Alkyl Polyglucoside Surfactants Market Research Report Information by Application (Household Detergents, Industrial Cleaners, Personal & Beauty Care, Agrochemicals and Others), and Region (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America) — Global Forecast till 2030

Alkyl Polyglucoside Surfactants Market Overview

Bio-surfactants are surfactants in which at least one of the two groups (hydrophilic or hydrophobic) is obtained from renewable sources, which can be either produced from plant or animal fats, or microorganisms such as yeasts, bacteria, and filamentous fungi. The first generation of biosurfactants is made entirely from renewable feedstock (mainly starch and vegetable oils—fatty acids) through chemical synthesis, while the second generation of biosurfactants is produced from renewable feedstock through microbial fermentation. Alkyl polyglucosides surfactants are bio-based surfactants, they are  polymeric acetals of glucose and fatty alcohols. They are non-ionic, highly effective carbohydrate derived surfactants. The global alkyl polyglucosides surfactants market was valued USD 880 Million in 2017, and expected to grow at healthy CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. Some of the factors that drives the global alkyl polyglucosides surfactants market are growing use of bio-based surfactants in household detergents and rising use of alkyl polyglucoside surfactants in industrial cleansers. However, high cost of alkyl polyglucoside surfactants compared to other industrial synthetic surfactants may restrain its demand in near future. Moreover, constant research & development in bio-based surfactants regarding applicability in different application segment may emerged as new opportunity for the product in coming years.

The global alkyl polyglucoside surfactants market is projected to reach USD 1.12 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 8.1%.

Global Alkyl Polyglucoside Surfactants Market, by Application (%)

Source: MRFR Analysis

Segmental Analysis

The global Alkyl Polyglucoside Surfactants market has been segmented on the basis of application, and region.

Based on application, the global alkyl polyglucoside surfactants market has been divided into household detergents, industrial cleaners, personal & beauty care, agrochemicals and others. Among these segments, household detergents segment accunted for largest market share.

Based on region, the global alkyl polyglucoside surfactants market has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Among these segments, Asia Pacific region accounted for largest market share.

Regional Analysis

The global alkyl polyglucoside surfactants market has been spanned across five regions, namely Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The Asia-Pacific market for alkyl polyglucoside surfactants held the largest share in 2017. The expanding household detergent industry is the major factor responsible for the growth of the regional market. Large population in China and India, and rising per-capita  use of surfactants in detergents application are expected to be major driving factor for the market in the region.

The North American market held the second-largest share of the global alkyl polyglucoside surfactants market in 2017, owing to the abundant use of the alkyl polyglucoside surfactants in the personal and Beauty care and industrial cleanser applications.

The increasing initiative by government regarding the use of bio based chemicals are expected to enhancing the growth of the alkyl polyglucoside surfactants market in European region.

Rising agriculture area in Brazil and growing use of  alkyl polyglucoside surfactants  for manufacturing of agrochemicals like pesticide, insecticide and fungicides are expected to fuel the growth of alkyl polyglucoside surfactants  in the Latin American market. The Latin American market is expected to show positive growth during the forecast period.

The Middle East & Africa is projected to witness steady growth during the forecast period, due to the growing demand for alkyl polyglucoside surfactants in household detergents, industrial cleaners and personal & beauty care in the region.

Market Players

Some of the major players in the global alkyl polyglucoside surfactant market are Huntsman Corporation, DowDupon, Galaxy surfactant Croda International PLC, LG household & healthcare ltd Pilot Chemical Company, BASF SE, SEPPIC S.A., Shanghai Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd, among others.

Global alkyl polyglucoside surfactant market is an organized market wherein a significant share of the market is held by the top six manufacturers of alkyl polyglucoside surfactants.

Recent Development

In June 2023, sites in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Bangpakong, Thailand of BASF SE expanded alkyl polyglycoside production capacity in Asia-Pacific and North America. The company will be able to consolidate its position in the global market for alkyl polyglycosides due to this expansion. This resuscitation of the production site is expected to be completed by 2025.

Sustainability is a significant area of progress that Clariant has made recently. Releasing its Integrated Report 2023, which indicates how much progress has been made on cutting down greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater utilization. Their focus has also been on developing environment-friendly products as well as solutions​. As part of the response for the growing demand for sustainable solutions across various industries including personal and home care products, Clariant opened new production facilities improved product portfolio in surfactants market.

Dow increased alkoxylation capacity in the US and Europe upon announcing it in 2023 because of an upsurge in demand growth rates. More specifically, this extension should help produce secure and ecologically sound ingredients applicable for home care goods like shampoos or soaps​.

In 2023, DOW launched INtersections report highlighting major achievements with regard to climate protection, circular economy and safer materials; these involved approval of net zero emission ethylene cracker project and sourcing over half (50 %) of purchased electricity from renewables​.

New Plant Construction: In Antwerp during 2022 BASF announced building a new plant for alkylethanolamines that would commence operation by year end 2024. It is aimed at meeting increasing demand worldwide significantly.

BASF AG raised production capacities by another 10 thousand metric tons per annum at Jinshan China facility in October 2019 for Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG). With this move up from twenty thousand metric tons to thirty thousand metric tons, the company is better positioned to serve China and other parts of Asia for the next few years.