What Factors Propelled The Growth Of The Detergent Chemicals Market In The Past?
The detergent chemicals market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of detergent chemicals has seen a robust increase in the past few years. The market is projected to rise from $68.39 billion in 2024 to $74.29 billion in 2025, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The previous growth can be ascribed to factors such as population increase and urbanization, higher consciousness about hygiene, industrial growth, economic expansion, and changes in consumer lifestyle.
How Will the Detergent Chemicals Market?
The Detergent Chemicals market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of detergent chemicals is set to experience a surge in the coming years, with it projected to reach a significant value of $110.65 billion in 2029, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%.
Factors that can account for this growth in the projected period include the influence of the pandemic and the associated hygiene practices, competitive tactics and customer loyalty, consumer knowledge and consciousness, cost-effectiveness and price reaction, health and cleanliness awareness programs, and enhancements in supply chain. Key emerging trends for the forecast period entail environment-friendly compositions, biodegradable components, plant-based and natural goods, focused and effective recipes, progressive packaging and distribution tactics.
Which Factors Are Boosting Growth In The Detergent Chemicals Market?
The detergent chemicals market's growth is predicted to be driven by the expansion of the textile industry. The textile industry encompasses all activities, from researching and designing to producing and distributing textiles, fabrics, and clothing. Textile detergents, which are designed to scour, remove sizing materials and grease from textiles, and clean fabrics, are integral to the industry. With the rise in urbanisation and an increase in consumer disposable income, the awareness towards personal hygiene has heightened, subsequently propelling the demand for detergent chemicals. The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), a UK-based association, reported in November 2023 that the UK fashion and textile industry had contributed $81 billion (£62 billion) to the UK GDP that year, supporting 1.3 million jobs throughout the country and generating over $30 billion (£23 billion) in tax revenues. Thus, the textile industry's growth is fuelling the detergent chemicals market.
What Key Areas Define The Segmentation Of The Global Detergent Chemicals Market?
The detergent chemicals market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Surfactants, Builders And Fillers, Enzymes, Fragrances, Bleaching Agents
2) By Form: Solid Detergents, Liquid Detergents
3) By Application: Laundry Cleaning Products, Household And Commercial Cleaning Products, Personal Cleaning Products, Dishwashing Products, Fuel Additives, Biological Reagents
Subsegments:
1) By Surfactants: Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-Ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants,
2) By Builders And Fillers: Phosphates, Zeolites, Carbonates, Silicates,
3) By Enzymes: Proteases, Amylases, Lipases, Cellulases,
4) By Fragrances: Natural Fragrances, Synthetic Fragrances,
5) By Bleaching Agents: Sodium Percarbonate, Sodium Hypochlorite, Optical Brighteners
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How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Detergent Chemicals Market?
An increasing trend in the detergent chemicals market is the surge in popularity of bio-based surfactants. Detergents made using environmentally friendly components, often referred to as green cleaning chemicals, are not only safe for humans but also for our environment. These products are derived from plant-based enzymes and are free from harmful chemical compounds. Leading players in the industrial cleaning chemical market are continuously evolving through technological advancements to maintain their competitive edge. Clariant, a Swiss chemicals company active in the detergent chemicals market, for instance, introduced Vita, a 100% bio-based surfactant and poly-ethylene glycol in February 2022. This innovative contribution, in a way, addresses climate change issues. The entire supply chain takes care of transferring the bio-based substance from the field to the final consumer product. The use of bio-based feedstock results in a smaller carbon footprint compared to other options. Furthermore, Clariant-Vita surfactants have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 85%.
Who Are the Key Players In The Detergent Chemicals Market?
Major companies operating in the detergent chemicals market include:
• BASF SE
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Huntsman International LLC
• Croda International PLC
• Solvay Société Anonyme
• Clariant AG
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Nouryon Industrial Chemicals
• Unilever PLC
• Evonik Industries AG
• The Procter & Gamble Company
• Stepan Company
• Novozymes A/S
• International Detergent Chemicals Ltd.
• E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
• Galaxy Surfactants Pvt Ltd.
• Godrej Industries Limited
• Kao Corporation
• Lion Corporation
• Sasol Limited
• Vinayak Ingredients Pvt. Ltd.
• Chemithon Enterprises Inc.
• Enaspol Inc.
• Nease Co. LLC
• Pilot Chemical Company
• 3V Sigma USA Inc.
• Ultra Group of Companies
• Zanyu Technology Group Co. Ltd.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Detergent Chemicals Market?
North America was the largest region in the detergent chemicals market in 2024. The regions covered in the detergent chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
