Detergent Chemicals Market Report 2026

The detergent chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $71.4 billion in 2025 to $76.6 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in household cleaning product consumption, expansion of urban populations, rising hygiene awareness, increased availability of synthetic surfactants, scale-up of detergent manufacturing capacity.

The detergent chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $102.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly detergents, increasing penetration of liquid detergent formats, expansion of institutional and commercial cleaning markets, growing use of specialty enzymes, increasing focus on low-temperature washing formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of bio-based surfactants, rising demand for high-efficiency enzyme formulations, growing use of concentrated detergent solutions, expansion of phosphate-free builder systems, enhanced focus on multi-functional cleaning formulations.

The growth of the textile industry is expected to propel the detergent chemicals market. The textile sector involves the research, design, production, and distribution of textiles, fabrics, and clothing. Textile detergents are used for scouring, removing sizing agents and oils from fabrics, and washing textile materials. Additionally, rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes have increased consumer awareness of personal hygiene, further boosting demand for detergent chemicals. For instance, in November 2023, according to the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), a UK-based trade organization, the UK fashion and textile industry contributed $81 billion (£62 billion) to the UK GDP, supported 1.3 million jobs, and generated over $30 billion (£23 billion) in tax revenues. Therefore, the growth of the textile industry is driving the detergent chemicals market.

Major companies in the detergent chemicals market are focusing on sustainable and advanced additives, such as BioNat Detergent Additives, to enhance performance and market competitiveness. Sustainable additives are high-performance, eco-friendly ingredients designed for use in liquid laundry detergents, pre-spotters, and manual dish formulations. For instance, in March 2023, Barentz, a US-based distributor of life science and specialty performance ingredients, launched BioNat Performance Detergent Additives. These fully biodegradable additives are made from renewable raw materials and offer enhanced stability, formulation flexibility, fabric care, and cleaning performance. They can be easily integrated into existing formulations and are compatible with a wide range of detergent components.

In December 2023, Samyang Holdings, a South Korea-based specialty chemicals company, acquired Verdant Specialty Solutions for approximately USD 250 million. Through this acquisition, Samyang aims to strengthen its presence in the detergent chemicals market by integrating Verdant’s portfolio of amphoteric and non-ionic surfactants used in detergents, cleaning products, and personal care formulations. Verdant Specialty Solutions is a US-based chemical company providing specialty surfactants for detergent, home care, hygiene, and industrial cleaning applications.

Major companies operating in the detergent chemicals market are BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Stepan Company, Nouryon Chemicals International B.V., Dow Inc., Solvay S.A., Clariant AG, Huntsman Corporation, Akzo Nobel N.V., Kao Corporation, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Sasol Limited, Arkema S.A., Lonza Group AG, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., INEOS Group Limited, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Oxiteno S.A., GlycoSurf Inc., Biophelion GmbH, Sironix Renewables, AmphiStar.

North America was the largest region in the detergent chemicals market in 2025. The regions covered in the detergent chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the detergent chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The detergent chemicals market consists of sales of sodium dodecyl sulfate, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, polyoxyethylene moieties, dodecyldimethyldiamine oxide, and amidosulphobetaines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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