Global Surface-active Substances Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Global Surface-active Substances Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Surface-active Substances market size was valued at US$ 43750 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 55940 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.6% during review period.

Surfactant refers to a substance that can significantly reduce the surface tension of the target solution. It has fixed hydrophilic and lipophilic groups, which can be aligned on the surface of the solution. The molecular structure of surfactants is amphiphilic: one end is a hydrophilic group, and the other end is a hydrophobic group; the hydrophilic group is often a polar group, such as carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, sulfuric acid, amino or amine groups and their salts. Hydroxyl group, amide group, ether bond, etc. can also be used as polar hydrophilic groups; while hydrophobic groups are often non-polar hydrocarbon chains, such as hydrocarbon chains with more than 8 carbon atoms. Surfactants are divided into ionic surfactants (including cationic surfactants and anionic surfactants), nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, compound surfactants, other surfactants, etc.

Across the world, the major players cover BASF, Nouryon, Evonik, etc.

Global Surface-active Substances key players include BASF, Nouryon, Evonik, etc. Global top 3 manufacturers hold a share over 8%.

Asia-Pacifc is the largest market, with a share about 36%, followed by Europe, and North America, both have a share about 50 percent.

In terms of product, Anionic surfactants is the largest segment, with a share over 50%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Household Soap and Detergent, followed by Personal Care, Industry and Institutional Cleaning, Food Processing, Oilfield Chemicals, Agricultural Chemicals, Textile Processing, Others.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Surface-active Substances market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Surface-active Substances market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Surface-active Substances market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Surface-active Substances market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Surface-active Substances market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Surface-active Substances

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Surface-active Substances market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Nouryon, Evonik, Stepan Company, Solvay, Dow, Clariant, Indorama Ventures, Ashland, Kao Chemicals, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Surface-active Substances market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Anionic surfactants
Non-ionic surfactants
Cationic surfactants
Amphoteric surfactants
Others

Market segment by Application
Household Soap and Detergent
Personal Care
Industry and Institutional Cleaning
Food Processing
Oilfield Chemicals
Agricultural Chemicals
Textile Processing
Others

Major players covered
BASF
Nouryon
Evonik
Stepan Company
Solvay
Dow
Clariant
Indorama Ventures
Ashland
Kao Chemicals
Lonza
Croda
Arkema
Cepsa Chemicals
ADEKA
Colonial Chemical
EOC Group
Enaspol Inc
Lubrizol
Sumitomo Chemical
KLK OLEO
Lankem Surfactants
PCC Group
Sanyo Chemical
Norchem
Cargill
Aarti Industries
Taiwan NJC
Sasol
Alzo International
Zhejiang Huangma Tech
Zanyu Technology Group

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Surface-active Substances product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Surface-active Substances, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Surface-active Substances from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Surface-active Substances competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Surface-active Substances breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Surface-active Substances market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Surface-active Substances.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Surface-active Substances sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.