The propylene oxide market is projected to grow from USD 14.89 billion in 2025 to USD 18.88 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. The prime driving force in the propylene oxide market, given the substance’s vital use in the production of polyurethane in the form of polyether polyols in rigid and flexible foams, is propylene oxide’s use in the production of foams, which directly stimulates the volume of propylene oxide production. The increasing rate of urbanization in the world, including the Asian, North American, and European markets, is increasing the use of lightweight building structure material, in addition to efficient thermal insulation. The principal driving force is often regarded as the structural pull provided by derivatives of polyurethane.
“By application, the polyether polyols segment is estimated to account for the largest share, in terms of volume, during the forecast period.”
The polyether polyols market is expected to account for the largest volume share during the forecasted period due to its wide usage in volume-driven end-use applications and its highest consumption of propylene oxide. Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams, which are widely used in building insulation, car seats, and interior trims, furniture, bedding, and packaging, respectively, are mainly produced using polyether polyols. The demand for polyether polyol foam is being largely stimulated by the rising demand due to the fast-growing number of construction projects, the increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings, and the rising production levels of automobiles, particularly lightweight and electric cars. Additionally, polyether polyols offer an edge over alternatives because of their superior properties, including flexibility, strength, and ease of processing. The polyether polyols continuously hold the highest volume market due to large and continuous production, which in turn supports high use levels of propylene oxide.
“By end-use industry, the automotive segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment of the propylene oxide market during the forecast period.”
The automotive application segment of the propylene oxide market is expected to grow at the most prominent pace through the forecast period due to the growing use of lightweight and high-performance materials in the car industry, propylene oxide-based polyether polyols are primarily used to make polyurethane foams intended for applications related to the creation of seating, head rests, arm rests, and curtain and trunk linings with a focus on promoting passenger comfort, safety, and noise reduction capabilities within a vehicle. Further driving the demand is the rampant shift toward the use of electric cars, with car manufacturers exemplifying the use of lightweight materials to boost the efficiency and range of electric cars. The rising use of polyurethane parts is also gaining impetus with the growing production volumes of autos within developing countries and more stringent pollution and fuel economy norms. The propylene oxide market is also being driven by the marked growth trajectory illustrated by the car interior sector, with more focus on passenger comfort.
“By production process, the styrene monomer process segment is estimated to hold the largest share, in terms of volume, during the forecast period.”
The styrene monomer process is estimated to account for the largest volume share within the propylene oxide market during the forecast period due to its strong link with styrene manufacture and its large worldwide capacity. By aiding the simultaneous manufacture of propylene oxide and styrene monomer, the SM process allows companies to leverage economies of scale, high efficiency, and optimal costs. Large players often resort to this process, which relies on the well-known demand for styrene from various consumer products, construction, and packaging sectors. Assuming the large capital expenditure requirements involved with upgrading or changing processes, most old facilities have yet to shift from the styrene monomer process. To its credit, the process holds large-scale volumes within collective propylene oxide manufacture due to its well-proven reliability, capabilities, and matching demand within the styrene segment.
Profile break-up of primary participants for the report:
• By Company Type: Tier 1 - 30%, Tier 2 - 35%, and Tier 3 - 35%
• By Designation: C-level Executives - 30%, Directors - 60%, and Others - 10%
• By Region: North America - 30%, Asia Pacific - 15%, Europe - 40%, Middle East & Africa - 10%, and South America - 5%
Dow (US), LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. (Netherlands), Shell (Netherlands), Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (Thailand), and SABIC (Saudi Arabia) are among the key players in the propylene oxide market. These players have adopted various strategies, including agreements, joint ventures, and expansions, to increase their market share and business revenue.
Research Coverage
The report defines segments and projects the size of the propylene oxide market based on production process, application, end-use industry, and region. It strategically profiles the key players and comprehensively analyzes their market share and core competencies. It also tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, agreements, and acquisitions undertaken by them in the market.
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The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants by providing them with the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the propylene oxide market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholders gain a deeper understanding of the market’s competitive landscape, acquire valuable insights to enhance their business positions, and develop effective go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the market’s pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following pointers:
• Analysis of critical drivers (rising demand for polyether polyols for the production of polyurethanes, growing demand from other end use industries), restraints (health hazard classification and toxic nature of propylene oxide, occupational safety and compliance constraints), opportunities (development and adoption of cleaner production technologies, expanding opportunities in developing markets, emerging applications in healthcare industry), and challenges (price volatility of raw materials, use of bio-based feedstock for polyurethane foam instead of petroleum) influencing the growth of the propylene oxide market
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities in the propylene oxide market
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets: the report analyzes the propylene oxide market across varied regions
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, various types, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the propylene oxide market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players such as Dow (US), LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. (Netherlands), Shell (Netherlands), Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (Thailand), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), and others are the key players in the propylene oxide market
圖表清單 List of Tables & Figures
TABLE 1 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS 27
TABLE 2 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY PRODUCTION PROCESS: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS 27
TABLE 3 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS 28
TABLE 4 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 50
TABLE 5 GDP PERCENTAGE CHANGE, BY KEY COUNTRIES, 2021–2029 53
TABLE 6 GLOBAL OIL & GAS PRICES, USD/BBL (2023–2025) 55
TABLE 7 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: ROLE OF COMPANIES IN ECOSYSTEM 59
TABLE 8 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE RANGE OF PROPYLENE OXIDE, BY REGION,
2022–2025 (USD/TON) 60
TABLE 9 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE RANGE OF PROPYLENE OXIDE, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2025 (USD/TON) 61
TABLE 10 IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 291020-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS,
2020–2024 (USD THOUSAND) 62
TABLE 11 EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 291020-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS,
2020–2024 (USD MILLION) 63
TABLE 12 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: LIST OF KEY CONFERENCES AND
EVENTS, 2026–2027 64
TABLE 13 US ADJUSTED RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES 68
TABLE 14 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: TOTAL NUMBER OF PATENTS, 2015–2025 77
TABLE 15 TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL 86
TABLE 16 BEST PRACTICES: COMPANIES IMPLEMENTING USE CASES 86
TABLE 17 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: CASE STUDIES RELATED TO AI/GEN AI IMPLEMENTATION 87
TABLE 18 INTERCONNECTED ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM AND IMPACT ON MARKET PLAYERS 87
TABLE 19 NORTH AMERICA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 90
TABLE 20 EUROPE: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 91
TABLE 21 ASIA PACIFIC: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 91
TABLE 22 ROW: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 92
TABLE 23 GLOBAL STANDARDS IN PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET 92
TABLE 24 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS AND GUIDELINES FOR PROPYLENE OXIDE 93
TABLE 25 CERTIFICATIONS, LABELING, AND ECO STANDARDS IN PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET 95
TABLE 26 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY (%) 98
TABLE 27 KEY BUYING CRITERIA, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 99
TABLE 28 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: UNMET NEEDS IN KEY END-USE INDUSTRIES 102
TABLE 29 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 106
TABLE 30 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 107
TABLE 31 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 107
TABLE 32 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 107
TABLE 33 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN POLYETHER POLYOLS, BY REGION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 108
TABLE 34 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN POLYETHER POLYOLS, BY REGION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 108
TABLE 35 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN POLYETHER POLYOLS, BY REGION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 109
TABLE 36 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN POLYETHER POLYOLS, BY REGION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 109
TABLE 37 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN POLYETHER GLYCOLS, BY REGION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 110
TABLE 38 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN POLYETHER GLYCOLS, BY REGION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 110
TABLE 39 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN POLYETHER GLYCOLS, BY REGION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 110
TABLE 40 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN POLYETHER GLYCOLS, BY REGION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 111
TABLE 41 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN GLYCOL ETHERS, BY REGION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 111
TABLE 42 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN GLYCOL ETHERS, BY REGION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 112
TABLE 43 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN GLYCOL ETHERS, BY REGION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 112
TABLE 44 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN GLYCOL ETHERS, BY REGION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 112
TABLE 45 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 113
TABLE 46 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 113
TABLE 47 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 114
TABLE 48 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET IN OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 114
TABLE 49 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 116
TABLE 50 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 117
TABLE 51 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY PRODUCTION PROCESS, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 122
TABLE 52 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY PRODUCTION PROCESS, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 122
TABLE 53 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY REGION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 126
TABLE 54 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY REGION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 127
TABLE 55 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY REGION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 127
TABLE 56 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY REGION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 127
TABLE 57 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 129
TABLE 58 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 129
TABLE 59 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 129
TABLE 60 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 130
TABLE 61 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 130
TABLE 62 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 130
TABLE 63 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 131
TABLE 64 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 131
TABLE 65 CHINA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 132
TABLE 66 CHINA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 132
TABLE 67 CHINA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 133
TABLE 68 CHINA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 133
TABLE 69 JAPAN: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 134
TABLE 70 JAPAN: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 134
TABLE 71 JAPAN: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 134
TABLE 72 JAPAN: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 135
TABLE 73 INDIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 136
TABLE 74 INDIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 136
TABLE 75 INDIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 136
TABLE 76 INDIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 136
TABLE 77 SOUTH KOREA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 137
TABLE 78 SOUTH KOREA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 138
TABLE 79 SOUTH KOREA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 138
TABLE 80 SOUTH KOREA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 138
TABLE 81 THAILAND: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 139
TABLE 82 THAILAND: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 139
TABLE 83 THAILAND: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 140
TABLE 84 THAILAND: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 140
TABLE 85 AUSTRALIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 141
TABLE 86 AUSTRALIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 141
TABLE 87 AUSTRALIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 141
TABLE 88 AUSTRALIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 142
TABLE 89 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 142
TABLE 90 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 142
TABLE 91 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 143
TABLE 92 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 143
TABLE 93 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 144
TABLE 94 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 144
TABLE 95 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 145
TABLE 96 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 145
TABLE 97 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 145
TABLE 98 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 146
TABLE 99 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 146
TABLE 100 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 146
TABLE 101 US: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 148
TABLE 102 US: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 148
TABLE 103 US: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 148
TABLE 104 US: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 148
TABLE 105 CANADA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 150
TABLE 106 CANADA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 150
TABLE 107 CANADA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 150
TABLE 108 CANADA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 150
TABLE 109 MEXICO: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 151
TABLE 110 MEXICO: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 151
TABLE 111 MEXICO: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 152
TABLE 112 MEXICO: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 152
TABLE 113 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 153
TABLE 114 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 154
TABLE 115 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 154
TABLE 116 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 155
TABLE 117 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 155
TABLE 118 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 156
TABLE 119 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 156
TABLE 120 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 156
TABLE 121 GERMANY: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 157
TABLE 122 GERMANY: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 157
TABLE 123 GERMANY: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 158
TABLE 124 GERMANY: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 158
TABLE 125 FRANCE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 159
TABLE 126 FRANCE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 159
TABLE 127 FRANCE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 159
TABLE 128 FRANCE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 159
TABLE 129 UK: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 160
TABLE 130 UK: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 160
TABLE 131 UK: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 161
TABLE 132 UK: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 161
TABLE 133 ITALY: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 162
TABLE 134 ITALY: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 162
TABLE 135 ITALY: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 162
TABLE 136 ITALY: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 162
TABLE 137 SPAIN: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 163
TABLE 138 SPAIN: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 163
TABLE 139 SPAIN: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 164
TABLE 140 SPAIN: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 164
TABLE 141 NETHERLANDS: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 165
TABLE 142 NETHERLANDS: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 165
TABLE 143 NETHERLANDS: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 165
TABLE 144 NETHERLANDS: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 165
TABLE 145 RUSSIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 166
TABLE 146 RUSSIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 166
TABLE 147 RUSSIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 167
TABLE 148 RUSSIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 167
TABLE 149 REST OF EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 167
TABLE 150 REST OF EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 168
TABLE 151 REST OF EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 168
TABLE 152 REST OF EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 168
TABLE 153 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 169
TABLE 154 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 169
TABLE 155 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 170
TABLE 156 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 170
TABLE 157 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 170
TABLE 158 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 171
TABLE 159 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 171
TABLE 160 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 171
TABLE 161 SAUDI ARABIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 172
TABLE 162 SAUDI ARABIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 172
TABLE 163 SAUDI ARABIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 173
TABLE 164 SAUDI ARABIA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 173
TABLE 165 UAE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 174
TABLE 166 UAE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 174
TABLE 167 UAE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 174
TABLE 168 UAE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 174
TABLE 169 REST OF GCC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 175
TABLE 170 REST OF GCC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 175
TABLE 171 REST OF GCC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 176
TABLE 172 REST OF GCC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 176
TABLE 173 SOUTH AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 177
TABLE 174 SOUTH AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 177
TABLE 175 SOUTH AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 177
TABLE 176 SOUTH AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 178
TABLE 177 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 178
TABLE 178 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 178
TABLE 179 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 179
TABLE 180 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 179
TABLE 181 SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 180
TABLE 182 SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 180
TABLE 183 SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 180
TABLE 184 SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 181
TABLE 185 SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 181
TABLE 186 SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 181
TABLE 187 SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 182
TABLE 188 SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 182
TABLE 189 BRAZIL: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 183
TABLE 190 BRAZIL: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 183
TABLE 191 BRAZIL: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 183
TABLE 192 BRAZIL: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 184
TABLE 193 ARGENTINA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 184
TABLE 194 ARGENTINA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 185
TABLE 195 ARGENTINA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 185
TABLE 196 ARGENTINA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 185
TABLE 197 CHILE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (KILOTON) 186
TABLE 198 CHILE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (KILOTON) 186
TABLE 199 CHILE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 186
TABLE 200 CHILE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 187
TABLE 201 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (KILOTON) 187
TABLE 202 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (KILOTON) 187
TABLE 203 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2022–2024 (USD MILLION) 188
TABLE 204 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 188
TABLE 205 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED
BY KEY PLAYERS (2020–2025) 189
TABLE 206 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: DEGREE OF COMPETITION, 2024 193
TABLE 207 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: REGION FOOTPRINT 201
TABLE 208 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: PRODUCTION PROCESS FOOTPRINT 202
TABLE 209 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: APPLICATION FOOTPRINT 203
TABLE 210 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: END-USE INDUSTRY FOOTPRINT 204
TABLE 211 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: DETAILED LIST OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES 207
TABLE 212 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES 208
TABLE 213 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2020–DECEMBER 2025 209
TABLE 214 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2020–DECEMBER 2025 210
TABLE 215 DOW: COMPANY OVERVIEW 212
TABLE 216 DOW: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 213
TABLE 217 DOW: EXPANSIONS 214
TABLE 218 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 216
TABLE 219 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.:
PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 217
TABLE 220 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.: EXPANSIONS 218
TABLE 221 SHELL: COMPANY OVERVIEW 219
TABLE 222 SHELL: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 220
TABLE 223 BASF: COMPANY OVERVIEW 222
TABLE 224 BASF: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 223
TABLE 225 AGC INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 225
TABLE 226 AGC INC.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 226
TABLE 227 REPSOL: COMPANY OVERVIEW 228
TABLE 228 REPSOL: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 229
TABLE 229 REPSOL: EXPANSIONS 230
TABLE 230 TOKUYAMA CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 231
TABLE 231 TOKUYAMA CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 232
TABLE 232 SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 233
TABLE 233 SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO., LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 234
TABLE 234 SKC: COMPANY OVERVIEW 235
TABLE 235 SKC: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 236
TABLE 236 EVONIK: COMPANY OVERVIEW 237
TABLE 237 EVONIK: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 238
TABLE 238 EVONIK: EXPANSIONS 238
TABLE 239 SABIC: COMPANY OVERVIEW 239
TABLE 240 SABIC: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 240
TABLE 241 SABIC: EXPANSIONS 241
TABLE 242 BALCHEM CORP.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 242
TABLE 243 BALCHEM CORP.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 243
TABLE 244 INDORAMA VENTURES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 244
TABLE 245 INDORAMA VENTURES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED: PRODUCTS/ SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 245
TABLE 246 INDORAMA VENTURES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED: DEALS 246
TABLE 247 TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 247
TABLE 248 TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.:
PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 247
TABLE 249 PCC SE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 248
TABLE 250 WANHUA: COMPANY OVERVIEW 249
TABLE 251 OLTCHIM S.A.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 250
TABLE 252 WUDI XINYUE CHEMICAL: COMPANY OVERVIEW 250
TABLE 253 S-OIL CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 251
TABLE 254 BEFAR GROUP CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 251
TABLE 255 CNOOC SHELL PETROCHEMICALS CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 252
FIGURE 1 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONAL SCOPE 26
FIGURE 2 KEY INSIGHTS AND MARKET HIGHLIGHTS 31
FIGURE 3 GLOBAL PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, 2025–2030 31
FIGURE 4 MAJOR STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS IN PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET (2020–2025) 32
FIGURE 5 DISRUPTIVE TRENDS IMPACTING GROWTH OF PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET 33
FIGURE 6 HIGH-GROWTH SEGMENTS AND EMERGING FRONTIERS IN
PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, 2024 34
FIGURE 7 ASIA PACIFIC TO REGISTER HIGHEST GROWTH DURING FORECAST PERIOD 35
FIGURE 8 HIGH DEMAND IN AUTOMOTIVE AND PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRIES TO CREATE LUCRATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARKET PLAYERS 36
FIGURE 9 POLYETHER POLYOLS ACCOUNTED FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2024 37
FIGURE 10 STYRENE MONOMER PROCESS ACCOUNTED FOR LARGEST
MARKET SHARE IN 2024 38
FIGURE 11 AUTOMOTIVE SEGMENT ACCOUNTED FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2024 38
FIGURE 12 CHINA TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD 39
FIGURE 13 PROPYLENE OXIDE: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES 40
FIGURE 14 POLYURETHANE FOAM DEMAND FROM 2023 TO 2028 (KILOTON) 41
FIGURE 15 GLOBAL BEV AND PHEV DEMAND, 2024–2035 (MILLION LIGHT VEHICLES) 42
FIGURE 16 WORLD POPULATION CONCENTRATION, 2023 44
FIGURE 17 ASIA PACIFIC AVERAGE GDP GROWTH, 2015–2030 (%) 45
FIGURE 18 GLOBAL VEHICLE PRODUCTION IN EMERGING COUNTRIES/
REGIONS (MILLION UNITS) 45
FIGURE 19 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 50
FIGURE 20 WORLD OIL DEMAND, BY REGION, 2019–2030 (MB/D) 55
FIGURE 21 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 57
FIGURE 22 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: KEY PARTICIPANTS IN ECOSYSTEM 58
FIGURE 23 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 59
FIGURE 24 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION, 2022–2025 (USD/TON) 60
FIGURE 25 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY APPLICATION, 2022–2025 (USD/TON) 61
FIGURE 26 IMPORT SCENARIO FOR HS CODE 291020-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS,
BY KEY COUNTRIES, 2020–2024 62
FIGURE 27 EXPORT SCENARIO FOR HS CODE 291020-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS,
BY KEY COUNTRIES, 2020–2024 63
FIGURE 28 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS INFLUENCING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 65
FIGURE 29 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO, 2024 66
FIGURE 30 PATENT ANALYSIS, BY DOCUMENT TYPE, 2015–2025 77
FIGURE 31 PATENT PUBLICATION TRENDS, 2015–2025 78
FIGURE 32 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENT, JANUARY 2015–DECEMBER 2025 78
FIGURE 33 JURISDICTION OF US REGISTERED HIGHEST SHARE OF PATENTS, 2015–2025 79
FIGURE 34 TOP PATENT APPLICANTS, 2015–2025 79
FIGURE 35 FUTURE APPLICATIONS OF PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET 82
FIGURE 36 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: DECISION-MAKING FACTORS 97
FIGURE 37 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 98
FIGURE 38 KEY BUYING CRITERIA, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 99
FIGURE 39 ADOPTION BARRIERS & INTERNAL CHALLENGES 101
FIGURE 40 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025 & 2030 106
FIGURE 41 AUTOMOTIVE END-USE INDUSTRY TO LEAD PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET 116
FIGURE 42 STYRENE MONOMER PROCESS TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE DURING FORECAST PERIOD 121
FIGURE 43 ASIA PACIFIC TO DOMINATE PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET
DURING FORECAST PERIOD 126
FIGURE 44 ASIA PACIFIC: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET SNAPSHOT 128
FIGURE 45 NORTH AMERICA: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET SNAPSHOT 144
FIGURE 46 EUROPE: PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET SNAPSHOT 153
FIGURE 47 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY COMPANIES,
2020–2024 192
FIGURE 48 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024 192
FIGURE 49 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 195
FIGURE 50 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: EV/EBITDA 197
FIGURE 51 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: EV/REVENUE 197
FIGURE 52 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: YEAR-TO-DATE (YTD) PRICE TOTAL RETURN AND FIVE-YEAR STOCK BETA OF KEY MANUFACTURERS 198
FIGURE 53 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX (KEY PLAYERS), 2024 199
FIGURE 54 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: COMPANY FOOTPRINT 200
FIGURE 55 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX
(STARTUPS/SMES), 2024 206
FIGURE 56 DOW: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 213
FIGURE 57 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 217
FIGURE 58 SHELL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 220
FIGURE 59 BASF: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 223
FIGURE 60 AGC INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 226
FIGURE 61 REPSOL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 229
FIGURE 62 TOKUYAMA CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 231
FIGURE 63 SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO., LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 234
FIGURE 64 SKC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 235
FIGURE 65 EVONIK: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 237
FIGURE 66 SABIC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 240
FIGURE 67 BALCHEM CORP.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 243
FIGURE 68 INDORAMA VENTURES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 245
FIGURE 69 PROPYLENE OXIDE MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN 253
FIGURE 70 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 258
FIGURE 71 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: TOP-DOWN APPROACH 258
FIGURE 72 BASE NUMBER CALCULATION METHODOLOGY:
DEMAND-SIDE APPROACH (VOLUME) 259
FIGURE 73 BASE NUMBER CALCULATION METHODOLOGY: SUPPLY-SIDE APPROACH (VALUE) 260
FIGURE 74 DATA TRIANGULATION 262