
Surfactants Market Size, Share and Growth Analysis Report - Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)
Description
The global surfactants market stood at a value of around USD 50.59 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 5.20% to reach USD 83.99 Billion by 2034.
Anionic Surfactant Type Holds a Significant Share in the Global Surfactants Industry
The anionic surfactants segment based on type accounts for a significant share in the market owing to the low cost and easy availability of the product. In addition to this, anionic surfactants carry a negative charge which allows them to bind to impurities and particles present in the liquid, further removing the same to facilitate cleaning. Additionally, the rising utilisation of anionic surfactants in low-moisture carpet cleaners and traditional shampoos is likely to propel the growth of the segment.
The Asia Pacific Accounts for a Significant Share in the Global Market for Surfactants
The surfactants industry in the Asia Pacific is driven by the thriving home and personal care industry in emerging countries like India, China, and others. This can be attributed to the rising standards of living and increasing disposable incomes in these countries. A significant shift among the rural population towards premium home cleaning products is likely to bolster the market growth in the forecast period. Furthermore, the rapid urbanisation, coupled with the development of supermarkets and hypermarkets is anticipated to propel the demand for surfactant-based products in the region, thereby aiding the market.
Surfactants: Market Segmentation
Surfactants are defined as surface-active agents which when added to liquid, increase their spreading and wetting properties. Surfactants contain hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups. Hydrophobic allows the molecule to interact with water while the hydrophilic part moves away from the water, helping remove dirt and impurities.
Based on type, the market has been segmented into:
The segmentation of the market based on end use is as follows:
The rising application of surfactants in institutional and industrial cleaners is driving the overall growth of the market. Surfactants are chief ingredients in foaming agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, solubilising agents, and cleaners, which are further used for cleaning the surface and maintaining proper sanitation. Over the forecast period, the rising demand for institutional and industrial cleaners in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, schools, and others is expected to augment the market growth. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of the personal care industry, particularly in emerging economies, is expected to provide an impetus to the market.
Key Industry Players in the Global Surfactants Market
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global surfactants market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
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Anionic Surfactant Type Holds a Significant Share in the Global Surfactants Industry
The anionic surfactants segment based on type accounts for a significant share in the market owing to the low cost and easy availability of the product. In addition to this, anionic surfactants carry a negative charge which allows them to bind to impurities and particles present in the liquid, further removing the same to facilitate cleaning. Additionally, the rising utilisation of anionic surfactants in low-moisture carpet cleaners and traditional shampoos is likely to propel the growth of the segment.
The Asia Pacific Accounts for a Significant Share in the Global Market for Surfactants
The surfactants industry in the Asia Pacific is driven by the thriving home and personal care industry in emerging countries like India, China, and others. This can be attributed to the rising standards of living and increasing disposable incomes in these countries. A significant shift among the rural population towards premium home cleaning products is likely to bolster the market growth in the forecast period. Furthermore, the rapid urbanisation, coupled with the development of supermarkets and hypermarkets is anticipated to propel the demand for surfactant-based products in the region, thereby aiding the market.
Surfactants: Market Segmentation
Surfactants are defined as surface-active agents which when added to liquid, increase their spreading and wetting properties. Surfactants contain hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups. Hydrophobic allows the molecule to interact with water while the hydrophilic part moves away from the water, helping remove dirt and impurities.
Based on type, the market has been segmented into:
- Cationic Surfactants
- Anionic Surfactants
- Non-ionic Surfactants
- Amphoteric Surfactants
- Others
The segmentation of the market based on end use is as follows:
- Household Detergents
- Personal Care
- Institutional and Industrial Cleaners
- Food Processing
- Plastics
- Paints and Coatings
- Oilfield Chemicals
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Adhesives
- Textile
- Others
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
The rising application of surfactants in institutional and industrial cleaners is driving the overall growth of the market. Surfactants are chief ingredients in foaming agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, solubilising agents, and cleaners, which are further used for cleaning the surface and maintaining proper sanitation. Over the forecast period, the rising demand for institutional and industrial cleaners in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, schools, and others is expected to augment the market growth. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of the personal care industry, particularly in emerging economies, is expected to provide an impetus to the market.
Key Industry Players in the Global Surfactants Market
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global surfactants market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
- BASF SE
- Clariant AG
- Croda International Plc
- Dow Inc.
- Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited.
- Kao Corporation
- Lonza Group AG
- Evonik Industries AG
- Others
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Table of Contents
156 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Regions
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Global Surfactants Market Analysis
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global Surfactants Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global Surfactants Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global Surfactants Market by Type
- 5.4.1 Cationic Surfactants
- 5.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.2 Anionic Surfactants
- 5.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.2.3 Breakup by Type
- 5.4.2.3.1 Linear Alkyl Benzene
- 5.4.2.3.2 Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulphate
- 5.4.2.3.3 Fatty Alcohol Sulphate
- 5.4.2.3.4 Others
- 5.4.3 Non-ionic Surfactants
- 5.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.3.3 Breakup by Type
- 5.4.3.3.1 Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate
- 5.4.3.3.2 Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylate
- 5.4.3.3.3 Others
- 5.4.4 Amphoteric Surfactants
- 5.4.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.5 Others
- 5.5 Global Surfactants Market by End Use
- 5.5.1 Household Detergents
- 5.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.2 Personal Care
- 5.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.3 Institutional and Industrial Cleaners
- 5.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.4 Food Processing
- 5.5.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.5 Plastics
- 5.5.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.6 Paints and Coatings
- 5.5.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.7 Oilfield Chemicals
- 5.5.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.7.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.8 Agricultural Chemicals
- 5.5.8.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.8.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.9 Adhesives
- 5.5.9.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.9.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.10 Textile
- 5.5.10.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.10.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.11 Others
- 5.6 Global Surfactants Market by Region
- 5.6.1 North America
- 5.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.2 Europe
- 5.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.4 Latin America
- 5.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.6.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6 North America Surfactants Market Analysis
- 6.1 United States of America
- 6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6.2 Canada
- 6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7 Europe Surfactants Market Analysis
- 7.1 United Kingdom
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Germany
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 France
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Italy
- 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.5 Others
- 8 Asia Pacific Surfactants Market Analysis
- 8.1 China
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Japan
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 India
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 ASEAN
- 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.5 Australia
- 8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.6 Others
- 9 Latin America Surfactants Market Analysis
- 9.1 Brazil
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Argentina
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Mexico
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 Others
- 10 Middle East and Africa Surfactants Market Analysis
- 10.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 United Arab Emirates
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Nigeria
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 South Africa
- 10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.5 Others
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 12 Trade Data Analysis
- 12.1 Major Exporting Countries
- 12.1.1 By Value
- 12.1.2 By Volume
- 12.2 Major Importing Countries
- 12.2.1 By Value
- 12.2.2 By Volume
- 13 Price Analysis
- 14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Supplier Selection
- 14.2 Key Global Players
- 14.3 Key Regional Players
- 14.4 Key Player Strategies
- 14.5 Company Profiles
- 14.5.1 BASF SE
- 14.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.1.4 Certifications
- 14.5.2 Clariant AG
- 14.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.2.4 Certifications
- 14.5.3 Croda International Plc
- 14.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.3.4 Certifications
- 14.5.4 Dow Inc.
- 14.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.4.4 Certifications
- 14.5.5 Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited.
- 14.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.5.4 Certifications
- 14.5.6 Kao Corporation
- 14.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.6.4 Certifications
- 14.5.7 Lonza Group AG
- 14.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.7.4 Certifications
- 14.5.8 Evonik Industries AG
- 14.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.8.4 Certifications
- 14.5.9 Others
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