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The low foam surfactants market is estimated to grow by USD 5,844.49 million at a CAGR of 6.21% between 2022 and 2027. The growth of the market depends on several factors, including rising demand for personal care products, rising demand from developing economies, and increasing use of low foam surfactants in detergents and cleaning agents.
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The rising demand for personal care products is notably driving the market growth, although factors such as the availability of substitutes may impede the market growth. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year and the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
The rising demand for personal care products is notably driving market growth. The high consumption of surfactants in personal care applications is contributed to the growing use of cosmetics such as hair care, skincare, and baby care products. Consumers are interested in personal care products that are mild in nature and gentle to the skin. Low foam surfactants are less likely to cause irritation on the skin and eyes, hence, they are widely accepted by personal care product manufacturers to develop a wide range of personal care products.
Low-foam surfactants help in cleaning dirt and producing foam in shower gels, shampoos, and hair conditioners. These surfactants, along with amphoteric surfactants such as betaines, are excellent viscosity builders. Hence, they are highly used in mild shampoos, facial creams, shaving creams, soaps, and conditioners. Surfactants that are compatible with the skin function as emulsifiers, and they stabilize oil droplets or water in lotions and creams. These emulsifiers in sunscreen and skin care cosmetics are absorbed quickly by the skin and do not cause a greasy and shiny film on the surface of the skin. In lipstick and make-up, surfactants are mainly used in the dispersion of color pigments. Hence, the growing demand for cosmetic products is expected to boost the demand for surfactants, which will drive the market growth and trends during the forecast period.
The growing demand for bio-based surfactants is an emerging market trends. Biosurfactants are amphiphilic compounds that are produced on the surfaces of living organisms or discharged extracellularly. They have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts, which makes them capable of reducing the surface tension between a liquid and a solid surface or two liquid surfaces. Owing to the harmful effects and non-biodegradable nature of chemically synthesized surfactants, the governments of several countries across the world are trying to promote the use of eco-friendly or green surfactants. Therefore, the adoption of bio-based low-foam surfactants is increasing among end-users due to their low toxicity and high biodegradability.
Companies present in the global market are focusing on developing bio-based nonionic surfactants. In February 2022, Clariant launched its new Vita bio-based surfactants and polyethene glycols (PEGs) which would help to address climate change by helping remove fossil carbon from the value chain. The rising demand coupled with their advantages and the growing focus of companies on developing bio-based surfactants, are expected to boost the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
The availability of substitutes is a major challenge impeding the market growth. Anionic surfactants with similar characteristics are substitutes for low-foam surfactants. Anionic surfactants are highly used as emulsifying, wetting, spreading, and foaming agents. They are used in detergents, cosmetics, industrial and institutional cleaning, oilfield chemicals, and agrochemicals.
Anionic surfactants are suitable for detergents and home cleaning applications due to their performance, cost-effectiveness, and effective cleaning properties. They get ionized in solution and carry a negative charge, which mainly helps in lifting and suspending particulate soils. They are the commonly used surfactants in dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, and shampoos because of their cleaning properties. Hence, the increasing use of anionic surfactants as a suitable alternative, especially in household and industrial cleaning applications, will pose a challenge to the global market during the forecast period.
The market growth and forecasting report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the market forecasting report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
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Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd. - The company offers surfactants and speciality chemicals for cleaning and personal care space.
The market forecasting report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 15 market companies, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, robust, tentative, and weak.
The market share growth by the home and personal care segment will be significant during the forecast period. Increasing demand for cleaning and maintaining sanity and growing adoption of personal care products are the major factors that are expected to boost the demand for low-foam surfactants for home and personal care applications during the forecast period.
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The home and personal care segment was valued at USD 3,528.01 million in 2017 and continued to grow until 2021. Low foam surfactants help in reducing the surface tension of water and, thereby, increase the wetting and spreading properties of water. They enhance and improve the cleaning performance by enabling quick and effective wetting of substrate surfaces, such as dishes and clothes. Low foam surfactants are commonly used in dishwashing formulations, floor and wall cleaning formulations, and laundering formulations.
The growing demand for such formulations from residential users is expected to drive the demand for a wide range of low-foam surfactants. Moreover, the rising adoption of body washes, mild shampoos, and hand washes, among others, is expected to drive the demand for low-foam surfactants for their formulation. In addition, the growing demand for low irritation potential and skin-compatible surfactants is also expected to drive the demand for low foam surfactants for the formulation. Furthermore, rapid growth in urbanization, coupled with the economic stability of consumers in several countries across the world, is one of the major factors that boost the demand for home and personal care products. This, in turn, is expected to foster the growth of this segment in the global market during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 37% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.
The share of APAC is expected to grow significantly in the global market due to the growing demand for surfactants from various industries such as personal care, textiles, detergents, and food processing. Moreover, increasing urbanization, coupled with the rising consumption of laundry cleaners in households, will considerably increase the demand for detergents in countries such as China and India, which, in turn, is expected to fuel the growth of the market in the region during the forecast period.
The emergence of China and India as manufacturing hubs for several industries, such as paper, textile, and pharmaceuticals, is expected to drive industrial and institutional cleaning, which, in turn, is expected to foster the demand for low-foam surfactants for the development of cleaning products. The diversity of personal care products offers lucrative opportunities for the growth of the low foam surfactants market in the region. The growing demand for hair care products, body lotions, skin creams, and low-foam shampoos is expected to augment the growth of the market in APAC. Furthermore, the growing demand for bio-degradable and eco-friendly low-foam surfactants in personal care and other applications is also expected to drive the market in the region during the forecast period.
The global Low Foam Surfactants Market is witnessing robust growth driven by increasing demand for greener and sustainable surfactants. As consumer awareness rises, particularly in highly populated countries, there's a notable shift towards products catering to personal cleanliness and environmental sustainability. The market caters to various end-user industries such as household detergents, hard surface cleaners, and industrial processes, with functionality optimized for diverse temperatures and conditions. South American regions are emerging as significant markets for low foam surfactants, driven by expanding chemical industries and changing lifestyle patterns. In the home & personal care segment, these surfactants play a vital role in formulating household and personal care products. With a focus on eco-friendly solutions, manufacturers are adapting to meet the evolving demands of consumers, driving innovation in the sector.
The market research and growth report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
Low Foam Surfactants Market Scope |
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Market Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
181 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 6.21% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 5,844.49 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
5.59 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 37% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, Germany, and Russia |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Akzo Nobel NV, Arkema SA, Ashland Inc., BASF SE, Clariant International Ltd., Croda International Plc, Dow Inc., Enaspol A.S., EOC Group, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Huntsman Corp., Innospec Inc., Kao Corp., KLK Oleo, Marubeni Corp., Nufarm Ltd., RAG Stiftung, Solvay SA, Stepan Co., and The Lubrizol Corp. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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