Future Analysis For Glycerol Market Forecast By 2012 – 2022 Biodiesel and Oleochemical manufacturing has expanded the Glycerol market which is forecast to cross a revenue of USD 3.04 billion by 2022, as per the study by Global Market Insights, Inc. In 2015, Biodiesel accounted for approximately 68% of the total glycerol production. Biodiesel is said to be the most significant production source for glycerol and is anticipated to produce 2700 kilo tons of glycerol by 2022. Besides, the other prominent source, the oleochemicals are anticipated to exceed 20 million tons by 2022. Global Glycerol market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% over the period of 2015-2022, mainly driven by its applications across various industries such as Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals, Alkyd Resins, Food & Beverages, etc. Glycerol applications in personal care & pharmaceuticals accounted for 38% of the total market share in 2015 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.5% over 2015-2022. The growth will mainly be driven by healing and nutritional properties offered by glycerol along with the improved lifestyle and health awareness of the consumers.
Europe glycerol market size, by application, 2012-2022 (Kilo tons)
Glycerol applications in Alkyd resin will also witness significant surge over the coming timeframe due to its wide set of applications in synthetic paints industry such as enamels, varnishes, protective coatings, etc. The glycerol market in alkyd resin application segment is likely to exceed USD 400 million by 2022. Food and beverage industry will also witness huge adoption of glycerol in the coming years owing to its use in food preservatives, solvents, sweeteners, and humectants. Glycerol applications in this sector is anticipated to exceed a volume of 500 kilotons by 2022, registering a CAGR of 7% from 2015-2022. The application has also seen significant growth after declaration of glycerol as food additive by European Union Food Standard Agency. 1|Page