Global Alcohol Ethoxylates Market by Product (Fatty Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Linear Alcohol), by Application (Wetting Agent, Dispersing Agent, Emulsifier) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Summary of the Report

In 2016, the global market for alcohol ethoxylates was valued at USD 5.18 billion. The market is expected to grow due to rising demand for this product in the future. Market growth will also be driven by rising demand from the application industries for biodegradable detergents.

U.S. Alcohol Etoxylates Market Revenue, By Product, 2014-2025 (USD Million).

Market growth is expected to be driven by the growing demand for lauryl alcohol-ethoxylates used in cleaning products for industrial, institutional, and household purposes. Over the forecast period, there will be an increase in demand for low foam and low rinse products. The product's biodegradable properties will also be a major selling point. This is expected to continue for eight years.

The U.S. industry is diverse and includes many primary product manufacturing industries that account for high levels of alcohol ethoxylates consumption. High levels of integration are a hallmark of the manufacturing industry. They also produce raw materials like ethylene oxide, which increases their profit margins.

This industry is marked by strict regulations regarding the use of toxic chemicals in surfactants. The economy places a high value on environmentally safe products, which is why low VOC alcohol ethoxylates are produced.

The production of raw materials, including ethylene oxide, is facilitated by the integration of many manufacturers. This results in a lower production cost. The cost of sourcing raw materials is a large part of the total production cost for alcohol-ethoxylates. Market growth will be slowed by the demand for ethylene oxide in other industries.

Due to rising prices for ethylene oxide, fatty alcohols and crude palm oil, the product's price is expected to rise. In 2016, the product's price rose due to rising prices for crude palm oil, palm kernel oil, and upstream volatility in the fatty alcohol markets. Prices for ethylene oxide were rising slowly, with the cumulative effect leading the increase in the price of alcohol ethoxylates.

Product Insights

Fatty alcohol ethoxylates, which are highly effective in cleaning the home and in industrial applications, are the most popular products. In 2016, they generated USD 1,936.4 million in revenue. Because of their low toxicity, the products are widely used in cleaning industries. Over the forecast period, the growth in personal care industry use of the product is expected to be driven by its inclusion in cream bases.

Market growth is expected to be driven by the demand for advanced, low foaming detergents and cleaners for industrial applications. It is available as a colorless liquid or as a water-soluble white waxy physical state. The color change can be caused by the number of carbonatoms in the chemical composition. It is used extensively in many applications, including emulsification, industrial, institutional, and agricultural cleaners.

Linear alcohol ethoxylates are manufactured from both synthetic and natural sources. They are highly used in cleaning applications. Market growth is expected to be driven by the use of the product in detergent formulations and the low to negligible toxicities.

Major players like Stepan Company or Evonik AG manufacture linear alcohol ethoxylates for many applications in a variety of industries. These products are highly regarded by major consumers around the world because of their high level of biodegradability, with approximately 80% degradation in 25 days.

Application Insights

Due to the high stability of oil-water oils emulsions, the demand for this product is expected to grow by 4.5% between 2017 and 2025. These products can be adjusted for hydrophobic parts. They also have a low reactivity to impurities in oil and water, making them an excellent choice for emulsions.

The rising use of industrial coatings and paints is expected to drive the demand for dispersing agents. Due to the development of the building and construction industry, tridecyl alcohol-ethoxylate will see a rise in market demand. The market for products such as tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate is expected to grow due to its superior stabilizing effect in dispersions.

The market is expected to grow because of the high demand for fatty alcohols to be wetting agents. This segment is expected to generate a revenue of USD 2,033.3 million by 2025. Over the forecast period, the main growth driver will be the demand for branched alcohol-ethoxylates as hard surface wetting agents.

End-use Insights

Due to their superior performance with oil-based emulsions, the product is widely used in metal working fluids. This account accounted for 11.3% market revenue in 2016. The metal working industry needs a large amount of fluids to assist in processes such as cutting, forging and drilling. Fluids are used to reduce friction.

Market revenue for global alcohol ethoxylates, by end-use (2016 %)

Due to the increased use of this product for de-inking waste paper, the market for this product is expected grow. This segment has a low use of alcohol ethoxylates, which is limiting the market's impact. Advanced technology devices have reduced demand for paper, which has led to a decrease in demand for the product.

Over the forecast period, the main growth driver for the product is expected to be the demand in the pharmaceutical sector. These products are used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations including creams, lotions, and topical ointments. The product's superior performance and emulsifying properties are expected to drive an increase in demand during the forecast period.

Alcohol ethoxylates are used to improve the stability of wax emulsions, which in turn accounts for product consumption. It is also used in the paint industry as a pigment dispersion. Over the forecast period, the main growth driver of the industry will be the growth in the construction industry.

Regional Insights

North American's detergent industry is expected to expand due to the increasing demand for low rinse and high foam detergents. The forecast period will see a rise in industrial cleaners consumption due to the presence of many manufacturers.

In 2016, 34.7% of global revenue was generated in Europe. This is due to the high level of product adoption and the existence of an industrial sector that is highly developed. Due to the increasing maturity of the applications industries, the market is expected not to grow.

The rapid industrial development of countries like China, India and Japan is expected to drive the market for ethoxylates within the region. This region is expected grow at a 5.6% CAGR from 2017 to 2025. The demand for detergents is expected to grow due to the growing demand for front-loading washing machines, mainly in developing countries.

Market Share Insights & Key Companies

With the presence of many multinational companies in the major economies, the industry is highly competitive. Companies operate from multiple locations using a mix of manufacturing facilities and sales offices. Distribution of product is done by multiple sales offices located in the region that use direct distribution or third-party distribution agencies.

Companies offer the product at competitive prices to increase their annual revenues. The growth is expected to be driven by the major manufacturers' development of advanced ethoxylates that have low VOC content.

Market Report Scope Alcohol Ethoxylates

The report covers segments

This report predicts revenue growth at the global, regional and country levels. It also provides analysis on industry trends in each sub-segment from 2014 through 2025. Grand View Research has divided the global alcohol ethoxylates industry on the basis: of product, region, application, end use, and geography.

• Product Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

  • Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates

  • Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates

  • Linear Alcohol Ethoxylates

  • Other

• Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

  • Emulsifier

  • Dispersing Agent

  • Wetting Agent

  • Other

• End-use Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

  • Cleaning

  • Metalworking

  • Textile Processing

  • Paper Processing

  • Agrochemicals

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Other

• Regional Outlook (Volume of Kilo Tons; Revenue USD Million, 2014-2025)

  • North America

    • The U.S.

    • Canada

    • Mexico

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • UK

    • France

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • India

    • Japan

    • South Korea

  • Central & South America

    • Brazil

    • Argentina

  • Middle East & Africa

    • South Africa

These are the most frequently asked questions about this report

b. Global alcohol ethoxylates markets were valued at USD 5.75 Billion in 2019, and are expected to grow to USD 5.97 Billion by 2020.

b. Global alcohol ethoxylates markets are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.2% between 2017 and 2025, to reach USD 7.45 Billion by 2025.

b. With a 33.4% share in 2019, Asia Pacific was the dominant region in the alcohol ethoxylates industry. This can be attributed to the rapid industrial development of economies such as China, India, and Japan, and growing demand for front-loading washing machines in developing countries.

b. The market for alcohol ethoxylates includes AkzoNobel N.V. and BASF SE. Clariant AG, Dow Chemical Company and E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Evonik Industries AG, Huntsman International LLC, India Glycols Limited, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Royal Dutch Shell plc, SABIC, Sasol Limited, Solvay S.A., and Stepan Company.

b. The market is growing due to the increasing demand for industrial and institutional cleaners as well as household cleaners.

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Global Alcohol Ethoxylates Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Product (Fatty Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Linear Alcohol), by Application (Wetting Agent, Dispersing Agent, Emulsifier).

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Overview of the regional outlook of the Alcohol Ethoxylates Market:

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.

Highlights of The Alcohol Ethoxylates Market Report:

1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of Alcohol Ethoxylates Market.
3. Historical data and forecast.
4. Estimations for the forecast period 2028.
5. Developments and trends in the market.

                1. Fatty Alcohol

                2. Lauryl Alcohol

                3. Linear Alcohol

                1. Wetting Agent

                2. Dispersing Agent

                3. Emulsifier

8. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
9. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
10. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
11. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

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