Published March 2022
Global consumption of household products containing surface-active agents will continue to grow at an average annual rate of 2.8% during 2021–26, driven primarily by the developing markets in Asia, particularly mainland China and India. The demand for associated surfactants and their raw materials will vary by region, based on the development of detergent formulations, washing technologies, legislation, and consumer preferences for liquid, powder or single-dose products and their impact on sustainability.
The following chart shows consumption of household products containing surfactants by major region:
The following chart shows consumption of surfactants used in household detergents by major region:
Corporate activity in the household detergents and surfactants industry remains dynamic, with numerous divestments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments announced since the last report was published in 2019, as organizations try to meet the challenges of volatile feedstocks, supply chain disruptions, emerging markets, new capacity expansions, and sustainability targets
This report provides an excellent insight into the global market for household detergents and cleaners, as well as the major surfactants and their raw materials associated with the production of such detergents. It has been compiled using primary industry research and brings together elements of other S&P Global reports in the Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) and Specialty Chemicals Update Program (SCUP) suite of surfactantrelated reports.
For more detailed information, see the table of contents, shown below.
S&P Global’s Chemical Economics Handbook – Surfactants, Household Detergents and Their Raw Materials is the comprehensive and trusted guide for anyone seeking information on this industry. This latest report details global and regional information, including
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S&P Global’s Chemical Economics Handbook – Surfactants, Household Detergents and Their Raw Materials has been compiled using primary interviews with key suppliers and organizations, and leading representatives from the industry in combination with S&P Global’s unparalleled access to upstream and downstream market intelligence and expert insights into industry dynamics, trade, and economics.
This report can help you
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- Track changing prices and trade movements
- Analyze the impact of feedstocks, regulations, and other factors on chemical profitability
