The global market for Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) was estimated to be worth US$ 70.3 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 97 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) is a bactericidal-, antiseptic- and fungicidal agent. It is an isomer of thymol, a primary component of volatile oil from labiate plants.
Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP), also known as o-Cymen-5-ol, is a versatile chemical compound widely used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent in various industries, including personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and household products. The growing demand for effective and safe preservatives in these sectors presents significant market opportunities for IPMP producers. With increasing consumer awareness about hygiene and the need for long-lasting product stability, IPMP's broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties make it a preferred choice for formulators. Additionally, the shift toward eco-friendly and sustainable ingredients in personal care and cosmetics further enhances its appeal, as IPMP is known for its efficacy at low concentrations and compatibility with green formulations. The expanding markets in emerging economies, coupled with stringent regulations on harmful preservatives like parabens, create a favorable environment for IPMP's growth.
Moreover, the pharmaceutical industry's reliance on IPMP as an active ingredient in antiseptics, disinfectants, and topical treatments adds to its market potential. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the demand for antimicrobial agents, and IPMP's role in ensuring product safety and efficacy positions it as a critical component in healthcare and sanitation products. Furthermore, advancements in chemical synthesis and production technologies are enabling cost-effective manufacturing, making IPMP more accessible to a broader range of industries. As regulatory bodies worldwide continue to emphasize the use of safe and non-toxic preservatives, IPMP producers are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends, driving innovation and expanding their market footprint globally.
Presently, the Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) industry is not large with only some medium and small companies engaged in the industry. Osaka Kasei from Japan is the largest producer presently with about 27% sales share. Beside the company, Lanxess and companies from China are the major suppliers globally. Chinese producers mainly export their IPMP to Japan.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP).
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Osaka Kasei
- Lanxess
- Spec-Chem Industry
- Zhejiang Haiqiang Chemical
- Jiangxi Kewang Chemical
- Jiangxi Yu Yang Chemical
- Zhejiang Ideal Biotech
Segment by Type
- Above 99% Purity
- Below 99% Purity
Segment by Application
- Quasi-drugs and Cosmetics
- Pharmaceutical
- Other
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP)
- 2.9 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Above 99% Purity
- 3.1.2 Below 99% Purity
- 3.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Quasi-drugs and Cosmetics
- 4.1.2 Pharmaceutical
- 4.1.3 Other
- 4.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Osaka Kasei
- 7.1.1 Osaka Kasei Company Information
- 7.1.2 Osaka Kasei Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Osaka Kasei Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Osaka Kasei Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Osaka Kasei Recent Development
- 7.2 Lanxess
- 7.2.1 Lanxess Company Information
- 7.2.2 Lanxess Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Lanxess Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Lanxess Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Lanxess Recent Development
- 7.3 Spec-Chem Industry
- 7.3.1 Spec-Chem Industry Company Information
- 7.3.2 Spec-Chem Industry Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Spec-Chem Industry Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Spec-Chem Industry Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Spec-Chem Industry Recent Development
- 7.4 Zhejiang Haiqiang Chemical
- 7.4.1 Zhejiang Haiqiang Chemical Company Information
- 7.4.2 Zhejiang Haiqiang Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Zhejiang Haiqiang Chemical Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Zhejiang Haiqiang Chemical Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Zhejiang Haiqiang Chemical Recent Development
- 7.5 Jiangxi Kewang Chemical
- 7.5.1 Jiangxi Kewang Chemical Company Information
- 7.5.2 Jiangxi Kewang Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Jiangxi Kewang Chemical Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Jiangxi Kewang Chemical Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Jiangxi Kewang Chemical Recent Development
- 7.6 Jiangxi Yu Yang Chemical
- 7.6.1 Jiangxi Yu Yang Chemical Company Information
- 7.6.2 Jiangxi Yu Yang Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Jiangxi Yu Yang Chemical Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Jiangxi Yu Yang Chemical Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Jiangxi Yu Yang Chemical Recent Development
- 7.7 Zhejiang Ideal Biotech
- 7.7.1 Zhejiang Ideal Biotech Company Information
- 7.7.2 Zhejiang Ideal Biotech Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Zhejiang Ideal Biotech Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Zhejiang Ideal Biotech Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Zhejiang Ideal Biotech Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Isopropyl Methylphenol (IPMP) Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer