Global Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Market 2015-2019

About LAS

LAS is also known as sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate. These colorless salts, with organic formula C12H25C6H4SO3Na, are commercially manufactured in the form of mixtures of related sulfonates and find usage in the production of heavy-duty cleaners, laundry powders, light-duty dish-washing liquids, and industrial and household cleaners. Owing to their superior bio-degradability and environmentally friendly characteristics, they are globally preferred as surfactants in the aforementioned applications. LAS is produced from benzene and linear paraffin feedstock, and requires the sulfonating of LAB with sulfur trioxide, with subsequent sodium hydroxide neutralization.

Technavio's analysts forecast the global LAS market to grow at a CAGR of 4.87 percent, in terms of revenue, over the period 2014-2019.

Covered in this report

The global LAS market can be divided on the basis of application into following segments: heavy-duty cleaners, laundry powders, light-duty dish-washing liquids, and industrial and household cleaners.

Technavio's report, Global LAS Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the APAC, Europe, the Americas, and MEA; it also covers the global LAS market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.Key regions

• Americas
• APAC
• Europe
• MEA

Key vendors

• CEPSA Group
• Huntsman
• Indian Oil
• Jintung Petrochemical
• PetroChina (Fushun Petrochemical)
• Reliance Industries
• Sasol

Other prominent vendors

• Amreya Petroleum
• Bisotun Petrochemical
• Chemische Fabrik WIBARCO
• Chevron Phillips Chemical
• Deten Quimica
• EMALAB
• Formosan Union Chemical
• Gulf Farabi Petrochemicals
• Iran Chemical Industries
• ISU Chemical
• LUKOIL Neftohim Burgas
• Nippon Petrochemicals
• OHIS
• Qatar Petroleum
• Quimica Venoco
• Repsol
• Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical
• Unggul Indah Cahaya

Market driver

• Demand for commercial and household cleaners
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Market challenge

• Volatility in the prices of raw materials
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Market trend

• Emergence of APAC region as a major consumer
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Key questions answered in this report

• What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Press Release

Technavio Announces the Publication of its Research Report – Global Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Market 2015-2019
Technavio recognizes the following companies as the key players in Global Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Market 2015-2019: CEPSA Group, Huntsman, Indian Oil, Jintung Petrochemical, PetroChina (Fushun Petrochemical), Reliance Industries and Sasol
Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Amreya Petroleum, Bisotun Petrochemical, Chemische Fabrik WIBARCO, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Deten Quimica, EMALAB, Formosan Union Chemical, Gulf Farabi Petrochemicals, IranChemical Industries, ISU Chemical, LUKOIL Neftohim Burgas, Nippon Petrochemicals, OHIS, Qatar Petroleum, Quimica Venoco, Repsol, Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical and Unggul Indah Cahaya
Commenting on the report, an analyst from Technavio’s team said: “Owing to the significant economic and industrial development in the APAC and the elevated demand for household and commercial cleaners. A result of growing consumer awareness about the advantages of hygienic surroundings the region has become the major consumer of LAS in the global market in recent years. Apart from the aforementioned applications, LAS demand in the region is further fuelled by the increased use of heavy-duty industrial cleaners the major application of LAS by the construction sector. Augmented local demand has resulted in a rapid increase in the number of regional LAS manufacturers and a reduction in LAS prices in the region. With countries such as India and China spending huge amounts on construction projects, the trend is expected to continue during the forecast period.”
According to the report, with the increasing global awareness and emphasis on environment protection, countries with dodecylbenzenesulfonate manufacturers are also expected to change their regulatory policies regarding surfactants in the near future, which will benefit the global LAS market.
Further, the report states that constant fluctuations in the prices of raw materials used in the manufacture of LAS pose a challenge to LAS manufacturers.
 

Companies Mentioned

CEPSA Group, Huntsman, Indian Oil, Jintung Petrochemical, PetroChina (Fushun Petrochemical), Reliance Industries, Sasol, Amreya Petroleum, Bisotun Petrochemical, Chemische Fabrik WIBARCO, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Deten Quimica, EMALAB, Formosan Union Chemical, Gulf Farabi Petrochemicals, IranChemical Industries, ISU Chemical, LUKOIL Neftohim Burgas, Nippon Petrochemicals, OHIS, Qatar Petroleum, Quimica Venoco, Repsol, Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical, Unggul Indah Cahaya