CAGR: 6.4%Current Market Size: USD 7.1 BillionFastest Growing Region: North America
Largest Market: APACProjection Time: 2021-2028Base Year: 2020
The global natural oil polyols market is expected to grow from USD 7.1 Billion in 2020 to USD 11.6 Billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the Projection period 2021-2028.This growth of the natural oil polyols market is mainly driven by the ongoing production trend of bio-based and eco-friendly products along with the rising usage of polyols industrial applications, such as lubricants, solvents, and additives.
Natural oil polyols (NOPs) or bio polyols are polyols that are derived from vegetable oils by various techniques. The major vegetable oil sources, including sunflower oil, castor oil, soy oil, and palm oil, are rapidly being used as natural oil polyols feedstock. Different processes are being developed for the production of natural oil polyols. For instance, Cargill Industrial BioProducts developed polyols made by ring-opening oligomerization of epoxidized soybean oil; Urethane Soy Systems Company produces polyols made by auto-oxidation; while on the other hand, Dow Chemical Company has developed soy-based polyols made in four steps from soybean oil: methanolysis, hydroformylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization.
Natural oil polyols are seeing an extensive range of applications in different industries including construction, food, electronic appliances, packaging, furniture & interiors, footwear, transportation, and automotive.
Market Dynamics
Drivers:
There is rising demand for bio-based and eco-friendly materials that are derived from renewable sources and are less likely to be harmful and toxic to public health or the environment. This has led to the proliferation of bio-based plastics. For instance, according to the Berlin-based trade association European Bioplastics, demand for bioplastics is expanding, with global industrial output is expected to reach 2.62 million tons annually by 2023. This factor has led to the rising demand for natural oil polyols for the production of bio-based and eco-friendly plastics.
Polyols are mainly used for the manufacture of polyurethane resins which are extensively being used in durable elastomers, flexible & rigid foams, and high-performance adhesives and sealants, fibers, seals, gaskets, and carpet underlay. The automotive and construction industries are the major end-users with a constantly growing demand for polyurethane foams. In addition, the demand for polyurethane rigid foam is growing due to other applications such as insulation of walls, roofs, panels, and doors for effective temperature control within automotive. Such applications are fueling the growth of the global natural oil polyols market.
Restraints:
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), are the emission standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These standards restrict the usage of polyurethane foam due to the emission of harmful gases. Such emissions are hazardous to humans, as it causes skin, throat, eye, nose, and lung irritation. Hence, a number of national and international environmental protection agencies are taking protective measures on the use or production of materials causing emission. This factor primarily hampers the growth of the market.
Opportunities:
The rapid economic growth across the developed, as well as developing countries, has led to a positive impact on the corporate and realty sectors, creating significant demand for furniture. In addition to this, rising disposal incomes across developing countries have boosted spending on home furniture. However, the most common product used for the manufacture of furniture is foam made out of polyurethane. Hence, this demand for polyurethane across the furniture industry is anticipated to create lucrative growth opportunities for the natural oil polyols market.
Challenges:
Owing to the unprecedented crisis of COVID-19, a number of countries have employed nationwide lockdowns. The pandemic has caused a considerable economic downturn across the globe with a huge influence on the growth of different industrial sectors. This has led to the reduction in demand for natural oil polyols in major end-user industries such as the automotive and furniture sectors. This is one of the major challenges faced by the natural oil polyols market.
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Segmentation Analysis
The global natural oil polyols market has been segmented based on product, application, and regions.
By Product
By End-Use
By Regional Analysis
The regions analyzed for the natural oil polyols market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. The North American region dominated the natural oil polyols market and held the 42% share of the market revenue in 2020.
Key Industry Players Analysis
Key market players are focusing on new launches to improve their market position
The key players are now concentrating on implementing strategies such as adopting new technology, product innovations, mergers & acquisitions, joint venture, alliances, and partnerships to improve their market position in the global natural oil polyols industry.
For instance, in November 2020, Stepan Company launched STEPANQUAT Soleil, the new high-performing, sustainable, and hair conditioning agent.
In January 2021, BASF, one of the leading natural oil polyols industry players acquired Solvay’s polyamide (PA 6.6) business. This acquisition expands BASF’s polyamide capabilities with well-known and innovative products such as Technol.
In January 2021, Stepan Company has acquired INVISTA's aromatic polyester polyol business and associated assets. This acquisition includes two manufacturing sites, one in Wilmington, NC (United States) and the other in Vlissingen (the Netherlands), along with the intellectual property, inventory, customer relationships, and working capital.
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Report Metrics
Report Attribute |
Details |
Projection period |
2021-2028 |
Base year considered |
2020 |
CAGR (%) |
6.4% |
Market Size |
7.1 Billion |
Projection unit |
Value (USD) |
Segments covered |
Product Type, End Use, and Regions |
Report Scope |
Revenue Projection, competitive landscape, company ranking, growth factors, and trends |
Companies covered |
Stepan Company, BASF SE, Emery Oleochemicals, Cargill Inc, Cargill Inc, Vertellus, IFS Chemicals Group, Huntsman Corporation, Dow Chemical Company, and Emery Oleochemicals |
By Product Type |
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By End Use |
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Scope of the Report
Global Natural oil polyols Market by Product:
Global Natural Oil Polyols Market by End-use:
Global Natural Oil Polyols Market by Region:
The market value of the Natural Oil Polyols Market in 2020 is $ 7.1 Billion.
Soy Oil Polyols segment is the most influencing segment in the Natural Oil Polyols market.
North America held the major share in the market over the Projection period 2021- 2028.
The leading market players active in the global Natural Oil Polyols market are Stepan Company, BASF SE, Emery Oleochemicals, Cargill Inc., Biobased Technologies, Vertellus, IFS Chemicals Group, Huntsman Corporation, Dow Chemical Company, and Emery Oleochemicals among others.
Product, End-use, and regions are the three segments of the report.
Yes, the market includes qualitative and quantitative insights for COVID-19 impact on the Natural Oil Polyols market.
The Natural Oil Polyols market is studied from 2020 - 2028.
Political- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), are the emission standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These standards restrict the usage of polyurethane foam due to the emission of harmful gases. Such emissions are hazardous to humans, as it causes skin, throat, eye, nose, and lung irritation. Hence, a number of national and international environmental protection agencies are taking protective measures on the use or production of materials causing emission. This factor primarily hampers the growth of the market.
Economic- The rapid economic growth across the developed, as well as developing countries, has led to a positive impact on the corporate and realty sectors, creating significant demand for furniture. In addition to this, rising disposal incomes across developing countries have boosted spending on home furniture. However, the most common product used for the manufacture of furniture is foam made out of polyurethane. Hence, this demand for polyurethane across the furniture industry is anticipated to create lucrative growth opportunities for the natural oil polyols market.
Social- The number of factors such as the high availability of Soy in the U.S.; supportive government regulations; and surge in biofuel demand drives the growth of the North American natural oil polyols market. In addition to this, rising demand from end-use industries including electrical and electronic appliances, construction, and furniture & interiors in the region is likely to help market growth in the region. The Asia Pacific region is likely to register significant growth during the Projection period owing to the rising spending on infrastructure development across the countries such as India and China, coupled with the strong availability of raw materials, such as palm oil and castor oil.
Technological- Polyols are mainly used for the manufacture of polyurethane resins which are extensively being used in durable elastomers, flexible & rigid foams, and high-performance adhesives and sealants, fibers, seals, gaskets, and carpet underlay. The automotive and construction industries are the major end-users with a constantly growing demand for polyurethane foams. In addition, the demand for polyurethane rigid foam is growing due to other applications such as insulation of walls, roofs, panels, and doors for effective temperature control within automotive. Such applications are fueling the growth of the global natural oil polyols market.
Environmental- There is rising demand for bio-based and eco-friendly materials that are derived from renewable sources and are less likely to be harmful and toxic to public health or the environment. This has led to the proliferation of bio-based plastics. For instance, according to the Berlin-based trade association European Bioplastics, demand for bioplastics is expanding, with global industrial output is expected to reach 2.62 million tons annually by 2023. This factor has led to the rising demand for natural oil polyols for the production of bio-based and eco-friendly plastics.
Legal- BASF, one of the leading natural oil polyols industry players acquired Solvay’s polyamide (PA 6.6) business. This acquisition expands BASF’s polyamide capabilities with well-known and innovative products such as Technol. Stepan Company has acquired INVISTA's aromatic polyester polyol business and associated assets. This acquisition includes two manufacturing sites, one in Wilmington, NC (United States) and the other in Vlissingen (the Netherlands), along with the intellectual property, inventory, customer relationships, and working capital.
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