The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Alkoxylates Market is expected to witness market growth of 6.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2027, the LAMEA market's volume is expected to surge to 314.2 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 5.9% (2024-2031).
Alkyl phenol ethoxylates are a specific type of non-ionic surfactant derived from the ethoxylation of alkyl phenols, which are organic compounds characterized by an alkyl group attached to a phenolic ring. These surfactants are widely used in various industrial and consumer applications due to their excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties. Thus, the Alkyl phenol ethoxylates in Brazil market consumed 23.1 Kilo Tonnes in 2023.
The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Alkoxylates Market by Country in 2023, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $213.4 million by 2031. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 7.4% during 2024-2031. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 5.9% during 2024-2031.
They offer cost-effective solutions to manufacturers looking to optimize their formulations and processes. Their multifunctional nature allows for replacing multiple ingredients with a single compound, leading to cost savings in formulation development and production. Additionally, they enhance product performance, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced resource consumption, further contributing to cost-effectiveness over the product lifecycle.
Moreover, one of the key drivers of alkoxylate adoption is its versatility and adaptability to diverse applications and industries. From agriculture to personal care, textiles to pharmaceuticals, they find use in various sectors, addressing various formulation challenges and performance requirements. Their compatibility with different chemicals, substrates, and manufacturing processes makes them indispensable additives in numerous products and processes.
These are becoming more in demand as essential additives in drilling fluids and oilfield chemicals due to the expansion of exploration and production operations in Brazil's oil industry. As per the International Trade Administration (ITA), Brazil is Latin America’s top oil producer. The country owns the world’s largest recoverable ultra-deep oil reserves, with 97.6% of Brazil’s offshore oil production. 3.02 million barrels of oil were produced daily in 2022, which was 2.47% more than the previous yearly record.
With the increasing chemical industry in the UAE comes investments in research and development (R&D) to innovate and improve chemical processes and products. Alkoxylate manufacturers may invest in research initiatives to develop new alkoxylate chemistries, formulations, and production methods that offer enhanced performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. In conclusion, the expansion of the oil sector and the increasing chemical industry in the region is driving the market’s growth.
Alkyl phenol ethoxylates are a specific type of non-ionic surfactant derived from the ethoxylation of alkyl phenols, which are organic compounds characterized by an alkyl group attached to a phenolic ring. These surfactants are widely used in various industrial and consumer applications due to their excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties. Thus, the Alkyl phenol ethoxylates in Brazil market consumed 23.1 Kilo Tonnes in 2023.
The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Alkoxylates Market by Country in 2023, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $213.4 million by 2031. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 7.4% during 2024-2031. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 5.9% during 2024-2031.
They offer cost-effective solutions to manufacturers looking to optimize their formulations and processes. Their multifunctional nature allows for replacing multiple ingredients with a single compound, leading to cost savings in formulation development and production. Additionally, they enhance product performance, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced resource consumption, further contributing to cost-effectiveness over the product lifecycle.
Moreover, one of the key drivers of alkoxylate adoption is its versatility and adaptability to diverse applications and industries. From agriculture to personal care, textiles to pharmaceuticals, they find use in various sectors, addressing various formulation challenges and performance requirements. Their compatibility with different chemicals, substrates, and manufacturing processes makes them indispensable additives in numerous products and processes.
These are becoming more in demand as essential additives in drilling fluids and oilfield chemicals due to the expansion of exploration and production operations in Brazil's oil industry. As per the International Trade Administration (ITA), Brazil is Latin America’s top oil producer. The country owns the world’s largest recoverable ultra-deep oil reserves, with 97.6% of Brazil’s offshore oil production. 3.02 million barrels of oil were produced daily in 2022, which was 2.47% more than the previous yearly record.
With the increasing chemical industry in the UAE comes investments in research and development (R&D) to innovate and improve chemical processes and products. Alkoxylate manufacturers may invest in research initiatives to develop new alkoxylate chemistries, formulations, and production methods that offer enhanced performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. In conclusion, the expansion of the oil sector and the increasing chemical industry in the region is driving the market’s growth.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- BASF SE
- Huntsman Corporation
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
- Shell plc
- Solvay SA
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Croda International Plc
- Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
Market Report Segmentation
By Grade (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Synthetic Ethoxylates
- Natural Ethoxylates
By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Fatty Acid Ethoxylates
- Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylates
- Glycerin Alkoxylates
- Sorbitan Ester Alkoxylates
- Other Types
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Surfactants
- Cleaning Agents
- Detergents
- Stabilizers
- Wetting Agents
- Other Applications
By End-use Industry (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Personal Care
- Paints & Coatings
- Agrochemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Oil & Gas
- Other End-use Industries
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 4. LAMEA Alkoxylates Market by Grade
Chapter 5. LAMEA Alkoxylates Market by Type
Chapter 6. LAMEA Alkoxylates Market by Application
Chapter 7. LAMEA Alkoxylates Market by End-use Industry
Chapter 8. LAMEA Alkoxylates Market by Country
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- BASF SE
- Huntsman Corporation
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
- Shell plc
- Solvay SA
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Croda International Plc
- Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
Methodology
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