Isooctyl alcohol Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5931
  • Published Date: Sep 16, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Isooctyl Alcohol Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The plasticizers segment in the isooctyl alcohol market is estimated to gain the largest revenue share of about ~35% in the year 2035. The segment growth can be attributed to the rising use of plastic products globally. As isooctyl alcohol is used as a solvent and as a chemical intermediate in making plasticizers, which is used to convert PVC a rigid plastic into a soft flexible, and elastic material. For reference according to United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) around the world, 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, while up to 5 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year. Furthermore, the wide use of PVC products in various industries like construction, automobile, and electronics is estimated to spur the segment growth.

End Users Segment Analysis

The automotive segment in the isooctyl alcohol market is estimated to gain a significant share of about ~33% in the year 2035. The increase, in this sector can be attributed to the growth of the automobile industry. Isooctyl alcohol possesses properties that make it a suitable ingredient for plasticized PVC, which is utilized in automotive components like seat upholstery, coatings, body sealants, filters, and dashboards. This leads to an increase in the demand for isooctyl alcohol in the projected timeframe. According to research, in 2022 revealed that 58 million units of passenger cars were sold worldwide with expectations of growth in the future. Additionally, stringent emissions regulations are anticipated to propel isooctyl alcohol market expansion as isooctyl alcohol has emerged as a component, in fuels and lubricants aimed at reducing CO2 emissions.

Our in-depth analysis of the isooctyl alcohol market includes the following segments:

           Type

  • Sapphire
  • Ruby
  • Emery

            Application

  • Plasticizers
  • Non-Phthalate
  • 2-EH Nitrate
  • 2-EH Acrylate

           End User

  • Paint & Coating
  • Adhesives
  • Industrial Chemicals
  • Automotive

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of isooctyl alcohol is estimated at USD 2.17 billion.

The global isooctyl alcohol market size crossed USD 2.08 billion in 2025 and is likely to expand at a CAGR of over 4.8%, surpassing USD 3.32 billion revenue by 2035.

The Asia Pacific isooctyl alcohol market is expected to capture 37% share by 2035, driven by rising demand for plasticizers in emerging economies.

Key players in the market include OXEA GmbH, LG Chem Ltd, BASF SE, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp, Eastman Chemical Company, Nan Ya Plastics Corp, GurpaAzoty S.A, INEOS, SABIC, Sinopec.
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