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The global dimethyl ether market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.8% during 2024-2032. Dimethyl ether is a colourless gas that has a faded odour. It is transported as liquid gas under its vapour pressure. It is readily flammable. Dimethyl ether is usually employed as fuel, solvent, refrigerant and aerosol propellant and is widely used in the chemical industry.
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Dimethyl ether (DME) is commonly used as an environmentally friendly and a non-toxic aerosol propellant. It can be manufactured domestically from different feedstocks, such as food waste, dairy biogas, and industrial process waste streams. DME is currently used as a propane supplement in cooking gas, an aerosol spray-can propellant, a solvent, and a chemical feedstock. Regional markets are exploring DME as a transportation fuel and its potential use in electric power generation.
The increasing demand for DME in LPG blending applications is a key driver supporting dimethyl ether market expansion as it helps reduce soot, particulate matter, and other pollutants, improving overall air quality. The growing interest in using DME as a fuel in non-electric and electric vehicles due to its higher cetane number, which provides better ignition and reduces environmental pollutants is also driving market growth.
Rising demand for DME as an alternative fuel, development of sustainable dimethyl ether, and expansion of DME production capacity in developing regions are factors boosting the dimethyl ether market growth
February 2023
NextChem, MyRechemical, and Dimeta collaborated to produce dimethyl ether from waste to decarbonise the LPG industry. This initiative aimed to develop plants for renewable and recycled carbon DME production.
May 2022
Dimeta chose Teesworks as the site for its first industrial scale rDME production plant, a significant step towards bringing rDME to Europe and the United States by end of 2024. The plant will produce 50,000 tonnes of rDME annually, contributing to the UK's de-fossilisation efforts.
December 2021
SHV Energy and UGI International received approval from the European Commission to create a joint venture to advance the production and use of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME). The joint venture aims to develop up to 6 production plants and produce 300,000 tons of rDME annually by 2027.
January 2021
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering launched commercial operations of a methanol and dimethyl ether (DME) plant in Trinidad and Tobago. The plant now has an annual production capacity of 1 million tons of methanol and 20,000 tons of DME, fuelled by natural gas sourced from the islands.
Various applications of dimethyl ether
Dimethyl ether has many applications; it is used as solvent, refrigerant, extraction agent, multi-purpose fuel, propellant for aerosol products (such as deodorants, air fresheners and perfumes), fuel for welding cutting and brazing, (co-)blowing agent for foam, chemical reaction medium, etc. Such a variety of applications is expected to stimulate the dimethyl ether market development.
Focus on decarbonising transportation
There is increasing focus on decarbonisation of transport across the world. For example, in 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) granted over USD 4 million to fund testing of new applications of dimethyl ether as a low-carbon replacement to fossil fuels. Oberon Fuels was a supporting partner. Such efforts are expected to propel the market’s growth.
Efforts towards developing sustainable dimethyl ether
In 2021, SHV Energy and KEW Technology announced a joint venture (Circular Fuels Ltd.) to advance renewable dimethyl ether manufacturing plants. The strategic association sought to exhibit the feasibility of transforming renewable and recycled carbon feedstock into renewable liquid gas. Such advancements have positively affected the dimethyl ether market outlook.
Increasing use of DME as a refrigerant
The use of DME as a green refrigerant is gaining traction as it has a significantly lower global warming potential compared to traditional refrigerants. Jiutai New Material Technology, a Chinese company, has developed DME-based refrigerants for use in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Another trend driving the growth of the market is the rising demand for DME as an alternative fuel, particularly in the transportation sector. DME has properties like liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and can be used as a substitute for diesel fuel in vehicles. As countries implement stricter regulations against high-emission fuels, such as the Euro 6 emission standards in Europe, the adoption of cleaner alternatives like DME is expected to increase, fuelling dimethyl ether market expansion.
Moreover, the expansion of DME production capacity in emerging markets are anticipated to boost the market during the forecast period. Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group, one of China's largest coal-to-DME producers, has been expanding its production capacity to meet the growing domestic demand. Indonesia is also investing in DME production to reduce its reliance on LPG imports, with projects like the Arun DME plant, which aims to produce 1.1 million tons of DME annually.
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The EMR’s report titled “Dimethyl Ether Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Raw Material
Market Breakup by Application
Market Breakup by Region
LPG blending segment dominates the market, driven by increasing use of DME in LPG to improve combustion
LPG blending is the largest application segment, with DME being blended with LPG as a fuel additive to improve combustion and reduce harmful emissions. Countries like India, China, and Indonesia are actively promoting the use of DME-LPG blends as an alternative to conventional LPG to reduce imports levels. The segment is expected to continue dominating due to the increasing adoption of DME-LPG blends for household heating and cooking purposes.
As per dimethyl ether market analysis, the aerosol propellant segment is another major application of DME globally. DME is used as an environmentally friendly propellant in aerosol products like hair sprays, deodorants, and insecticides due to its low toxicity and flammability. The growing demand for personal care and household products is driving the use of DME as an aerosol propellant.
DME is also used as a chemical feedstock to produce various chemicals like formaldehyde, acetic acid, and olefins. The growing demand for these chemicals in various end-use industries is expected to drive the use of DME as a feedstock.
Methanol segment holds substantial share of the market as it aids in easy production of dimethyl ether
Methanol is a key raw material for producing dimethyl ether and holds the largest dimethyl market share due to its high demand and ease of production. Bio-based feedstock, including methanol, is another dominant segment in the market as the use of bio-based feedstock in transportation fuel applications is increasing. DME can replace diesel in various applications, which is driving the growth of this segment.
Moreover, the rising environmental concerns and the shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives are propelling the demand for bio-based feedstock in dimethyl ether production. Dimethyl ether is also manufactured using natural gas, which is considered a costly process. However, the easy availability of natural gas, driven by technological advancements and high research and development investments in the gas and oil market, is expected to drive the segment’s growth.
Market players are focused on expanding their presence across various geographies to expand their customer base and strengthen their market position
Topsoe A/S, founded in 1940 and headquartered in Denmark, Europe, specialises in providing catalysts, electrolysers, and technology solutions to decarbonise cement, steel, shipping, chemicals, and aviation sectors. The company focuses on offering fuels, renewable energy carriers, and chemicals of the future, including green ammonia, green hydrogen, and eMethanol.
Mitsubishi Corporation, established in 1950 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is involved in industrial materials, natural gas, mineral resources, petroleum & chemicals solution, automotive & mobility, industrial infrastructure, consumer industry, food industry, power solution, and urban development.
Grillo-Werke AG, with a founding year of 1842 and headquarters in Duisburg, Germany, operates across four divisions. The divisions are metal, chemicals, zinc oxide, and RHEINZINK. The company is known for its innovative and sustainable solutions in the areas of sulphur and zinc.
Royal Dutch Shell Plc, now known as Shell Plc, was established in 1907 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is an international group of petrochemical and energy companies. The company is involved in production of dimethyl ether (DME) from different feedstocks like food waste, dairy biogas, and industrial process waste streams.
Other key players in the global dimethyl ether market include Korea Gas Corporation and Nouryon, among others.
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Asia Pacific has a high demand for DME as a cleaner alternative fuel due to its strict regulations against high-emission fuels
Asia Pacific is the largest regional market for dimethyl ether (DME) due to the easy availability of coal reserves in countries like China, which is the largest producer and consumer of DME. Other major Asia Pacific markets include Japan, which has many DME production plants. Moreover, the constantly expanding automobile market in developing economies, especially in Asia Pacific, is expected to drive DME demand during the forecast period.
North America is expected to be the fastest-growing dimethyl ether market during the forecast period. The U.S. and Canada are the major markets in North America, with the U.S. accounting for the larger share. DME is being explored as an alternative fuel in the transportation sector, particularly as a diesel replacement, contributing to market growth. Companies like Oberon Fuels in the U.S. are developing innovative DME production technologies from biogas and waste streams.
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Base Year | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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Dimethyl Ether Market Regional Analysis
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Industry Opportunities and Challenges
8 Global Dimethyl Ether Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Dimethyl Ether Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Dimethyl Ether Market by Raw Material
8.4.1 Coal
8.4.1.1 Market Share
8.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Natural Gas
8.4.2.1 Market Share
8.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 Methanol
8.4.3.1 Market Share
8.4.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.4 Bio-Based
8.4.4.1 Market Share
8.4.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.5 Others
8.5 Global Dimethyl Ether Market by Application
8.5.1 LPG Blending
8.5.1.1 Market Share
8.5.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Aerosol Propellant
8.5.2.1 Market Share
8.5.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Fuel
8.5.3.1 Market Share
8.5.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.4 Chemical Feedstock
8.5.4.1 Market Share
8.5.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.5 Others
8.6 Global Dimethyl Ether Market by Region
8.6.1 North America
8.6.1.1 Market Share
8.6.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Europe
8.6.2.1 Market Share
8.6.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Asia Pacific
8.6.3.1 Market Share
8.6.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Latin America
8.6.4.1 Market Share
8.6.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Middle East and Africa
8.6.5.1 Market Share
8.6.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.5.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Milk Packaging Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Market Share
9.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Market Share
9.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Milk Packaging Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Market Share
10.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Market Share
10.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Market Share
10.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Market Share
10.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Milk Packaging Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Market Share
11.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Market Share
11.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Market Share
11.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Market Share
11.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Market Share
11.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Milk Packaging Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Market Share
12.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Market Share
12.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Market Share
12.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Milk Packaging Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Market Share
13.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Market Share
13.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Market Share
13.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Market Share
13.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code – 290911)
16.1 Major Exporting Countries
16.1.1 By Value
16.1.2 By Volume
16.2 Major Importing Countries
16.2.1 By Value
16.2.2 By Volume
17 Price Analysis
17.1 North America Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
17.2 Europe Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
17.3 Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
17.4 Latin America Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
17.5 Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
18 Competitive Landscape
18.1 Market Structure
18.2 Company Profiles
18.2.1 Topsoe A/S
18.2.1.1 Company Overview
18.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.1.4 Certifications
18.2.2 Mitsubishi Corporation
18.2.2.1 Company Overview
18.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.2.4 Certifications
18.2.3 Grillo-Werke AG
18.2.3.1 Company Overview
18.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.3.4 Certifications
18.2.4 Royal Dutch Shell Plc
18.2.4.1 Company Overview
18.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.4.4 Certifications
18.2.5 Korea Gas Corporation
18.2.5.1 Company Overview
18.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.5.4 Certifications
18.2.6 Nouryon
18.2.6.1 Company Overview
18.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.6.4 Certifications
18.2.7 Others
19 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
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1. Manufacturing Process
1.1 Overview
1.2 Detailed Process Flow
1.3 Operation Involved
2. Project Requirement and Cost Analysis
2.1 Land, Location and Site Development
2.2 Construction
2.3 Plant Machinery
2.4 Cost of Raw Material
2.5 Packaging
2.6 Transportation
2.7 Utilities
2.8 Manpower
2.9 Other Capital Investment
List of Figures and Tables
1. Global Dimethyl Ether Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Dimethyl Ether Historical Market: Breakup by Raw Material (USD Million), 2018-2023
3. Global Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast: Breakup by Raw Material (USD Million), 2024-2032
4. Global Dimethyl Ether Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2018-2023
5. Global Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2024-2032
6. Global Dimethyl Ether Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2018-2023
7. Global Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2024-2032
8. North America Dimethyl Ether Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
9. North America Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
10. Europe Dimethyl Ether Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
11. Europe Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
12. Asia Pacific Dimethyl Ether Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
13. Asia Pacific Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
14. Latin America Dimethyl Ether Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
15. Latin America Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
16. Middle East and Africa Dimethyl Ether Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
17. Middle East and Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
18. Major Exporting Countries by Value
19. Major Importing Countries by Value
20. Major Exporting Countries by Volume
21. Major Importing Countries by Volume
22. North America Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2032
23. Europe Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2032
24. Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2032
25. Latin America Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2032
26. Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2032
27. Global Dimethyl Ether Market Structure
The dimethyl ether market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% between 2024 and 2032.
The major drivers of the market include the rising applications of dimethyl ether in diesel engines, increasing deployment of the product in heavy construction projects, and its rapid utilisation as an aerosol propellant in personal care products.
Key trends aiding market expansion include the growing research and development activities by the major market players aimed towards identifying sustainable methods of procuring dimethyl ether, use of DME as a green refrigerant, and the expansion of DME production capacity.
Regions considered in the market are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
Based on raw material, the market is divided into coal, natural gas, methanol, and bio-based, among others.
LPG blending, aerosol propellant, fuel, and chemical feedstock are the different applications of dimethyl ether. It is also used in the personal care industry to manufacture hair care products such as hair spray, cleanser, and anti-fungal creams, among others.
Dimethyl ether tanks and cylinders are commercially available for sale.
Key players in the market are Topsoe A/S, Mitsubishi Corporation, Grillo-Werke AG, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Korea Gas Corporation, and Nouryon, among others.
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