Glyoxal Market To Reach $576.0 Million By 2033 | CAGR: 5.9%

Glyoxal Market Growth & Trends

The global glyoxal market size is anticipated to reach USD 576.0 million by 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2026 to 2033. Increasing oil & gas exploration and production activities in Asia Pacific and the Middle East are anticipated to drive the global market.

The global glyoxal industry is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period on account of its wide application scope across key end-use industries such as textiles, leather, polymers & resins, and paper packaging. In the paper industry, it is used as a starch cross-linker for producing paper. In addition, glyoxal finds application as an additive in the paper coating to improve quality due to its ability to reduce water retention.

Glyoxal is considered as an accredited chemical substance for food packaging papers by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the U.S. FDA. The chemical is touted as a high potential substitute for aldehydes and as a co-formulated with aldehydes in disinfectants.

Glyoxal is primarily derived from ethylene glycol which is a derivative of ethylene oxide. Ethylene is one of the most important petrochemical intermediates and is a feedstock for various end-use products such as food packaging, film, toys, food containers, bottles, pipes, antifreeze, carpets, insulation, and house-wares.

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Glyoxal Market Report Highlights

• The cross-linking agents segment held the largest revenue share of 61.9% in 2025, driven by its widespread use in textile finishing, paper processing, and resin formulations to improve strength, durability, and crease resistance.

• Asia Pacific accounted largest revenue share in 2025, with China being a major demand hub in the region. Strong growth in resins & polymers manufacturing is a key driving factor for regional growth.

• Indian glyoxal market is characterized by high consumption in textiles, resins, polymers, and oil & gas. While these applications are touted to dominate consumption dynamics in the future, paper packaging application is expected to emerge as a key growth contributor.

• Glyoxal industry is likely to consolidate in the future due to an increasing number of producers globally and as new capacity additions in China, India, and the Middle East. This includes rationalizing small production lines and converting ethylene oxide/glycol plants to solely ethylene oxide ones.

Glyoxal Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global glyoxal market report based on product, form, application, end use, and region:

Glyoxal Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• Cross-linking Agents

• Chemical Intermediates and Synthesis

• Other Applications

Glyoxal Form Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• Liquid

• Solid/Powder

Glyoxal End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• Adhesives and Sealants

• Intermediates

• Oil and Gas Exploration

• Paints and Coatings

• Textile

• Other End Use

Glyoxal Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

List Of Key Players in the Glyoxal Market

• BASF SE

• Eastman Chemical Company

• Dow

• INEOS AG

• WeylChem International GmbH

• SINOPEC

• Reliance Industries Ltd.

• Amzole Industrial (P) Ltd.

• Kemira Oyj