The diethyl-ether market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.24%, reaching a market size of US$223.695 million in 2030 from US$190.729 million in 2025.
Diethyl ether is a volatile organic compound (VOC) flammable ether with a chemical formula (CH3CH2)2O, and it is an engine starting fluid often used as a solvent in the laboratory. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor, which was once used as a general anesthetic with a low boiling point and high volatility. Therefore, it is extremely prone to evaporation, and under certain conditions, explosive peroxides can be formed by standing air, making it dangerous in certain situations.
The market for diethyl-ether is anticipated to propel owing to the increased use of this compound in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the pharmaceutical sector and as a starting material for producing a variety of drugs. The increasing demand for various drugs due to the increase in multiple diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders, is expected to drive the pharmaceutical industry, which in turn is expected to propel the market for diethyl ether in the projected period. For instance, according to the National Cancer Institute of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the number of new cancer cases estimated in 2024 is 20,01,140. Of this, approximately 6,11,720 people are expected to die due to cancer.
Similarly, according to the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease was one of the most common reasons for people to die in 2022; almost every 33 seconds, a person died due to heart disease. Additionally, in 2022, 7,02,880 people died due to heart disease, which was equivalent to 1 in every 5 deaths. Hence, such an increased disease prevalence is expected to increase the demand for various medicines, which is anticipated to be boosting the diethyl ether market’s growth in the projected period.
By application, the diethyl-ether is segmented into fuel and fuel additives, propellant, solvent, chemical intermediates, extractive mediums, and others. The use of di-ethyl ether in the fuel and fuel additives market is expected to increase, as it has properties such as low ignition temperature, enhances engine performance, and improves combustion. Additionally, the increase as a solvent in various end-use sectors is anticipated to propel the market for diethyl ether in the projected period.
The automotive industry is expected to grow substantially in the forecasted period, owing to the increasing use of lubricating oil and octane, which help improve fuel efficiency. It is also used as a charging fluid for diesel and gasoline engines in conjunction with petroleum. The growing automotive sector is expected to influence the market for diethyl ether in the coming years.
The North American region is expected to dominate the diethyl ether market in the forecasted period, as its demand in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors is increasing. Moreover, the rising pharmaceutical expenses in the United States is another major reason propelling the market growth in the coming years. For instance, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the overall pharmaceutical expenditures in the United States in 2022 grew by 9.4% compared to 2021. Moreover, the region's mature industrial sector and high demand for diethyl ether among various end-use segments are anticipated to propel the market in the North American region in the forecasted period.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Diethyl-Ether Market Size in 2025 | US$190.729 million |
| Diethyl-Ether Market Size in 2030 | US$223.695 million |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 3.24% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Million |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Diethyl-Ether Market | |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
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