The sodium lauryl ether sulfate [sles] market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for sodium lauryl ether sulfate [sles] has seen substantial growth in recent years. It is projected to rise from $1.46 billion in 2024 to $1.54 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth experienced in the historical period can be associated with an increase in personal care products, demand for surfactants, detergent manufacturing, the expansion of homecare products, cosmetic and personal care trends, as well as consumer awareness and preferences.
The Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate [SLES] market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of sodium lauryl ether sulfate [sles] is predicted to experience substantial growth in the impending years. It is projected to increase to $2.02 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
This projected growth within the forecast period is likely due to the expanding personal care sector, surging demand for surfactants, consistent growth in detergent production, a shift towards environmentally-friendly formulations, and product variety in personal care. The forecast period also foresees notable trends such as natural and organic formulas, sustainable and biodegradable surfactants, the clean beauty movement, introduction of innovative product formulations, and diversification within the personal care sector.
The growing understanding of individual cleanliness is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) market. Personal hygiene is the attention that an individual provides to their body. Likewise, the viral outbreak has amplified the focus on safety and hygiene, leading to a surge in the usage of personal care items and the demand for sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) used in such products. For example, a study shared by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, a governmental body in the US, highlighted that the typical annual outlay on personal care goods and services in 2022 was $855, which climbed to $950 in 2023. Thus, the growing consciousness around personal cleanliness is a key driver of the sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) market's growth.
The sodium lauryl ether sulfate [sles] market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Cosmetic Grade, Industrial Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade
2) By Form: Dry, Liquid
3) By Application: Detergents And Cleaners, Personal Care, Agrochemicals, Medical Chemicals, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Cosmetic Grade: Hair Care Products, Skin Care Products
2) By Industrial Grade: Household Cleaning Products, Industrial Detergents
3) By Pharmaceutical Grade: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Excipients In Formulations
The emerging trend of product innovation is becoming significantly popular in the sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) market. Leading businesses in the sector are shifting towards employing bio-based solutions. For example, Solvay S.A., a Belgian chemical company that also supplies cosmetic ingredients, introduced two new high-performing biosurfactants, Mirasoft SL L60 and Mirasoft SL A60, in June 2022. These biosurfactants are intended to enable the development of eco-friendly beauty care items. Produced from sugar and rapeseed oil, these glycolipid biosurfactants carry a small carbon and environmental footprint and are applicable in various beauty care goods, such as face washes, lotions, shower gels, shampoos, and conditioners. The innovative Mirasoft product range aims to formulate new business potentials through biotechnology and product end-of-life management, fulfilling the growing need for sustainable alternatives by boosting the proportion of renewable carbon in Solvay's product range.
Major companies operating in the sodium lauryl ether sulfate [sles] market include:
• Croda International Plc
• Huntsman International LLC
• Solvay SA
• Taiwan NJC Corporation Ltd.
• Stepan Company
• Galaxy Surfactants Limited
• Godrej Industries Ltd.
• Kao Corporation
• Clariant AG
• Evonik Industries AG
• Quimicos del Cauca S.A.S.
• Akshar Chemical India Private Limited
• Zhengzhou Joint Industry Corporation
• Yantai Wenxu Industrial Co. Ltd
• Airedale Chemical Company Limited
• BASF SE
• Dow Inc.
• Sasol Limited
• Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio
• Vinati Organics Limited
• Lion Corporation
• Zhejiang Zanyu Technology Co. Ltd.
• Guangzhou Startec Science and Technology Co. Ltd.
• Xinyi Hengchang Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Lubrizol Corporation
• Enaspol a.s.
• Innospec Inc.
• Hydrite Chemical Co.
• Sinolight Chemicals Co. Ltd.
• Miwon Commercial Co. Ltd.
• Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Co.
• Yangzhou Chenhua New Materials Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the sodium lauryl ether sulfate [sles] market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa