Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Market Report 2025

The sodium cocoyl isethionate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.2 billion in 2024 to $0.21 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer demand for mild surfactants, rising popularity of solid bar products, growth in natural and organic personal care, increasing awareness of sensitive skin care, preference for sulfate-free formulations.

The sodium cocoyl isethionate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.31 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued demand for gentle surfactants, innovation in solid personal care products, emphasis on biodegradability and sustainability, expansion in baby care product offerings, continued popularity in facial cleansers. Major trends in the forecast period include innovation in multifunctional formulations, focus on mildness for sensitive skin care, adoption in baby care and dermatological products, rising demand in high-foaming hair care products, global expansion of sodium cocoyl isethionate applications.

The increasing demand for skincare products is anticipated to propel the growth of the sodium cocoyl isethionate market in the upcoming years. Skincare items, including face masks and body scrubs, are integral to self-care routines. Sodium cocoyl isethionate serves as a solvent that enables the combination of water, oil, and dirt for effective cleaning. This ingredient is utilized in a wide range of skincare products, such as facial cleansers, bar soaps, acne treatments, styling products, and more. For example, in August 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based federal agency, projected that employment for skincare specialists would grow by 10 percent from 2023 to 2033, significantly surpassing the average growth rate for all professions. Thus, the rising demand for skincare products is a key driver of growth in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market.

The ascent of self-care practices is anticipated to steer the sodium cocoyl isethionate market's growth. Self-care, focusing on individuals' well-being, often involves skincare and personal care products leveraging sodium cocoyl isethionate due to its mild properties. Reports from Self-Care Cabin in 2023 indicate heightened awareness, with 73% of individuals prioritizing self-care and 69% intending to integrate more self-care activities into their routines. This trend drives the expansion of the sodium cocoyl isethionate market.

Innovation in product technologies characterizes the sodium cocoyl isethionate market, with companies emphasizing efficient and natural surfactants for personal care products. Innospec's Iselux technology, sulfate and 1,4-dioxane-free, gained approval for use in China in January 2022, expanding its market reach significantly. Renowned for its mildness and suitability for sensitive skin, Iselux elevates the quality of personal care products, emphasizing a premium user experience in the competitive market.

Key entities in the sodium cocoyl isethionate sector are innovating to address the escalating demand for effective and natural surfactants in personal care and cosmetic products, exemplified by the development of products such as Plantapon Soy. Launched in April 2022 by BASF, Plantapon Soy is a bio-based surfactant derived from soy protein and coconut oil. Comprising non-GMO soybeans and coconut oil, this surfactant meets natural cosmetic standards, offering an alternative for sulfate or ethylene oxide derivative-containing surfactants while catering to vegan formulations and cruelty-free practices.

In October 2022, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based chemical company, completed the acquisition of BASF Attapulgite business assets for $60 million. This strategic move enhances Clariant AG's position in the adsorbent clays market, particularly attapulgite, bolstering its technological edge. The acquisition extends Clariant's footprint in North America, aligning with its sustainability-focused growth strategy and reinforcing its commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions. BASF, a globally recognized manufacturer of sodium cocoyl isethionate, divested its attapulgite business assets to Clariant AG.

Major companies operating in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market include BASF SE, L'Oréal S.A., Solvay SA, Akzo Nobel N.V., Clariant International Ltd., Nouryon Chemicals Co Ltd., Stepan Company, Sino Lion USA Ltd., Innospec Inc., Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Chemistry Connection, Colonial Chemical Inc., Columbus Chemical Industries Inc., Vantage Specialty Ingredients Pvt Ltd., JEEN International Corporation, Shijiazhuang City Horizon Chemical Industry Co Ltd., Ithos Global Inc., Earth Science Naturals Inc., Wuhan Glorious Chemical Co Ltd., Shanghai Bett Chemical Co Ltd., Starchem Enterprises Limited.

North America was the largest region in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate, derived from coconut oil, finds primary use in producing bath soaps and cleaning agents for beauty and personal care products.

The report on the sodium cocoyl isethionate market examines its segmentation based on type, including powder, needles and flakes, and granules. Moreover, it categorizes the product types as cleansing sodium cocoyl isethionate, hair conditioning sodium cocoyl isethionate, surfactant sodium cocoyl isethionate, and other variations. These classifications align with various applications spanning skincare, hair care, baby care, oral care, and additional usage areas.

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The sodium cocoyl isethionate market consists of sales of raw materials for the preparation of sodium cocoyl isethionate including hydroxyethyl sodium sulfonate and coconut oil acid. 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).

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