The global natural surfactants market was valued at $21.9 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $35.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5% from 2023 to 2032.
A natural surfactant, also known as a bio-based or plant-derived surfactant, is a type of surface-active agent that is derived from renewable and naturally occurring sources. Surfactants are molecules that have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts, which allow them to lower the surface tension between liquids and solids or between different liquids. This property makes surfactants valuable in a wide range of applications, including cleaning, personal care, agriculture, and industrial processes.
The factors such as improvement in the standard of living, positive effect of beauty and personal care products on self-esteem, and rapid shift of consumers toward luxurious and premium cosmetic brands have spurred the personal care and cosmetic industry. For instance, according to an article published by Cosmetics Europe in the year 2021, the personal care industry is valued at €80 billion at a retail sales price in 2021. The natural surfactant carries all the essential assets for the body and skin. Natural surfactant possesses properties such as dispersant, anti-viral, cleansing, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory due to these attributes it is mainly used in the manufacturing of lotions, face creams, deodorants, soaps, shower gels, and among other products. These factors together act as one of the key drivers responsible for the growth of the natural surfactant market during the forecast period.
The cost of sourcing, processing, and refining natural ingredients result in higher product prices. Furthermore, some natural ingredients used in surfactants have limited availability due to factors like seasonal variations, geographic constraints, and agricultural challenges. These factors are projected to hamper market growth.
The factors such as rise in global population, increase in the demand for food, import and export trade, advancement of technology, and booming agriculture sector have witnessed the significant growth of natural surfactant. For instance, according to an article published by India Brand Equity Foundation in August 2022, the Indian agricultural sector is predicted to increase to $ 24 billion by 2025. These factors are booming the growth of natural surfactant in the agriculture sector where it is employed widely on crops as a biofertilizer and thus, helps in maintaining the crop yield and soil porosity during the natural calamity. This is projected to enhance the demand for the natural surfactant market; thus, creating lucrative opportunities for the future. This factor is projected to offer new avenues for the natural surfactant market.
The natural surfactant market is segmented on the basis of product, application, and region. On the basis of product, the market is categorized into anionic, nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric. On the basis of application, the market is categorized into personal care and cosmetics, agriculture chemicals, pharmaceutical drug, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The report covers the strategies adopted by key players in the market to sustain the competitive environment and increase their market share. The global natural surfactant market profiles leading players that include BASF, Croda International, Indorama Corporation, Kao Corporation, Clariant AG, Innospec, Dora Agri-Tech, Lankem, Sanchi Organics Private Limited, and Kensing, LLC.
The global natural surfactant market report provides in-depth competitive analysis as well as profiles of these major players. In addition, the market drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the report.
A natural surfactant, also known as a bio-based or plant-derived surfactant, is a type of surface-active agent that is derived from renewable and naturally occurring sources. Surfactants are molecules that have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts, which allow them to lower the surface tension between liquids and solids or between different liquids. This property makes surfactants valuable in a wide range of applications, including cleaning, personal care, agriculture, and industrial processes.
The factors such as improvement in the standard of living, positive effect of beauty and personal care products on self-esteem, and rapid shift of consumers toward luxurious and premium cosmetic brands have spurred the personal care and cosmetic industry. For instance, according to an article published by Cosmetics Europe in the year 2021, the personal care industry is valued at €80 billion at a retail sales price in 2021. The natural surfactant carries all the essential assets for the body and skin. Natural surfactant possesses properties such as dispersant, anti-viral, cleansing, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory due to these attributes it is mainly used in the manufacturing of lotions, face creams, deodorants, soaps, shower gels, and among other products. These factors together act as one of the key drivers responsible for the growth of the natural surfactant market during the forecast period.
The cost of sourcing, processing, and refining natural ingredients result in higher product prices. Furthermore, some natural ingredients used in surfactants have limited availability due to factors like seasonal variations, geographic constraints, and agricultural challenges. These factors are projected to hamper market growth.
The factors such as rise in global population, increase in the demand for food, import and export trade, advancement of technology, and booming agriculture sector have witnessed the significant growth of natural surfactant. For instance, according to an article published by India Brand Equity Foundation in August 2022, the Indian agricultural sector is predicted to increase to $ 24 billion by 2025. These factors are booming the growth of natural surfactant in the agriculture sector where it is employed widely on crops as a biofertilizer and thus, helps in maintaining the crop yield and soil porosity during the natural calamity. This is projected to enhance the demand for the natural surfactant market; thus, creating lucrative opportunities for the future. This factor is projected to offer new avenues for the natural surfactant market.
The natural surfactant market is segmented on the basis of product, application, and region. On the basis of product, the market is categorized into anionic, nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric. On the basis of application, the market is categorized into personal care and cosmetics, agriculture chemicals, pharmaceutical drug, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The report covers the strategies adopted by key players in the market to sustain the competitive environment and increase their market share. The global natural surfactant market profiles leading players that include BASF, Croda International, Indorama Corporation, Kao Corporation, Clariant AG, Innospec, Dora Agri-Tech, Lankem, Sanchi Organics Private Limited, and Kensing, LLC.
The global natural surfactant market report provides in-depth competitive analysis as well as profiles of these major players. In addition, the market drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the report.
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Key Market Segments
By Product
- Anionic
- Nonionic
- Cationic
- Amphoteric
By Application
- Personal care and cosmetics
- Agriculture Chemicals
- Pharmaceutical Drug
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa,
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest of LAMEA
- Key Market Players
- BASF SE
- Croda International Plc
- Clariant AG.
- Innospec Inc.
- Lankem Surfactants
- Kensing, LLC.
- Indorama Corporation Limited
- Kao Corporation.
- Dora Agri-Tech
- Sanchi Organics Private Limited
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: NATURAL SURFACTANTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT
CHAPTER 5: NATURAL SURFACTANTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 6: NATURAL SURFACTANTS MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 7: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 8: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
According to the report, the natural surfactants market was valued at $21.9 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $35.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5% from 2023 to 2032.A natural surfactant, also known as a bio-based or plant-derived surfactant, is a type of surface-active agent that is derived from renewable and naturally occurring sources. Surfactants are molecules that have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts, which allow them to lower the surface tension between liquids and solids or between different liquids. This property makes surfactants valuable in a wide range of applications, including cleaning, personal care, agriculture, and industrial processes.
Consumer awareness and concern about environmental sustainability have led to an increased demand for products made from natural and biodegradable ingredients, including surfactants. Natural surfactants are often derived from renewable resources and tend to have lower environmental impacts compared to their synthetic counterparts. This factor has contributed to the growth of the natural surfactant market during the forecast period.
The pharmaceutical sector is growing at a rapid pace owing to the rise in population, increase in R&D activities, and government initiation and investment in this sector. Furthermore, there are several key manufacturers actively engaged in the production of natural surfactants due to their widespread functionalities and application in various end-use industries. The pharmaceutical grade natural surfactant act as a biocide, antibacterial, antifungal, and disinfectant agent owing to which it is predominantly used in the formulation of pharmaceutical products such as surgical wipes, sterile hand scrub, hand wash, sanitizer, ointments, antiseptic creams, gels, and others. In addition, natural surfactants play a role in drug delivery systems by aiding solubility and absorption. Therefore, the demand for natural surfactant is expected to increase in the pharmaceutical industry.
The cost of sourcing, processing, and refining natural ingredients result in higher product prices. Furthermore, some natural ingredients used in surfactants have limited availability due to factors like seasonal variations, geographic constraints, and agricultural challenges. These factors are projected to hamper market growth. Furthermore, natural ingredients, including those used in natural surfactants, still trigger allergic reactions in some individuals. Some natural surfactants are more challenging to process and formulate compared to synthetic ones. This requires specialized equipment and processes, which add to production costs. These factors together are expected to restrain the market growth during the forecast period.
The factors such as rise in global population, increase in the demand for food, import and export trade, advancement of technology, and booming agriculture sector have witnessed the significant growth of natural surfactant. For instance, according to an article published by India Brand Equity Foundation in August 2022, the Indian agricultural sector is predicted to increase to $24 billion by 2025. These factors are booming the growth of natural surfactant in the agriculture sector where it is employed widely on crops as a biofertilizer and thus, helps in maintaining the crop yield and soil porosity during the natural calamity. This is projected to enhance the demand for the natural surfactant market; thus, creating lucrative opportunities for the future. This factor is projected to offer new avenues for the natural surfactant market.
The use of natural surfactants extends beyond personal care and cleaning products. They are utilized in various industrial applications, such as in the agriculture sector for crop protection and in the oil & gas industry for enhanced oil recovery. As industries look for more sustainable options, natural surfactants have gained attention in these sectors as well.
The natural surfactant market is segmented on the basis of product, application, and region. On the basis of product, the market is categorized into anionic, nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric. On the basis of application, the market is categorized into personal care and cosmetics, agriculture chemicals, pharmaceutical drug, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The growth drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the report to better understand the market dynamics. This report further highlights the key areas of investment. In addition, it includes Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the competitive scenario of the industry and role of each stakeholder. The report features strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market. Furthermore, it highlights the competitive landscape of key players to increase their market share and sustain intense competition in the industry.
The report covers the strategies adopted by key players in the market to sustain the competitive environment and increase their market share. The global natural surfactant market profiles leading players that include BASF, Croda International, Indorama Corporation, Kao Corporation, Clariant AG, Innospec, Dora Agri-Tech, Lankem, Sanchi Organics Private Limited, and Kensing, LLC.
The global natural surfactant market report provides in-depth competitive analysis as well as profiles of these major players. In addition, the market drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the report.
Companies Mentioned
- BASF SE
- Croda International Plc
- Clariant AG.
- Innospec Inc.
- Lankem Surfactants
- Kensing, LLC.
- Indorama Corporation Limited
- Kao Corporation.
- Dora Agri-Tech
- Sanchi Organics Private Limited
Methodology
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They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
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- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
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