E-Series Glycol Ether Market Report 2025

The e-series glycol ether market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.18 billion in 2024 to $2.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for high-performance cleaning and solvent applications, a growing preference for sustainable solutions, the adoption of green chemistry principles, increased demand for eco-friendly solvents, and an expanding global population.

The e-series glycol ether market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.78 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. Looking ahead, the growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by increasing infrastructure activity, a higher demand for paints, growing demand for color cosmetics, expanding urbanization, and an increasing focus on personal hygiene. Key trends in the forecast period include the development of bio-based and renewable E-Series glycol ethers, eco-friendly solutions, advancements in green chemistry, innovations in injectable drugs, new topical formulations, and advancements in drug delivery systems.

The growing demand for housing units is expected to drive the expansion of the e-series glycol ether market. The increase in housing construction is fueled by the adoption of modern building techniques that focus on durability, energy efficiency, and long-term sustainability. E-series glycol ethers are commonly utilized in the construction of housing units due to their ability to enhance the performance of paints, coatings, and cleaning products, making them vital for ensuring quality and efficiency in construction projects. For instance, in February 2025, the United States Census Bureau reported that privately owned housing completions in the U.S. reached 1,651,000 units, reflecting a 7.6% increase from December 2024 and a 9.8% rise from the previous year. With single-family home completions totaling 982,000, showing a 7.1% monthly growth, the growing demand for housing is fueling the growth of the e-series glycol ether market.

Major companies are investing in expanding ethylene glycol production. Ethylene glycol plants are key in producing ethylene glycol (EG) through the hydrolysis of ethylene oxide (EO), supporting industries such as automotive, textiles, and coatings. For example, in October 2022, SABIC, a Saudi Arabia-based chemical manufacturing company, began commercial operations at its Ethylene Glycol Plant 3, which has an annual production capacity of 700,000 metric tons of monoethylene glycol (MEG), a critical material for polyester and antifreeze applications. This expansion strengthens SABIC's position in the global petrochemical market by increasing the availability of MEG, aligning with the rising global demand and SABIC's strategy to grow its chemical portfolio.

In December 2023, INEOS Group Limited, a UK-based chemicals company, acquired the Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives business from LyondellBasell for $700 million. This acquisition, which includes the Bayport Underwood site in Texas with a 420 kt ethylene oxide plant and a 375 kt ethylene glycols plant, boosts INEOS' production capacity in the chemicals sector, enhancing its role in the e-series glycol ether market.

Major players in the e-series glycol ether market are Shell Plc, BASF SE, Dow Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, LyondellBasell, Merck KGaA, INEOS Group, Eastman Chemical Company, Polynt S.p.A, Sadara Chemical Company, India Glycols Limited, Monument Chemical LLC, ANDOH PARACHEMIE CO. LTD., Manali Petrochemicals Limited, Union Petrochemical Public Company Ltd., Marco Rubber And Plastics LLC, Central Drug House (P) Ltd, Otto Chemie Pvt Ltd, ADVANCE PETROCHEMICALS LTD, and Henan GP Chemicals Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the e-series glycol ether market in 2024. The regions covered in e-series glycol ether report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the e-series glycol ether market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

E-Series glycol ethers are a group of solvents derived from ethylene glycol and its derivatives, known for their excellent solubility and low evaporation rates. They are primarily used as solvents in paints, coatings, cleaning products, and other industrial applications, where they perform well in dissolving resins and enhancing product stability.

The main types of E-Series glycol ethers include ethylene glycol propyl ether (EGPE), ethylene glycol ethyl ether (EGEE), ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGME), ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE), ethylene glycol butyl ether acetate (EGBEA), and other variants. Ethylene glycol propyl ether (EGPE) is commonly used in coatings, cleaning products, and chemical processing because of its excellent solvency and low volatility. These glycol ethers vary in molecular weight, with both low and high molecular weight variants. They are used in a range of applications, including printing inks, cleaners, chemical intermediates, plasticizers, laxatives, eye drops, hydraulic brake fluids, and paints. The primary end users of these products span commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential sectors.

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The e-series glycol ether market consists of sales of ethylene glycol hexyl ether, ethylene glycol phenyl ether, ethylene glycol dimethyl ether, ethylene glycol diethyl ether, and ethylene glycol tertiary butyl ether. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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