Polyether Polyols Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Polyether Polyol Market Growth and Size. The market is Segmented by Type (Flexible, Rigid, and Other Types), End-user Industry (Furniture and Bedding, Construction, Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, and Other End-user Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The market size and forecasts for polyether polyol are provided in terms of volume (kilo tons) for all the above segments.

Polyether Polyols Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Polyether Polyols Market Size

Polyether Polyol Market Size
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 5.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Polyether Polyol Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Polyether Polyols Market Analysis

The Polyether Polyol Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period.

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has impacted most of the chemical industries worldwide, including the polyether polyol industry. During the pandemic, many industries were affected due to supply chain disruption and lockdown. This led to the shortage of raw materials used in a manufacturing polyether polyol. Also, many end-user industries, including furniture and bedding, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, and many others, shut down due to pandemics. That restricted the growth of the market. However, in 2022, the situation is coming on track, and now the market is stable and growing steadily.

  • Over the short term, rising demand for rigid and flexible polyurethane foam in various applications positively impacts market growth. Furthermore, the rising demand from construction activities and growth in the automotive industry are some driving factors stimulating the market demand.
  • Stringent government regulations on polyurethane foam manufacturing and volatile raw materials prices hinder the market's growth.
  • Increasing worldwide interest in producing environmentally sustainable polyurethane foams materials using polyether polyols will likely create opportunities for the market in the coming years.
  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market and will also witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Polyether Polyols Industry Overview

The polyether polyol market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market include BASF SE, Shell plc, Covestro AG, Dow, and Solvay, among others (not in any particular order).

Polyether Polyols Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Shell plc

  3. Covestro AG

  4. Dow

  5. Solvay

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
BASF SE, Shell plc, Covestro AG, Dow, and Solvay
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Polyether Polyols Market News

  • In December 2021, PCC Group has expanded its production capacity and the range of manufactured products. The installation is to produce a range of ethoxylates, polyether polyols, and other ethoxylated products, including biodegradable products.
  • In February 2021, Repsol licenses agreement to build in propylene oxide (PO), styrene monomer (SM) as well as polyol plants in China. The production capacity of two plants of polyether polyols is 125,000 tonnes/year.
  • In January 2021, with the expansion of the business Stepan Company acquired INVISTA's aromatic polyester polyol business and associated assets.

Polyether Polyols 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 Rising Demand for Flexible and Rigid Polyurethane Foam
    • 4.1.2 Growth of Automotive Industry
    • 4.1.3 Rising Demand from Construction Industry
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Volatile Prices of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2 Stringent Government Regulations on Polyurethane Foam Manufacturing
  • 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 Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Flexible
    • 5.1.2 Rigid
    • 5.1.3 Other Types
  • 5.2 End-user Industry
    • 5.2.1 Furniture and Bedding
    • 5.2.2 Construction
    • 5.2.3 Automotive
    • 5.2.4 Electrical and Electronics
    • 5.2.5 Other End-user Industries
  • 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 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 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 Arpadis Benelux NV
    • 6.4.2 BASF SE
    • 6.4.3 China Petrochemical Corporation.
    • 6.4.4 Covestro AG
    • 6.4.5 Dow
    • 6.4.6 Huntsman International LLC.
    • 6.4.7 PCC Group
    • 6.4.8 Purinova Sp. z o.o.
    • 6.4.9 Repsol
    • 6.4.10 Shell plc
    • 6.4.11 Solvay
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Growing Worldwide Interest in the Production of Environmentally Sustainable Polyurethane Foams
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Polyether Polyols Industry Segmentation

Polyether polyol is a chemical structural component used in the production of polyurethanes. These are made by reacting organic oxides and glycols. This can be divided into rigid foam polyether, soft foam polyether, and elastomer with polyether according to the performance of polyether products. The polyether polyol market is segmented by type, end-user industry, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into flexible, rigid, and other types. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into furniture and bedding, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the polyether polyol market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (kilo tons).

Type Flexible
Rigid
Other Types
End-user Industry Furniture and Bedding
Construction
Automotive
Electrical and Electronics
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
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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Polyether Polyols Market Research FAQs

What is the current Polyether Polyol Market size?

The Polyether Polyol Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Polyether Polyol Market?

BASF SE, Shell plc, Covestro AG, Dow and Solvay are the major companies operating in the Polyether Polyol Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Polyether Polyol Market?

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

Which region has the biggest share in Polyether Polyol Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Polyether Polyol Market.

What years does this Polyether Polyol Market cover?

The report covers the Polyether Polyol Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Polyether Polyol Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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