Overview of the global specialty surfactants market

Research analysis on the global specialty surfactants market identifies that the high demand for specialty surfactants in agricultural applications will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. Technavio's market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 5% by 2021. Specialty surfactants are widely used as emulsifiers in agrochemical industries and for the preparation of wettable powders. It is also used to produce toxicant emulsions for insect control and in the preparation of fungicides, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and nematicides. Moreover, the increasing plantation of glyphosate-resistant crops, such as soy, corn, canola, sugar beets, cotton, wheat, and alfalfa has also increased the demand for specialty surfactants in agricultural chemicals.

In terms of geographic regions, APAC will be the major revenue contributor of the specialty surfactants market throughout the forecast period. The high consumption of specialty surfactants in China and the presence of both international and regional companies, will lead to the growth of the market in the region. The growth in number of personal care product brands for cosmetics, hair care, mouth wash detergents, and soaps, will also propel the market's growth in APAC.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The key vendors in specialty surfactants market are mainly focusing on setting up manufacturing units and capacity expansion in developing regions. These vendors are increasingly concentrating on research and development and high-quality product offerings. Innovation is the vital development strategy adopted by many companies in the specialty surfactants market.

The leading vendors in the market are ?

• BASF
• Evonik Industries
• P&G Chemicals
• Stepan Company
• The Dow Chemical Company

The other prominent vendors in the market are Akzo Nobel, Arkema, Ashland, GEO, Innospec, and Pilot Chemical.

Segmentation by type and analysis of the specialty surfactants market

• Anionic specialty surfactants
• Cationic specialty surfactants
• Non-ionic specialty surfactants
• Amphoteric specialty surfactants

During 2016, the anionic specialty surfactants segment accounted for the major shares of the specialty surfactants market. Factors such as the increased usage in the personal care, soaps and detergents, lubricants and fuel additives and the growing purchasing power of the middle-class population, will contribute to the growth of the anionic specialty surfactants market in the coming years.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the specialty surfactants market

• Personal care
• Industry and institutional cleaning
• Household
• Food and beverage
• Oil and gas

According to this market research report, the personal care segment will account for the maximum shares of the specialty surfactants market until 2021. Specialty surfactants are largely used in personal care products such as cosmetic creams, hand lotions, cleansing creams, shampoo, and shaving creams. The growth of the personal care market is mainly due to the increasing economy rates, rising population, and the growth in urbanization.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global specialty surfactants market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global specialty surfactants market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global specialty surfactants market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global specialty surfactants market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global specialty surfactants market?

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