Caprylyl Glycol Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The caprylyl glycol market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.59 billion in 2024 to $1.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for the skincare products, growing demand for organic cosmetics, increasing demand for natural preservatives, demand from end-use industries, expanding beauty and personal care industry.

The caprylyl glycol market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.17 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing popularity of natural cosmetics, rising awareness of product safety, rising popularity of clean beauty, benefits of using caprylyl glycol in various applications, increasing demand for skincare treatments. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion in emerging countries, increase in production capacity, technological advancements in caprylyl glycol, innovation in formulations, focus on ethical and sustainable sourcing.

The increasing consumer demand for natural and organic cosmetics is poised to propel the growth of the caprylyl glycol market in the foreseeable future. Natural and organic cosmetics encompass beauty and personal care products crafted with natural ingredients and devoid of synthetic chemicals, artificial preservatives, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This heightened demand stems from consumers' prioritization of clean, sustainable, and environmentally friendly products in their beauty regimens. Caprylyl glycol, derived from renewable sources such as coconut oil, is a key ingredient in natural and organic cosmetics due to its versatile properties, including moisturization and product preservation capabilities. For example, the annual organic beauty and wellbeing report by the Soil Association revealed a 15% growth in sales of Soil Association-certified organic and natural beauty and wellbeing products in the UK, reaching approximately $170 million in 2021. Consequently, the surging demand for natural and organic cosmetics is fostering the expansion of the caprylyl glycol market.

Leading companies in the caprylyl glycol market are pioneering innovative formulations, such as bio-based glycol, to enhance the natural origin index of personal care products. Bio-based glycol, derived from renewable biological sources rather than conventional fossil fuels, represents a sustainable alternative. For instance, Symrise AG introduced Hydrolite 8 Green in April 2022, a 100% bio-based caprylyl glycol sourced from palm kernel oil. This sustainable ingredient not only mirrors the properties of its synthetic counterpart but also offers moisturizing benefits, improves sensory profiles, acts as a wetting agent, and enhances product protection in cosmetic formulations. Hydrolite 8 Green embodies a sustainable solution for formulators seeking multifunctional ingredients with superior performance and eco-friendly attributes, aligning with the growing consumer preference for natural and sustainable cosmetics.

In October 2023, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company, acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics for $810 million. This acquisition is part of Clariant’s strategy to strengthen its position in the active and functional cosmetic ingredients market. The deal aims to boost innovation with a focus on meeting customer needs and promoting sustainability, in response to growing consumer demand for natural, high-quality ingredients in personal care products. Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, based in Canada, is a provider of premium active and functional ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care sectors.

Major companies operating in the caprylyl glycol market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Dow Inc., LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Merck KGaA, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Avantor, Lonza Group AG, Lubrizol Corporation, Clariant AG, Symrise AG, Croda International Plc, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Innospec Inc., Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Thor Specialties, Schulke & Mayr GmbH, Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp., Colonial Chemical Inc., Hallstar Company, INOLEX Inc., Floratech, Tri-K Industries Inc., Lotioncrafter LLC, The Good Scents Company, Pilot Chemical Company.

North America was the largest region in the caprylyl glycol market in 2024. The regions covered in the caprylyl glycol market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the caprylyl glycol market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The caprylyl glycol market consists of sales of moisturizers and serums, shampoos, and conditioners. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Caprylyl glycol stands as a multifaceted cosmetic ingredient renowned for its role as a humectant, moisturizer, and preservative enhancer in skincare and personal care formulations. Derived from caprylic acid, a naturally occurring substance found in coconut and palm oils, it aids in stabilizing products, thwarting microbial growth, and bestowing a luxurious, silky texture upon the skin.

The primary categories of caprylyl glycol include cosmetic grade and industrial grade variants. Cosmetic grade caprylyl glycol serves as a versatile compound esteemed within the cosmetic industry for its preservation and stabilization attributes. Widely employed in an array of products spanning haircare, skincare, toiletries, makeup, and color cosmetics, these formulations cater to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, and industrial sectors.

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