1,6-Hexanediol Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Global 1,6-Hexanediol Market is segmented by Raw Material (Cyclohexane, and Adipic Acid), Application (Polyurethane, Coatings, Acrylates, Adhesives, Polyester Resins, Plasticizers, and Others), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report offers the market sizes and forecasts for the 1,6-hexanediol market based on value (USD) for all the above segments.

1,6-Hexanediol Market Size

1,6-Hexanediol Market Summary

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1,6-Hexanediol Market Analysis

The 1,6-Hexanediol Market size is estimated at USD 1.09 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.53 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.98% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The Covid-19 outbreak had a negative impact on various industries including the construction industry where 1,6-Hexanediol is used in the coatings. This has a negative impact on the market. However, in 2021 and 2022, the market has gained momentum which has led to pre-pandemic demand for 1,6-Hexanediol.

  • Major factors driving the market studied are the increasing usage as feedstock for manufacturing chemical compounds and rising demand from the wind energy sector.
  • On the other side, the availability of substitutes such as butanediol and pentanediol is hindering the growth of the market.
  • Advancement in technology and the development of bio-based raw materials is expected to provide new opportunities for the 1,6-Hexanediol market.
  • Europe region represents the largest market owing to the consumption from countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom.

Asia-Pacific is the Fastest Growing Market

  • Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market for 1,6-hexanediol and is projected to remain so owing to steady consumption by manufacturers of adhesives, softening agents, lacquers, acrylics, and several other consumer products, which are driving the growth of the 1,6-hexanediol market.
  • The use of chemicals in the manufacturing of acrylates will be particularly notable in Europe. Germany and Italy are among the key importers in the region mainly attributable to the increasing demand for Polyurethane in automobile applications.
  • In May 2023, Sirca Paints India Limited signed an agreement with Sirca S.p.A (Italy) to manufacture 10 different Polyurethane wood coating products in India. This step comes towards reducing the import dependency of Sirca Paints India Limited and meeting the growing demand for polyurethane paints and coatings in India.
  • Further, in August 2022, BASF SE launched a new invisible Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Paint Protection Film (PPF) to better serve the automotive industry in the Asia-Pacific region. 
  • All such aforementioned factors are likely to enhance the demand for 1,6-hexanediol market in the region.
1,6-Hexanediol Market - Growth Rate by Region

1,6-Hexanediol Industry Overview

The global 1,6-hexanediol market is partially consolidated in nature with a few major players dominating a significant portion of the market. Some of the major players (not in any particular order) are BASF SE, LANXESS, UBE Corporation, Perstorp Holding AB, and Prasol Chemicals Limited.

1,6-Hexanediol Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. LANXESS

  3. Prasol Chemicals Limited

  4. UBE Corporation

  5. Perstorp (PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad)

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
1,6-Hexanediol Market Concentration
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1,6-Hexanediol Market News

  • In April 2023, LANXESS announced that under the Scopeblue brand label, it has been successful to develop 1,6-Hexanediol more sustainably. While manufacturing, the product either offers a carbon footprint of less than half of that of its conventional counterparts or uses sustainable raw material content of more than 50 percent.
  • In October 2022, PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad completed the acquisition of Perstorp. Through this acquisition, Perstorp is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad looks at this acquisition as a new platform for growth in the specialty chemicals industry.

1,6-Hexanediol Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Usage as Feedstock for Manufacturing Chemical Compounds
    • 4.1.2 Rising Demand from the Wind Energy Sector
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Availability of Substitutes
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
  • 4.5 Price Trend Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

  • 5.1 Raw Material
    • 5.1.1 Cyclohexane
    • 5.1.2 Adipic Acid
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Polyurethane
    • 5.2.2 Coatings
    • 5.2.3 Acrylates
    • 5.2.4 Adhesives
    • 5.2.5 Polyester Resins
    • 5.2.6 Plasticizers
    • 5.2.7 Others
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 France
    • 5.3.3.4 Italy
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 Central Drug House
    • 6.4.3 Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.4 LANXESS
    • 6.4.5 Perstorp (PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad)
    • 6.4.6 Prasol Chemicals Limited
    • 6.4.7 UBE Corporation
    • 6.4.8 YUANLI SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    • 6.4.9 Zhejiang Lishui Nanming Chemical Co.,Ltd.
    • 6.4.10 Zhengzhou Meiya Chemical Products Co., Ltd.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Advancement in Technology and Development of Bio-Based Raw Material
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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1,6-Hexanediol Industry Segmentation

The 1,6-Hexanediol is widely used in the production of industrial polyester and polyurethane. It helps in improving the hardness and flexibility of polyesters. The 1,6-Hexanediol market is segmented by raw material, application, and geography. By raw material, the market is segmented into cyclohexane and adipic acid. By application, the market is segmented into polyurethane, coatings, acrylates, adhesives, polyester resins, plasticizers, and others. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the 1,6-hexanediol market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of revenue (USD).

Raw Material Cyclohexane
Adipic Acid
Application Polyurethane
Coatings
Acrylates
Adhesives
Polyester Resins
Plasticizers
Others
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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1,6-Hexanediol Market Research FAQs

How big is the 1,6-Hexanediol Market?

The 1,6-Hexanediol Market size is expected to reach USD 1.09 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.98% to reach USD 1.53 billion by 2030.

What is the current 1,6-Hexanediol Market size?

In 2025, the 1,6-Hexanediol Market size is expected to reach USD 1.09 billion.

Who are the key players in 1,6-Hexanediol Market?

BASF SE, LANXESS, Prasol Chemicals Limited, UBE Corporation and Perstorp (PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad) are the major companies operating in the 1,6-Hexanediol Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in 1,6-Hexanediol Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in 1,6-Hexanediol Market?

In 2025, the Europe accounts for the largest market share in 1,6-Hexanediol Market.

What years does this 1,6-Hexanediol Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the 1,6-Hexanediol Market size was estimated at USD 1.01 billion. The report covers the 1,6-Hexanediol Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the 1,6-Hexanediol Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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