Surging Demand for Lithium-Ion Batteries Fuels Ethylene Carbonate Market Growth, Expected to Hit USD 559.6 million by 2034

The global ethylene carbonate industry value reached USD 323.3 million in 2023. Over the forecast period, the value is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 5%. The sector is predicted to increase from USD 342 million in 2024 to USD 559.6 million in 2034.

Demand for ethylene carbonate is increasing due to the rising demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems worldwide. Carbonate is gaining popularity in lithium-ion battery formulations and has applications in plastics, coatings, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals sectors.

Growing usage of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles will augment the growth in the market. Ethylene carbonate is one of the most reactive solvents relevant to lithium-ion batteries (EC). Increasing sales of electric vehicles are bolstering the demand for Li-ion batteries, thereby favoring the growth in the ethylene carbonate market.

Ethylene carbonate is an important reactive intermediate in the production of lubricants and greases. Lubricants are widely used in the manufacturing and transportation industries to ensure the smooth operation of the object. Consumption of ethylene carbonate is expected to grow across the industrial, automotive, and oil and gas sectors, where lubricants are widely used.

“Over the assessment period, sales of ethylene carbonate are expected to be driven by its consumption in lithium battery electrolytes & lubricants across the globe, followed by plasticizers and surface coatings.”says an FMI analyst.

Opportunities: Emergence of lithium-sulfur batteries

The energy-storing capacity of lithium-sulfur batteries is leading to their growing demand. These batteries can store ten times more energy than lithium-ion batteries. Ethylene carbonate is used as an electrolyte in lithium-sulfur batteries. Lithium-sulfur batteries are considered promising next-generation batteries for electric vehicles. This is because they have a sulfur cathode that is cheap and easily available and has a low toxic impact on the environment compared to lithium-ion batteries. This is expected to increase the demand for ethylene carbonate in lithium-sulfur batteries.

Challenges: Fluctuating oil & gas prices

The increasing global demand for crude oil and the unrest in the Middle East are major factors responsible for the fluctuating prices of ethylene carbonate. The ethylene carbonate market is also affected by high transport costs, driven by rising fuel prices and high manufacturing costs, resulting from increased energy costs. Manufacturers of ethylene carbonate have responded to the increase in manufacturing cost by ensuring that the rise in prices is asymmetrically shared, with end-users paying the majority share. Hence, the fluctuating oil & gas prices act as a challenge for the ethylene carbonate market.

Key Takeaways:

• Based on application, the lubricants segment is projected to hold approximately 32% of the total market share in 2022.
• Sales in the lithium battery electrolyte segment will grow at 6.4% CAGR through 2032.
• In terms of end use, demand in the automotive segment will reach a valuation of USD 204.1 Million by 2032.
• The India ethylene carbonate market is forecast to expand at a 6.8% CAGR over the assessment period.
• The China ethylene carbonate market will reach a valuation of US$ 127.3 Million by 2032.
• East Asia will emerge as an attractive ethylene carbonate market, creating an incremental dollar opportunity of USD 83.5 Million over the forecast period.

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Competitive Landscape

Key Companies Profiled

• Oriental Union Chemical Corporation
• Huntsman Corporation
• BASF SE
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• Toagosei Co., Ltd.
• Asahi Kasei
• Prasol Chemicals Ltd
• Shandong Shida Shenghua Chemical Group
• Shandong Senjie Chemical
• Dubi Chem
• Alfa Aesar

Key players are investing in mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations to improve their product portfolios. They are also investing in production facility expansions to cater to the growing demand from various end-use sectors. For instance:

• In June 2021, Huntsman Corporation’s Performance Products division announced plans to significantly increase its existing capacity for ULTRAPURETM Ethylene Carbonate at its Conroe, Texas facility by mid-2023. ULTRAPURETM Ethylene Carbonate is essential for the safe operation and long life of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and electronics.

Ethylene Carbonate Market by Category

By Product Form:

• Solid
• Liquid

By Application:

• Lithium Battery Electrolyte
• Plasticizers
• Lubricants
• Surface Coatings
• Others

By End-Use Industry:

• Oil & Gas
• Automotive
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia & Pacific
• Middle East & Africa