Surfactants Market To Reach $61.6 Billion By 2030 | CAGR 5.3%

Surfactants Market Growth & Trends

The global surfactants market size is expected to reach USD 61.6 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024 to 2030, 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

• The synthetic segment secured the dominant market share in 2023 owing to their low production costs and easy availability. Anionic surfactants, in particular, gained prominence for their affordability and widespread use in household detergents, shampoos, and cleaning products.

• The bio-based segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. The demand for sustainable technologies has led to the increased adoption of bio-based surfactants.

• The amphoteric surfactants segment dominated with 86.5% of the market share in 2023. These products are known for their mildness and skin-friendly nature which makes them ideal for application in baby care products, sensitive skin products, and high-end cosmetics.

• Non-ionic surfactants are expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period. Their excellent stability in hard and soft water, low toxicity, and mildness on skin and eyes make them suitable for extensive applications in personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning.

• The homecare segment dominated the market in 2023. Surfactants have been majorly used in household cleaning products such as cleaners, sanitizers, hand wash, laundry detergents, and dishwashing liquids.

• The Asia Pacific surfactants market accounted for the dominant market share of 35.4% in 2023 owing to population growth, rapid urbanization, and industrialization in the region.

Surfactants Market Segmentationa

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 - 2030)

• Synthetic

• Biobased

Surfactants Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• Non-Ionic Surfactants

  • Alcohol Ethoxylates

  • Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylates

  • Fatty Acid Esters

  • Fatty Amine Ethoxylates

  • (EO-PO) co-ethoxylates

  • Others

• Amphoteric Surfactants

  • Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates

  • Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates

  • Ceto Stearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates

  • Behenyl Alcohol Ethoxylate

  • Others

Surfactants Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• Homecare

• Personal Care

• I&I Cleaners

• Food Processing

• Oilfield Chemicals

• Agriculture Chemicals

• Textiles

• Emulsion Polymers

• Paints & Coatings

• Construction

• Others

Surfactants Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

List of Key Players of Surfactants Market

• Nouryon

• Evonik Industries

• Kao Corporation

• BASF SE

• Stepan Company

• Clariant

• Huntsman International LLC

• Dow

• Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited

• Bayer AG

• Akzo Nobel N.V.

• Godrej Industries Limited