Bio-Based Polyols Market - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024

Bio-based polyols are increasingly being used in replacement of existing petrochemical based polyols as they have similar structure and properties. Bio-based materials like soy-based polyols can offer many advantages over the conventional polyols in the regard of reduction in petroleum dependence, sustainability, and reduction in potential cost and they are also often characterized by less sensitivity to hydrolysis and high thermal stability. Burgeoning need to derive products from renewable resources is driving the bio-based polyols market.

The growing need for polyurethane foams in a number of industries such as construction and automotive is boosting the demand for bio-based polyols. Manufacturers are introducing bio-based polyols and investing in this technology to gain a competitive edge in the market. These polyols help in meeting the growing market demand for high performance and 100% renewable building blocks for coating & adhesives. Furthermore, the bio-based polyols are being used because they reflect a positive light of environment protection, along with the lightweight targets in the transportation industry and renewability. Geographically, Asia Pacific holds a significant share in the market due to the growing automotive industry and construction activities in the region. However, the rising demand for the biodiesel has driven up the subsequent cost of the bio-based polyols.

Drivers

Increase in the demand for environment-freindly materials
Rise in the demand for bio-based polyols from end-user industries such as automobile, packaging, and furniture.

Restraints

Availability of Substitutes

The major players profiled in the global bio-based polyols market are BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Lanxess Aktiengesellschaft, Shell International, Convestro, Stepan Company, Repsol, Lonza Group, Cargill, Incorporated and Vithal Castor Bio-based polyols Pvt. Ltd.

Segmentation

The global bio-based polyols market has been analyzed through the following segments:

By Raw Material
Vegetable Oils and Derivates
Soya
Castor
Sugar
Others

By Application
Foams
Rigid
Flexible
CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers)
Casting and Molding
Others

By End-User
Building and Construction
Automotive
Food and Beverages
Others

By Geography
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico

South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others

Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Spain
Others

Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Others

Asia Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Others