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1,2-Propylene Glycol
1,2-Propylene Glycol is the propylene-glycol diol identified by its named hydroxyl positions.

Product & engineering
Understand the product.
1, 2-Propanediol, commonly named propylene glycol (PG) or mono-propylene glycol (MPG), is a clear, colorless liquid with the consistency of syrup with formula C3H8O2.
Chemical identity, substitution pattern, assay and related impurities define the supplied material. The named chemical category does not establish a finished formulation’s compatibility, end-use approval or performance; those depend on the actual grade and application.
The commercial boundary
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Which supplied interfaces and acceptance criteria define 1,2-Propylene Glycol?
Chemical identity, substitution pattern, assay and related impurities define the supplied material. The named chemical category does not establish a finished formulation’s compatibility, end-use approval or performance; those depend on the actual grade and application.
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Industry Growth & Trends
Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Industry Growth and Trends Forecast to 2032
Market perspective
1, 2-Propanediol, commonly named propylene glycol (PG) or mono-propylene glycol (MPG), is a clear, colorless liquid with the consistency of syrup with formula C3H8O2.
Europe is the largest market with about 30% market share. USA is follower, accounting for about 27% market share.
The key players are Dow, Lyondell Basell, Huntsman, ADM, INEOS, BASF, Repsol, Sumitomo Chem, Asahi Kasei, SKC, Shell, Shandong Shida Shenghua, CNOOC & Shell Petrochem, Hi-tech Spring Chem, Daze Group, Shandong Depu Chem etc. Dow is the largest manufacturer with about 28% market share.
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Report Scope
This report provides a structured, data-driven view of the global 1,2-Propylene Glycol market, combining harmonized quantitative metrics with targeted qualitative insight to support business and growth strategy, market positioning, and capital allocation.
The 1,2-Propylene Glycol market size, estimates, and forecasts are presented in terms of sales volume (K MT) and revenue (US$ million), with 2025 as the base year and historical and forecast data for 2021-2032. The report segments the global 1,2-Propylene Glycol market by Type, Application, region/country, and company, provides regional market sizes at the segment level, profiles the competitive landscape and key players and their market ranks, and reviews technology trends and new product developments relevant to 1,2-Propylene Glycol.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section analyzes the strategies and performance of leading manufacturers in the global 1,2-Propylene Glycol market, including portfolio focus, innovation and product development, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, and geographic expansion used to sustain or enhance competitive positions. It also summarizes recent corporate developments and key financial indicators and provides global revenue, price, and sales volume data by manufacturer for 2020-2025, enabling benchmarking of scale, pricing, and market share and supporting assessment of market concentration through indicators such as CR5 and CR10.
1,2-Propylene Glycol Market by Company
Dow
Lyondell Basell
Huntsman
ADM
INEOS
BASF
Repsol
Sumitomo Chem
Asahi Kasei
SKC
Shell
Shandong Shida Shenghua
CNOOC & Shell Petrochem
Hi-tech Spring Chem
Daze Group
Shandong Depu Chem
1,2-Propylene Glycol Segment by Type
Industrial Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
Food Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
Pharmaceutical Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
1,2-Propylene Glycol Segment by Application
Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR)
Functional Fluids
Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics and Food
Liquid Detergents
1,2-Propylene Glycol Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
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2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of 1,2-Propylene Glycol and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the study scope of this report, executive summary of market segments by type, market size segments for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 2: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of 1,2-Propylene Glycol manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Sales, revenue of 1,2-Propylene Glycol in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the future development prospects, and market space in the world.
Chapter 5: Introduces market segments by application, market size segment for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, sales and revenue by country.
Chapter 12: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, manufacturing cost, and market dynamics.
Chapter 13: Concluding Insights of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- Industrial Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
- Food Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
- Pharmaceutical Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
Applications
- Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR)
- Functional Fluids
- Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics and Food
- Liquid Detergents
Companies covered
- Dow
- Lyondell Basell
- Huntsman
- ADM
- INEOS
- BASF
- Repsol
- Sumitomo Chem
- Asahi Kasei
- SKC
- Shell
- Shandong Shida Shenghua
- CNOOC & Shell Petrochem
- Hi-tech Spring Chem
- Daze Group
- Shandong Depu Chem
Inside the report.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition
- 1.2 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 1.2.1 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.2 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.3 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market by Type
- 1.3.1 Industrial Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
- 1.3.2 Food Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
- 1.3.3 Pharmaceutical Grade 1,2-Propylene Glycol
- 1.4 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Type
- 1.4.1 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Overview by Type (2021-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Historic Market Size Review by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.4.3 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Forecasted Market Size by Type (2027-2032)
- 1.5 Key Regions Market Size by Type
- 1.5.1 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.2 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.3 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.4 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.5 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
2 Global Market Dynamics
- 2.1 1,2-Propylene Glycol Industry Trends
- 2.2 1,2-Propylene Glycol Industry Drivers
- 2.3 1,2-Propylene Glycol Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 2.4 1,2-Propylene Glycol Industry Restraints
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Company
- 3.1 Global Top Players by 1,2-Propylene Glycol Revenue (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Top Players by 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Top Players by 1,2-Propylene Glycol Price (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Industry Company Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.5 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Major Company Production Sites & Headquarters
- 3.6 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Company, Product Type & Application
- 3.7 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Company Establishment Date
- 3.8 Market Competitive Analysis
- 3.8.1 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.8.2 Global Top 5 and 10 1,2-Propylene Glycol Players Market Share by Revenue in 2025
- 3.8.3 2025 1,2-Propylene Glycol Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
4 1,2-Propylene Glycol Regional Status and Outlook
- 4.1 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size and CAGR by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Historic Market Size by Region
- 4.2.1 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales in Volume by Region (2021-2026)
- 4.2.2 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales in Value by Region (2021-2026)
- 4.2.3 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales (Volume & Value), Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.3 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Forecasted Market Size by Region
- 4.3.1 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales in Volume by Region (2027-2032)
- 4.3.2 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales in Value by Region (2027-2032)
- 4.3.3 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales (Volume & Value), Price and Gross Margin (2027-2032)
5 1,2-Propylene Glycol by Application
- 5.1 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market by Application
- 5.1.1 Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR)
- 5.1.2 Functional Fluids
- 5.1.3 Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics and Food
- 5.1.4 Liquid Detergents
- 5.2 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Application
- 5.2.1 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Overview by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.2.2 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Historic Market Size Review by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.2.3 Global 1,2-Propylene Glycol Forecasted Market Size by Application (2027-2032)
- 5.3 Key Regions Market Size by Application
- 5.3.1 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.2 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.4 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
6 Company Profiles
- 6.1 Dow
- 6.1.1 Dow Company Information
- 6.1.2 Dow Business Overview
- 6.1.3 Dow 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.1.4 Dow 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.1.5 Dow Recent Developments
- 6.2 Lyondell Basell
- 6.2.1 Lyondell Basell Company Information
- 6.2.2 Lyondell Basell Business Overview
- 6.2.3 Lyondell Basell 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.2.4 Lyondell Basell 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.2.5 Lyondell Basell Recent Developments
- 6.3 Huntsman
- 6.3.1 Huntsman Company Information
- 6.3.2 Huntsman Business Overview
- 6.3.3 Huntsman 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.3.4 Huntsman 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.3.5 Huntsman Recent Developments
- 6.4 ADM
- 6.4.1 ADM Company Information
- 6.4.2 ADM Business Overview
- 6.4.3 ADM 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.4.4 ADM 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.4.5 ADM Recent Developments
- 6.5 INEOS
- 6.5.1 INEOS Company Information
- 6.5.2 INEOS Business Overview
- 6.5.3 INEOS 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.5.4 INEOS 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.5.5 INEOS Recent Developments
- 6.6 BASF
- 6.6.1 BASF Company Information
- 6.6.2 BASF Business Overview
- 6.6.3 BASF 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.6.4 BASF 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.6.5 BASF Recent Developments
- 6.7 Repsol
- 6.7.1 Repsol Company Information
- 6.7.2 Repsol Business Overview
- 6.7.3 Repsol 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.7.4 Repsol 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.7.5 Repsol Recent Developments
- 6.8 Sumitomo Chem
- 6.8.1 Sumitomo Chem Company Information
- 6.8.2 Sumitomo Chem Business Overview
- 6.8.3 Sumitomo Chem 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.8.4 Sumitomo Chem 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.8.5 Sumitomo Chem Recent Developments
- 6.9 Asahi Kasei
- 6.9.1 Asahi Kasei Company Information
- 6.9.2 Asahi Kasei Business Overview
- 6.9.3 Asahi Kasei 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.9.4 Asahi Kasei 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.9.5 Asahi Kasei Recent Developments
- 6.10 SKC
- 6.10.1 SKC Company Information
- 6.10.2 SKC Business Overview
- 6.10.3 SKC 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.10.4 SKC 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.10.5 SKC Recent Developments
- 6.11 Shell
- 6.11.1 Shell Company Information
- 6.11.2 Shell Business Overview
- 6.11.3 Shell 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.11.4 Shell 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.11.5 Shell Recent Developments
- 6.12 Shandong Shida Shenghua
- 6.12.1 Shandong Shida Shenghua Company Information
- 6.12.2 Shandong Shida Shenghua Business Overview
- 6.12.3 Shandong Shida Shenghua 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.12.4 Shandong Shida Shenghua 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.12.5 Shandong Shida Shenghua Recent Developments
- 6.13 CNOOC & Shell Petrochem
- 6.13.1 CNOOC & Shell Petrochem Company Information
- 6.13.2 CNOOC & Shell Petrochem Business Overview
- 6.13.3 CNOOC & Shell Petrochem 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.13.4 CNOOC & Shell Petrochem 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.13.5 CNOOC & Shell Petrochem Recent Developments
- 6.14 Hi-tech Spring Chem
- 6.14.1 Hi-tech Spring Chem Company Information
- 6.14.2 Hi-tech Spring Chem Business Overview
- 6.14.3 Hi-tech Spring Chem 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.14.4 Hi-tech Spring Chem 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.14.5 Hi-tech Spring Chem Recent Developments
- 6.15 Daze Group
- 6.15.1 Daze Group Company Information
- 6.15.2 Daze Group Business Overview
- 6.15.3 Daze Group 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.15.4 Daze Group 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.15.5 Daze Group Recent Developments
- 6.16 Shandong Depu Chem
- 6.16.1 Shandong Depu Chem Company Information
- 6.16.2 Shandong Depu Chem Business Overview
- 6.16.3 Shandong Depu Chem 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.16.4 Shandong Depu Chem 1,2-Propylene Glycol Product Portfolio
- 6.16.5 Shandong Depu Chem Recent Developments
7 North America by Country
- 7.1 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country
- 7.1.1 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.1.2 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 7.1.3 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 7.2 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country
- 7.2.1 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.2.2 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 7.2.3 North America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
8 Europe by Country
- 8.1 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country
- 8.1.1 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.1.2 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 8.1.3 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 8.2 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country
- 8.2.1 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.2.2 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 8.2.3 Europe 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific by Country
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country
- 9.1.1 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 9.1.2 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 9.1.3 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country
- 9.2.1 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 9.2.2 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 9.2.3 Asia-Pacific 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
10 South America by Country
- 10.1 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country
- 10.1.1 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 10.1.2 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 10.1.3 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 10.2 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country
- 10.2.1 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 10.2.2 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 10.2.3 South America 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
11 Middle East and Africa by Country
- 11.1 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country
- 11.1.1 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 11.1.2 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 11.1.3 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country
- 11.2.1 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 11.2.2 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 11.2.3 Middle East and Africa 1,2-Propylene Glycol Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
12 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
- 12.1 1,2-Propylene Glycol Value Chain Analysis
- 12.1.1 1,2-Propylene Glycol Key Raw Materials
- 12.1.2 Key Raw Materials Price
- 12.1.3 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 12.1.4 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 12.1.5 1,2-Propylene Glycol Production Mode & Process
- 12.2 1,2-Propylene Glycol Sales Channels Analysis
- 12.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 12.2.2 1,2-Propylene Glycol Distributors
- 12.2.3 1,2-Propylene Glycol Customers
13 Concluding Insights
14 Appendix
- 14.1 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 14.2 Research Methodology
- 14.3 Research Process
- 14.4 Authors List of This Report
- 14.5 Data Source
- 14.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 14.5.2 Primary Sources
- 14.6 Disclaimer
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