- Isopropyl alcohol, widely used as a solvent and disinfectant, plays a crucial role in pharmaceuticals, personal care, and industrial manufacturing due to its effective antiseptic and cleaning properties, making it indispensable in hygiene-sensitive environments
- The growing demand for sanitization and surface disinfection—particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic—has significantly accelerated the consumption of isopropyl alcohol across healthcare, food processing, and commercial cleaning sectors
- Asia-Pacific dominates the isopropyl alcohol market with the largest revenue share of 42.7% in 2025, supported by rapid industrialization, strong growth in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and increasing hygiene awareness in emerging economies such as China, India, and Indonesia
- North America is expected to witness steady growth in the isopropyl alcohol market during the forecast period due to high consumption in pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory usage, and surface disinfection, with the United States accounting for a major portion of regional demand
- The pharmaceutical segment is anticipated to dominate the isopropyl alcohol market with a significant share in 2025, fueled by its extensive use in drug formulation, equipment sterilization, and hand sanitizers, particularly with ongoing innovations in biosciences and increased global focus on health and wellness
