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Polyalkylene Glycol Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application

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  • 89 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Prof Research
  • ID: 6055873
Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) is a synthetic polymer used as lubricants, plasticizers, solvents, solder removal agents, and in other applications, valued for its thermal stability, low volatility, and water solubility. Unlike traditional oils, PAG offers excellent lubricity and biodegradability, making it ideal for industrial and specialty uses. The industry is a niche segment of the global synthetic chemicals market, characterized by its versatility, environmental benefits, and reliance on industrial demand. The market is driven by growth in industrial machinery, automotive fluids, and eco-friendly formulations, particularly in developed regions, but faces challenges from high costs, competition from mineral oils, and raw material supply constraints.

Market Size and Growth Forecast

The global Polyalkylene Glycol market is estimated at approximately USD 220 to 300 million in 2025, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% to 4.5% from 2025 to 2030, reaching USD 265 to 365 million by 2030. This growth reflects steady demand from industrial applications, supported by sustainability trends, though moderated by cost and competition factors.

Regional Analysis

  • North America: Holding 25-30% of the market share, North America grows at 3-4%. The United States leads with demand in lubricants, driven by industrial machinery. Trends focus on eco-friendly fluids.
  • Europe: Accounting for 30-35% of the market share, Europe grows at 3-4%. Germany and France emphasize lubricants and plasticizers, with trends highlighting green manufacturing.
  • Asia Pacific: Representing 25-30% of the market share, this region grows at 4-5%. China and India dominate due to industrial growth, with trends focusing on cost-effective solutions.
  • Rest of the World: With a 10-15% share, this region grows at 3-4%. Brazil and South Africa see uptake in lubricants, driven by manufacturing. Trends emphasize affordable formulations.

Application Analysis

  • Lubricants: Expected to grow at 3.5-4.5%, key application. Offers high lubricity, trends focus on biodegradable options.
  • Plasticizers: Projected at 3-4%, growing use. Enhances flexibility, trends target industrial plastics.
  • Solvent: Anticipated at 2.5-3.5%, significant use. Valued for solubility, trends explore specialty uses.
  • Solder Removal: Expected to grow at 3-4%, niche use. Supports electronics, trends focus on precision cleaning.
  • Others: Projected at 2-3%, covering minor uses. Trends explore industrial applications.

Key Market Players

  • Dow: A leader in PAG solutions.
  • Huntsman: Specializes in industrial PAGs.
  • DuPont: Offers versatile PAG products.
  • BASF: Provides high-performance PAGs.
  • Clariant: Focuses on eco-friendly formulations.
These firms compete on performance and sustainability.

Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • Threat of New Entrants: Medium; technical barriers deter entry, but demand offers opportunities.
  • Threat of Substitutes: Medium; mineral oils compete, but PAG’s eco-benefits sustain demand.
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers: High; industrial clients negotiate due to bulk purchases.
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Medium; reliance on chemical inputs gives leverage, offset by sourcing diversity.
  • Competitive Rivalry: High; players compete on cost and eco-friendliness.

Market Opportunities and Challenges

Opportunities:

Industrial growth in Asia Pacific boosts lubricant demand.
Eco-friendly trends in Europe expand applications.
Innovations in biodegradable PAGs enhance market appeal.

Challenges:

High costs limit adoption in emerging markets.
Competition from mineral oils challenges market share.
Raw material volatility affects production costs.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive SummaryChapter 2 Abbreviation and Acronyms
Chapter 3 Preface
3.1 Research Scope
3.2 Research Sources
3.2.1 Data Sources
3.2.2 Assumptions
3.3 Research Method
Chapter 4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Classification/Types
4.3 Application/End Users
Chapter 5 Market Trend Analysis
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Restraints
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Threats
Chapter 6 Industry Chain Analysis
6.1 Upstream/Suppliers Analysis
6.2 Polyalkylene Glycol Analysis
6.2.1 Technology Analysis
6.2.2 Cost Analysis
6.2.3 Market Channel Analysis
6.3 Downstream Buyers/End Users
Chapter 7 Latest Market Dynamics
7.1 Latest News
7.2 Merger and Acquisition
7.3 Planned/Future Project
7.4 Policy Dynamics
Chapter 8 Trading Analysis
8.1 Export of Polyalkylene Glycol by Region
8.2 Import of Polyalkylene Glycol by Region
8.3 Balance of Trade
Chapter 9 Historical and Forecast Polyalkylene Glycol Market in North America (2020-2030)
9.1 Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size
9.2 Polyalkylene Glycol Demand by End Use
9.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
9.4 Type Segmentation and Price
9.5 Key Countries Analysis
9.5.1 United States
9.5.2 Canada
9.5.3 Mexico
Chapter 10 Historical and Forecast Polyalkylene Glycol Market in South America (2020-2030)
10.1 Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size
10.2 Polyalkylene Glycol Demand by End Use
10.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
10.4 Type Segmentation and Price
10.5 Key Countries Analysis
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Peru
Chapter 11 Historical and Forecast Polyalkylene Glycol Market in Asia & Pacific (2020-2030)
11.1 Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size
11.2 Polyalkylene Glycol Demand by End Use
11.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
11.4 Type Segmentation and Price
11.5 Key Countries Analysis
11.5.1 China
11.5.2 India
11.5.3 Japan
11.5.4 South Korea
11.5.5 Southeast Asia
11.5.6 Australia
Chapter 12 Historical and Forecast Polyalkylene Glycol Market in Europe (2020-2030)
12.1 Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size
12.2 Polyalkylene Glycol Demand by End Use
12.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
12.4 Type Segmentation and Price
12.5 Key Countries Analysis
12.5.1 Germany
12.5.2 France
12.5.3 United Kingdom
12.5.4 Italy
12.5.5 Spain
12.5.6 Belgium
12.5.7 Netherlands
12.5.8 Austria
12.5.9 Poland
12.5.10 Russia
Chapter 13 Historical and Forecast Polyalkylene Glycol Market in MEA (2020-2030)
13.1 Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size
13.2 Polyalkylene Glycol Demand by End Use
13.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
13.4 Type Segmentation and Price
13.5 Key Countries Analysis
13.5.1 Egypt
13.5.2 Israel
13.5.3 South Africa
13.5.4 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
13.5.5 Turkey
Chapter 14 Summary For Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market (2020-2025)
14.1 Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size
14.2 Polyalkylene Glycol Demand by End Use
14.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
14.4 Type Segmentation and Price
Chapter 15 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Forecast (2025-2030)
15.1 Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size Forecast
15.2 Polyalkylene Glycol Demand Forecast
15.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
15.4 Type Segmentation and Price Forecast
Chapter 16 Analysis of Global Key Vendors
16.1 Dow
16.1.1 Company Profile
16.1.2 Main Business and Polyalkylene Glycol Information
16.1.3 SWOT Analysis of Dow
16.1.4 Dow Polyalkylene Glycol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.2 Huntsman
16.2.1 Company Profile
16.2.2 Main Business and Polyalkylene Glycol Information
16.2.3 SWOT Analysis of Huntsman
16.2.4 Huntsman Polyalkylene Glycol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.3 DuPont
16.3.1 Company Profile
16.3.2 Main Business and Polyalkylene Glycol Information
16.3.3 SWOT Analysis of DuPont
16.3.4 DuPont Polyalkylene Glycol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.4 BASF
16.4.1 Company Profile
16.4.2 Main Business and Polyalkylene Glycol Information
16.4.3 SWOT Analysis of BASF
16.4.4 BASF Polyalkylene Glycol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.5 Clariant
16.5.1 Company Profile
16.5.2 Main Business and Polyalkylene Glycol Information
16.5.3 SWOT Analysis of Clariant
16.5.4 Clariant Polyalkylene Glycol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.6 GEO Specialty Chemicals
16.6.1 Company Profile
16.6.2 Main Business and Polyalkylene Glycol Information
16.6.3 SWOT Analysis of GEO Specialty Chemicals
16.6.4 GEO Specialty Chemicals Polyalkylene Glycol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
List of Tables and Figures
Table Abbreviation and Acronyms List
Table Research Scope of Polyalkylene Glycol Report
Table Data Sources of Polyalkylene Glycol Report
Table Major Assumptions of Polyalkylene Glycol Report
Figure Market Size Estimated Method
Figure Major Forecasting Factors
Figure Polyalkylene Glycol Picture
Table Polyalkylene Glycol Classification
Table Polyalkylene Glycol Applications List
Table Drivers of Polyalkylene Glycol Market
Table Restraints of Polyalkylene Glycol Market
Table Opportunities of Polyalkylene Glycol Market
Table Threats of Polyalkylene Glycol Market
Table Raw Materials Suppliers List
Table Different Production Methods of Polyalkylene Glycol
Table Cost Structure Analysis of Polyalkylene Glycol
Table Key End Users List
Table Latest News of Polyalkylene Glycol Market
Table Merger and Acquisition List
Table Planned/Future Project of Polyalkylene Glycol Market
Table Policy of Polyalkylene Glycol Market
Table 2020-2030 Regional Export of Polyalkylene Glycol
Table 2020-2030 Regional Import of Polyalkylene Glycol
Table 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Figure 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Table 2020-2030 North America Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 North America Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 North America Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 North America Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 North America Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 North America Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 North America Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 North America Polyalkylene Glycol Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 United States Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United States Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South America Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 South America Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 South America Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 South America Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 South America Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 South America Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 South America Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 South America Polyalkylene Glycol Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Polyalkylene Glycol Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 China Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 China Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 India Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 India Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Polyalkylene Glycol Import List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Polyalkylene Glycol Export List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Europe Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Europe Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Europe Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Europe Polyalkylene Glycol Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Germany Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Germany Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 France Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 France Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 MEA Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 MEA Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 MEA Polyalkylene Glycol Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 MEA Polyalkylene Glycol Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Polyalkylene Glycol Import & Export List
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity List
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Production List
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Regional Polyalkylene Glycol Price List
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity List
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Production List
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Demand List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Global Polyalkylene Glycol Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Polyalkylene Glycol Regional Price List
Table Dow Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Dow
Table 2020-2025 Dow Polyalkylene Glycol Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Dow Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Dow Polyalkylene Glycol Market Share
Table Huntsman Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Huntsman
Table 2020-2025 Huntsman Polyalkylene Glycol Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Huntsman Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Huntsman Polyalkylene Glycol Market Share
Table DuPont Information
Table SWOT Analysis of DuPont
Table 2020-2025 DuPont Polyalkylene Glycol Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 DuPont Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 DuPont Polyalkylene Glycol Market Share
Table BASF Information
Table SWOT Analysis of BASF
Table 2020-2025 BASF Polyalkylene Glycol Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 BASF Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 BASF Polyalkylene Glycol Market Share
Table Clariant Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Clariant
Table 2020-2025 Clariant Polyalkylene Glycol Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Clariant Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Clariant Polyalkylene Glycol Market Share
Table GEO Specialty Chemicals Information
Table SWOT Analysis of GEO Specialty Chemicals
Table 2020-2025 GEO Specialty Chemicals Polyalkylene Glycol Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 GEO Specialty Chemicals Polyalkylene Glycol Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 GEO Specialty Chemicals Polyalkylene Glycol Market Share

Companies Mentioned

  • Dow
  • Huntsman
  • DuPont
  • BASF
  • Clariant
  • GEO Specialty Chemicals