Global Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Market 2017-2021
- Published: Nov 2017
- Pages: 100
- SKU: IRTNTR15743
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This market research study identifies Akzo Nobel, BASF, Huntsman International, Solvay, and Stepan as the leading players in the global sodium lauryl sulfate market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by form (dry and liquid), by application (household detergents and cleaners, personal care products, dishwashing liquids, industrial cleaners, and others), and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).
Overview of the global sodium lauryl sulfate market
Sodium lauryl sulfate surfactants breaks down the surface tension and separates the molecules to interact with the active ingredient. As a result, the demand for sodium lauryl sulfate is increasing in the detergent and cleaners industry for various applications in households, public offices, schools, and commercial places. Our market research analysis has identified that the increasing demand from the detergent industry will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the sodium lauryl sulfate market in the coming years. Sodium lauryl sulfate accounts for more than 28% of the total raw materials during the production of liquid detergents. With the rising consumption of liquid detergents, the addition of sodium lauryl sulfate in laundry detergents will increase in the coming years. Technavio’s market research analysts have predicted that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 5% by 2021.
The sodium lauryl sulfate market is witnessing considerable growth in APAC due to the presence of companies from the major end-use industries such as personal care, cosmetics, detergents, and cleaners. Countries such as China, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia are the major contributors to the market’s growth in this region. The growing demand for personal care and cosmetic products including shampoo, face wash, hair oils, and skin care products due to the rising personal disposable income in countries such as India and Japan, will also boost the demand for sodium lauryl sulfate in this region.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The sodium lauryl sulfate market is extremely competitive and appears to be highly fragmented due to the presence of many multinational and regional vendors. The vendors in the sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) market are increasingly competing against each other based on factors such as price, quality, and supply of differentiated products. According to our industry research and analysis, the market’s competitive environment will intensify the coming years.
Key vendors in this market are -
- Akzo Nobel
- BASF
- Huntsman International
- Solvay
- Stepan
Other prominent vendors in the market include Alpha Chemicals, Clariant, Explicit Chemicals, Galaxy Surfactants, Godrej Industries, Innova Corporate, Kao, Melan Chemical, Miwon Commercial, OXITENO, Sasol, and TAWIWAN NJC.
Segmentation by form and analysis of the sodium lauryl sulfate market
- Dry
- Liquid
Dry sodium lauryl sulfate comes in various forms such as powder, needles, and granules. A large number of manufacturers use sodium lauryl sulfate powder to make laundry detergents, bath powders, soaps, household detergents, and other cleaning products. The utilization of dry sodium lauryl sulfate powder in cleaning products such as floor cleaners, carpet cleaners, and surface cleaners will increase in the coming years due to its high detergency and easy formulation. This in turn, will drive the growth of the sodium lauryl sulfate market in this segment.
Segmentation by application and analysis of the sodium lauryl sulfate market
- Household detergents and cleaners
- Personal care products
- Dishwashing liquids
- Industrial cleaners
The increasing application of sodium lauryl sulfate in the formulation of household detergents on a large scale, fuels the growth of the sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) market in the household detergents and cleaners segment. Since the raw materials required to manufacture sodium lauryl sulfate are not expensive, its application in the detergents and cleaning products will continue to increase during the projected period.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
- What are the key factors driving the global sodium lauryl sulfate market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global sodium lauryl sulfate market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global sodium lauryl sulfate market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global sodium lauryl sulfate market?
- What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global sodium lauryl sulfate market?
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PART 01: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PART 02: SCOPE OF THE REPORT
PART 03: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
PART 04: INTRODUCTION
- Market outline
PART 05: MARKET LANDSCAPE
- Market ecosystem
- Market characteristics
- Market segmentation analysis
PART 06: MARKET SIZING
- Market sizing
- Market size and forecast
PART 07: FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
PART 08: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY FORM
- Segmentation by form
- Comparison by form
- Dry – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Liquid – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Market opportunity by form
PART 09: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY APPLICATION
- Segmentation by application
- Comparison by application
- Household detergents and cleaners – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Personal care products – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Dishwashing liquids – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Industrial cleaners – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Others – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Market opportunity by application
PART 10: REGIONAL LANDSCAPE
- Geographical segmentation
- Regional comparison
- APAC – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Americas – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- EMEA – Market size and forecast 2016-2021
- Key leading countries
- Market opportunity
PART 11: DECISION FRAMEWORK
PART 12: DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
PART 13: MARKET TRENDS
- Increasing preference for bio-based surfactants
- Rising demand from the personal care industry
- Growing demands from niche applications
PART 14: VENDOR LANDSCAPE
- Competitive landscape
- Key vendors in the global sodium lauryl sulfate market
- Other prominent vendors
PART 15: VENDOR ANALYSIS
- Vendor overview
- Akzo Nobel
- BASF
- Huntsman International
- Solvay
- Stepan
PART 16: APPENDIX
- List of abbreviations
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases

DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts

REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape
Key Questions Answered
- What are the key global market and the regional market share?
- What are the revenue-generating key market segments?
- What are the key factors driving and challenging this market’s growth?
- Who are the key market vendors and their growth strategies?
- What are the latest trends influencing the growth of this market?
- What are the variables influencing the market growth in the primary regions?
- What are the factors influencing the growth of the parent market?
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