The term "global ethoxylates market" refers to the market for a variety of chemical compounds known as ethoxylates. When ethylene oxide combines with a range of substrates, such as fatty acids, alcohols, phenols, amines, and fatty alcohols, ethoxylates are produced. This chemical process, which adds ethylene oxide molecules to the substrate, results in the creation of a wide range of ethoxylates with different properties and applications.
Among the industries that employ ethoxylates include personal care, cosmetics, agriculture, oil and gas, textiles, paints and coatings, and pharmaceuticals. They are highly coveted for their ability to play crucial roles in a number of these sectors, including those of surfactants, emulsifiers, wetting agents, and dispersants.
Commercially, ethylene oxide is reacted with raw materials like amines or alcohols to create ethoxylates while a catalyst is also present. Examples of frequently used catalysts are potassium hydroxide and zirconium dodecanoxide sulphate. Participants in the market, such as Stepan Company and Royal Dutch Shell Plc., employ the hydrotalcite/magnesium/aluminum and rare earth catalyst in the ethoxylation process.
The majority of market participants involved in the manufacturing of ethoxylates are backward integrated and concentrated on sustainable ethylene oxide procurement because the cost of the raw material represents the largest expenditure made during the production process. The rising demand for ethylene oxide in other industries, such as the automobile, food, paint, and plastics industries, could result in a significant market limitation. A consistent supply of raw materials can potentially come about as a result of this growing demand.
The need for low-rinse detergents has significantly increased in a number of applications. Despite the fact that several studies have established no connection between the quantity of foam produced and the cleaning power of detergents, there is evidence suggesting low-foaming detergents may be more effective cleaners than high-foaming detergents. Since low-rinse detergents are hardness resistant and don't ionise in solution, leaving them without an electrical charge, they are becoming more and more popular. Since low-foam products like methyl ester ethoxylates produce less foam and also help to conserve water, businesses are focusing on developing them. Low-foaming detergents are recommended for front-loading washers, automatic dishwashing machines, and rinse aids. Ethoxylates are mostly non-ionic surfactants, hence demand is growing as non-rinse detergents become more popular.
Ethoxylate replacements are used in the manufacture of a wide range of household and personal care products. Ethoxylates are currently expanding at a moderate rate in developed nations. As substitute products are utilised more commonly in household and personal care products, the demand for ethoxylates will decrease. Many countries have banned certain ethoxylates because they are dangerous by nature, such as nonylphenol. The three main ethoxylate substitutes are sodium laureth sulphate, ammonium laurel sulphate, and sodium lauryl sulphate. The growing market share of these substitute products in industrialised nations restrains the growth of ethoxylates. Ethoxylates are therefore less commercially viable in developed countries even though they are widely utilised in household and personal care products.

Report Coverage
Global Ethoxylates research report categorizes the market for global based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. Global Ethoxylates report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global market. Recent market developments and Ethoxylates competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key Ethoxylates market players and analyses their core competencies in each global market sub-segments.
| REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2017-2030 |
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2022-2030 |
| Historical Period | 2017-2021 |
| Unit | Value (USD Billion) |
| Key Companies Profiled | BASF SE (Germany), Royal Dutch Shell Plc (Netherlands), Huntsman International LLC (U.S.), Stepan Company (U.S.), Clariant AG (Switzerland), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Sasol Ltd (South Africa), India Glycols Ltd. (India), Ineos Group Ltd. (Switzerland), and Solvay (Belgium). |
| Segments Covered | • By Product |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization (equivalent to up to 3 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
Key Points Covered in the Report
- Market Revenue of Ethoxylates Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Market Forecast for Ethoxylates Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Regional Market Share and Revenue from 2021 to 2030.
- Country Market share within region from 2021 to 2030.
- Key Type and Application Revenue and forecast.
- Company Market Share Analysis, Ethoxylates competitive scenario, ranking, and detailed company
profiles. - Market driver, restraints, and detailed COVID-19 impact on Ethoxylates
Market
Competitive Environment:
The research provides an accurate study of the major organisations and companies operating in the global Ethoxylates market, along with a comparative evaluation based on their product portfolios, corporate summaries, geographic reach, business plans, Ethoxylates market shares in specific segments, and SWOT analyses. A detailed analysis of the firms' recent news and developments, such as product development, inventions, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and other activities, is also included in the study. This makes it possible to assess the level of market competition as a whole.
List of Major Market Participants
BASF SE (Germany), Royal Dutch Shell Plc (Netherlands), Huntsman International LLC (U.S.), Stepan Company (U.S.), Clariant AG (Switzerland), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Sasol Ltd (South Africa), India Glycols Ltd. (India), Ineos Group Ltd. (Switzerland), and Solvay (Belgium).
Primary Target Market
- Market Players of Ethoxylates
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Third-party knowledge providers
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment:
This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2019 to 2030. INFINITIVE DATA EXPERT has segmented the global Ethoxylates market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Ethoxylates Market, By Type
Alcohol
Fatty Amine
Fatty Acid
Ethyl Ester
Glyceride
Others
Global Ethoxylates market, By Application
Household & Personal Care
Institutional & Industrial Cleaning
Pharmaceutical
Agrochemicals
Oilfield Chemicals
Others
Global Ethoxylates Market, By End User
Detergents
Personal Care
Ointments & Emulsions
Herbicides
Insecticides
Foam Control & Wetting Agents
Lubricants and Emulsifiers
Others
Global Ethoxylates market, Regional Analysis
- Europe: Germany, Uk, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe
- The Asia Pacific: China,Japan,India,South Korea,Australia,Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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