{"id":7346,"date":"2025-08-11T16:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonde.express\/glycerin-market-size-to-grow-from-4-78-million-tons-in-2025-to-5-95-million-tons-by-2030-driven-by-personal-care-pharmaceuticals-and-asia-pacific-demand\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T17:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T17:28:00","slug":"glycerin-market-size-to-grow-from-4-78-million-tons-in-2025-to-5-95-million-tons-by-2030-driven-by-personal-care-pharmaceuticals-and-asia-pacific-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lemonde.express\/en\/glycerin-market-size-to-grow-from-4-78-million-tons-in-2025-to-5-95-million-tons-by-2030-driven-by-personal-care-pharmaceuticals-and-asia-pacific-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"Glycerin Market Size to Grow from 4.78 Million Tons in 2025 to 5.95 Million Tons by 2030; Driven by Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, and Asia-Pacific Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Mordor Intelligence has published a new report on the \u201cGlycerin Market\u201d offering a comprehensive analysis of Size, Share, Trends, Growth Drivers &amp; Future Projections.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Global\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/glycerin-market?utm_source=emailwire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glycerin Market<\/a>\u00a0is set to see steady growth in the coming years. According to Mordor Intelligence, the market volume is projected to increase from\u00a0<strong>4.78 million tons in 2025<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0<strong>5.95 million tons by 2030<\/strong>, reflecting a\u00a0<strong>compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4.5%<\/strong>\u00a0over that period. Glycerin\u2019s expanding role-especially in personal care, pharmaceuticals, and bio-based chemicals-is helping maintain solid demand, even as the sector remains sensitive to cost fluctuations tied to biodiesel feedstocks.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Report Overview:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/glycerin-market?utm_source=emailwire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/glycerin-market?utm_source=emailwire<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Refined Glycerin Holds Firm Ground<\/strong><br \/>In 2024,\u00a0<strong>refined glycerin accounted for 68% of total market share<\/strong>. Its purity and traceability make it a preferred choice in applications that demand consistent quality, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Growth in this segment is projected at a\u00a0<strong>4.9% CAGR through 2030.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Biodiesel Still Dominates as Source<\/strong><br \/>Around\u00a0<strong>60% of glycerin in 2024<\/strong>\u00a0came from biodiesel processes. Yet, glycerin from\u00a0<strong>vegetable-oil sources<\/strong>\u00a0is expected to grow faster, with a\u00a0<strong>6.5% CAGR<\/strong>\u00a0leading to 2030.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Care Opens New Avenues<\/strong><br \/>Personal care applications accounted for\u00a0<strong>32% of revenue in 2024<\/strong>\u00a0and are expected to grow at a\u00a0<strong>5.2% CAGR<\/strong>\u00a0through 2030. Glycerin\u2019s moisturizing and skin\u2011conditioning properties keep it in steady demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharmaceutical Demand Strengthens<\/strong><br \/>Tighter purity standards-for example, USP grade requirements-are driving pharmaceutical uptake. Glycerin needs to measure less than 0.10% for certain contaminants, leading buyers to lock in supply from integrated refiners offering certificate-backed product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asia\u2011Pacific Leads the Market<\/strong><br \/>This region accounted for\u00a0<strong>48% of the global glycerin market in 2024<\/strong>, and is expected to grow at a\u00a0<strong>5% CAGR<\/strong>\u00a0through 2030. Large biodiesel capacities and strong personal care and pharma manufacturing bases in countries like China and India support this trend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price Volatility Remains a Challenge<\/strong><br \/>Glycerin prices fluctuate with movements in feedstock markets-like soybean or waste oils-adding uncertainty to profit margins. To manage this, refiners are exploring long-term contracts and diversifying sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Explore Our Full Library of Chemicals and Materials Research Industry Reports:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/market-analysis\/chemicals-materials?utm_source=emailwire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/market-analysis\/chemicals-materials?utm_source=emailwire<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Market Segmentation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mordor Intelligence breaks down the market by grade, source, application, and region. Here\u2019s how these sections stack up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Grade<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Refined Glycerin<\/em>: Dominates with 68% share (2024); expected to grow at 4.9% CAGR.<\/li>\n<li><em>Crude Glycerin<\/em>: Used in industrial and bio-related applications, such as biogas or algae cultivation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Source<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Biodiesel<\/em>: Accounted for 60% of supply (2024), remains primary.<\/li>\n<li><em>Vegetable\u2011oil Derived<\/em>: Growing faster with 6.5% CAGR, preferred for halal\/vegan labeling or clean\u2011label cosmetics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Application<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Personal Care &amp; Cosmetics<\/em>: 32% share, fastest rise at 5.2% CAGR.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pharmaceuticals<\/em>: Gaining ground as high\u2011purity excipients.<\/li>\n<li><em>Others<\/em>: Includes food &amp; beverage, polyether polyols, alkyd resins, tobacco humectants-these add variety and stabilize demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Region<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Asia\u2011Pacific<\/em>: 48% in 2024, fastest growth at 5% CAGR.<\/li>\n<li><em>North America &amp; Europe<\/em>: Strong demand in pharma, coatings, and sustainable applications like low\u2011VOC resins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Top Key Players<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Global agribusinesses like\u00a0<strong>Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Cargill<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Wilmar International<\/strong>\u00a0leverage control over feedstocks and refining capacity to drive scale and stability.<\/li>\n<li>Other notable players include\u00a0<strong>BASF<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Dow<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>KLK Oleo<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Procter &amp; Gamble<\/strong>, bringing technological and market depth to the supply chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recently, players like\u00a0<strong>Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC)<\/strong>\u00a0have expanded capacity through new refining plants (e.g., 55,000 MT\/year in Indonesia, completed in late 2024), while\u00a0<strong>ADM<\/strong>\u00a0acquired Buckminster Qu\u00edmica to strengthen its refined glycerin presence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Refined glycerin remains central to growth-especially in personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals-while vegetable-derived glycerin is emerging as a fast-growing alternative. Asia-Pacific continues to lead, backed by biodiesel capacity and manufacturing demand.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, challenges persist. Price swings and feedstock supply make planning difficult. Still, long-term contracts and integrated supply chains are helping firms stabilize. Meanwhile, rising regulatory standards and clean-label needs are pushing demand for high-grade and traceable glycerin-a clear win for quality-focused suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>Moving ahead, the market\u2019s future depends on balancing stable supply with expanding end-use demand. As purity and sustainability concerns mount, glycerin stands out as a flexible, widely used material that bridges old and new applications-so long as producers can manage the tightrope of supply and cost.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Explore Related Reports:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bio-Alcohol Market<\/strong>: The Bio-Alcohol Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Bio-Methanol, Bio-Ethanol, Bio-Butanol, Bio-BDO, and More), Feedstock (Starch-Based Crops, Sugar-Based Crops, Lignocellulosic Biomass, and More), Application (Transportation, Construction, Electronics, and More), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East and Africa). 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