The SLS and LABSA market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.67 billion in 2024 to $4.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer goods boom, industrial cleaning applications, textile industry, pharmaceuticals, shift towards bio-based surfactants.
The SLS and LABSA market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to detergent manufacturing, textile and leather industries, emulsifying agents, syndet bars and personal care products, automotive and metal cleaning, petrochemical industry dynamics. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand in personal care products, shift towards bio-based surfactants, increasing focus on green chemistry, technological innovations in production processes, fluctuations in raw material prices.
The growth of the SLS and LABSA market is expected to be fueled by the increasing utilization of personal care products. Personal care encompasses consumer products used for personal hygiene, grooming, and beautification, including cosmetics, shampoos, toothpaste, and body washes. SLS and LABSA are key components in the production of these personal care items. With the beauty and personal care market in the United States reaching approximately $84 billion in August 2022, and the cosmetic industry projected to reach around $463.5 billion by 2027, the rising usage of personal care products is a driving force behind the growth of the SLS and LABSA market.
The growing demand for liquid detergents is poised to contribute to the expansion of the SLS and LABSA market. Liquid detergents, versatile cleaning agents soluble in liquid form, are widely used in both residential and commercial settings for various cleaning purposes. Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), a vital surfactant, is employed in the manufacturing of liquid detergents. The increasing consumer preference for liquid cleaning products is reflected in rising sales, such as the increase in sales of top liquid laundry detergent brands from 3.26 billion in 2021 to 3.43 billion in 2022. Similarly, Tide detergent sales rose from 1.25 billion in 2021 to 1.38 billion in 2022, highlighting the growing demand for liquid detergents and driving the SLS and LABSA market.
The rising demand for SLS and LABSA from end-users, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, is expected to fuel the growth of the SLS and LABSA markets. SLS, with its versatile applications as an emulsifying agent, penetration enhancer, tablet lubricant, and more, finds utility in pharmaceutical preparations. The US pharmaceutical industry generated $550 billion in revenue in 2021, and the global pharmaceutical industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.41% between 2021 and 2026. The increasing demand from end-users, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, is a key driver for the growth of the SLS and LABSA market.
Major companies in the sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) markets are increasingly focusing on developing natural solutions to enhance their competitive position. These companies utilize natural raw materials, such as minerals and plants, as well as renewable sources, to create natural cosmetics. For instance, in May 2024, Evonik Industries introduced a new range of bio-based surfactants made using sustainable methods and renewable raw materials. This initiative addresses the rising demand for environmentally friendly products within the personal care industry. One notable product in this line is rhamnolipids, derived from renewable corn feedstocks through a biotechnological process. Rhamnolipids are known for their high performance, non-toxicity, and biodegradability, making them an increasingly favored alternative to traditional surfactants derived from fossil fuels or tropical oils.
In September 2022, Stepan Company, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals for various industries, acquired PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand Stepan Company's market presence in the surfactant sector, increase production capacity through a new alkoxylation plant, and strengthen customer relationships. PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC is a U.S.-based chemical company that produces surfactants and related chemicals.
Major companies operating in the SLS and LABSA market include BASF SE, Solvay Vishnu Barium Pvt Ltd., Kao Corporation, Stepan Company, Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Co.Ltd., Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Cepsa, Arabian Sulfonates Company, Sasol Chemicals LLC., Fogla Group, Croda International Plc, Clariant AG, Shenzhen EbyTon Technology Co. Ltd., Tianjin Glorious Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd., Hunan Resun Auway Industrial Co.Ltd., Pilot Chemical Corp., Huntsman Corporation, Lubrizol Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Dow Chemical Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Rhodia SA, Rizhao Changsheng Daily Chemicals Co. Ltd., Zibo Haixing Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Hengli Jinbang Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., Sino Lion Surfactants (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., Hunan Jinlong Surfactants Co. Ltd., Foshan City Dongbang Chemical Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the SLS and LABSA market in 2024. The regions covered in the sls and labsa market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sls and labsa market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA) are types of anionic surfactants utilized in the production of laundry powders and liquids, dishwashing liquids, and a range of household cleaners.
The primary types of SLS and LABSA include sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid (LABSA). Linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) is a synthetic chemical surfactant commonly employed as an industrial detergent. Its diverse functions encompass cleansing, emulsifying, wetting, acting as an additive, coupling, mercerizing, and others. These surfactants find applications in various industries such as personal care, home care, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food and beverages, and other related areas.
The SLS and LABSA market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides SLS and LABSA market statistics, including SLS and LABSA industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an SLS and LABSA market share, detailed SLS and LABSA market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the SLS and LABSA industry. This SLS and LABSA market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The SLS and LABSA market consists of sales of ammonium laureth sulfate (ALS), sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (SLSA), sodium coco sulfate (SCS), and decyl glucoside. 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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The SLS and LABSA market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to detergent manufacturing, textile and leather industries, emulsifying agents, syndet bars and personal care products, automotive and metal cleaning, petrochemical industry dynamics. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand in personal care products, shift towards bio-based surfactants, increasing focus on green chemistry, technological innovations in production processes, fluctuations in raw material prices.
The growth of the SLS and LABSA market is expected to be fueled by the increasing utilization of personal care products. Personal care encompasses consumer products used for personal hygiene, grooming, and beautification, including cosmetics, shampoos, toothpaste, and body washes. SLS and LABSA are key components in the production of these personal care items. With the beauty and personal care market in the United States reaching approximately $84 billion in August 2022, and the cosmetic industry projected to reach around $463.5 billion by 2027, the rising usage of personal care products is a driving force behind the growth of the SLS and LABSA market.
The growing demand for liquid detergents is poised to contribute to the expansion of the SLS and LABSA market. Liquid detergents, versatile cleaning agents soluble in liquid form, are widely used in both residential and commercial settings for various cleaning purposes. Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), a vital surfactant, is employed in the manufacturing of liquid detergents. The increasing consumer preference for liquid cleaning products is reflected in rising sales, such as the increase in sales of top liquid laundry detergent brands from 3.26 billion in 2021 to 3.43 billion in 2022. Similarly, Tide detergent sales rose from 1.25 billion in 2021 to 1.38 billion in 2022, highlighting the growing demand for liquid detergents and driving the SLS and LABSA market.
The rising demand for SLS and LABSA from end-users, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, is expected to fuel the growth of the SLS and LABSA markets. SLS, with its versatile applications as an emulsifying agent, penetration enhancer, tablet lubricant, and more, finds utility in pharmaceutical preparations. The US pharmaceutical industry generated $550 billion in revenue in 2021, and the global pharmaceutical industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.41% between 2021 and 2026. The increasing demand from end-users, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, is a key driver for the growth of the SLS and LABSA market.
Major companies in the sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) markets are increasingly focusing on developing natural solutions to enhance their competitive position. These companies utilize natural raw materials, such as minerals and plants, as well as renewable sources, to create natural cosmetics. For instance, in May 2024, Evonik Industries introduced a new range of bio-based surfactants made using sustainable methods and renewable raw materials. This initiative addresses the rising demand for environmentally friendly products within the personal care industry. One notable product in this line is rhamnolipids, derived from renewable corn feedstocks through a biotechnological process. Rhamnolipids are known for their high performance, non-toxicity, and biodegradability, making them an increasingly favored alternative to traditional surfactants derived from fossil fuels or tropical oils.
In September 2022, Stepan Company, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals for various industries, acquired PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand Stepan Company's market presence in the surfactant sector, increase production capacity through a new alkoxylation plant, and strengthen customer relationships. PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC is a U.S.-based chemical company that produces surfactants and related chemicals.
Major companies operating in the SLS and LABSA market include BASF SE, Solvay Vishnu Barium Pvt Ltd., Kao Corporation, Stepan Company, Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Co.Ltd., Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Cepsa, Arabian Sulfonates Company, Sasol Chemicals LLC., Fogla Group, Croda International Plc, Clariant AG, Shenzhen EbyTon Technology Co. Ltd., Tianjin Glorious Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd., Hunan Resun Auway Industrial Co.Ltd., Pilot Chemical Corp., Huntsman Corporation, Lubrizol Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Dow Chemical Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Rhodia SA, Rizhao Changsheng Daily Chemicals Co. Ltd., Zibo Haixing Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Hengli Jinbang Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., Sino Lion Surfactants (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., Hunan Jinlong Surfactants Co. Ltd., Foshan City Dongbang Chemical Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the SLS and LABSA market in 2024. The regions covered in the sls and labsa market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sls and labsa market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA) are types of anionic surfactants utilized in the production of laundry powders and liquids, dishwashing liquids, and a range of household cleaners.
The primary types of SLS and LABSA include sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid (LABSA). Linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) is a synthetic chemical surfactant commonly employed as an industrial detergent. Its diverse functions encompass cleansing, emulsifying, wetting, acting as an additive, coupling, mercerizing, and others. These surfactants find applications in various industries such as personal care, home care, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food and beverages, and other related areas.
The SLS and LABSA market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides SLS and LABSA market statistics, including SLS and LABSA industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an SLS and LABSA market share, detailed SLS and LABSA market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the SLS and LABSA industry. This SLS and LABSA market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The SLS and LABSA market consists of sales of ammonium laureth sulfate (ALS), sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (SLSA), sodium coco sulfate (SCS), and decyl glucoside. 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. SLS and LABSA Market Characteristics3. SLS and LABSA Market Trends and Strategies4. SLS and LABSA Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global SLS and LABSA Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the SLS and LABSA Market34. Recent Developments in the SLS and LABSA Market
5. Global SLS and LABSA Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. SLS and LABSA Market Segmentation
7. SLS and LABSA Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific SLS and LABSA Market
9. China SLS and LABSA Market
10. India SLS and LABSA Market
11. Japan SLS and LABSA Market
12. Australia SLS and LABSA Market
13. Indonesia SLS and LABSA Market
14. South Korea SLS and LABSA Market
15. Western Europe SLS and LABSA Market
16. UK SLS and LABSA Market
17. Germany SLS and LABSA Market
18. France SLS and LABSA Market
19. Italy SLS and LABSA Market
20. Spain SLS and LABSA Market
21. Eastern Europe SLS and LABSA Market
22. Russia SLS and LABSA Market
23. North America SLS and LABSA Market
24. USA SLS and LABSA Market
25. Canada SLS and LABSA Market
26. South America SLS and LABSA Market
27. Brazil SLS and LABSA Market
28. Middle East SLS and LABSA Market
29. Africa SLS and LABSA Market
30. SLS and LABSA Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. SLS and LABSA Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. SLS and LABSA Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
SLS and LABSA Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on sls and labsa market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for sls and labsa ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The sls and labsa market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- the market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- the market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- the forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- the forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- the regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- the competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- the trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Product Type: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)2) by Function: Cleansing; Emulsifying; Wetting; Additive; Coupling; Mercerizing; Other Functions
3) by Application: Personal Care; Home Care; Pharmaceuticals; Textiles; Food and Beverages; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) by Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): Cosmetic Grade SLS; Industrial Grade SLS; Pharmaceutical Grade SLS; Food Grade SLS2) by Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA): LABSA 90%; LABSA 96%; LABSA 98%; Neutralized LABSA
Key Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Solvay Vishnu Barium Pvt Ltd.; Kao Corporation; Stepan Company; Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Co.Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this SLS and LABSA market report include:- BASF SE
- Solvay Vishnu Barium Pvt Ltd.
- Kao Corporation
- Stepan Company
- Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Co.Ltd.
- Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.
- Cepsa
- Arabian Sulfonates Company
- Sasol Chemicals LLC.
- Fogla Group
- Croda International Plc
- Clariant AG
- Shenzhen EbyTon Technology Co. Ltd.
- Tianjin Glorious Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd.
- Hunan Resun Auway Industrial Co.Ltd.
- Pilot Chemical Corp.
- Huntsman Corporation
- Lubrizol Corporation
- Evonik Industries AG
- Dow Chemical Company
- Akzo Nobel N.V.
- Rhodia SA
- Rizhao Changsheng Daily Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Zibo Haixing Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Hengli Jinbang Fine Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Sino Lion Surfactants (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
- Hunan Jinlong Surfactants Co. Ltd.
- Foshan City Dongbang Chemical Co. Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 4.91 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 6.22 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 29 |
