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Global Alcohol Ethoxylates Market

Publisher Coherent Market Insights
Published Jul 28, 2025
Length 145 Pages
SKU # CMI20303022

Description

Alcohol Ethoxylates are non-ionic surfactants that are produced by reacting alcohol with ethylene oxide. They are commonly used as wetting agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, and foaming agents in various formulations such as detergents, cleaners, and personal care products. Alcohol Ethoxylates have gained widespread applications due to their excellent detergent properties, high biodegradability, and good solvency capacity. Their ready availability and cost effectiveness has further boosted their demand in both household and industrial cleaning applications. The demand for alcohol Ethoxylates market is driven by various industries such as oil and gas, home and personal care, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Factors, such as volatility in raw material prices, availability of product substitutes, and stringent government regulations, are identified as potential challenges for the market growth.

Market Dynamics

Rising demand from household detergents and personal care industry: Growing population and urbanization are fueling the demand for laundry and dishwashing detergents as well as skincare and hair care products globally. Alcohol ethylates play a critical role as a solubilizing, wetting, and foaming agent in various formulations. This rise in demand from detergents and personal care industries is propelling the alcohol ethoxylates market forward.

Bio-based alcohol ethoxylates are gaining preference over petro-based counterparts: Consumer preference for green products over petroleum-derived chemicals is driving major players to invest in the development and production of alcohol ethoxylates made from bio-based alcohols such as sugarcane alcohol. This shift towards sustainable raw materials presents new opportunities for market players. The Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the market and experience the highest growth rate, with countries like China, India, and Japan driving the market expansion.

Key Features of the Study
  • This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global alcohol ethoxylates market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include VENUS ETHOXYETHERS PVT.LTD. , Stepan Company, Shell International B.V., Mitsui Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., India Glycols Limited., Huntsman International LLC., Evonik Industries AG, Akzo Nobel N.V.,BASF SE
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global alcohol ethoxylates market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global alcohol ethoxylates market
Market Segmentation

Alcohol Ethoxylates Market
  • By Product
  • Fatty Alcohol
  • Lauryl Alcohol
  • Linear Alcohol
  • Others
  • By Application
  • Emulsifier
  • Dispersing Agent
  • Wetting Agent
  • Others
  • By End use
  • Cleaning
  • Metal Working
  • Textile Processing
  • Paper Processing
  • Agrochemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Others
  • By Region
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Top Companies in the Global Alcohol Ethoxylates Market
  • AkzoNobel N.V.
  • BASF SEClariant AG
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Huntsman International LLC
  • India Glycols Limited
  • Mitsui ChemicalsInc.
  • Sasol Limited
  • Stepan Company

Table of Contents

145 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Overview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Alcohol Ethoxylates Market, By Application
Alcohol Ethoxylates Market, By Product
Alcohol Ethoxylates Market, By End Use industry
Alcohol Ethoxylates Market, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Increasing demand for cleaning and hygiene products
Usage in personal care and cosmetic formulas
Restraints
Stringent regulations over toxicity issues
Competition from substitute products hampers revenue growth
Opportunities
Research on developing bio-based alcohol ethoxylates
Innovation of new formulations
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Alcohol Ethoxylates Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2032
Segment Trends
Emulsifier
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Dispersing Agent
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
Wetting Agent
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
5. Alcohol Ethoxylates Market, By Product, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2032
Segment Trends
Fatty Alcohol
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Lauryl Alcohol
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Wetting Agents
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
6. Alcohol Ethoxylates Market, By End Use, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2032
Segment Trends
Cleaning
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Metal Working
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Textile Processing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Paper Processing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Agrochemicals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Pharmaceutical
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
7. Alcohol Ethoxylates Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2025 – 2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2025-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use, 2025-2032, (US$ Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Rest of Middle East
8. Competitive Landscape
BASF SE
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Evonik Industries AG
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Huntsman International LLC.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
India Glycols Limited.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Mitsui Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Shell International B.V.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Stepan Company
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
VENUS ETHOXYETHERS PVT.LTD.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Analyst Views
9. Section
Research Methodology
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