1,3-Propanediol Market Size

1,3-Propanediol Market Size

1,3-Propanediol market size was over USD 450 million in 2020 and is estimated to grow over 8.3% CAGR between 2021 and 2027 owing to rising demand for green & sustainable products. Increasing demand for 1,3-propanediol from cosmetics & personal care application will pave way for the growth opportunity in the market.

1,3-Propanediol is a bifunctional organic compound, which can be produced either via petrochemical or bio-based routes. 1,3-propanediol is a building block to produce polymers such as polytrimethylene terephthalate & polyurethane along with the production of paints & coatings, resins and adhesives. It can be chemically synthesized from petrochemicals such as propenal or ethylene oxide. The bio-based route includes fermentation of glycerol or fermentation of sugars. Glycerol is the by-product of biodiesel production.

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Increasing inclination towards sustainable development and green economy across the globe is set to play key role in the 1,3-propanediol market growth during the forecast period. The increasing demand for bio-based products and emphasize on R&D activities is driving the demand for 1,3-propanediol for various application including personal care & cosmetics. The global trend towards the adoption of organic & green cosmetics products is likely to spur the demand for 1,3-propanediol for applications such as, solvent, preservative booster and humectant.

In 2020, the global cosmetics market is estimated to be valued over USD 335 billion and is expected witness steady growth during the forecast period. Increasing spending on beauty products, acceleration of urbanization, shifting consumer interest towards innovative and premium products, penetration of e-commerce in the industry, and the growth of upper middle classes. This in turn is set to drive the 1,3 propanediol market share from personal care & cosmetics industry.