Surfactants

US demand for surfactants will rise 3.2 percent per year to 10.9 billion pounds in 2018, valued at $14.4 billion. Industrial markets will grow the fastest, benefiting specialty surfactants the most. Personal care products will also offer good market opportunities, led by surfactants that are gentle on skin and hair and are environmentally sustainable.This study analyzes the 9.3 billion pound US surfactants industry. It presents historical demand data (2003, 2008 and 2013) and forecasts (2018 and 2023) by market (e.g., cleaning products, personal care products, industrial) and product (e.g., anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric, silicone, fluorosurfactant).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 34 industry participants, including Stepan, Procter & Gamble, and Dow Chemical.