Market Insights
The low foam surfactants market was estimated at USD 16.1 billion in 2021 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 5.63% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 23.69 billion in 2028.
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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Low Foam Surfactants are surface-active agents and are generally used in cleaning detergents. The surfactants speed up the activity on the surface which helps in removing the dirt that is trapped on the surface.
Low Foam Surfactants are of different types, such as non-ionic, amphoteric, and cationic, that are used in various end-use industries, such as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oil field chemicals, textiles, paints, pulp & paper, cement, and metal cleaning.
Market Drivers
These factors are expected to boost the demand for the market in the coming year:
- The increasing need for greener and sustainable products in various industrial applications, such as personal care, textiles, and paints is the major factor underpinning the demand.
- The increasing demand for enhanced coating with better performance and durability and the need for sustainable and greener surfactants have boosted the growth.

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Key Players
The following are the key players in the low foam surfactants market:
- AkzoNobel N.V.
- BASF SE
- Clariant AG
- Croda International plc
- Evonik Industries AG
- Galaxy Surfactants
- Huntsman Corporation
- Kao Corporation
- Oxiteno SA
- Stepan Company
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Product Type Analysis
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Non-ionic, Amphoteric, and Cationic
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The non-ionic segment held the largest share of the market in 2021 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period.
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End-Use Industry Type Analysis
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Home & Personal Care, Agrochemicals, Oil Field Chemicals, Textiles, Paints, Pulp & Paper, Cement, and Metal Cleaning
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Home & personal care industry segment dominates the market during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest as well as fastest-growing low foam surfactants market during the forecast period.
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By Product Type
"Non-ionic segment held the largest share of the market in 2021"
The market is segmented as non-ionic, amphoteric, and cationic. The non-ionic segment held the largest share of the market in 2021 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. The extensive use of non-ionic in household detergents, hard surface cleaners, and industrial processes is driving the growth of this segment. Non-ionic surfactants can be used in a variety of temperatures without compromising on their functionality.
By End-Use Industry Type
"Home & personal care industry segment dominates the market during the forecast period"
The low foam surfactants market is segmented as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oil field chemicals, textiles, paints, pulp & paper, cement, and metal cleaning. The home & personal care industry segment dominates the market as low foam surfactants are one of the essential ingredients required for detergents, cleaning products, skincare, hair care, ointments, gels, creams, and other cosmetic products.
Regional Analysis
"Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest as well as fastest-growing low foam surfactants market during the forecast period"
Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest as well as fastest-growing low foam surfactants market during the forecast period, with China, Japan, India, and Australia being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is driven by the growth of various end-use industries, such as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oil field chemicals, textiles, paints, pulp & paper, cement, and metal cleaning, which is generating huge demand for low foam surfactants and the presence of a large number of low foam surfactant manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region. North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Research Methodology
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Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The low foam surfactants market is segmented into the following categories:
By Product Type
- Non-ionic
- Amphoteric
- Cationic
By End-Use Industry Type
- Home & Personal Care
- Agrochemicals
- Oil Field Chemicals
- Textiles
- Paints
- Pulp & Paper
- Cement
- Metal Cleaning
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, India, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)

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- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances
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