Alkyl Polyglycoside Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Raw Material, Product, Function, Application, Type and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Alkyl Polyglycoside Market is accounted for $734.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $1127.7 million by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) are a variety of non-ionic surfactants used as active ingredients in personal care, cosmetic, home, and industrial products. They are made from renewable raw sources such vegetable oils and starch. Because it is less hazardous than synthetic surfactants, APG is sometimes known as a "green" surfactant. Excellent interfacial activity, emulsification ability, and foaming performance characteristics of APG contribute to the market for alkyl polyglucosides' expansion.

According to World Trade Organization (WTO), global trade volumes are projected to decline between 13% and 32% in 2020 as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Superior properties of alkyl polyglycoside

A non-ionic surfactant made from renewable source materials is alkyl polyglycosides. Only a few of its exceptional properties include high alkali stability, superior wetting, low surface tension, superior eco-toxicity, strong compatibility with all other types of surfactants, detergency, minimal irritation, quickly biodegradable, and stable form. Due to their high biodegradability and environmentally friendly qualities, alkyl polyglycosides are therefore increasingly in demand across a range of industrial sectors.

Restraint:

Availability of cheaper conventional substitutes

The relatively expensive cost of alkyl polyglycoside is one of the main barriers to its use. Alkyl polyglycoside products are having trouble reaching the middle-class populace because of their high pricing. Specifically, the Asia Pacific region's price-sensitive population. The Asia Pacific area is a big user of conventional surfactants, but due to the readily available and inexpensive conventional alternatives, usage of organic surfactants is substantially lower.

Opportunity:

Rising stringent regulations towards environment

Inorganic surfactants offer environmental concerns; consequently, the industry has been subject to severe regulations from regional organisations including REACH, CEFIC, and ECHA. Both measures are in compliance with local enforcement agencies' regulations due to the product's extremely low toxicity and the widespread acceptance of this bio-based surfactant. The aforementioned factors are expected to cause the opportunities for the market growth for alkyl polyglycoside.

Threat:

Patent protection

Over the past three decades, there have been numerous applications for patent protection involving alkyl polyglucoside. After that, a drop in the number of applications as well as a propensity to limit the extent of their conservation have replaced its initial boom and associated patents. However, new uses are anticipated as a result of the ongoing advances in this area.

COVID-19 Impact:

The advent of COVID-19, which the World Health Organisation has classified as a pandemic, is clearly having an effect on this market as well as the expansion of the world economy as a whole. The global GDP is predicted by the International Monetary Fund to decrease by 0.3% in 2020. As the majority of nations have issued "stay at home guidance," the pandemic is having an impact on the operations of numerous applications, including personal care, homecare, and industrial cleaner. Since these businesses utilise a lot of alkyl polyglucosides, the decline in their operations directly affects the growth of the alkyl polyglucosides market.

The fatty alcohol segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The fatty alcohol segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. Acid acts as a catalyst in the usual reaction of fatty alcohol and sugar to form alkyl polyglucoside. Aliphatic alcohols, the majority of which are linear and monohydric, make up fatty alcohols. Fatty alcohols are being adopted at a faster rate as a result of rising population in emerging countries and rising demand for personal care items, detergents, and soaps, both of which are fueling the expansion of this market.

The home care segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The home care segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to consumers is increasingly favouring products with high biodegradability and environmental friendliness. While the expanding e-commerce industry, rising per capita income, expanding population, and changing living standards all contributed to the market's expansion.

Region with highest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the vast customer base, rising disposable income, and expanding building and construction sector. The need for personal care products is also driven by changing lifestyles, and the presence of rising economies also supports market expansion throughout the APAC region. Moreover, the region's growing awareness of the possible health risks posed by synthetic surfactants is anticipated to spur market expansion.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to strict environmental regulations regarding the use of conventional surfactants in numerous end-use industries, such as construction, automotive, textile & apparel, personal care products, and others, the European alkyl polyglucosides market is predicted to experience moderate growth over the next years.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Alkyl Polyglycoside Market include FENCHEM, Spec-Chem Industry Inc., Yangzhou Chenhua New Material Co. Ltd, BASF SE, SEPPIC S.A., LG Household & Healthcare Ltd., Shanghai Fine Chemical, Clariant AG, DOW, Croda International PLC and Galaxy Surfactants.

Key Developments:

In October 2019, BASF AG has increased production capacity for Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) by an additional 10,000 metric tons, in Jinshan, China. With this, the company's production capacity of APG increased from 20,000 to 30,000 metric tons along with the company will better support the market and customer's demand in China and regionally in Asia over the forecast period.

Raw Materials Covered:

• Glucose
• Fatty Alcohol
• Other Raw Materials

Products Covered:

• Lauryl Alkyl
• Coco Alkyl
• Capryl Alkyl
• Decyl Alkyl
• Other Products

Functions Covered:

• Emulsifying Agents
• Cleansing Agents
• Degreasing Agents
• Wetting Agents
• Solubilising Agents
• Foaming Agents
• Hydrotope
• Other Functions

Applications Covered:

• Home Care
• Personal Care
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners
• Agricultural Chemicals
• Oil & Gas
• Water Treatment
• Textile
• Admixtures for Cement, Concrete & Plaster
• Other Applications

Types Covered:

• C8APG
• C10APG
• C12APG
• Other Types

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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