Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Application (Antiseptic & Astringent, Cleaning Agent, Solvent, Chemical Intermediate, and Other), By End-Use (Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, Paints & Coatings, Chemical, and Other), and Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market Size was estimated at USD 1.35 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.06% from 2025 to 2035
• The Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.58 Billion by 2035

The Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market is anticipated to reach USD 2.58 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.06% from 2025 to 2035. The widespread application of isopropyl alcohol across medical facilities, pharmaceutical products, and medical devices is driving the isopropyl alcohol market in the Asia Pacific region.

Market Overview

The Asia Pacific isopropyl alcohol market refers to the industry for isopropyl alcohol, which is commonly used as a disinfectant, solvent, and cleaning agent across various industrial and cosmetic applications. Isopropyl alcohol is a miscible solvent with water and most organic solvents, commonly used in microwave processing schedules and noted for causing over-hardening or shrinkage of tissue. Further, it is used in antifreeze products and is also found in body lotion, hand lotions, after-shave lotions, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. There is expanding use of isopropyl alcohol in global healthcare and hygiene practices due to the growing focus on cleanliness in the healthcare environment and shift in consumer behavior trends during the COVID-19 epidemic. The advent of advanced technologies in the production, empowering the industry with higher yield rates and high-purity grades production is bolstering the market growth opportunity.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Asia Pacific isopropyl alcohol market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Asia Pacific isopropyl alcohol market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Asia Pacific isopropyl alcohol market.

Driving Factors

The widespread use of isopropyl alcohol as a disinfectant and antiseptic for cleaning and in drug formulation is driving the market demand. Further, its application for disinfecting medical tools for killing bacteria, fungi, and viruses contributes to propelling the market. The expanding pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors are responsible for driving the use of isopropyl alcohol, highlighting its crucial role in maintaining hygiene and healthcare standards.

Restraining Factors

The volatility in raw material prices and environmental concerns associated with its production are hampering the market. Further, the health concerns related to the use of isopropyl alcohol, due to its highly flammable nature and strong odor, are challenging the market demand.

Market Segmentation

The Asia Pacific isopropyl alcohol market share is classified into application and end-use.

• The antiseptic & astringent segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific isopropyl alcohol market is segmented by application into antiseptic & astringent, cleaning agent, solvent, chemical intermediate, and other. Among these, the antiseptic & astringent segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Isopropyl alcohol is used as an antiseptic by doctors to swab the skin before injections to destroy bacteria on the surface. It is used as an astringent along with other astringents like witch hazel in skin toners and tightening formulas. The upsurging demand in the medical and consumer goods market is driving the segmental market growth.

• The pharmaceutical segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific isopropyl alcohol market is segmented by end-use into cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceutical, food & beverages, paints & coatings, chemical, and other. Among these, the pharmaceutical segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Isopropyl alcohol is a widely used solvent across the pharmaceutical industry. Pharma-grade IPA is specifically manufactured to comply with rigorous industry standards such as those set by regulatory bodies. The essential role of isopropyl alcohol for sterilization, disinfection, and in the production of pharmaceutical products and medical devices is responsible for propelling the market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Asia Pacific isopropyl alcohol market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc
• Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
• Perrigo Company plc
• LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
• Clariant AG
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
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Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Asia Pacific, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market, By Application

• Antiseptic & Astringent
• Cleaning Agent
• Solvent
• Chemical Intermediate
• Other

Asia Pacific Isopropyl Alcohol Market, By End-Use

• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Pharmaceutical
• Food & Beverages
• Paints & Coatings
• Chemical
• Other