The global fatty alcohol market size is expected to reach USD 8.07 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. It is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.7% from 2024 to 2030. Favorable government initiatives in a quest to minimize dependency on petrochemicals coupled with consumer shift towards organic personal care products is expected to drive global fatty alcohols market over the forecast period. Consistent supply of key raw material coupled with the price volatility is expected to a key challenge for market participants. Technological advancements coupled with increasing consumer preference for renewable chemicals are expected to create lucrative opportunities for market participants over the next seven years.
Soaps & detergents was the most dominant application segment and accounted for 54.6% of total market volume in 2014. Growing natural surfactants and emulsifiers demand in soaps & detergents industry is expected to fuel fatty alcohols demand in this segment over the forecast period. Personal care is expected to witness the highest growth of 4.6% from 2015 to 2022. Growing consumer preference towards organic personal care products is expected to increase penetration of fatty alcohols in this segment.
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Long chain accounted for the largest market revenue share of 38.9% in 2023. Long-chain fatty alcohols, with 14-22 carbon atoms, are in high demand due to their versatile applications as surfactants, emulsifiers, and emollients in personal care products and industrial cleaners.
Soaps & detergents accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023. Segment growth is driven by enhancements in living standards in developing economies and a growing focus on personal hygiene.
Asia Pacific fatty alcohol market dominated the global fatty alcohols market with a revenue share of 40.1% in 2023.
Grand View Research has segmented the global fatty alcohol market on the basis of type, application, and region:
Fatty Alcohol Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Short-Chain
Pure & Mid cut
Long Chain
Higher Chain
Fatty Alcohol Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Soaps & Detergents
Personal Care
Lubricants
Plasticizers
Amines
Pharmaceutical Formulation
Other Applications
Fatty Alcohol Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa (MEA)
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
List of Key Players of Fatty Alcohol Market
Univar Solutions LLC
BASF SE
KLK OLEO
Wilmar International Ltd
VVF L.L.C.
Ecogreen Oleochemicals
Emery Oleochemicals
Arkema Group
Royal Dutch Shell Plc .com
Oleon NV
SABIC
Evyap Sabun Ya? Gliserin San. ve Tic. A.S.
Kao Corporation
Musim Mas Group
The Procter & Gamble Company
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