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Surface Active Agents Global Market Report 2023 – By Product Type (Non-Ionic Surfactants, Anionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants), By Substrate (Synthetic, Bio-Based), By Application (Household Detergent, Personal Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaner, Food Processing, Oilfield Chemical, Agricultural Chemical, Textile, Plastic, Paint and Coating, Adhesive and Other Applications) – Market Size, Trends, And Market Forecast 2023-2032

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Surface-active agents are substances with the ability to adsorb to solid surfaces and fluid interfaces and act as multifunctional ingredients. Surface-active agents are used in detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants in order to lower the surface tension.

The main product types of surface-active agents are non-ionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and cationic surfactants. A cationic surfactant is a form of surfactant with a positive charge on its hydrophilic end. The substrates are synthetic and bio-based. The various applications involved are household detergent, personal care, industrial and institutional cleaners, food processing, oilfield chemicals, agricultural chemicals, textiles, plastics, paint and coating, adhesives, and other applications.

The surface-active agents market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides surface-active agents market statistics, including surface-active agents industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a surface-active agents market share, detailed surface-active agents market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the surface-active agents industry. This surface-active agents market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the industry.

The global surface active agents market size will grow from $28.85 billion in 2022 to $30.35 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global surface active agents market size is expected to grow from $37.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.7%.

An increase in demand for surface-active agents from various end-user industries is driving the market. Surfactants in the food industry are used as emulsifiers, which are important for the formation and stabilization of the food structure. Moreover, there is a growing awareness of healthy food, which requires bio-surfactants with high biodegradability and lower toxicity. According to a research study on biosurfactants, production, and application prospects in the food industry in 2020, among biosurfactant-producing microorganisms, some yeasts present no risks of toxicity or pathogenicity, making them ideal for use in food formulations. Moreover, globally, 50% of food surfactants produced are used in bakery products, indicating the number of surface-active agents required. The rising demand from end-users drives the surface-active agents market.

Strict regulations imposed by government agencies are hindering the market's growth. Surfactants cause environmental and health issues, which compels regulatory bodies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) to monitor the manufacturing units of surfactants to keep the toxicity levels as permissible. For instance, as per the US Food & Drug Administration, CFR—Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, the use of surfactants should not exceed 10 parts per million in the production of sodium chloride. An emulsifier should not exceed 0.1% of the finished frozen dessert for human consumption. Therefore, stringent policies on surfactants used in food industries hamper the growth of the market.

Extra concentrated laundry detergents are becoming popular as they reduce water consumption. Companies are developing concentrated detergents that can save as much as 45 million gallons of water per year and also require less plastic for packaging and make transportation more energy-efficient. For example, Sokalan HP 20 improves the dissolution of the surfactants into the liquid, providing a 30%–50% reduction in cold-water dissolution time. Major companies manufacturing extra concentrated laundry detergents include Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Henkel AG & Company, and Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

In September 2020, Stepan, a US-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals, acquired Clariant for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition of Clariant supports Stepan’s growth strategy in Latin America and enhances the ability to support customers’ growth in the Mexican consumer and functional markets for surfactants.

Major players in the surface-active agents market are BASF SE, Clariant, Akzo Nobel N.V. (The Netherlands), Air Products and Chemicals (U.S.), E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. (U.S.), Kao Corporation, Stepan Company, Ashland, Evonik Industries AG, and Reliance Industries Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the surface-active agents market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global surface-active agents market. The regions covered in the global surface-active agents market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the surface-active agents market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia.

The surface-active agents market consists of the sales of emulsifiers, dispersing and wetting agents, and various antiseptics. 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.

The global surface active agents market is segmented -

1) By Product Type: Non-Ionic Surfactants, Anionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants

2) By Substrate: Synthetic, Bio-Based

3) By Application: Household Detergent, Personal Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaner, Food Processing, Oilfield Chemical, Agricultural Chemical, Textile, Plastic, Paint & Coating, Adhesive and Other Applications

    Table Of Contents

    1. Executive Summary

    2. Surface Active Agents Market Characteristics

    3. Surface Active Agents Market Trends And Strategies

    4. Surface Active Agents Market – Macro Economic Scenario

    4.1 COVID-19 Impact On Surface Active Agents Market

    4.2 Ukraine-Russia War Impact On Surface Active Agents Market

    4.3 Impact Of High Inflation On Surface Active Agents Market

    5. Surface Active Agents Market Size And Growth

    5.1. Global Surface Active Agents Historic Market, 2017-2022, $ Billion

    5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market

    5.1.2. Restraints On The Market

    5.2. Global Surface Active Agents Forecast Market, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    5.2.1. Drivers Of The Market

    5.2.2. Restraints On the Market

    6. Surface Active Agents Market Segmentation

    6.1. Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    Non-Ionic Surfactants

    Anionic Surfactants

    Amphoteric Surfactants

    Cationic Surfactants

    6.2. Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    Household Detergent

    Personal Care

    Industrial & Institutional Cleaner

    Food Processing

    Oilfield Chemical

    Agricultural Chemical

    Textile

    Plastic

    Paint & Coating

    Adhesive and Other Applications

    6.3. Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Substrate, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    Synthetic

    Bio-Based

    7. Surface Active Agents Market Regional And Country Analysis

    7.1. Global Surface Active Agents Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    7.2. Global Surface Active Agents Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    8. Asia-Pacific Surface Active Agents Market

    8.1. Asia-Pacific Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    Region Information, Impact Of COVID-19, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies

    8.2. Asia-Pacific Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    9. China Surface Active Agents Market

    9.1. China Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    9.2. China Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F,$ Billion

    10. India Surface Active Agents Market

    10.1. India Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    11. Japan Surface Active Agents Market

    11.1. Japan Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    12. Australia Surface Active Agents Market

    12.1. Australia Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    13. Indonesia Surface Active Agents Market

    13.1. Indonesia Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    14. South Korea Surface Active Agents Market

    14.1. South Korea Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    15. Western Europe Surface Active Agents Market

    15.1. Western Europe Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    15.2. Western Europe Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    16. UK Surface Active Agents Market

    16.1. UK Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    17. Germany Surface Active Agents Market

    17.1. Germany Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    18. France Surface Active Agents Market

    18.3. France Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    19. Eastern Europe Surface Active Agents Market

    19.1. Eastern Europe Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    19.2. Eastern Europe Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    20. Russia Surface Active Agents Market

    20.1. Russia Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    21. North America Surface Active Agents Market

    21.1. North America Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    21.2. North America Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    22. USA Surface Active Agents Market

    22.1. USA Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    22.2. USA Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    23. South America Surface Active Agents Market

    23.1. South America Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    23.2. South America Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    24. Brazil Surface Active Agents Market

    24.1. Brazil Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    25. Middle East Surface Active Agents Market

    25.1. Middle East Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    25.2. Middle East Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    26. Africa Surface Active Agents Market

    26.1. Africa Surface Active Agents Market Overview

    26.2. Africa Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

    27. Surface Active Agents Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

    27.1. Surface Active Agents Market Competitive Landscape

    27.2. Surface Active Agents Market Company Profiles

    27.2.1. BASF SE

    27.2.1.1. Overview

    27.2.1.2. Products and Services

    27.2.1.3. Strategy

    27.2.1.4. Financial Performance

    27.2.2. Clariant

    27.2.2.1. Overview

    27.2.2.2. Products and Services

    27.2.2.3. Strategy

    27.2.2.4. Financial Performance

    27.2.3. Akzo Nobel N.V. (The Netherlands)

    27.2.3.1. Overview

    27.2.3.2. Products and Services

    27.2.3.3. Strategy

    27.2.3.4. Financial Performance

    27.2.4. Air Products and Chemicals (U.S.)

    27.2.4.1. Overview

    27.2.4.2. Products and Services

    27.2.4.3. Strategy

    27.2.4.4. Financial Performance

    27.2.5. E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co (U.S.)

    27.2.5.1. Overview

    27.2.5.2. Products and Services

    27.2.5.3. Strategy

    27.2.5.4. Financial Performance

    29. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Surface Active Agents Market

    29. Surface Active Agents Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

    30. Appendix

    30.1. Abbreviations

    30.2. Currencies

    30.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates

    30.4. Research Inquiries

    30.5. The Business Research Company

    30.6. Copyright And Disclaimer

List Of Tables

    Table 1: Global Historic Market Growth, 2017-2022, $ Billion
  • Table 2: Global Forecast Market Growth, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 3: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 4: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 5: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Substrate, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 6: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 7: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 8: Asia-Pacific, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 9: China, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 10: India, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 11: Japan, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 12: Australia, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 13: Indonesia, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 14: South Korea, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 15: Western Europe, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 16: UK, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 17: Germany, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 18: France, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 19: Eastern Europe, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 20: Russia, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 21: North America, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 22: USA, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 23: South America, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 24: Brazil, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 25: Middle East, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 26: Africa, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Table 27: BASF SE Financial Performance
  • Table 28: Clariant Financial Performance
  • Table 29: Akzo Nobel N.V. (The Netherlands) Financial Performance
  • Table 30: Air Products and Chemicals (U.S.) Financial Performance
  • Table 31: E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co (U.S.) Financial Performance

List Of Figures

    Figure 1: Global Historic Market Growth, 2017-2022, $ Billion
  • Figure 2: Global Forecast Market Growth, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 3: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 4: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 5: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Substrate, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 6: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 7: Global Surface Active Agents Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 8: Asia-Pacific, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 9: China, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 10: India, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 11: Japan, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 12: Australia, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 13: Indonesia, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 14: South Korea, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 15: Western Europe, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 16: UK, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 17: Germany, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 18: France, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 19: Eastern Europe, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 20: Russia, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 21: North America, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 22: USA, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 23: South America, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 24: Brazil, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 25: Middle East, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 26: Africa, Surface Active Agents Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion
  • Figure 27: BASF SE Financial Performance
  • Figure 28: Clariant Financial Performance
  • Figure 29: Akzo Nobel N.V. (The Netherlands) Financial Performance
  • Figure 30: Air Products and Chemicals (U.S.) Financial Performance
  • Figure 31: E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co (U.S.) Financial Performance
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