Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 13th August 2026 Issue no. 1223

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Surfactants market to be worth $66.95 billion by 2031

The surfactants market size, reports MarketsandMarkets, is worth USD 52.25 billion in 2026. It is projected to grow steadily over the next decade, reaching USD 66.95 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.08%.

The growth is supported by advancements in specialty chemicals and the increasing shift toward sustainable and bio-based formulations.

Industries are increasingly adopting surfactants for their excellent cleaning, emulsifying, foaming and dispersing capabilities, making them indispensable in so many applications. Growing emphasis on environmental compliance, product performance and renewable feedstocks further strengthens their role as a critical ingredient, supporting broad adoption across global end-use industries.

Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2025, accounting for a share of 39.9% in terms of value.

By type, the anionic surfactants segment led the overall market, accounting for a share of 42.1% in 2025.

BASF SE (Germany), Stepan Company (US), Dow (US), Evonik Industries (Germany), Nouryon (Netherlands), Solvay (Belgium), Clariant (Switzerland), Indorama Ventures (Thailand), Ashland (US), Kao Corporation (Japan) and Croda International (UK) are identified as key players globally. These companies have strong market presence and extensive product portfolios.

AK Chem Tech, Alzo International and Arkema S A, among other emerging players, hold strong positions in specialised niche segments, underscoring their potential to become future market leaders in the market.

https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/biosurfactants-market-493.html

13th August 2026