Middle East & Africa Isostearic Acid Market Size & Outlook

The isostearic acid market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 19.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.3% is expected of Middle East & Africa isostearic acid market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$15.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$19.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.3%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA isostearic acid market highlights

  • The MEA isostearic acid market generated a revenue of USD 15.5 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, chemical esters was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Personal Care is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 15.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 19.4 million
Growth rate3.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentChemical esters
Fastest growing segmentPersonal Care
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPersonal Care, Chemical Esters, Lubricant and Greases, Other Applications
Key market players worldwideCroda International PLC, Euronav NV, Nissan Chemical Corp, PTT Global Chemical PCL ADR, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd, Sana Biotechnology Inc Ordinary Shares


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 5.4% of the global isostearic acid market in 2023.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 159.2 million by 2030.

Chemical esters was the largest segment with a revenue share of 34.84% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa isostearic acid market based on personal care, chemical esters, lubricant and greases, other applications covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Argentina has been experiencing growth in various industrial sectors, such as automotive, chemicals, and plastics. These industries increasingly require lubricants, adhesives, and other intermediate products that extensively utilize isostearic acid due to its excellent thermal and oxidative stability, making it a desired component in their formulations.

For example, isostearic acid-based esters are formulated as lubricant additives or synthetic base oils due to their excellent thermal stability, low temperature fluidity, and resistance to hydrolysis. They can be used in engine oils, transmission fluids, and grease, to reduce friction and wear, protect engine components, and optimize performance.

They can even be employed as emulsifiers and stabilizers for various chemical processes that require a stable emulsion or suspension system, such as in the production of polymer dispersions, inks, and coatings.

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