Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate market

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Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Market, By Application (Household Detergents and Cleaners, Dish Washing Liquids, Personal Care Products, Industrial Cleaners, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030

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Jan 2023
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Summary

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) is an anionic surfactant widely used in the formulation of all ranges of domestic detergents powder, cake and dish wash cleaners. This biodegradable and cost-effective substance offers high solubility, emulsifying, moistening, foaming, and dispersing properties with other additives. It also acts as an emulsifying, refining, coupling, and emulsifier in the rubber, textile, and agricultural herbicides industries, respectively. Moreover, it is used in emulsion polymerization and as an industrial wetting agent.

Global Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Market was valued at US$ 7.45 Bn in 2021 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.18 % during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).

Drivers

Increasing demand for cleaning and sanitization products such as liquid dishwashing soaps and detergents, owing to the effective surfactant properties of LAS is the major factor driving the growth of the linear alkylbenzene sulfonate market. Furthermore, rising demand for cleaning and janitorial services such as window cleaning and vacuuming in residential and commercial sectors is fuelling the growth of the linear alkylbenzene sulfonate market.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine War Influence, the global market for Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate estimated at USD 7.45 Bn in the year 2021, is projected to reach a revised size of USD 11.72 Bn by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.18 % during the forecast period 2022-2030.

The global linear alkylbenzene sulfonate is mainly dominated by the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and is expected to boost the demand for linear alkylbenzene sulfonate over the forecast period, owing to increasing population coupled with growing lifestyle, increasing per capita expenditure, and increasing demand for personal care products. Rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and shifting consumer preference towards environment-friendly surfactants and detergents will help drive the linear alkylbenzene sulfonate market growth in APAC over the forecast period.

Figure 1. Global Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate) Market Value Share (%), By Region, 2021

Market Restraints

A thorough evaluation of the restraints included in the report portrays the contrast to drivers and gives room for strategic planning. Factors that overshadow the market growth are pivotal as they can be understood to devise different bends for getting hold of the lucrative opportunities that are present in the ever-growing market. Additionally, insights into market expert’s opinions have been taken to understand the market better.

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Market Report Coverage

Report Coverage	Details
Base Year:	2021	Market Size in 2021:	US$ 7.45 Bn
Historical Data for:	2017-2020	Estimated Year:	2022
Forecast Period 2022 to 2030 CAGR:	5.18 %	Forecast Period:	2022-2030
Geographies covered:	By Region: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
Segments covered:	By Application: Household Detergents and Cleaners, Dish Washing Liquids, Personal Care Products, Industrial Cleaners, and Others
Companies covered:	BASF SE, Clariant Corporation, Croda International Plc, DowDuPont Inc., Evonik Corporation, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Stepan Company, and Solvay S.A.
Growth Drivers:	Awareness to the customer towards the importance of cleaning and improving the lifestyle of the consumer
Restraints & Challenges:	Report portrays the contrast to drivers and gives room for strategic planning.

Market Trends

Industrial Cleaners Application to Dominate the Market

The most widely used categories of surfactants in industrial cleaning applications are Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonates (LAS), Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylates (APE), and Alkyl Ethoxylate (AE); together they account for more than 50% of the total share
Industry cleaning activities generally include industrial manufacturing processes and heavy-duty soil removal process
LAS surfactants in industry cleaning are used mainly as auxiliary cleaning agents, in which the majority of the cleaning is done by other parameters such as alkalinity, temperature, the pressure of water, and chemical cleaning agents
LAS surfactants are included in industrial cleaning for other purposes such as foam control, bactericidal application, rinseability, and emulsification
LAS surfactants are used in industrial cleaning primarily for hard surface cleaning and metal cleaning
Industrial cleaning is the third-largest application segment for surfactants globally and is expected to witness a steady growth rate over the forecast period

Figure 2. Global Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Market value Share (%), By Application, 2021

Recent Developments

In June 2019, Spanish petrochemicals producer CEPSA upgraded its chemical plant in Puente Mayorga (Cadiz, Spain), making it the first linear alkyl benzene (LAB) facility in the world to replace hydrofluoric (HF) technology with the Detal process
April 28, 2022 - Transparency Market Research: Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) has been massively utilized in the production of LAS which finds extensive applications in laundry powders, industrial cleaners, and heavy-duty laundry liquids. A rise in the use of linear alkylbenzene sulphonates (LAS) in light-duty laundry applications in consumer markets has been expanding the size of the global linear alkyl benzene (Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate) market.

Competitive Section

Major players operating in the global linear alkylbenzene sulfonate market include BASF SE, Clariant Corporation, Croda International Plc, DowDuPont Inc., Evonik Corporation, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Stepan Company, and Solvay S.A.

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Segmentation

Detailed Segmentation:

Global LAS market, By Application:
- Household Detergents and Cleaners
- Dish Washing Liquids
- Personal Care Products
- Industrial Cleaners
- Others
Global LAS market, By Region:
- North America
  - U.S.
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Canada
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
- Europe
  - U.K.
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Germany
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Italy
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - France
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Russia
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Rest of Europe
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
- Asia Pacific
  - China
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - India
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Japan
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - ASEAN
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Australia
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - South Korea
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
- Latin America
  - Brazil
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Mexico
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Rest of Latin America
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
- Middle East
  - GCC
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Israel
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
        
        Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Rest of Middle East
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
- Africa
  - Northern Africa
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - Central Africa
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others
  - South Africa
    - By Application:
      - Household Detergents and Cleaners
      - Dish Washing Liquids
      - Personal Care Products
      - Industrial Cleaners
      - Others

- Frequently Asked Questions -

What was the global linear alkylbenzene sulfonate market size in 2021?

Global linear alkylbenzene sulfonate market was valued at around US$ 7.45 Bn in 2021.

What are the major factors that are expected to drive growth of the market during the forecast period?

The Market was valued at US$ 7.45 Bn in 2021 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.18 % during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).

What are the trends in the market?

Industrial Cleaners Application to Dominate the Market.

What are the key factors hampering the growth of the market?

Availability of substitutes such as alcohol ether sulfates is one of the major factors that is expected to hamper the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Which are the key players in the market?

Major players operating in the market include BASF SE, Clariant Corporation, Croda International Plc, DowDuPont Inc., Evonik Corporation, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Stepan Company, and Solvay S.A.

What is the estimated CAGR for the global linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (las) market?

The market is estimated to grow at around 5.18 % CAGR in the forecast period (2022-2030).