Global Polyquaternium 10 Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Polyquaternium 10 market size is expected to reach $ 98 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 8.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Polyquaternium-10 is a water-soluble polymer derived from hydroxyethylcellulose, a cellulose-based substance that undergoes quaternization to form a cationic polymer. It belongs to the family of polyquaterniums, which are widely used in personal care and cosmetic formulations due to their conditioning, film-forming, and thickening properties. The "10" in its name represents its specific chemical structure and functionality within this family of polymers.
Polyquaternium-10 is particularly known for its ability to bond with negatively charged surfaces, such as hair and skin, due to its cationic (positively charged) nature. This interaction helps improve the appearance, texture, and manageability of hair and provides a soft and moisturized feel to the skin. It is commonly used in shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and other personal care products to enhance product performance by reducing static electricity, improving combability, and offering a smooth finish.
In addition to its cosmetic applications, Polyquaternium-10 is valued for its safety profile, biodegradability, and compatibility with various surfactants and active ingredients. It is available in different grades, allowing manufacturers to customize its viscosity, molecular weight, and charge density for specific formulations.
Rising consumer spending on beauty and personal care products, especially in developing regions, has increased demand for high-performance ingredients like Polyquaternium-10.
The global focus on hair health and styling, coupled with the prevalence of hair damage due to pollution and heat styling, has driven the need for conditioning agents such as Polyquaternium-10.
Consumers increasingly prefer eco-friendly and biodegradable products, positioning Polyquaternium-10 as a favored ingredient due to its cellulose-derived origin.
Advances in formulation science have enabled the use of Polyquaternium-10 in multifunctional products, such as 2-in-1 shampoos and micellar cleansers, broadening its application scope.
Global core polyquaternium-10 players include Dow, KCI and Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology etc. The top 3 companies hold a share about 60%. Europe is the largest market with a share about 30%, followed by China and Japan. In terms of product, viscosity≥500cps type is the largest segment with a share about 75%. And in terms of applications, the largest application is hair care with a share about 85%.
This report studies the global Polyquaternium 10 production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Polyquaternium 10 and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Polyquaternium 10 that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Polyquaternium 10 total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global Polyquaternium 10 total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Polyquaternium 10 production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global Polyquaternium 10 consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: Polyquaternium 10 domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Polyquaternium 10 production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Polyquaternium 10 production by Viscosity, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Polyquaternium 10 production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global Polyquaternium 10 market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nouryon, Dow, KCI, Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd., TOHO Chemical, Lubrizol, Zhejiang Xinhaitian Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing Joint Friends Chemical, Miwon Commercial, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Polyquaternium 10 market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Viscosity, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Polyquaternium 10 Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Polyquaternium 10 Market, Segmentation by Viscosity:
Below 200 cps
200-500 cps
Above 500 cps
Global Polyquaternium 10 Market, Segmentation by Application:
Haircare
Skincare
Others
Companies Profiled:
Nouryon
Dow
KCI
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
TOHO Chemical
Lubrizol
Zhejiang Xinhaitian Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Joint Friends Chemical
Miwon Commercial
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
2. What is the demand of the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Polyquaternium-10 is a water-soluble polymer derived from hydroxyethylcellulose, a cellulose-based substance that undergoes quaternization to form a cationic polymer. It belongs to the family of polyquaterniums, which are widely used in personal care and cosmetic formulations due to their conditioning, film-forming, and thickening properties. The "10" in its name represents its specific chemical structure and functionality within this family of polymers.
Polyquaternium-10 is particularly known for its ability to bond with negatively charged surfaces, such as hair and skin, due to its cationic (positively charged) nature. This interaction helps improve the appearance, texture, and manageability of hair and provides a soft and moisturized feel to the skin. It is commonly used in shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and other personal care products to enhance product performance by reducing static electricity, improving combability, and offering a smooth finish.
In addition to its cosmetic applications, Polyquaternium-10 is valued for its safety profile, biodegradability, and compatibility with various surfactants and active ingredients. It is available in different grades, allowing manufacturers to customize its viscosity, molecular weight, and charge density for specific formulations.
Rising consumer spending on beauty and personal care products, especially in developing regions, has increased demand for high-performance ingredients like Polyquaternium-10.
The global focus on hair health and styling, coupled with the prevalence of hair damage due to pollution and heat styling, has driven the need for conditioning agents such as Polyquaternium-10.
Consumers increasingly prefer eco-friendly and biodegradable products, positioning Polyquaternium-10 as a favored ingredient due to its cellulose-derived origin.
Advances in formulation science have enabled the use of Polyquaternium-10 in multifunctional products, such as 2-in-1 shampoos and micellar cleansers, broadening its application scope.
Global core polyquaternium-10 players include Dow, KCI and Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology etc. The top 3 companies hold a share about 60%. Europe is the largest market with a share about 30%, followed by China and Japan. In terms of product, viscosity≥500cps type is the largest segment with a share about 75%. And in terms of applications, the largest application is hair care with a share about 85%.
This report studies the global Polyquaternium 10 production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Polyquaternium 10 and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Polyquaternium 10 that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Polyquaternium 10 total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global Polyquaternium 10 total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Polyquaternium 10 production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global Polyquaternium 10 consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: Polyquaternium 10 domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Polyquaternium 10 production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Polyquaternium 10 production by Viscosity, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Polyquaternium 10 production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global Polyquaternium 10 market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nouryon, Dow, KCI, Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd., TOHO Chemical, Lubrizol, Zhejiang Xinhaitian Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing Joint Friends Chemical, Miwon Commercial, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Polyquaternium 10 market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Viscosity, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Polyquaternium 10 Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Polyquaternium 10 Market, Segmentation by Viscosity:
Below 200 cps
200-500 cps
Above 500 cps
Global Polyquaternium 10 Market, Segmentation by Application:
Haircare
Skincare
Others
Companies Profiled:
Nouryon
Dow
KCI
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
TOHO Chemical
Lubrizol
Zhejiang Xinhaitian Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Joint Friends Chemical
Miwon Commercial
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
2. What is the demand of the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Polyquaternium 10 market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
107 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Viscosity
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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