high-purity forms fit for use in food, medicine, or cosmetics. These processes, which call for energy-intensive equipment and stringent quality control, include vacuum evaporation, neutralization, bleaching, and distillation. The high-margin glycerol market segments may be inaccessible to small and mid-sized manufacturers due to these capital and operating costs. Additionally, the management and disposal of waste from refining processes adds to the operational burden as environmental regulations increase. Particularly in developing nations, this restricts scalability and serves as a barrier to market entry.
Growing interest in green alternatives and bio-based chemicals
As a renewable, bio-based substitute for chemicals derived from petroleum, glycerol is seeing tremendous growth as a result of the global movement toward sustainability. Eco-friendly feedstocks are being used by industries like plastics, resins, solvents, and lubricants as a result of growing regulatory pressure to lessen carbon footprints and reliance on fossil fuels. Because it is non-toxic, biodegradable, and readily available from the production of biodiesel, glycerol is a perfect starting point for creating environmentally friendly compounds. Its transformation into derivatives with added value, such as propylene glycol, acrolein, and glycerol carbonate, is becoming more popular in the chemical industry. Moreover, the demand for glycerol as a platform chemical is anticipated to increase in the upcoming years due to government and corporate investments in sustainable supply chains.
Market oversaturation and extended overstock
Global oversupply, which is mostly caused by the biodiesel sector, is one of the most enduring threats to the glycerol market. Since glycerol is a byproduct of the production of biodiesel, any significant increase in the production of biofuels leads to the introduction of excess crude glycerol into the market. Particularly for refined and pharmaceutical-grade glycerol, this overabundance of supply continues to exceed demand, which drives down prices and reduces producer profitability. Sometimes the market is so oversupplied that crude glycerol is burned or used for low-value products like fuel or animal feed. Additionally, this saturation may present long-term operational and financial risks for manufacturers if strategic measures are not taken to diversify their end markets or create high-value downstream uses.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the glycerol market in a variety of ways. In the pharmaceutical, personal care, and hygiene product industries, where glycerol is a crucial component of hand sanitizers, disinfectants, cough syrups, and skincare products, demand increased. Sales and production in these segments were momentarily increased as a result. However, shortages of raw materials and price swings resulted from disruptions in the global supply chain, such as transportation restrictions and the temporary closure of biodiesel plants, which are significant sources of crude glycerol. Additionally, demand in industries like paints, resins, and a construction chemical was impacted by the decreased industrial activity during lockdowns. Despite these obstacles, the market was stabilized by glycerol's crucial role in health and hygiene products, and it is currently expected to grow steadily after the pandemic.
The refined glycerol segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The refined glycerol segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Its extensive use in high-value sectors like food and beverage, personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals-where consistency and purity are crucial-is what propels its dominance. Refined glycerol is suitable for sensitive formulations because it is subjected to rigorous purification procedures to eliminate impurities like methanol, salts, and water. It normally has a purity of 95% or higher. Its well-known safety record and endorsements from important regulatory agencies like the FDA and EFSA increase demand for it even more. Furthermore, the need for premium, refined glycerol is increasing as end-use industries spread throughout the world, especially in developing nations, which strengthens its market-leading position.
The biodiesel segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the biodiesel segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Glycerol is a significant by-product of the transesterification process used to make biodiesel; approximately 10% of the biodiesel produced is crude glycerol. The production of biodiesel is increasing dramatically as governments around the world encourage the use of renewable fuels to lower carbon emissions-through mandates, subsidies, and blending targets-particularly in Southeast Asia, Brazil, Europe, and the United States. In addition to increasing the supply of glycerol, this expansion spurs technological advancements in its recovery and purification. Moreover, it is anticipated that the expanding biodiesel sector will achieve the fastest growth rate in the glycerol market owing to the circular economy model and global sustainability goals.
During the forecast period, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by its extensive production and use in important sectors like biodiesel, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. The world's supply of crude and refined glycerol is dominated by major producers such as China, Malaysia, and Indonesia, in large part because of their plentiful supply of palm oil and other vegetable oils used as feedstock. High domestic demand for glycerol-based products is also a result of the region's rapidly expanding industrial base, rising disposable incomes, and rapidly growing population. Additionally, glycerol production is further increased by robust government support for biodiesel blending initiatives in nations like Indonesia and India, securing Asia-Pacific's dominance in terms of production volume and market share.
Over the forecast period, the Middle East & Africa region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by growing investments in the production of biodiesel, the growth of the pharmaceutical and personal care industries, and an increased emphasis on industrial diversification. To lessen their dependency on petrochemicals and increase sustainability, nations like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and South Africa are progressively improving their bio-based chemical capabilities. The demand for glycerol in consumer goods, medications, and hygiene products is also being boosted by the region's expanding population, urbanization, and advancing healthcare infrastructure. Furthermore, glycerol consumption and industrial integration in the Middle East and Africa are expected to rise quickly due to favorable government regulations and new local manufacturing projects.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Glycerol Market include BASF SE, Cargill, Incorporated, Procter & Gamble Company, Dow Chemicals Inc, Wilmar International Ltd, KLK OLEO (KL-Kepong Oleomas), Oleon NV, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Kao Corporation, Godrej Industries Limited, Solvay SA, Emery Oleochemicals and Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo Co.Ltd.
In May 2025, Cargill Inc reached a settlement with fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. over its antitrust claims, which alleged price fixing by beef suppliers. The announcement stems from a lawsuit McDonald's filed in October 2024 against leading meatpackers Cargill, JBS, Swift Beef Co., National Beef Packing Co. and Tyson Foods claiming that they conspired to fix beef prices at artificially high levels by limiting beef supplies starting as early as 2015 through the time of the filing, in violation of the Sherman Act.
In December 2024, BASF and INOCAS S.A. signed a long-term supplier finance agreement, including offtake of Macauba Kernel Oil and Macauba Pulp Oil, an R&D project and options to acquire equity shares in INOCAS in future. The partnership includes financing of INOCAS' plans to significantly expand the Macauba oil production in Brazil on an industrial scale, strengthening the country's position in the bioeconomy.
In May 2024, Dow announced a capacity expansion from its minority equity investment in SAS Chemicals GmbH, a German-based specialty chemical producer of sealants and components used in insulating glass manufacturing, to create a more holistic facade offering. For over five decades, silicone insulating glass sealants from Dow have been used in various commercial structural glazing applications, providing superior UV resistance and structural capability, as well as inspiring designers to create unique architectural possibilities for glass facades.