Overview

Propylene Oxide Market is forecasted to value over USD 9 billion from the forecast period 2022-2028.

Propylene oxide is an organic compound with the molecule formula CH3CHCH2O. This colorless liquid with an odour similar to ether is produced in large quantities on an industrial scale. Among its major uses are in the production of polyether polyols, which are used to make polyurethane plastics. While it is commonly used as a racemic mixture, it is a chiral epoxide. In contrast to its isomer 1,3-propylene oxide, also known as oxetane, this compound is sometimes referred to as 1,2-propylene oxide. Propylene oxide is mainly used as an intermediate in the production of polyether polyols and propylene glycol for unsaturated polyester resins. For sterilizing medical equipment and fumigating foodstuffs, small quantities are used.

Polyurethane foams are widely utilised in the construction and automobile industries for cushioning and fabrication. It's also used to insulate refrigerators and in footwear. It also serves as a chemical intermediate in the manufacturing of propylene glycol and polyether resins, which are used in a variety of industries including medical and textiles. Polyurethane end uses include flexible foams for the furniture and automotive industries, as well as rigid foams for appliance and building insulation. Propylene oxide is also used to microbially treat foods and plastic medical instruments, as well as to make di propylene glycol and glycol ethers, herbicides, and solvents. It was also used in racing fuels, but the NHRA in the United States outlawed it due to safety concerns. In surface vehicles and model aeroplanes, however, 2% of the chemical is used as a glow fuel additive to methanol, oil mix, and nitromethane. Thermobaric weapons and the processing of biological samples for electron microscopy are two further uses for propylene oxide. Propylene Oxide, on the other hand, is exceedingly combustible and hazardous, thus it should be handled with caution while working with it. Propylene oxide can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract in humans and animals who are exposed to it on a regular basis. Inhalation exposure can cause coughing, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), and oedema, which can lead to pneumonia. Prolonged skin contact, even with weak solutions, can cause irritation and necrosis. The usage of propylene oxide (PO) in polyether polyols is critical to the market's growth. Furthermore, flexible foam compositions contain more polyol than rigid foam formulations. The demand for foams is increasing at a quicker rate as a result of their increased use in insulation and structural applications, hence driving the expansion of the global propylene oxide market.

FutureWise Market Research has instantiated a report that provides an intricate analysis of Propylene Oxide Market trends that shall affect the overall market growth. Furthermore, it includes detailed information on the graph of profitability, SWOT analysis, market share, and regional proliferation of this business. Moreover, the report offers insights on the current stature of prominent market players in the competitive landscape analysis of the market.

According to the research study conducted by FutureWise research analysts, the market is anticipated to attain substantial growth by the end of the forecast period. The report explains that this business is predicted to register a noteworthy growth rate over the forecast period. This report provides crucial information pertaining to the total valuation that is presently held by this industry and it also lists the segmentation of the Propylene Oxide Market along with the growth opportunities present across this business vertical.

Major players included in the Propylene Oxide Market are:    

• Dow Chemical Company   
• Lyondellbasell Industries 
• Royal Dutch Shell    
• Huntsman Corporation
• Basf
• Asahi Glass Company
• Repsol
• Sumitomo Chemical Company
• Oltchim
• Tokuyama Corporation

(Note: The list of the major players will be updated with the latest market scenario and trends)

Propylene Oxide Market Segmentation:

By Process

• Chlorohydrin Process
• Styrene Monomer Process
• Hydrogen Peroxide Process
• TBA Co-Product Process
• Cumene-based Process

By Application

• Polyether Polyols
• Propylene Glycol
• Glycol Ethers
• Others

By End-use Industry

• Automotive
• Building & Construction
• Textile & Furnishing
• Chemical & Pharmaceutical
• Packaging
• Electronics
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the world

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Competitive Landscape:
• Tier 1 players- established companies in the market with a major market share  
• Tier 2 players
• Emerging players which are growing rapidly
• New Entrants

FutureWise Key Takeaways:
• Growth prospects
• SWOT analysis
• Key trends
• Key data-points affecting market growth

Objectives of the Study:
• To provide with an exhaustive analysis on the market by application, by process, by end use industry and by region
• To cater comprehensive information on factors impacting market growth (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific restraints)
• To evaluate and forecast micro-markets and the overall market
• To predict the market size, in key regions— North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and rest of the world
• To record and evaluate competitive landscape mapping- product launches, technological advancements, mergers and expansions

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Table of Contents

1. Market Introduction
   1.1. Objectives of the Study 
   1.2. Market Definition 
   1.3. Market Scope 
        1.3.1. Years Considered for the Study
        1.3.2. Market Covered
   1.4. Currency 
   1.5. Limitations 
   1.6. Stakeholders 

2. Research Methodology 
   2.1. Research Data 
        2.1.1. Secondary Data
               2.1.1.1. Key Data from Secondary Sources
        2.1.2. Primary Data
               2.1.2.1. Key Data from Primary Sources
   2.2. Market Size Estimation 
   2.3. Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation 
   2.4. Assumptions for the Study  

3. Executive Summary
   3.1. Market Outlook
   3.2. Segment Outlook
   3.3. Competitive Insights

4. Propylene Oxide Market Variables, Trends & Scope
   4.1. Market Lineage Outlook
   4.2. Penetration and Growth Prospect Mapping
   4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   4.4. Cost Analysis Breakdown
   4.5. Technology Overview
   4.6. Regulatory Framework
        4.6.1. Reimbursement Framework
        4.6.2. Standards and Compliances

5. Market Overview
   5.1. Market Dynamics
        5.1.1. Market Driver Analysis
               5.1.1.1. Increasing focus of Propylene Oxide Market Companies on Brand Protection
               5.1.1.2. Untapped Opportunities in Emerging Regions
        5.1.2. Market Restraint Analysis
               5.1.2.1. High Cost Associated with Implementation of Predictive Analysis
        5.1.3. Industry Challenges
               5.1.3.1. Presence of Ambiguous Regulatory Framework

6. Propylene Oxide Market Analysis Tools
   6.1. Industry Analysis - Porter’s
        6.1.1. Supplier Power
        6.1.2. Buyer Power
        6.1.3. Substitution Threat
        6.1.4. Threat from New Entrants
        6.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
   6.2. Pestel Analysis
        6.2.1. Political Landscape
        6.2.2. Environmental Landscape
        6.2.3. Social Landscape
        6.2.4. Technology Landscape
        6.2.5. Legal Landscape
   6.3. Major Deals And Strategic Alliances Analysis
        6.3.1. Joint Ventures
        6.3.2. Mergers and Acquisitions
        6.3.3. Licensing and Partnership
        6.3.4. Technology Collaborations
        6.3.5. Strategic Divestments
   6.4. Market Entry Strategies
   6.5. Case Studies

7. Propylene Oxide Market, By Application Historical Analysis and Forecast 2022-2028 (USD Million)
   7.1. Chlorohydrin Process
   7.2. Styrene Monomer Process
   7.3. TBA Co-Product Process
   7.4. Cumene-based Process
   7.5. Hydrogen Peroxide Process

8. Propylene Oxide Market, By Process Historical Analysis and Forecast 2022-2028 (USD Million)  
   8.1. Polyether Polyols
   8.2. Propylene Glycol
   8.3. Glycol Ethers
   8.4. Others

9. Propylene Oxide Market, By End-use Historical Analysis and Forecast 2022-2028 (USD Million)  
   9.1. Automotive
   9.2. Building & Construction
   9.3. Textile & Furnishing
   9.4. Chemical & Pharmaceutical
   9.5. Packaging
   9.6. Electronics
   9.7. Others

10. North America Propylene Oxide Market Analysis 2016-2020 and Forecast 2022-2028 (USD Million)
    10.1. Introduction
    10.2. Historical Market Size (USD Million) Analysis By Country, 2016-2020
          10.2.1. U.S.A
          10.2.2. Canada
          10.2.3. Mexico
    10.3. Market Size (USD Million) Forecast for North America 2022-2028

11. Latin America Propylene Oxide Market Analysis 2016-2020 and Forecast 2022-2028 (USD Million)
    11.1. Introduction
    11.2. Historical Market Size (USD Million) Analysis By Country, 2016-2020
          11.2.1. Brazil
          11.2.2. Venezuela
          11.2.3. Argentina
          11.2.4. Rest of Latin America
    11.3. Market Size (USD Million) Forecast for Latin America 2022-2028

12. Europe Propylene Oxide Market Analysis 2016-2020 and Forecast 2022-2028 (USD Million)
    12.1. Introduction
    12.2. Historical Market Size (USD Million) Analysis By Country, 2016-2020
          12.2.1. Germany
          12.2.2. U.K         
          12.2.3. France
          12.2.4. Italy
          12.2.5. Spain
          12.2.6. Russia
          12.2.7. Poland
          12.2.8. Rest of Europe
    12.3. Market Size (USD Million) Forecast for Europe 2022-2028

13. Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market Analysis 2016-2020 and Forecast 2022-2028 (USD Million)
    13.1. Introduction
    13.2. Historical Market Size (USD Million) Analysis By Country, 2016-2020
          13.2.1. Japan
          13.2.2. China
          13.2.3. India
          13.2.4. Australia and New Zealand
          13.2.5. ASEAN
          13.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
    13.3. Market Size (USD Million) Forecast for Asia Pacific 2022-2028  

14. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2016-2020 and Forecast 2022-2028 (USD Million)
    14.1. Introduction
    14.2. Historical Market Size (USD Million) Analysis By Country, 2016-2020
          14.2.1. GCC
          14.2.2. Israel
          14.2.3. South Africa
          14.2.4. Rest of MEA
    14.3. Market Size (USD Million) Forecast for MEA 2022-2028

15. Market Share Analysis and Competitive Landscape   
    15.1. Global Landscape - Key Players, Revenue and Presence
    15.2. Global Share Analysis - Key Players (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)
    15.3. Global Emerging Companies
    15.4. North America - Market Share Analysis and Key Regional Players
    15.5. Europe - Market Share Analysis and Key Regional Players
    15.6. Asia Pacific - Market Share Analysis and Key Regional Players
    15.7. Global Key Player - Growth Matrix

16. Company Profiles (Competition Dashboard, Competitors Deep Dive, Products Offered and Financial Layouts)
    16.1. Dow Chemical Company
          16.1.1. Company Overview
          16.1.2. Product Portfolio
          16.1.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.1.4. Financial Overview
          16.1.5. Strategic Overview
    16.2. Lyondellbasell Industries
          16.2.1. Company Overview
          16.2.2. Product Portfolio
          16.2.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.2.4. Financial Overview
          16.2.5. Strategic Overview 
    16.3. Royal Dutch Shell 
          16.3.1. Company Overview
          16.3.2. Product Portfolio
          16.3.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.3.4. Financial Overview
          16.3.5. Strategic Overview
    16.4. Huntsman Corporation
          16.4.1. Company Overview
          16.4.2. Product Portfolio
          16.4.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.4.4. Financial Overview
          16.4.5. Strategic Overview
    16.5. Basf
          16.5.1. Company Overview
          16.5.2. Product Portfolio
          16.5.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.5.4. Financial Overview
          16.5.5. Strategic Overview          
    16.6. Asahi Glass Company
          16.6.1. Company Overview
          16.6.2. Product Portfolio
          16.6.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.6.4. Financial Overview
          16.6.5. Strategic Overview     
    16.7. Repsol 
          16.7.1. Company Overview
          16.7.2. Product Portfolio
          16.7.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.7.4. Financial Overview
          16.7.5. Strategic Overview
    16.8. Sumitomo Chemical Company
          16.8.1. Company Overview
          16.8.2. Product Portfolio
          16.8.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.8.4. Financial Overview
          16.8.5. Strategic Overview 
    16.9. Oltchim
          16.9.1. Company Overview
          16.9.2. Product Portfolio
          16.9.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.9.4. Financial Overview
          16.9.5. Strategic Overview
    16.10.Tokuyama Corporation
          16.10.1. Company Overview
          16.10.2. Product Portfolio
          16.10.3. SWOT Analysis
          16.10.4. Financial Overview
          16.10.5. Strategic Overview 

17. Pre and Post COVID-19 Impact
    17.1. Positive influence on the healthcare industry
    17.2. The financial disruption of the manufacturing sector
    17.3. Impact of COVID-19 on emerging companies
    17.4. Significant mandates in the regulations initiated by healthcare administrations
    17.5. The overall economic slowdown of the developing and developed nations

18. FutureWise SME Key Takeaway Points for Client

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