Detergent Chemicals Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Detergent Chemicals Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


In a comprehensive analysis of the global detergent chemicals market, industry experts predict a robust growth trajectory, with sales expected to reach a staggering US$120 billion by 2031. The market, valued at US$62 billion in 2024, is poised to exhibit an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031.

The driving force behind this growth is attributed to various factors, prominently the increasing demand for multi-featured detergents and innovative smart products. Market players, including industry giants such as Evonik Industries AG, Akzo Nobel N.V., and Clariant AG, are strategically focusing on research and development to introduce polymer technology that adds significant value to detergent formulations.

Key Factors Driving Market Growth:

Diverse Applications: The detergent chemicals market is witnessing a surge in demand from sectors such as personal care, cosmetics, household products, metalworking fluids, and industrial and institutional cleaners. The automobile and textile industry's reliance on detergent chemicals further contributes to market development.

Global Expansion Initiatives: Major players, including Godrej Consumer Products Limited and HUL, are expanding their portfolios globally. Initiatives such as the launch of premium fabric wash lines and laundry portfolio expansions contribute to the market's upward trajectory.

Health and Hygiene Awareness: Increasing awareness of health and hygiene is driving the demand for cleaning products, including toilet cleaners, floor cleaners, stain removers, brighteners, and bleach, positively impacting the market.

Prevailing Opportunities in the Market:

The global detergent chemicals market is witnessing a shift towards sustainability and eco-friendliness. The growing demand for sustainable detergents presents significant opportunities for market expansion. Key players, such as Reckitt Benckiser and P&G India, are introducing plant-based and plastic-free detergents, aligning with consumer preferences for environmentally friendly products.

Stringent government regulations, exemplified by the EU's Detergents Regulation Act, encourage the production of eco-friendly products. Players are responding by developing detergents with organic, plant-based ingredients, and biodegradable substances.

Factors Hampering Market Growth:

Despite the positive outlook, challenges persist in the form of associated health issues and environmental concerns. Consumers have reported health problems such as eye and skin irritation, allergies, and respiratory issues linked to detergent chemicals. This has raised concerns and may impact market growth.

Additionally, environmental degradation caused by harmful chemical substances in synthetic detergents, particularly phosphates leading to algal blooms in water bodies, poses a threat to market expansion. The market is further hindered by the volatile prices of raw materials, including sodium silicate, sodium sulfate, palm stearin, Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD), and Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA), due to fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices.

Regional Analysis of the Global Detergent Chemicals Market

North America is poised to offer substantial growth opportunities for detergent chemicals. This growth can be attributed to increased consumption of detergent chemicals in various applications, including industrial cleaners, food processing, and personal care. Additionally, the region boasts a robust presence of market players focused on research and development, which is expected to contribute significantly to the regional market's development. North America also plays a significant role in the production of soaps and detergents globally, which are major application areas for detergent chemicals.

In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, there is a significant opportunity for growth in the detergent chemicals market. China is expected to lead this growth, followed by South Korea and Japan. The expansion in APAC can be attributed to rising demand for user-friendly detergents and increased awareness of environmental concerns, leading to a surge in eco-friendly product offerings. Examples of such eco-friendly products include MamaEarth Liquid Laundry Detergent, The Better Home Laundry Detergent, and Mitti Se- Laundry Detergent, which have gained popularity in India. Furthermore, expansion efforts by industry players, such as the expansion of distribution networks, are expected to drive market growth in the APAC region. Overall, the detergent chemicals market in APAC is projected to experience significant growth in the foreseeable future.

Competitive Analysis

Key players in the Detergent Chemicals Market including:

Key Companies Profiled
• Evonik Industries AG
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Clariant AG
• The Stepan Company
• Ashland
• BASF SE
• Procter & Gamble
• Croda International plc
• DuPont
• Solvay S.A.
• Huntsman Corporation

Key Segments Covered in the Detergent Chemicals Industry Report

Detergent Chemicals Market by Product
• Detergent Chemical Surfactants
• Detergent Chemical Builders
• Detergent Chemical Enzymes
• Detergent Chemical Bleaching Agents
• Detergent Chemical Fragrances
• Other Detergent Chemical Products

Detergent Chemicals Market by Application
• Detergent Chemicals for Laundry Cleaning Products
• Detergent Chemicals for Household & Commercial Cleaning Products
• Detergent Chemicals for Personal Cleaning Products
• Detergent Chemicals for Dishwashing Products
• Detergent Chemicals for Fuel Additives
• Detergent Chemicals for Biological Reagents
• Detergent Chemicals for Other Applications

Detergent Chemicals Market by Region
• North America Detergent Chemicals Market
• Europe Detergent Chemicals Market
• APAC Detergent Chemicals Market
• MEA Detergent Chemicals Market
• Latin America Detergent Chemicals Market

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Detergent Chemicals Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2023
1.5. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis
3. Production Output and Trade Statistics, 2018-2023
3.1. Global Detergent Chemicals, Production Output, by Region, 2018 – 2023
3.1.1. North America
3.1.2. Europe
3.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.1.4. Latin America
3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
4. Global Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
4.1. Global Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. Surfactants
4.1.1.2. Builders
4.1.1.3. Enzymes
4.1.1.4. Bleaching Agents
4.1.1.5. Fragrances
4.1.1.6. Miscellaneous
4.2. Global Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Laundry Cleaning Products
4.2.1.2. Household & Commercial Cleaning Products
4.2.1.3. Personal Cleaning Products
4.2.1.4. Dishwashing Products
4.2.1.5. Fuel Additives
4.2.1.6. Biological Reagents
4.2.1.7. Miscellaneous
4.3. Global Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Region, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. North America
4.3.1.2. Europe
4.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
4.3.1.4. Latin America
4.3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
5. North America Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
5.1. North America Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Surfactants
5.1.1.2. Builders
5.1.1.3. Enzymes
5.1.1.4. Bleaching Agents
5.1.1.5. Fragrances
5.1.1.6. Miscellaneous
5.2. North America Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Laundry Cleaning Products
5.2.1.2. Household & Commercial Cleaning Products
5.2.1.3. Personal Cleaning Products
5.2.1.4. Dishwashing Products
5.2.1.5. Fuel Additives
5.2.1.6. Biological Reagents
5.2.1.7. Miscellaneous
5.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5.3. North America Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. U.S. Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.2. U.S. Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.3. Canada Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.4. Canada Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. Europe Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
6.1. Europe Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Surfactants
6.1.1.2. Builders
6.1.1.3. Enzymes
6.1.1.4. Bleaching Agents
6.1.1.5. Fragrances
6.1.1.6. Miscellaneous
6.2. Europe Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Laundry Cleaning Products
6.2.1.2. Household & Commercial Cleaning Products
6.2.1.3. Personal Cleaning Products
6.2.1.4. Dishwashing Products
6.2.1.5. Fuel Additives
6.2.1.6. Biological Reagents
6.2.1.7. Miscellaneous
6.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.3. Europe Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. Germany Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.2. Germany Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.3. U.K. Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.4. U.K. Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.5. France Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.6. France Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.7. Italy Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.8. Italy Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.9. Turkey Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.10. Turkey Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.11. Russia Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.12. Russia Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.13. Rest of Europe Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.14. Rest of Europe Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Asia Pacific Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
7.1. Asia Pacific Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Surfactants
7.1.1.2. Builders
7.1.1.3. Enzymes
7.1.1.4. Bleaching Agents
7.1.1.5. Fragrances
7.1.1.6. Miscellaneous
7.2. Asia Pacific Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.2.1. Key Highlights
7.2.1.1. Laundry Cleaning Products
7.2.1.2. Household & Commercial Cleaning Products
7.2.1.3. Personal Cleaning Products
7.2.1.4. Dishwashing Products
7.2.1.5. Fuel Additives
7.2.1.6. Biological Reagents
7.2.1.7. Miscellaneous
7.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.3. Asia Pacific Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. China Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.2. China Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.3. Japan Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.4. Japan Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.5. South Korea Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.6. South Korea Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.7. India Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.8. India Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.9. Southeast Asia Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.10. Southeast Asia Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.11. Rest of Asia Pacific Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.12. Rest of Asia Pacific Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Latin America Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
8.1. Latin America Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Surfactants
8.1.1.2. Builders
8.1.1.3. Enzymes
8.1.1.4. Bleaching Agents
8.1.1.5. Fragrances
8.1.1.6. Miscellaneous
8.2. Latin America Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.2.1.1. Laundry Cleaning Products
8.2.1.2. Household & Commercial Cleaning Products
8.2.1.3. Personal Cleaning Products
8.2.1.4. Dishwashing Products
8.2.1.5. Fuel Additives
8.2.1.6. Biological Reagents
8.2.1.7. Miscellaneous
8.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.3. Latin America Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. Brazil Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.2. Brazil Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.3. Mexico Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.4. Mexico Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.5. Argentina Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.6. Argentina Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.7. Rest of Latin America Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.8. Rest of Latin America Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Middle East & Africa Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
9.1. Middle East & Africa Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.1.1. Key Highlights
9.1.1.1. Surfactants
9.1.1.2. Builders
9.1.1.3. Enzymes
9.1.1.4. Bleaching Agents
9.1.1.5. Fragrances
9.1.1.6. Miscellaneous
9.2. Middle East & Africa Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.2.1. Key Highlights
9.2.1.1. Laundry Cleaning Products
9.2.1.2. Household & Commercial Cleaning Products
9.2.1.3. Personal Cleaning Products
9.2.1.4. Dishwashing Products
9.2.1.5. Fuel Additives
9.2.1.6. Biological Reagents
9.2.1.7. Miscellaneous
9.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.2.3. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.3. Middle East & Africa Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1. Key Highlights
9.3.1.1. GCC Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.2. GCC Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.3. South Africa Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.4. South Africa Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.5. Egypt Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.6. Egypt Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.7. Nigeria Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.8. Nigeria Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.9. Rest of Middle East & Africa Detergent Chemicals Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.10. Rest of Middle East & Africa Detergent Chemicals Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Purity vs Application Heatmap
10.2. Manufacturer vs Application Heatmap
10.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
10.4. Competitive Dashboard
10.5. Company Profiles
10.5.1. AkzoNobel N.V.
10.5.1.1. Company Overview
10.5.1.2. Product Portfolio
10.5.1.3. Financial Overview
10.5.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
10.5.2. Clariant AG
10.5.3. The Stepan Company
10.5.4. Ashland
10.5.5. BASF SE
10.5.6. Prcoter & Gamble
10.5.7. Croda International PLC
10.5.8. Solvay S.A.
10.5.9. Huntsman Corporation
10.5.10. Dupont
10.5.11. Evonik Industries
11. Appendix
11.1. Research Methodology
11.2. Report Assumptions
11.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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