Global Surfactants Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
Global surfactants market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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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 2024 | USD 45,199.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 71,748.7 million |
| Growth rate | 5.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Synthetic |
| Fastest growing segment | Biobased |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Synthetic, 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
- Alcohol Ethoxylates
- Amphoteric Surfactants
- Others
- Non-Ionic Surfactants
- 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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