Market Insights

The Surfactants market was valued at USD 41.7 Billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 57.1 Billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 4.49% over the forecast period (2020 - 2027).

Surfactants are chemicals that are employed in several cleaning solutions due to their ability to lower water surface tension, essentially making the molecules slipperier, making them less likely to stick together and more likely to interact with oil and grease. The surfactants market is projected to grow considerably due to factors such as cheap pricing, the simple availability of surfactants, and a wide range of applications. In addition, the increasing usage of surfactants in household detergents is projected to drive the surfactants market ahead over the forecast period. During the forecast period, demand expansion will be hindered by raw material price volatility and environmental concerns regarding surfactants. Furthermore, the ongoing development of the personal care sector and the use of surfactants in neonatal respiratory distress syndrome are likely to generate several company expansion possibilities in the future years.

Segmental Analysis

The expansion of end-user industries and shifts in lifestyle in emerging economies are driving the growth of the surfactant market. While the agriculture business is stimulating the pesticide market, it is also stimulating the surfactant market because the product is utilized as a wetting agent in herbicides. Herbicides are frequently utilized to kill weeds in farms by farmers all over the world, producing a steady need for surfactants in the agricultural sector, which offers another revenue stream for vendors in the surfactants industry.

This report provides in-depth analysis of Global Surfactants market. We have analyzed 20+ data points that include product price trends, consumer purchase patterns, company annual sales performance, COVID-19 impact on distribution channels, parent industry performance, regional trends, and technological innovations, for tracking the Global market size and performance in the recent years.

Global Surfactants Market Segmentation

The Global Surfactants market is segmented based on Type, Application, Origin, and Region. Based on Type it is categorized into: Anionic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants. Based on Application it is categorized into: Home Care, Personal Care, Industrial Institutional Cleaning, Oilfield Chemicals, Food Beverage, Agrochemicals, Textiles, Elastomers Plastics. Based on Origin it is categorized into: Synthetic Surfactants, Bio-based Surfactants. Based on region it is categorized into: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and MEA.

Regional Insights

Global Surfactants Market: Impact of COVID 19

The Covid-19 epidemic has created worldwide worry and economic bankruptcy for numerous businesses, sectors, and customers. The situation is quickly changing, with far-reaching consequences for the chemical sector. Among personal care, textiles, elastomers plastics, crop safety, and food drinks, the detergents category accounts for the majority of the worldwide surfactant market share. Surfactant demand will be boosted by the large rise in global use of soaps and detergents as a result of consumers' heightened cautious measures in the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic..

Key Trends in Global Surfactants Market

• The growth of the surfactants business is being driven by the expansion of end-user industries and changes in lifestyle in emerging economies. However, variations in raw material prices, green packaging, and regulatory pressure to implement environmentally sustainable chemical processes will all have an impact on demand growth.
• As consumers become more ecologically sensitive, they seek green or bio-based surfactants. This is anticipated to benefit market demand. Because they are effective and adaptable, bio-based surfactants are used in personal care, cleaning goods, food, and drinks.
• Surfactant usage is no longer restricted to a particular industry, but the trend of using the product across sectors is driving market expansion. They are utilised in household products, textiles, and food and beverages. Aside from that, increased consumer awareness of cleanliness is a trend that is bolstering market growth.

Global Surfactants Market: Regional Dynamics

North America is expected to dominate the worldwide surfactants market in terms of both volume and revenue during the projected period. In terms of pricing, however, APAC is expected to lead the sector. Because of the usage of bio-based surfactants and the requirement to import raw ingredients from countries such as Malaysia and Thailand, surfactant costs in North America are higher than in APAC. As a result, as compared to APAC, North America has a higher market share in terms of volume.

Market Dynamics

Global Surfactants Market: Competitive Landscape

The market is characterized by the presence of a few well-established players. New product launches, partnerships and investing in research development have been a key business strategy. Some of their recent developments are as follows:

• The NatSurFact firm of Logos Technologies LLC, a rhamnolipid-based line of bio-surfactants derived from renewable sources, was purchased by Stepan Company in March 2020. Rhamnolipids are appealing due to their low toxicity, good biodegradability, and, unusual antimicrobial properties.
• In December 2019, Unilever in partnership with Evonik, launched a biosurfactant, Rhamnolipid. Rhamnolipid is 100% renewable and biodegradable. It is also ultra-mild on the skin, which sets it apart from other surfactants. This surfactant was, for the first time, used by Unilever in its Quix dishwashing brand in Chile.
• In October 2019, BASF doubled the capacity of alkyl polyglucoside (APG), which is a surfactant used in the personal care segment.

Key players in Surfactants market are:

• Stepan Company
• Evonik Industries AG
• Solvay
• Clariant
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• The Dow Chemical Company
• BASF SE
• Nouryon
• Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
• Kao Corporation
• Lonza
• Croda International Plc

Scope of the Report

The study provides an analysis of the Global Surfactants Market in the emerging and established markets across the globe, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East Africa. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value.