Textile Chemicals Market Report 2026

The textile chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26.43 billion in 2025 to $28.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of textile manufacturing, expansion of apparel exports, long standing use of finishing agents, rising demand for home textiles, industrial textile applications.

The textile chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $35.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of technical textiles, rising sustainability regulations, increasing demand for performance fabrics, expansion of automotive textiles, innovation in textile processing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for functional finishes, growing use of eco friendly textile chemicals, expansion of technical textile applications, increasing adoption of anti microbial treatments, rising demand for color fastness.

The rising demand for textiles is expected to drive the growth of the textile chemicals market during the forecast period. The textile industry includes the research, design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of textiles, fabrics, and clothing. Increasing consumer disposable income enables higher spending on clothing and fashion, which in turn fuels the demand for textiles. Textile chemicals play a crucial role across multiple stages of textile manufacturing - fiber production, yarn processing, fabric dyeing, and finishing - by enhancing efficiency, reducing processing time, and improving product quality. For example, in October 2024, the World Trade Organization (WTO), a Switzerland-based intergovernmental body, reported that global textile exports reached $353 billion in 2023, up from $332 billion in 2022, reflecting sustained growth into the 2024-2025 period. Therefore, the increasing demand for textiles is contributing to the expansion of the textile chemicals market.

Major companies in the textile chemicals market are engaging in strategic partnerships to deliver reliable and sustainable solutions to customers. Such partnerships foster innovation, support market expansion, optimize supply chains, strengthen regulatory compliance, and enhance customer-centric product offerings, ultimately driving industry competitiveness. For example, in August 2023, Madewell, a U.S.-based fashion and denim lifestyle brand, became the first U.S. denim company to join the Bluesign system as a partner brand. Bluesign is a sustainability solutions provider for the textile industry, and this partnership represents a significant move toward promoting environmentally responsible denim production. It emphasizes clean chemistry and clean manufacturing processes across fabric and garment production, ensuring compliance with Bluesign criteria for worker safety, environmental protection, and consumer well-being.

In February 2023, Archroma, a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company, acquired the textile effects business of Huntsman Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Archroma’s portfolio and supports the restructuring of its operations into two growth-focused divisions, each serving a distinct end market. Huntsman Corporation is a U.S.-based global provider of high-quality dyes, chemicals, and digital inks for the textile and related industries.

Major companies operating in the textile chemicals market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Arkema SA, AkzoNobel NV, Wacker Chemie AG, The Lubrizol Corporation, Kemira Oyj, Croda International plc, Huntsman Corporation, CHT Group, NICCA Chemical Co Ltd., Giovanni Bozzetto SpA, Pulcra Chemicals GmbH, DIC Corporation, Kiri Industries Limited, Archroma India Pvt Ltd., Fineotex Chemical Limited, Tanatex Chemicals BV, Chemipol SA, Achitex Minerva SpA, Jintex Corporation Ltd., Sarex Chemicals, Lonsen Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the textile chemicals market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the textile chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the textile chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The textile chemicals market consists of sales of levelling agents, sequestering agents and whitening agents. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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