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Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market

Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report Type (Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohols, Glycerol, Fatty Esters, Alkyl Polyglucosides, Amides, Sorbitan Esters), By Processing Method (Fractionation, Hydrolysis, Hydrogenation, Transesterification, Distillation, Crystallization), By End-use, By Region, And By Segment Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 2630 | Published : 2024-08-02 | Pages: 170 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Size is valued at USD 5.23 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 7.02 billion by the year 2031 at a 3.88% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

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Palm oil-based oleochemicals are chemical components derived from crops, vegetables, and livestock lipids that are utilized as raw materials in many different industries, including the packaging, silicone, grease, medicine, and dietary sectors. The main process for turning oils and fats from plants and animals into oleo compounds is hydrolyzed. They are extensively utilized in strands and cosmetics. The oleochemicals industry is predicted to increase as a result of consumers' increasing desire for responsive and non-toxic components in skincare and aesthetics. Furthermore, makers of beauty and personal hygiene products are adopting more environmentally friendly practices, which is driving up demand for oleochemicals. Therefore, there is a growing desire for sustainable and affordable energy sources, which is driving up the use of discarded plant oils and propelling the expansion of the palm oil-based oleochemicals market.

However, the main obstacles to the widespread use of palm oil-based oleochemicals are the increased expenses of instrument deployment and associated manufacturing. However, an inadequate economy will probably hinder the expansion of the global market. Additionally, it is predicted that changes in pricing for basic materials may present difficulties for the market for oil-based oleochemicals. Because of the stringent restrictions and social distancing measures implemented to control the virus's transmission, the COVID-19 pandemic had a detrimental effect on the industry for oil-based oleochemicals. The market for oil-based oleochemicals manufacturing was impacted by the unstable economy, complete lockup, company closures, and low optimism among consumers. During the pandemic, there were delays in logistical activities and disruptions to the distribution system.

Competitive Landscape

Some Major Key Players In The Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market:

  • KLK OLEO
  • IOI Oleochemical
  • Wilmar International Ltd.
  • Emery Oleochemicals
  • Oleon NV
  • BASF SE
  • SUMI ASIH
  • P&G Chemicals
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Godrej Industries Limited
  • Galaxy Surfactants
  • Croda International Plc
  • Stepan Company
  • Meade-King, Robinson & Co Ltd.
  • Innospec
  • NiMAC LTD
  • Other Market Players

Market Segmentation:

The palm oil-based oleochemicals market is segmented based on type, processing method, and end-use industry. Based on type, the market is segmented into fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerol, fatty esters, alkyl polyglucosides, amides, sorbitan esters, and others. By processing method, the market is segmented into fractionation, hydrolysis, hydrogenation, transesterification, distillation, crystallization, and others. By end-use industry, the market is segmented into personal care and cosmetics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning, lubricants and greases, plastics and polymers, textiles, and agrochemicals.

Based on the Type, the Fatty Acid Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Segment is Accounted as a Major Contributor to the Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market

The fatty acid palm oil-based oleochemicals category is expected to lead a major global market share in 2023. Fatty acids are an essential starting point for the production of many downstream compounds used in a variety of sectors, such as petroleum, elastic materials, toiletries, and pesticides. Due to their unique qualities, such as lubricants, fatty alcohols are utilized in medications and aesthetics.

Agrochemicals Segment to Witness Growth at a Rapid Rate

The agrochemicals segment is projected to grow rapidly in the global palm oil-based oleochemicals market. Agrochemicals can improve an organism's nutritional status, vegetative development, blooming, and fruit establishment. By giving crops vital nutrients, shielding them from diseases and pests, and enhancing cultivation circumstances, agrochemicals assist producers in producing greater profits, especially in countries like the US, Germany, the UK, China, and India.

In the Region, the North American Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Holds a Significant Revenue Share

The North American palm oil-based oleochemicals market is expected to register the very large revenue share in the market in the near future. This can be attributed to the severe regulations controlling the application of ecological principles and the growing need for goods made from plants. Furthermore, the nation's market is anticipated to be driven by the expanding chemical industry in the United States. In addition, Asia Pacific is projected to get advanced rapidly in the global palm oil-based oleochemicals market due to the area's substantial availability of raw materials. It is projected that the area's market will expand as more people choose greener options and as ingredients grow easier to obtain.

Recent Developments:

  • In July 2024, KLK is increasing its capacity for processing oleochemicals in China. KLK's Taiko Palm-Oleo (Zhangjiagang) Co Ltd (TPOZ) owns and operates an oleochemical complex situated on 58 acres of land in a third-tier city around 130km from Shanghai. The expansion has transformed TPOZ into one of China's largest and most advanced oleochemical production facilities.

Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2023

USD 5.23 Bn

Revenue Forecast In 2031

USD 7.02 Bn

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 3.88% from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Type, Processing Method, And End-Use Industry

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; Southeast Asia; South Korea

Competitive Landscape

KLK OLEO, IOI Oleochemical, Wilmar International Ltd., Emery Oleochemicals, Oleon NV, BASF SE, PT. SUMI ASIH, P&G Chemicals, Cargill, Incorporated, Godrej Industries Limited, and Galaxy Surfactants.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: By Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. By Type & Market Share, 2023 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following By Type:

5.2.1. Fatty Acids
5.2.2. Fatty Alcohols
5.2.3. Glycerol
5.2.4. Fatty Esters
5.2.5. Alkyl Polyglucosides
5.2.6. Amides
5.2.7. Sorbitan Esters
5.2.8. Others

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: By Processing Method Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. By Processing Method & Market Share, 2023 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following By Processing Method:

6.2.1. Fractionation
6.2.2. Hydrolysis
6.2.3. Hydrogenation
6.2.4. Transesterification
6.2.5. Distillation
6.2.6. Crystallization
6.2.7. Others

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: By End-use Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. By End-use & Market Share, 2023 & 2031
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following By End-use:

7.2.1. Personal Care and Cosmetics
7.2.2. Food and Beverage
7.2.3. Pharmaceuticals
7.2.4. Home Care
7.2.5. Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
7.2.6. Lubricants and Greases
7.2.7. Plastics and Polymers
7.2.8. Textiles
7.2.9. Agrochemicals

Chapter 8. Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Segmentation 4: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. North America
8.1.1. North America Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.1.2. North America Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Processing Method, 2024-2031
8.1.3. North America Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2024-2031
8.1.4. North America Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Europe Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.2.2. Europe Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Processing Method, 2024-2031
8.2.3. Europe Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2024-2031
8.2.4. Europe Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.3. Asia Pacific
8.3.1. Asia Pacific Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.3.2. Asia Pacific Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Processing Method, 2024-2031
8.3.3. Asia Pacific Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2024-2031
8.3.4. Asia Pacific Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.4. Latin America
8.4.1. Asia Pacific Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.4.2. Latin America Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Processing Method, 2024-2031
8.4.3. Latin America Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2024-2031
8.4.4. Latin America Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.5. Middle East & Africa
8.5.1. Middle East & Africa Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.5.2. Middle East & Africa Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Processing Method, 2024-2031
8.5.3. Middle East & Africa Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2024-2031
8.5.4. Middle East & Africa Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
9.2. Company Profiles

9.2.1. KLK OLEO
9.2.2. IOI Oleochemical
9.2.3. Wilmar International Ltd.
9.2.4. Emery Oleochemicals
9.2.5. Oleon NV
9.2.6. BASF SE
9.2.7. PT. SUMI ASIH
9.2.8. P&G Chemicals
9.2.9. Cargill, Incorporated
9.2.10. Godrej Industries Limited
9.2.11. Galaxy Surfactants
9.2.12. Croda International Plc
9.2.13. Stepan Company
9.2.14. Meade-King, Robinson & Co Ltd.
9.2.15. Innospec
9.2.16. NiMAC LTD
9.2.17. Other Prominent Players

Segmentation of Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market-

Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market By Type

  • Fatty Acids
  • Fatty Alcohols
  • Glycerol
  • Fatty Esters
  • Alkyl Polyglucosides
  • Amides
  • Sorbitan Esters
  • Others

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Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market By Processing Method

  • Fractionation
  • Hydrolysis
  • Hydrogenation
  • Transesterification
  • Distillation
  • Crystallization
  • Others

Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market By End-use

  • Personal Care and Cosmetics
  • Food and Beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Home Care
  • Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
  • Lubricants and Greases
  • Plastics and Polymers
  • Textiles
  • Agrochemicals

Palm Oil-based Oleochemicals Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

 

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