Acrolein Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth 2032

Acrolein Industry Prospective:

The global acrolein market size was worth around USD 1234.78 million in 2023 and is predicted to grow to around USD 1,653.84 million by 2032 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 3.30% between 2024 and 2032.

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The study includes drivers and restraints for the acrolein market along with the impact they have on the demand over the forecast period. Additionally, the report includes the study of opportunities and various trends in the acrolein market on a global level.

Acrolein Market: Growth Drivers

Acrolein is the simplest unsaturated aldehyde, also known as 2-propenal. Acrolein is a liquid without color and has an unpleasant acrid aroma. Acrolein is produced from propylene and glycerine petrochemical feedstuffs. Acrolein is used mostly as an important medium and chemical specialty owing to its versatile use in plastics and paint industries. The catalytic oxidation of propylene in the presence of air is one of the most widely used industrial methods for preparing acrolein. In addition, glycerin and propane as alternative feedstock for acrolein have emerging trends.

Increasing demand from agrochemicals, plastics, and polymer industries are a few of the main drivers of demand for the acrolein market. Acrylic acid and methionine acrolein are mainly used in the preparation of intermediate preparations. Acrylic acid polymers are mostly consumed in emulsifiers, coatings, and adhesives. They are also used as super absorbing agents in clothes and hygiene pads.

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However, taking into consideration some of the major issues, it is estimated that the global acrolein market scenario will show a significant change in the region's wise economies.

Production of acrolein currently relies on feedstocks for crude oil. These feedstocks are mainly used in petrochemical industries. This has led to fluctuations in the price of propylene-based crude oil, uncertain availability of glycerol, and resource depletion, which are expected to hamper acrolein market growth over the coming years.

Acrolein Market: Segmentation

The global enzymes market is classified on the basis of application and end-user.

Based on the application, segment includes specialty chemical, intermediate, others.

Based on the end-user, segment includes plastic industry, paint and coating industry, others.

Acrolein Market: Regional Analysis

The U.S., Japan, and Europe are the major acrolein's largest producers. The U.S is anticipated to experience rapid growth in export and acrolein trade over the coming years, followed by Europe and Japan, taking into account the intermediate chemicals sector. China is expected to be the leading importer because of its ever-growing plastic industry. India is anticipated to be next in line due to its steadily increasing paint and polymer markets. The U.S. is the biggest importer of acrolein biocides in countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam. Because of low labor and manufacturing costs, Indonesia could lead in Southeast Asia in the forecast period.

Acrolein Market : Report Scope

Europe is expected to show a global decline in its mature market over the prediction period. Countries such as Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina, are anticipated to show potential growth in the acrolein market. In this area, demand for lacquers and the polymer industry has increased potentially in upcoming years.

Acrolein Market: Competitive Analysis

The global acrolein market is dominated by players like:

• Shanghai Huachen Energy Company, Ltd
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Baker Hughes, Inc
• Evonik Corporation
• Arkema
• The Shell Oil Company
• The Dow Chemicals Company

This report segments the global acrolein market into:

Global Acrolein Market: Application Segment Analysis

• Specialty Chemical
• Intermediate
• Others

Global Acrolein Market: End-User Segment Analysis

• Plastic Industry
• Paint and Coating Industry
• Others

Global Acrolein Market: Regional Segment Analysis 

• North America
  • U.S.
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• The Middle East and Africa