Chemical Auxiliary Agents Market Report 2025

The chemical auxiliary agents market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $31.17 billion in 2024 to $33.88 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrialization, growth in manufacturing sectors, rising demand for water treatment chemicals, expanding agricultural activities, and globalization of chemical markets.

The chemical auxiliary agents market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $47.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing awareness of environmental sustainability, rising demand for specialty chemicals, expansion of the food and beverage industry, increased use of chemical auxiliaries in the pharmaceutical sector, and development of innovative materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing focus on green chemistry, demand for bio-based and sustainable chemical auxiliaries, adoption of smart manufacturing processes, the emergence of personalized chemical solutions, and integration of digital technologies in chemical production.

The increasing demand for personal care products is poised to drive the growth of the chemical auxiliary agent market in the future. Personal care products encompass a range of items used for personal hygiene, cleaning, and grooming. Chemical auxiliary agents are incorporated into personal care products to prevent the growth of microorganisms and extend the product's shelf life. L'Oréal S.A., a France-based personal care company, reported in February 2023 that sales of consumer products increased from 11.8% to 14.6%, and active cosmetics rose from 28% to 30.6% from the 4th quarter of 2022 to December 31, 2022. The Dermatological Beauty Division achieved an exceptional growth rate of +21.9% like-for-such as and +30.6% based on reported numbers, indicating a robust demand for personal care products and driving the chemical auxiliary agent market.

The upsurge in construction activity is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the chemical auxiliary agents market. Construction activities involve the planning, execution, and completion of building projects. Chemical auxiliary agents play a crucial role in construction by enhancing material properties, improving workability, and ensuring durability in applications such as concrete admixtures, waterproofing agents, and bonding agents. A report by the Office for National Statistics in March 2023 highlighted that in the fourth quarter of 2022, quarterly construction production increased by 0.3% compared to the third quarter of 2022. Furthermore, after a record growth in 2021 of 12.8%, the annual production of construction rose by 5.6% in 2022 compared to 2021, indicating increased construction activity driving the chemical auxiliary agent market.

Product innovation has become a prominent trend in the chemical auxiliary agent market, with major companies focusing on developing innovative products to strengthen their market positions. For example, in June 2022, Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, an India-based specialty chemical manufacturer, introduced Silky SF, a cationic softener. Silky SF is recommended as a finishing agent for various fabric types, particularly cotton, providing a smoother surface and enhancing the fabric's physical texture.

Major companies in the chemical auxiliary agents market are concentrating on developing sustainable auxiliaries, such as solvent-based dispersing agents, to enhance formulation performance and improve compatibility with various resin systems. A solvent-based dispersing agent is a chemical additive used in formulations to enhance the dispersion of pigments and fillers in solvent-based systems, leading to improved product stability, color consistency, and overall performance. For example, in April 2024, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemicals company, launched Efka PX 4360. This solvent-based dispersing agent, designed for industrial coatings, employs Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology to deliver superior performance and storage stability. It boasts excellent compatibility with a variety of solvent-based resin systems, facilitating the formulation of tin- and aromatic-free solutions that meet contemporary performance and sustainability requirements.

In October 2022, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based chemicals company, acquired BASF’s U.S.-based Attapulgite business assets for $60 million. This acquisition aims to bolster Clariant's technological capabilities in the purification of edible oils and renewable fuels. It also seeks to enhance the company’s presence in the North American market, aligning with its sustainability goals and increasing production capacity to meet growing demand. BASF SE is a Germany-based chemical company that specializes in providing chemical auxiliary agents.

Major companies operating in the chemical auxiliary agents market include BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Covestro AG, Solvay SA, Arkema SA, Akzo Nobel N.V., Kao Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Lanxess AG, Huntsman International LLC, Clariant AG, Lonza Group AG, Lubrizol Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, Croda International PLC, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Innospec Inc., Archroma Corporation, Pidilite Industries Limited, Kemin Industries Inc, Fineotex Chemical Ltd., Zschimmer & Schwarz Inc., Camex Ltd., Ethox Chemicals LLC, Fibro Chem LLC, Mitra Auxillary Chemicals Pvt.Ltd., SpringSeal Inc., Crucible Chemical Company.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemical auxiliary agents market in 2024. The regions covered in the chemical auxiliary agents market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the chemical auxiliary agents market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Chemical auxiliary agents are substances employed in the chemical industry to enhance or modify the physical properties of the final product, including color, texture, or viscosity. While they are not the primary components of chemical reactions or formulations, they play a supportive role in enhancing efficiency, stability, and other desired properties.

The primary types of chemical auxiliary agents include dispersing agents, separation agents, and solvents. Dispersing agents, for example, consist of non-ionic surfactants such as alkyl-polyethylene glycol. These agents find applications in various industries such as construction, paint, paper, textiles, and others, contributing to technical textiles, home furnishings, and apparel.

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The chemical auxiliary agents market consists of sales of catalysts, drying agents, separation agents, rubber auxiliary agents, plastic auxiliary agents, petroleum additives, leather auxiliary agents, electronics chemicals, coating auxiliary agents and excipients. 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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