The North America personal care specialty ingredients market size is expected to reach USD 5.80 billion in 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2030. The rising consumer responsiveness towards hygiene and personal care is expected to remain a key factor steering market growth over the next decade.
Cosmetic products consumption patterns have changed drastically over the past few years in the region. The growing aging population mainly in the U.S. and increasing air pollution has led to the rising demand for multispecialty cosmetic products. In order to cater to the rising demand, the manufacturers have increased the R&D investments for specialty ingredients which have dramatically enhanced the production processes over the past few years.
Surfactant was the leading active product segment in the North America market in 2015. Its chemical properties make it compatible with several other ingredients and this factor can be attributed to the high penetration of surfactant in the personal care industry. North America cosmetic surfactants market is estimated to reach a net worth exceeding USD 580 million by 2025.
The anionics were the dominant surfactant product category owing to its use in a variety of beauty products, such as hair care, skin care and color cosmetics. The regional industry for anionic surfactants was valued at USD 154.5 million in 2015 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2016 to 2025.
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The inactive segment dominated the North America personal care specialty ingredients industry, with the largest revenue share in 2024.
The active segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to heightened consumer awareness regarding skin health and wellness.
The U.S. personal care specialty ingredients market dominated the North America market and accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024.
Grand View Research has segmented the North America personal care specialty ingredients market on the basis of product and country:
North America Personal Care Specialty Ingredient Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Active
Surfactant
Amphoteric
Anionic
Cationic
Non-ionic
Other
Emollient
Emollient Ester
Natural oil
Other
UV Absorber
Organic
Inorganic
Conditioning Polymer
Silicone
Polyquaternium
Conditioning Protein
Antimicrobial
Preservative
Bacteriostats
Antidandruff
Others
Inactive
North America Personal Care Specialty Ingredient Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
List of Key Players of North America Personal Care Specialty Ingredient Market
Clariant
Lubrizol
Vantage Specialty Ingredients
Kao Specialties
BASF SE
Evonik Industries AG
Croda International Plc.
The Dow Chemical Company
Solvay SA
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