Glycerol Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global glycerol market size is evaluated at USD 5.19 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to hit around USD 6.16 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 1.93% from 2025 to 2034. Asia Pacific market size was accounted at USD 1.88 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 2.08% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : February 2025
  • Report Code : 5590
  • Category : Consumer Goods

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope

4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Glycerol Market

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Glycerol Industry Impact
5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry
5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics
6.1.1. Market Drivers
6.1.2. Market Restraints
6.1.3. Market Opportunities
6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
6.2.3. Threat of substitute
6.2.4. Threat of new entrants
6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players
7.1.3. Vendor Landscape
7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Glycerol Market, By Source

8.1. Glycerol Market Revenue and Volume, by Source
8.1.1 Biodiesel
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
8.1.2. Fatty Alcohols
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
8.1.3. Fatty Acids
8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
8.1.4. Soap
8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Glycerol Market, By Product

9.1. Glycerol Market Revenue and Volume, by Product
9.1.1. Crude
9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
9.1.2. Refines
9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Glycerol Market, By Application

10.1. Glycerol Market Revenue and Volume, by Application
10.1.1. Food and beverages
10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
10.1.2. Pharmaceutical
10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
10.1.3. Nutraceutical
10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
10.1.4. Personal Care and Cosmetics
10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
10.1.5. Industrial
10.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast 
10.1.6 Others
10.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 11. Global Glycerol Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

11.1. North America
11.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.1.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.1.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.1.4. U.S.
11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.1.4.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.1.5. Rest of North America
11.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.2. Europe
11.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.2.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.2.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.2.4. UK
11.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.2.4.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.2.5. Germany
11.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.2.6. France
11.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.3. APAC
11.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.3.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.3.4. India
11.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.3.4.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.3.5. China
11.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.3.6. Japan
11.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.3.7. Rest of APAC
11.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.4. MEA
11.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.4.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.4.4. GCC
11.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.4.4.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.4.5. North Africa
11.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.4.6. South Africa
11.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.4.7. Rest of MEA
11.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.5. Latin America
11.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.5.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.5.4. Brazil
11.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.5.4.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application 
11.5.5. Rest of LATAM
11.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Source 
11.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product 
11.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

Chapter 12. Company Profiles

12.1. Emery Oleochemicals
12.1.1. Company Overview
12.1.2. Product Offerings
12.1.3. Financial Performance
12.1.4. Recent Initiatives
12.2. Kao Corporation
12.2.1. Company Overview
12.2.2. Product Offerings
12.2.3. Financial Performance
12.2.4. Recent Initiatives
12.3. Oleon NV
12.3.1. Company Overview
12.3.2. Product Offerings
12.3.3. Financial Performance
12.3.4. Recent Initiatives
12.4. Wilmar International Ltd.
12.4.1. Company Overview
12.4.2. Product Offerings
12.4.3. Financial Performance
12.4.4. Recent Initiatives
12.5. IOI Oleochemical
12.5.1. Company Overview
12.5.2. Product Offerings
12.5.3. Financial Performance
12.5.4. Recent Initiatives
12.6. Musim Mas Group
12.6.1. Company Overview
12.6.2. Product Offerings
12.6.3. Financial Performance
12.6.4. Recent Initiatives
12.7. Ecogreen Oleochemicals
12.7.1. Company Overview
12.7.2. Product Offerings
12.7.3. Financial Performance
12.7.4. Recent Initiatives
12.8. KLK OLEO
12.8.1. Company Overview
12.8.2. Product Offerings
12.8.3. Financial Performance
12.8.4. Recent Initiatives
12.9. Croda International
12.9.1. Company Overview
12.9.2. Product Offerings
12.9.3. Financial Performance
12.9.4. Recent Initiatives
12.10. Procter and Gamble Chemicals
12.10.1. Company Overview
12.10.2. Product Offerings
12.10.3. Financial Performance
12.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 13. Research Methodology

13.1. Primary Research
13.2. Secondary Research
13.3. Assumptions

Chapter 14. Appendix

14.1. About Us
14.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global glycerol market size is expected to grow from USD 5.09 billion in 2024 to USD 6.16 billion by 2034.

The glycerol market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 1.93% between 2025 and 2034.

The major players operating in the glycerol market are Emery Oleochemicals, Kao Corporation, Oleon NV, Wilmar International Ltd., IOI Oleochemical, Musim Mas Group, Ecogreen Oleochemicals, KLK OLEO, Croda International, Procter and Gamble Chemicals and Others.

The driving factors of the glycerol market are the significant rise in demand for naturally occurring glycerol, which is obtained as a byproduct of the production of biodiesel from plant oils. It is renewable compared to the fossil-derived chemical; it is used in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food production, due to its humectant properties.

Asia Pacific region will lead the global glycerol market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

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