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“Growth of end-use industries such as personal care, textiles, and paints; and increasing need for greener and sustainable products are expected to drive the market.”
The low foam market is estimated to grow from USD 14.9 billion in 2019 to USD 19.6 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 5.6%. The industry is growing as personal care products have high demand among customers due to rising urbanization, increase in the number of working women, changing lifestyle, and growing awareness of hygiene & skin care products. The global low foam surfactants market is dominated primarily by chemical surfactants derived from oleochemical or petrochemical sources. However, due to the rising concerns for the safety of the environment and human health, governments and surfactant manufacturers are majorly focusing on shifting to renewable and sustainable products in every application.
“Non-ionic surfactants type is expected to be the fastest-growing segment by type of the low foam surfactants market, in terms of value, between 2019 and 2024.”
The demand is estimated to surge from APAC and South American regions as a result of increasing awareness for institutional cleaning and cleanliness in the industries, institutes, and various corporate and government offices. Moreover, the region includes some of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, and Brazil. Industrial development in these regions favors various other chemical industries, including surfactants.
“The home & personal care application segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the overall low foam surfactants market, in terms of value, between 2019 and 2024.”
Low foam surfactants are one of the essential ingredients required for detergents, cleaning products, skin care, hair care, ointments, gels, creams, and other cosmetic products. A major change in the lifestyle of consumers is being witnessed in most of the developing countries, especially in China and India. Their increasing income and purchasing power supports the development, which in turn have increased the demand for low foam surfactants in the home & personal care industry.
“Rising demand from the home & personal care, agrochemicals, and textiles applications to drive the demand for low foam surfactants in APAC.”
The rapid industrialization, coupled with the growing plastics industry drives the market in the region. The rising disposable income of consumers, along with the changing lifestyle, play a significant role in boosting the growth of the low foam surfactants market. China is the largest low foam surfactants market owing to its rapidly growing end-user industries. The demand for low surfactants is propelled by the rising demand for personal care products and increasing demand for bio-based surfactants. In addition, the increasing demand from China, Japan, and South Korea is estimated to generate a huge demand for low foam surfactants.
• By Company Type: Tier 1 - 45%, Tier 2 - 30%, and Tier 3 - 25%
• By Designation: C-Level - 46%, Director Level - 25%, and Others - 29%
• By Region: North America - 27%, Europe - 27%, APAC - 33%, South America - 7%, Middle East & Africa - 6%,
AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands), BASF SE (Germany), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Croda International plc (UK), Stepan Company (US), Huntsman Corporation (US), Kao Corporation (Japan), Galaxy Surfactants (India), and Oxiteno SA (Brazil) are amongst the key players of low foam surfactants.
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for low foam surfactants based on type, application, and region, and provides estimations for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products & services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, agreements, and acquisitions associated with the market for low foam surfactants.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view on the competitive landscape; emerging and high-growth segments of the protective clothing market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
• Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on protective clothing offered by top players in the global market
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and new product launches in the low foam surfactants market
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for low surfactants across regions
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global low foam surfactants market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the low foam surfactants market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 16
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 16
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 16
1.3 MARKET SCOPE 17
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION 17
1.3.2 REGIONS COVERED 17
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY 18
1.4 CURRENCY 18
1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED 18
1.6 LIMITATION 18
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS 18
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 19
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 19
2.2 SECONDARY DATA 20
2.2.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 20
2.3 PRIMARY DATA 21
2.3.1 KEY DATA FROM PRIMARY SOURCES 21
2.3.2 BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARY INTERVIEWS 22
2.4 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 22
2.5 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 23
2.5.1 LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 23
2.6 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 23
2.6.1 LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET: TOP-DOWN APPROACH 23
2.7 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION 24
2.8 ASSUMPTIONS 25
2.9 LIMITATIONS 25
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 26
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 30
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET 30
4.2 GLOBAL LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET TO GROW AT A STEADY RATE 30
4.3 APAC MARKET SCENARIO, BY COUNTRY AND APPLICATION 31
4.4 LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET: MAJOR COUNTRIES 31
4.5 LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION 32
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 33
5.1 INTRODUCTION 33
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 33
5.2.1 DRIVERS 34
5.2.1.1 Growth in end-use industries of low foam surfactants 34
5.2.1.1.1 Personal Care 34
5.2.1.1.2 Textiles 34
5.2.1.1.3 Paints 35
5.2.1.1.3.1 Increasing demand for enhanced coatings with
better performance and durability 35
5.2.1.1.3.2 Rising demand from end-use industries of
paints & coatings 35
5.2.1.2 Increasing need for greener and sustainable surfactants 35
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 36
5.2.2.1 Stringent government regulations on the use of toxic chemicals 36
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 36
5.2.3.1 Growth of the bio-based surfactants market 36
5.2.3.2 Growing niche applications of low foam surfactants 37
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 37
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 38
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 38
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 38
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 38
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 39
5.4 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS 39
5.4.1 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 39
6 LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET, BY TYPE 41
6.1 INTRODUCTION 42
6.2 NON-IONIC 42
6.2.1 NON-IONIC IS PROJECTED TO BE THE LARGEST SEGMENT DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD 42
6.3 AMPHOTERIC 43
6.3.1 AMPHOTERIC SURFACTANTS ARE THE KEY COMPOUND USED IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT FORMULATIONS 43
6.4 CATIONIC 44
6.4.1 GROWTH IN TEXTILES AND PERSONAL CARE SEGMENTS TO DRIVE THE MARKET 44
7 LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION 45
7.1 INTRODUCTION 46
7.2 HOME & PERSONAL CARE 47
7.2.1 CHINA AND INDIA TO DRIVE THE DEMAND FOR LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS IN THE HOME & PERSONAL CARE APPLICATION 47
7.3 AGROCHEMICALS 48
7.3.1 DEPENDENCY ON THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN MOST OF APAC COUNTRIES IS EXPECTED TO BOOST THE MARKET IN THE REGION 48
7.4 OIL FIELD CHEMICALS 49
7.4.1 DISCOVERY OF SHALE GAS WILL INCREASE THE DEMAND FOR LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS 49
7.5 TEXTILES 50
7.5.1 LARGE MANUFACTURING BASE OF THE TEXTILES INDUSTRY IN APAC WILL CREATE HIGH DEMAND FOR LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS 50
7.6 OTHERS 51
7.6.1 GROWING POPULATION, RISING SPENDING POWER, AND INCREASING DISPOSABLE INCOME TO DRIVE THE DEMAND IN APAC 51
8 LOW FOAM SURFACTANTS MARKET, BY REGION 52
8.1 INTRODUCTION 53
8.1.1 APAC 54
8.1.1.1 China 56
8.1.1.1.1 Huge industrial base along with rising awareness of personal hygiene will drive the market 56
8.1.1.2 Japan 57
8.1.1.2.1 Personal care industry will propel the market growth for low foam surfactants in the country 57
8.1.1.3 India 58
8.1.1.3.1 Changing economic policies, investments in the manufacturing sector and FDIs will influence the market positively 58
8.1.1.4 South Korea 59
8.1.1.4.1 Growing consumption of home & personal care products will multiply the demand for low foam surfactants 59
8.1.1.5 Thailand 60
8.1.1.5.1 Government’s ambitious reform program for long-term economic growth will drive the low foam surfactants market 60
8.1.1.6 Indonesia 61
8.1.1.6.1 Home & personal care industry will provide opportunities in the low foam surfactants market 61
8.1.1.7 Malaysia 62
8.1.1.7.1 Agriculture sector is likely to drive the low foam surfactants market in agrochemicals 62
8.1.2 EUROPE 63
8.1.2.1 Germany 66
8.1.2.1.1 Growth in the manufacturing industry is driving the market 66
8.1.2.2 Italy 67
8.1.2.2.1 Home & personal care industry will support the growth of the low foam surfactants market growth 67
8.1.2.3 France 68
8.1.2.3.1 Rising export activities in the personal care industry are driving the low foam surfactants market 68
8.1.2.4 Spain 69
8.1.2.4.1 Growth in the personal care industry is largely influencing the demand for low foam surfactants 69
8.1.2.5 UK 70
8.1.2.5.1 Increasing awareness about hygiene and rising manufacturing activities support the demand 70
8.1.2.6 Russia 71
8.1.2.6.1 Large industries such as oil & gas and paints are likely to drive the demand 71
8.1.3 NORTH AMERICA 72
8.1.3.1 US 73
8.1.3.1.1 Growing consumer awareness for environment-friendly products is driving the demand in home & personal care application 73
8.1.3.2 Canada 74
8.1.3.2.1 High demand from home & personal care and oil field chemicals applications has a positive impact on the market 74
8.1.3.3 Mexico 75
8.1.3.3.1 High-quality cleaning and personal care products will drive the demand for low foam surfactants 75
8.1.4 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 76
8.1.4.1 Saudi Arabia 78
8.1.4.1.1 Increasing activities in the oil & gas sector will drive the low foam surfactants market 78
8.1.4.2 Iran 79
8.1.4.2.1 Upcoming petrochemical projects are expected to propel the low foam surfactants market in Iran 79
8.1.4.3 UAE 80
8.1.4.3.1 Rapid urbanization, increase in purchasing power & GDP, and growth of the housing sector are the major driving factors of the market 80
8.1.4.4 South Africa 81
8.1.4.4.1 Rise in disposable income will drive the low foam surfactants market 81
8.1.5 SOUTH AMERICA 82
8.1.5.1 Brazil 83
8.1.5.2 Argentina 85
9 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 86
9.1 OVERVIEW 86
9.2.1 VISIONARY LEADERS 86
9.2.2 STRENGTH OF PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 87
9.2.3 BUSINESS STRATEGY EXCELLENCE 87
9.3 COMPETITIVE LEADERSHIP MAPPING (TIER 2/SMSE/START-UP) 88
9.3.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 88
9.3.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 88
9.3.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 88
9.3.4 STARTING BLOCKS 89
9.3.5 STRENGTH OF PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 90
9.3.6 BUSINESS STRATEGY EXCELLENCE 90
9.5.1 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH 91
9.5.2 EXPANSION 92
9.5.3 CONTRACT & AGREEMENT 93
9.5.4 MERGER & ACQUISITION 94
10 COMPANY PROFILES 95
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
10.1 AKZONOBEL N.V. 95
10.2 BASF SE 97
10.3 CLARIANT AG 99
10.4 EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG 102
10.5 CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC 105
10.6 STEPAN COMPANY 107
10.7 HUNTSMAN CORPORATION 108
10.8 KAO CORPORATION 110
10.9 GALAXY SURFACTANTS 112
10.10 OXITENO SA 113
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
10.11 OTHER KEY MARKET PLAYERS 114
10.11.1 DOWDUPONT 114
10.11.2 SOLVAY SA 114
10.11.3 AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS 114
10.11.4 HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY 114
10.11.5 NUFARM 114
10.11.6 WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY 115
10.11.7 ENASPOL A.S. 115
10.11.8 UNGER FABRIKKER A.S. 115
10.11.9 AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED 115
10.11.10 KLK OLEO 115
10.11.11 PILOT CHEM CORP. 115
10.11.12 EOC GROUP 115
11 APPENDIX 116
11.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 116
11.2 KNOWLEDGE STORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 120
11.3 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS 122
11.4 RELATED REPORTS 122
11.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 123
