United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market Size, Share, By Production Method (Direct Hydration and Indirect Hydration), By End Use (Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, Paints & Coatings, Chemical, And Others), And United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market 2024:  USD 22.16 Million
• United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market Size 2035:  USD 71.23 Million
• United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market CAGR 2024: 11.2%
• United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market Segments: Production Method and End Use

The United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol market encompasses the production, distribution and consumption of isopropyl alcohol (IPA). IPA is a volatile chemical primarily used for solvents, antiseptics, cleaning agents and chemical intermediates and is extensively applied in the pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial cleaning & disinfectant and electronics manufacturing industries. The Solvent and antiseptic properties of IPA serve to increase demand in the healthcare and hygiene segments as well as industrial manufacturing segments.

The isopropyl alcohol in United Kingdom is backed by government support, including the Modern Industrial Strategy and supportive legislative measures aimed at bolstering the chemicals sector as a foundational industry. the UK chemicals and pharmaceuticals sector was valued at over EURO 60 billion in exports and added some EURO 30.4 billion of economic value in 2023, making it the nation’s second-largest manufacturing industry behind machinery and transport equipment, highlighting the economic importance of the chemical industry including isopropyl alcohol.

As technology advances, United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol providers are now improving in production processes and the formulation of products enhancing production of higher purity materials, reduced energy consumption, and provided more sustainably produced materials through improved solvent purifications, automation of processes and new innovative high purity industrial grade IPA for electronics and precision cleaning. Manufacturers are able to supply the semiconductors and pharmaceutical industries with products to meet the demanding applications with consistency and reliability. The researchers and R&D efforts in the industry are utilizing these technology trends to improve technical efficiency and provide additional capabilities for end-users of IPA derivatives.

Market Dynamics of the United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market:

 The United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol market is driven by the strong demand from the healthcare sector, widely used as a solvent and cleaning agent in drug manufacturing, rising hygiene awareness among consumers, increasing demand for sanitizers and cleaning products, growth in the personal care and cosmetics industry, expanding electronics manufacturing, increasing exports of chemicals and related products, and technological advancements in production processes improve supply reliability and product quality.

The United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol market is restrained by the volatility in raw material prices, environmental and safety regulations, high compliance and operational costs, competition from alternative solvents in certain applications, and fluctuation challenges due to wrong production planning issues.

The future of United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol market is bright and promising, with versatile opportunities emerging from the growth of bio-based or eco-friendly alternatives for IPA, also known as cleaning solvents, is likely driven by environmental concerns and the regulatory changes impacting those markets. Additionally, the emergence of clean technology markets such as renewable energy, the use of electric powered vehicles that require special cleaning solutions, and ongoing innovation with new formulations of IPA for rapidly growing markets like life sciences, advanced manufacturing and other emerging industries create opportunities for UK based isopropyl alcohol producers and investors to exploit new markets and broaden their available product lines through new methodologies.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol market share is classified into production method and end use.

By Production Method:

The United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol market is divided by production method into direct hydration and indirect hydration. Among these, the indirect hydration segment held the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is predicted to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Highly efficient method, cost effective production, well established infrastructure for IPA, and allowing manufacturer to produce high-purity IPA at scale all contribute to the indirect hydration segment’s largest share and higher spending on isopropyl alcohol segment when compared to other production method.

By End Use:

The United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol market is divided by end use into cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceutical, food & beverages, paints & coatings, chemical, and others. Among these, the pharmaceutical segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The pharmaceutical segment dominates because of intense demand for sanitizers, antiseptics, and sterilization agents, fast growing consumer of isopropyl alcohol for lotions and hand sanitizers, and well established pharmaceutical hubs in United Kingdom.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the United Kingdom 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.

Top Key Companies in United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market:

• Shell plc
• INEOS Group Ltd.
• ExxonMobil Corporation
• Dow Inc.
• LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
• Linde plc
• Brenntag SE
• ReAgent Chemicals Ltd.
• Lucemill
• Absolute Solvents Ltd.
• Sasol Limited
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Others

Recent Developments in United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market:

In September 2025, Greenfield Global Inc. announced the launch of Greenfield Global UK Limited, establishing new local inventory hubs in the UK. This expansion, leveraging the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement, aims to provide high purity alcohols and solvents, including IPA, with shorter lead times to UK life science and industrial customers.

In February 2025, INEOS Group launched a new bio-based isopropyl alcohol (bio-IPA) line derived from renewable sources, this project line targets European manufacturers in the cosmetics and healthcare sectors aiming to reduce their carbon footprint.

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom isopropyl alcohol market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market, By Production Method

• Direct Hydration
• Indirect Hydration

United Kingdom Isopropyl Alcohol Market, By End Use

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