LAMEA Fatty Alcohols Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type, By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Fatty Alcohols Market is expected to witness market growth of 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2027, the LAMEA market's volume is expected to surge to 394.6 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 4.7% (2024-2031).

Higher chain fatty alcohols refer to fatty alcohols with longer carbon chains, typically containing 16 or more carbon atoms. These alcohols, such as cetyl alcohol (C16), stearyl alcohol (C18), and behenyl alcohol (C22), are derived from natural fats and oils or synthesized chemically. They are widely used across industries due to their emollient, thickening, and stabilizing properties, especially in personal care products like lotions, creams, and hair conditioners. Higher chain fatty alcohols help to improve the texture and moisture-retaining abilities of cosmetic products, making them more appealing to consumers. Hence, In UAE, 5.18 kilo tonnes of Higher chain fatty alcohols is expected to be utilized by the year 2031.



The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Fatty Alcohols Market by Country in 2023, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of USD148 million by 2031. The Argentina market is capturing a CAGR of 8.3% during 2024-2031. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 6.8% during 2024-2031.

Innovations in the fatty alcohols market are pivotal for driving growth, enhancing product performance, and meeting evolving consumer demands. Looking ahead, several key areas of innovation hold promise for shaping the prospects of the market. Technological advancements in fatty alcohol production drive efficiency gains, cost reductions, and process optimization. Enzymatic synthesis, biocatalysis, and metabolic engineering techniques enable the synthesis of fatty alcohols with precise chain lengths, branching patterns, and stereochemistries, enhancing product purity and performance.

Moreover, innovative reactor designs, process intensification, and automation technologies improve productivity, scalability, and environmental sustainability. Continued investment in advanced production technologies is expected to accelerate the commercialization of novel fatty alcohol formulations and expand their applications in diverse end-use industries.

Fatty alcohols, essential in various industries, benefit from the thriving chemical sector in the UAE. The increased production and demand for chemicals drive the growth and diversification of the fatty alcohols market. As the chemical industry continues to grow, it creates opportunities for new technologies and products in the fatty alcohols market. The substantial economic impact and investment in the sector ensure sustained growth and innovation. In conclusion, the rising chemical sector in the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi and expansion of the food processing sector, plays a pivotal role in the growth of the fatty alcohols market.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Wilmar International Limited
• Kao Corporation
• Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (Davos Life Science)
• Arkema S.A.
• The Procter & Gamble Company
• Sasol Limited
• Emery Oleochemicals LLC
• BASF SE
• Univar Solutions, Inc.
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

Market Report Segmentation

By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Long Chain
• Pure & Mid Cut
• Short Chain
• Higher Chain

By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Soaps & Detergents
• Personal Care
• Plasticizers
• Lubricants
• Pharmaceutical Formulation
• Amines
• Other Applications

By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA