Global Surfactants Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The global surfactants market size was estimated at USD 45,199.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 71,748.7 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$45,199.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$71,748.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
5.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global surfactants market highlights

  • The global surfactants market generated a revenue of USD 45,199.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 71,748.7 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 5.3% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, synthetic accounted for a revenue of USD 41,310.6 million in 2024.
  • Biobased is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 45,199.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 71,748.7 million
Growth rate5.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentSynthetic
Fastest growing segmentBiobased
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSynthetic, Biobased

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 26.2% of the global surfactants market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 5,156.8 million by 2033.

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Surfactants Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Godrej Industries (Chemicals) View profile 501-1000 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia https://www.godrejindustries.com/chemicals/
Stepan Co View profile 2453 1101 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL, United States, 60062 https://www.stepan.com
Nouryon View profile - -
Clariant AG View profile 10481 Rothausstrasse 61, Muttenz, Switzerland, 4132 http://www.clariant.com
Akzo Nobel NV View profile 35500 Christian Neefestraat 2, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1077 WW https://www.akzonobel.com
Kao Corp View profile 42450 14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8210 http://www.kao.com
Bayer AG View profile 99723 Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51368 https://www.bayer.com
Henkel AG & Co KGaA View profile 48000 Henkelstrasse 67, Duesseldorf, NW, Germany, 40589 https://www.henkel.com
Huntsman Corp View profile 6000 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77380 https://www.huntsman.com
Dow Inc View profile 35900 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 https://www.dow.com
Evonik Industries AG View profile 33409 Rellinghauser Strasse 1-11, Essen, NW, Germany, 45128 https://www.evonik.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

Global surfactants market outlook

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Synthetic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 91.4% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global surfactants market based on synthetic, biobased covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Surfactants Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Synthetic
    • Biobased
  • Global Surfactants Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Non-Ionic Surfactants
      • Alcohol Ethoxylates
        • Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates
        • Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates
        • Ceto Stearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates
        • Behenyl Alcohol Ethoxylate
        • Others
      • Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylates
      • Fatty Acid Esters
      • Fatty Amine Ethoxylates
      • (EO-PO) co-ethoxylates
      • Others
    • Amphoteric Surfactants
    • Others
  • Global Surfactants Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Homecare
    • Personal Care
    • I&I Cleaners
    • Food Processing
    • Oilfield Chemicals
    • Agriculture Chemicals
    • Textiles
    • Emulsion Polymers
    • Paints & Coatings
    • Construction
    • Others

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