E Series Glycol Ether Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

Market Dynamics for  E Series Glycol Ether Market

Key Driver for  E Series Glycol Ether Market

High usage across cosmetic and personal care industry drives the E series glycol ether market growth 

The market for the e-series glycol ether is booming in the cosmetic and personal care industry for different applications in skin care, hair care, body care, and more. The global demand for colour cosmetics, growing hygiene and beauty trends, and lifestyle changes are all driving the success of the cosmetic and personal care industry. For example, the International Trade Administration projects that Thailand's beauty and personal care market will have revenues of US$4.2 billion in 2021 and grow at a rate of 5.5 percent by 2025. The majority of this market consists of 42 percent of skincare, 12 percent of dental care, 14 percent of soaps and hygiene, and 15 percent of hair care.
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The market for e-series glycol ether is growing due to the expansion of the cosmetics and personal care market, which is propelling the market for this product and generating huge growth opportunities.

The surge in growth of the paints and coating industry contributed to driving the growth of the E-series glycol ether market:

The growth of industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing due to growing urbanization and income level has led to rising demand for paints and coating. Paints & coatings are essential in improving the performance, durability, and appearance of material; hence it is growing worldwide. For instance, in 2005 the U.S. paint and coatings industry sold 1.57 billion gallons of paint and coatings products, valued at $20 billion. The industry employs approximately 43,000 people.  Moreover, E-series glycol ether enhances the solvency of paints and coatings. Therefore, it is extensively used in paints and coatings as a solvent, propels the growth of the market

Expanding cosmetics and personal care industry drives the market growth

One of the major factors driving the growth of the market is the increasing usage of E-series glycol ethers in cosmetics and personal care products. The rising population, net income, E-commerce, changing lifestyle, and increasing need for personal hygiene surge the demand for personal care products. For instance, the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency estimates that India’s beauty and personal care industry will generate approx. USD 15.7 billion in revenues in 2026 and will expand at a rate of 5.5 percent through 2025. E-series glycol ether is extensively used as a solvent in a variety of cosmetics and skin care products including lotion, perfumes, creams, and others. They help dissolve the several ingredients used in the formulation of products. 

The Restraining Factor of E Series Glycol Ether:

Low adoption rate due to toxic effect may hamper the growth of the market

The adverse effect of E-series glycol ether on humans may hinder market growth. According to the United State Environmental Protection Agency, high concentrations of glycol ethers develop narcosis, pulmonary edema, and serious liver and kidney damage. Similarly, Humans who are exposed to the glycol ethers over an extended period of time experience weariness, lethargy, nausea, anorexia, tremor, and anemia. Furthermore, as per the national library of Medicine, glycol ethers can also cause reproductive and neurodevelopmental toxicity.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the E-series Glycol Ether Market:

The pandemic significantly impacted various industries, including the E-series Glycol Ether market. The demand for E-series Glycol Ethers is closely tied to end-use industries such as automotive, construction, personal care, and chemical intermediates. During the pandemic, many of these sectors experienced significant declines as a result of reduced consumer spending, project delays, and supply chain disruption. Consequently, the demand for E-series Glycol Ethers also decreased, affecting the market negatively. While the pandemic led to the delay or cancellation of numerous construction and infrastructure project worldwide. The posting of such a project has a direct impact on the demand for E-series Glycol Ether
As economies recovered and restrictions were released, the E-series Glycol Ether market rebounded and demand is also recovered. The construction industry is expected to witness significant growth as government investment in infrastructure projects to stimulate economic recovery. Additionally, the healthcare sector will continue to require E-series Glycol Ethers as solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Opportunity for E Series Glycol Ether

Increased applications across pharmaceutical sector will propel the E series glycol ether market growth 

The e-series glycol ethers like ethylene glycol propyl ether (EGPE), ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE), etc., have immense demand in the pharmacy industry in medications, laxatives, ointments, eye drops, etc., for usage. On account of newly arising medical sicknesses, innovations in medicines and drug discovery, and infrastructure upgrade of the medicine system, the drug business is booming rapidly. For example, India's pharma sector was worth US$42 billion in 2021 and is projected to be worth US$120-US130 billion by 2030, states the India Brand Equity Federation (IBEF).

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Uses of e-series glycol ether in creams, drugs, and other therapies are growing as pharmaceutical production and growth rise. Thus, the market for e-series glycol ether is being spurred and promising considerable growth owing to the booming demand from drugs.
In addition, expanding ether applications across industries, pharma industry adoption of ether for manufacturing medicine extraction, and rising product demand because of their solvent power, low volatility, etc., are some of the factors that will probably enhance the growth of the e-series glycol ether market during the forecast period.
 

Our study will explain complete manufacturing process along with major raw materials required to manufacture end-product. This report helps to make effective decisions determining product position and will assist you to understand opportunities and threats around the globe.

The Global E Series Glycol Ether Market is witnessing significant growth in the near future.

In 2023, the EGBE segment accounted for noticeable share of global E Series Glycol Ether Market and is projected to experience significant growth in the near future.

The Paints & Coatings segment is expected to expand at the significant CAGR retaining position throughout the forecast period.

Some of the key companies BASF SE , Eastman Chemicals and others are focusing on its strategy building model to strengthen its product portfolio and expand its business in the global market.

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