Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) Market - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

The linear alkyl benzene (LAB) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.67% over the forecast period, increasing from US$8.264 billion in 2025 to US$10.381 billion by 2030.

Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA) derived from linear alkyl benzene makes household detergents. The important application products are laundry powders, laundry liquids, dishwashing products, and all-purpose cleaners. LABSA, a derivative of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) and is one of the most widely used surfactants in the world, is used in industrial and institutional cleaners, textile processing as wetting, dispersing, and cleaning agents, industrial processes such as emulsifiers and polymerization, and in the formulation of crop protection agents.

The major driving factors behind the market are increasing light-duty dishwashing liquid demand, the growth of biodegradable surfactants, and growing awareness due to urbanization and rapid industrialization. Further, the demand for linear alkyl benzene (LAB) is anticipated to increase owing to the rising demand for cleaning and hygienic products from the growing economies of Asia and Africa along with sustained demand from the developed countries. For instance, the industrial revenue of the soap and cleaning compound manufacturing industry in Canada was about $4.7 billion in 2021, according to the Government of Canada. Thus, the growing awareness among the general population aimed at cleaning andsanitaryproducts is driving the market.

Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) Market Drivers

Increasing application in the light-duty dishwashing liquid

The increased use of light-duty dishwashing liquid is one of the major reasons for the growing demand for linear alkyl benzene. Light-duty dishwashing liquids are generally milder than other harsh chemicals, these are beneficial for the skin and the material applied. The long-lasting effect on the environment has been noticed to be low compared to traditional detergents.

LABSA is applied to manufacture detergents, dishwashing detergents, detergent powder, cleaning powder, washing powders, detergent cakes, liquid soap, soaps, etc. It is a sulfonic acid compound used as a foaming agent, a cleaning agent in more formulations, and toilet soaps for foaming. Further, Laundry detergents containing linear alkyl benzene sulphonates are more effective at removing oily and greasy stains. Overall, the market growth would be driven by the demand for light-duty washing substances.

Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) Market Geographical Outlook:

Asia-Pacific will be the fastest-growing market

The major countries in the region, such as India, China, Japan, Korea, and Australia, play a vital role in the rapid economic growth and industrialization. Furthermore, countries of ASEAN, like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, are experiencing fast economic growth and increasing industrial development.

India's chemical industry sector is the 6th largest producer of chemicals globally and 3rd in Asia, only after China and Japan. The usage of detergents and soaps has rapidly increased in the country due to the Swachh Bharat Mission. Rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to the increased use of detergents. Further, In China, the total import and export volume of the chemical industry was US$952.29 billion. Among them, the total export volume was US$316.53 billion in 2023. The export value of basic chemical raw materials was US$95.35 billion. The country's demand for soap and detergents would increase the demand for linear alkyl benzene. China is one of the largest consumer markets in the world for personal care and cleansing products. The overall economic expansion in the region would lead to an increased demand for the cleansing product.

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The Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) Market is segmented and analyzed as follows:

By Application

• Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS)
• Other applications such as solvents and paints

By Distribution Channel

• Direct
• Indirect

By Geography

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Middle East and Africa
• Asia-Pacific