Global Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 218 million in 2025 to US$ 293 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2031.

Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) is manufactured by the reaction of stearic acid with ethylene glycol. It is a mixture of mono- and di- esters, as reflected in its saponification value. Its effectiveness as an opacifier and pearlizing agent is due to its near insolubility in aqueous systems. It is a low HLB emulsifier, opacifier, and emulsion stabilizer for O/W and W/O systems It white to cream-colored waxy solid used to condition skin. This product is soluble in hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons and insoluble in water. Ethylene Glycol Distearate is most used in lotions, creams, hair shampoos, conditioners, hair rinses, body washes, liquid soaps, hair pastes, liquid soap etc.

Global 5 largest manufacturers of Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) are Clariant, Innospec, Solvay, Croda and Galaxy Surfactants, which make up about 75%. Among them, Clariant is the leader with about 26% market share.

Asia-Pacific is the largest market, with a share about 36%, followed by North America and Europe, with the share about 30% and 25%. In terms of product type, Cosmetic Grade occupies the largest share of the total market, about 90%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Personal and Home Care, followed by Industrial.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Cosmetic Grade
Industrial Grade

Segmentation by Application:
Personal and Home Care
Industrial

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Clariant
Innospec
Solvay
Croda
Galaxy Surfactants
Taiwan NJC
Nikko Chemicals
Italmatch Chemicals
Inolex
Jeen International (Vantage)
Emery Oleochemicals
Flower's Song Chemical
Guangzhou Zhonghai Chemical

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) market?

What factors are driving Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) break out by Type, by Application?

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