Market Trends of Ethoxydiglycol Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Ethoxydiglycol Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand from Personal Care Industry
- Cosmetics and personal care are one of the major applications of ethoxydiglycol. Ethoxydiglycol is used in cosmetics and personal care formulations as a solubilizer and efficacy booster. It enhances skin penetration of cosmetic actives and helps repair split ends of damaged hairs.
- With the increasing number of new beauty products and the concern for good appearance, has led to the significant rise in the market for beauty products and cosmetics. The Asia-Pacific region has become the largest consumer and producer of ethoxydiglycol. The production has reached high levels, and the region has become a significant hub for exporting cosmetics and personal care products to developed nations, such as the United States.
- The market in the countries, such as South Korea and Indonesia, are expected to witness a rapid rise in the demand for personal care products, due to growth in the cosmetics market.
- The global skin care market is expected to grow at an average rate of around 5% annually. The industry has witnessed a shift from demand from older consumers to a growing younger consumer base. People are increasingly becoming more self-aware about themselves has hence started using skin care at an increasingly young age in order to delay the signs of aging.
- Owing to all these factors, the market for ethoxydiglycol is likely to grow across the world during the forecast period.
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Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific dominated the global market with a share of more than 45%. With growing personal care and pharmaceutical industries in the countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea, the consumption of ethoxydiglycol is increasing in the region.
- China, one of the largest pharmaceutical markets in the world, is not yet mature. The combined forces of economic and demographic development, government stimulus, enhanced health awareness among the public, market consolidation, and improved R&D capabilities may help the country in maturing into a sophisticated market within the next decade.
- At present, penetration of personal care products in India is comparatively lower when compared to developed or even other developing economies. However, improving economic environment and increasing purchasing power of the Indian population is expected to increase the adoption of personal care products in the country.
- According to a report published by the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the beauty and personal care (BPC) industry in the country is expected to reach more than USD 10 billion by 2021, at an estimated growth rate of 5%-6% annually. The personal care and cosmetics sector in India is expected to register continuous growth, with increasing shelf space in retail stores and boutiques in India.
- Due to all such factors, the market for ethoxydiglycol in the region is expected to have a steady growth during the forecast period.
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