2-Ethylhexanol Market: Trends, Growth, and Future Outlook
The global 2-ethylhexanol market size is estimated to reach USD 7.68 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing demand for 2-EH acrylate from the paints and coatings industry is one of the key factors driving the market. Rapid replacement of solvent-based products by waterborne acrylic products, supported by the presence of stringent air emission regulations, is expected to fuel the demand for the product. Replacing solvent-based coatings with waterborne coatings offers various advantages such as easy water and soap clean-up, reduced solvent exposure, and less hazardous waste disposal & associated costs. Besides this, they ensure reduced concerns regarding flammability & impact insurance costs, reduced health risks, and less mixing and minimal waste in case of one-component coatings. These factors are anticipated to positively impact the demand for 2-EH acr...