Hexylene Glycol Market

By Grade;

Pharmaceutical and Industrial

By Form;

Liquid and Solid

By Distribution Channel;

Direct Sales and Online Retail

By Application;

Solvents, Chemical Intermediates, Antifreeze, and Others

By End Use;

Construction - (Adhesives and Concrete Additives), Drugs - (Pharma Equipment, Formulating Agents, and Paints & Coatings), Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Leather & Textiles, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn132734589 Published Date: August, 2025

Hexylene Glycol Market Overview

Hexylene Glycol Market (USD Million)

Hexylene Glycol Market was valued at USD 1,010.49 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 1,306.37 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.7%.


Hexylene Glycol Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 3.7 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)3.7 %
Market Size (2024)USD 1,010.49 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 1,306.37 Million
Market ConcentrationHigh
Report Pages398
1,010.49
2024
1,306.37
2031

Major Players

  • BASF SE
  • Arkema Group
  • Lonza Group
  • Dow DuPont

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Hexylene Glycol Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players



The Hexylene Glycol Market continues to expand, fueled by its diverse industrial applications. As a highly effective solvent and coupling agent, it plays a crucial role in paints, coatings, cosmetics, and textiles. With around 55% of demand attributed to the paints and coatings sector, hexylene glycol has established itself as a vital performance-enhancing chemical.

Rising Demand in Personal Care
The growing popularity of personal care and cosmetic products is driving consumption of hexylene glycol. Serving as an emollient, surfactant, and humectant, it enhances product performance while ensuring long-lasting stability. Close to 30% of total usage is linked to skincare and cosmetic formulations, showcasing its increasing significance in consumer-focused applications.

Expanding Industrial Applications
In addition to personal care, industrial applications represent a major growth driver. Hexylene glycol finds extensive use in hydraulic fluids, antifreeze solutions, and cleaning formulations, boosting product durability and efficiency. Approximately 40% of new industrial chemical developments incorporate hexylene glycol as a key stabilizer or performance enhancer.

Focus on Sustainable Formulations
Innovation is shaping the market with an emphasis on eco-friendly and high-performance formulations. From low-toxicity cleaning solutions to durable paints, hexylene glycol’s solvent properties remain integral. Nearly 35% of ongoing R&D efforts highlight its role in developing sustainable and safer chemical alternatives.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Grade
    2. Market Snapshot, By Form
    3. Market Snapshot, By Distribution Channel
    4. Market Snapshot, By Application
    5. Market Snapshot, By End Use
    6. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Hexylene Glycol Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Growing Demand in Paints and Coatings

        2. Expansion in Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry

        3. Increasing Use in Pharmaceuticals

      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory and Environmental Restrictions

        2. Volatility in Raw Material Prices

        3. Health and Safety Concerns

      3. Opportunities
        1. Development of Eco-Friendly Formulations

        2. Expansion in Emerging Markets

        3. Advancements in Application Technologies

    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Hexylene Glycol Market, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Pharmaceutical
      2. Industrial
    2. Hexylene Glycol Market, By Form, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Liquid

      2. Solid

    3. Hexylene Glycol Market, By Distribution Channel, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Direct Sales

      2. Online Retail

      Hexylene Glycol Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Solvents
      2. Chemical Intermediates
      3. Antifreeze
    4. Hexylene Glycol Market, By End Use, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Construction
        1. Adhesives
        2. Concrete Additives
      2. Drugs
        1. Pharma Equipment
        2. Formulating Agents
        3. Paints & Coatings
      3. Chemicals
      4. Oil & Gas
      5. Leather & Textiles
    5. Global Hexylene Glycol Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. BASF SE
      2. Arkema Group
      3. Lonza Group
      4. Dow DuPont
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market