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The Indian stearic acid market was valued at around $ 216 million in 2018 and is projected to reach nearly $ 344 million by 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.6%. Increasing awareness about benefits of personal care products among customers is resulting in higher usage of cosmetics and personal care products as they protect their skin from harmful UV rays, besides providing other benefits. Moreover, increasing disposable income and purchasing power of the population is further leading to the high demand for cosmetics and personal care products, thereby fueling growth in the stearic acid market as well. Moreover, favorable government policies are expected to drive investment in the industrial sector, thereby resulting in the increasing demand for stearic acid from end-use industries such as chemicals, lubricants, rubber processing and plastics.
The market for stearic acid has been segmented into type, end-use, distribution channel and region. Among types, the vegetable-based segment is anticipated to lead the Indian stearic acid market. Based on application, the market is categorized into Soaps & Detergents, Personal Care, Textiles, Lubricants, Rubber Processing and Others (Intermediates, Plastics, etc.). The soaps & detergent segment holds the maximum share in the Indian stearic acid market on the back of growing preferences for naturally produced stearic acid as a raw material in soaps and detergents production owing to their competitive prices and no harmful and allergic effects on humans. The soaps & detergent segment led the Indian steric acid market with market share of approximately 29% in 2018.
Based on distribution channel the market is bifurcated in direct sales and distributors sales. In 2018, distributors sales held the maximum share in the Indian stearic acid market. However, direct sales of stearic acid are expected to increase during the forecast period, backed by stearic acid manufacturers’ focus on maintaining and retaining more satisfied clients in long run.
Regionally, the market has been segmented as West, South, North and East. The Western region is the largest consumer of stearic acid in India and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period owing to increasing investment in major downstream sectors such as chemicals, automotive, textiles, pharma & biotechnology, etc.
Some of the leading players in the Indian stearic acid market are VVF (India) Limited, Godrej Industries Limited, 3F India Limited, Jocil Limited, Sheel Chand Agroils Private Limited, Fine Organics Industries Pvt. Ltd., TGV SRAAC Limited, Adani Wilmar Limited, Pioneer Agro Extracts Ltd., Ritesh International Limited, among others.
Years considered for this report:
- Historical Years: 2014-2017
- Base Year: 2018
- Estimated Year: 2019
- Forecast Period: 2020-2024
Objective of the Study:
- To analyze and forecast India stearic acid market size.
- To forecast the Indian stearic acid market based on type, end-use, distribution and region.
- To identify drivers, challenges and trends India stearic acid market.
- To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in India stearic acid market.
- To conduct pricing analysis for India stearic acid market.
- To identify and analyze the profile of leading players involved in the manufacturing of stearic acid.
Key Target Audience:
- Stearic acid manufacturers, exporters, importers and suppliers
- Government and other regulatory bodies
- Research institutes and organizations
- Market research and consulting firms
The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as manufacturers and partners, end-users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Indian stearic acid market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Market, By Type:
- Animal based
- Vegetable based
Market, By End-Use:
- Soaps & Detergents
- Personal Care
- Textiles
- Lubricants
- Rubber Processing
- Others
Market, By Region:
- West
- South
- North
- East
Market, By Distribution Channel:
- Direct
- Distributors
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Indian stearic acid market.
Table of Contents
1. Stearic Acid: An Introduction & Component Classification2. Research Methodology3. Analyst View
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- 3F India Limited
- Adani Wilmar Limited
- Fine Organics Industries Private Limited
- Godrej Industries Limited
- Jocil Limited
- Pioneer Agro Extracts Ltd.
- Ritesh International Limited
- Sheel Chand Agroils Private Limited
- TGV SRAAC Limited
- VVF (India) Limited