Surfactants Market Size To Reach $71,748.7 Million By 2033

Surfactants Market Growth & Trends

The global surfactants market size is expected to reach USD 71,748.7 million by 2033, registering a CAGR of 5.4% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Development of detergents market predominantly in Latin America and Asia Pacific as a result of rising disposable income levels is likely to drive market growth. Moreover, growing oilfield chemicals demand on account of speedily growing E&P activities in China and North America is also expected to drive the global surfactants market.

Surfactants are used to diminish surface tension between a solid and a liquid or between two liquids in the form of emulsifiers, wetting agents, foaming agents, detergents or dispersants. They are used in numerous end-use industries for instance cosmetics, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Constant progress in these sectors is projected to assist the major industry participants.

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Surfactants Market Report Highlights

• By source, the petroleum-based surfactants segment led the surfactants industry, accounting for a dominant share of 87.4% in 2025. In contrast, the bio-based surfactants segment is anticipated to register the fastest revenue growth at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period

• By product, the non-ionic surfactants dominated the market with a revenue share of 36.8% in 2025. The amphoteric surfactants segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period.

• By application, homecare dominated the market with a revenue share of 38.3% in 2025. Personal care is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period.

• The Asia Pacific surfactants market held the largest share of 35.6% in 2025, driven by rising urbanization, higher disposable incomes, and heightened awareness of hygiene and personal care.

Surfactants Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented global surfactants market report based on source, product, application, and region:

Surfactants Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• Petroleum

• Biobased

Surfactants Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• Non-Ionic Surfactants

  • Alcohol Ethoxylates

    • Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates

    • Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates

    • Ceto Stearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates

    • Behenyl Alcohol Ethoxylate

    • Other Alcohol Ethoxylates

  • Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylates

  • Fatty Acid Esters

  • Fatty Amine Ethoxylates

  • (EO-PO) co-ethoxylates

  • Other Non-Ionic Surfactants

• Amphoteric Surfactants

• Other Products

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

• Homecare

• Personal Care

• I&I Cleaners

• Food Processing

• Oilfield Chemicals

• Agriculture Chemicals

• Textiles

• Emulsion Polymers

• Paints & Coatings

• Construction

• Other Application

Surfactants 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

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

List of Key Players of Surfactants Market

• Akzonobel N.V

• BASF SE

• Evonik Industries AG

• Solvay S.A

• Clariant AG

• Huntsman International LLC

• Dow

• Kao Corporation

• Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited

• Bayer AG

• Godrej Industries Limited

• Stepan Company