Global Natural Surfactants Market 2018-2022 - Stringent Regulations on Using Conventional Surfactants is Driving the $17.2 Billion Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Natural Surfactants Market (Bio-based Surfactants) by Product Type (Anionic, Nonionic, Cationic, and Amphoteric), Application (Detergents, Personal Care, Industrial & Institutional cleaning, and Oilfield Chemicals) & Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The natural surfactants market (bio-based surfactants) is estimated to be USD 13.47 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 17.27 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2017 and 2022.

Implementation of stringent regulations on using conventional surfactants is driving the natural surfactants market (bio-based surfactants) in different applications. The growing use of natural surfactants (bio-based surfactants) in detergents, personal care, and oilfield chemicals is also fueling the growth of the natural surfactants market (bio-based surfactants), globally.

Europe accounted for the largest share of the natural surfactants market (bio-based surfactants) in 2016, followed by North America. Increased demand for natural surfactants (bio-based surfactants) from Europe can be attributed to the rapidly growing applications, such as detergents, personal care, and oilfield chemicals. The demand for less toxic and highly biodegradable products due to rising concerns regarding environmental protection is the major reason for the high demand for natural surfactants (bio-based surfactants) in Europe.

In October 2017, Clariant has developed a new product GlucoPure, which is a renewable surfactant used in hand dishwashing liquid. In February 2016, Air Products and Chemicals Company added two new products to its additives portfolio, namely, Surfynol 107L surfactant and ZetaSperse 3800 dispersant. The addition of these products has helped the company expand its offerings for formulators. These developments have helped enhance the company's product portfolio.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

  • Stringent Regulations on Using Conventional Surfactants

Restraints

  • Time-Consuming and Expensive Legislative Requirements

Opportunities

  • High Growth Opportunities in Emerging Economies of APAC

Challenges

  • Consumers' Reluctance to Pay a Bio-Premium

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

6 Bio-Based Surfactants Market, by Product Type

7 Bio-Based Surfactants Market, by Application

8 Bio-Based Surfactants Market, by Region

9 Competitive Landscape

10 Company Profiles

  • Air Products and Chemicals
  • Akzonobel N.V.
  • BASF
  • Clariant
  • Croda International
  • DowDuPont
  • Enaspol A.S.
  • Galaxy Surfactants
  • India Glycols
  • Kao Corporation
  • Sasol
  • Solvay
  • Stepan Company

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