Chapter 1. Preface

1.1 Report Description and Scope
1.2 Research scope
1.3 Research methodology
1.3.1 Market Research Type
1.3.2 Market research methodology

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market, (2025 - 2034) (USD Billion)
2.2 Global Propylene Oxide Market: Snapshot

Chapter 3. Global Propylene Oxide Market - Industry Analysis

3.1 Propylene Oxide Market: Market Dynamics
3.2 Market Drivers
3.2.1 The propylene oxide market is primarily driven by the expanding polyurethane industry, technological advancements in sustainable production, and rising demand for derivatives across the automotive, construction, and pharmaceutical sectors.
3.3 Market Restraints
3.3.1 The market is restrained by volatile raw material costs, stringent environmental and health regulations, and increasing competition from bio-based alternatives.
3.4 Market Opportunities
3.4.1 Market opportunities are driven by innovations in bio-based production, rising demand for lightweight electric vehicle components, and rapid infrastructure development in emerging economies.
3.5 Market Challenges
3.5.1 Market challenges are driven by stringent regulatory compliance, high capital requirements for technology retrofits, and the need to mitigate feedstock volatility and safety risks associated with hazardous material handling.
3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
3.7.1 Market attractiveness analysis By Production Process
3.7.2 Market attractiveness analysis By Application
3.7.3 Market attractiveness analysis By End-Use Industry

Chapter 4. Global Propylene Oxide Market- Competitive Landscape

4.1 Company market share analysis
4.1.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market: company market share, 2024
4.2 Strategic development
4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
4.2.2 New Product launches
4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, cullaborations, and joint ventures
4.2.4 Research and development and Regional expansion
4.3 Price trend analysis

Chapter 5. Global Propylene Oxide Market - Production Process Analysis

5.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market Overview: Production Process
5.1.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market share, By Production Process, 2024 and 2034
5.2 Chlorohydrin Process
5.2.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Chlorohydrin Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
5.3 Styrene Monomer Process
5.3.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Styrene Monomer Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
5.4 Tert-Butyl Alcohol Process
5.4.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Tert-Butyl Alcohol Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
5.5 Cumene Hydroperoxide Process
5.5.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Cumene Hydroperoxide Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
5.6 Hydrogen Peroxide Process
5.6.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Hydrogen Peroxide Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
5.7 Epoxidation Process
5.7.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Epoxidation Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
5.8 and Others
5.8.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by and Others, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)

Chapter 6. Global Propylene Oxide Market - Application Analysis

6.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market Overview: Application
6.1.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market share, By Application, 2024 and 2034
6.2 Polyether Polyols
6.2.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Polyether Polyols, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
6.3 Propylene Glycol
6.3.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Propylene Glycol, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
6.4 Glycol Ethers
6.4.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Glycol Ethers, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
6.5 Flame Retardants
6.5.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Flame Retardants, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
6.6 Surfactants
6.6.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Surfactants, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
6.7 Detergents
6.7.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Detergents, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
6.8 Polyurethanes
6.8.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Polyurethanes, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
6.9 Automotive Fluids
6.9.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Automotive Fluids, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
6.10 and Others
6.10.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by and Others, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)

Chapter 7. Global Propylene Oxide Market - End-Use Industry Analysis

7.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market Overview: End-Use Industry
7.1.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market share, By End-Use Industry, 2024 and 2034
7.2 Automotive
7.2.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Automotive, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.3 Construction
7.3.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Construction, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.4 Furniture & Bedding
7.4.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Furniture & Bedding, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.5 Electronics
7.5.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Electronics, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.6 Packaging
7.6.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Packaging, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.7 Textiles
7.7.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Textiles, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.8 Chemicals
7.8.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Chemicals, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.9 Pharmaceuticals
7.9.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Pharmaceuticals, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.10 Food & Beverage
7.10.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by Food & Beverage, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
7.11 and Others
7.11.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market by and Others, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)

Chapter 8. Propylene Oxide Market - Regional Analysis

8.1 Global Propylene Oxide Market Regional Overview
8.2 Global Propylene Oxide Market Share, by Region, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Propylene Oxide Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.1.1 North America Propylene Oxide Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.2 North America Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034
8.3.2.1 North America Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.3 North America Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
8.3.3.1 North America Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4 North America Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034
8.3.4.1 North America Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Propylene Oxide Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.1.1 Europe Propylene Oxide Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.2 Europe Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034
8.4.2.1 Europe Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.3 Europe Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
8.4.3.1 Europe Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4 Europe Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034
8.4.4.1 Europe Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.1.1 Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034
8.5.2.1 Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.3 Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
8.5.3.1 Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4 Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034
8.5.4.1 Asia Pacific Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.6 Latin America
8.6.1 Latin America Propylene Oxide Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.1.1 Latin America Propylene Oxide Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.2 Latin America Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034
8.6.2.1 Latin America Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.3 Latin America Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
8.6.3.1 Latin America Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4 Latin America Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034
8.6.4.1 Latin America Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.7 The Middle-East and Africa
8.7.1 The Middle-East and Africa Propylene Oxide Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.1.1 The Middle-East and Africa Propylene Oxide Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.2 The Middle-East and Africa Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034
8.7.2.1 The Middle-East and Africa Propylene Oxide Market, by Production Process, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.3 The Middle-East and Africa Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
8.7.3.1 The Middle-East and Africa Propylene Oxide Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4 The Middle-East and Africa Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034
8.7.4.1 The Middle-East and Africa Propylene Oxide Market, by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)

Chapter 9. Company Profiles

9.1 LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.2 Financials
9.1.3 Product Portfolio
9.1.4 Business Strategy
9.1.5 Recent Developments
9.2 Dow Inc.
9.2.1 Overview
9.2.2 Financials
9.2.3 Product Portfolio
9.2.4 Business Strategy
9.2.5 Recent Developments
9.3 BASF SE
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Financials
9.3.3 Product Portfolio
9.3.4 Business Strategy
9.3.5 Recent Developments
9.4 Royal Dutch Shell plc
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Financials
9.4.3 Product Portfolio
9.4.4 Business Strategy
9.4.5 Recent Developments
9.5 Huntsman Corporation
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Financials
9.5.3 Product Portfolio
9.5.4 Business Strategy
9.5.5 Recent Developments
9.6 Sumitomo Chemical
9.6.1 Overview
9.6.2 Financials
9.6.3 Product Portfolio
9.6.4 Business Strategy
9.6.5 Recent Developments
9.7 and Others.
9.7.1 Overview
9.7.2 Financials
9.7.3 Product Portfolio
9.7.4 Business Strategy
9.7.5 Recent Developments

Frequently Asked Questions

The propylene oxide market involves the production and use of a chemical intermediate for polyurethane foams, glycols, and other derivatives in industries like automotive and construction.

Key factors include polyurethane demand growth, sustainable production advancements, and expansion in automotive and construction sectors.

The market is projected to grow from approximately USD 27 billion in 2026 to USD 47 billion by 2035.

The CAGR is expected to be 5.7% over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific will contribute notably, driven by industrialization and manufacturing growth.

Major players include LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Dow Inc., BASF SE, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Huntsman Corporation, and Sumitomo Chemical.

The report provides in-depth analysis of market size, trends, segments, regional insights, key players, and forecasts from 2026 to 2035.

Stages include raw material sourcing (propylene), production processes, derivative manufacturing (polyols, glycols), distribution, and end-use applications in industries.

Trends are evolving toward bio-based and low-emission processes, while preferences favor sustainable derivatives in eco-conscious sectors.

Regulatory restrictions on emissions and environmental pushes for green chemicals drive adoption of sustainable production methods.