Chemical Auxiliary Agents Market Report 2026

The chemical auxiliary agents market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $33.43 billion in 2025 to $36.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of textile manufacturing, growth in paint and coating production, increasing use of specialty chemicals, industrialization of construction materials, availability of diverse auxiliary formulations.

The chemical auxiliary agents market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable chemical solutions, rising adoption of water-based auxiliaries, expansion of high-performance industrial chemicals, growing regulatory focus on chemical safety, increasing investment in specialty chemical innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of performance-enhancing additives, rising demand from textile and paint industries, expansion of eco-friendly auxiliary chemicals, growing adoption in construction materials, improved process efficiency in chemical formulations.

The rising demand for personal care products is expected to propel the growth of the chemical auxiliary agent market going forward. A personal care product refers to a group of self-care items used for personal hygiene, cleaning, and grooming. Chemical auxiliary agents are added to personal care products to prevent the growth of microorganisms and increase the product's shelf life. For instance, in December 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based government agency, in 2023, expenditure on personal care products and services rose by 9.7%, while spending on personal insurance and pensions grew by 9.3%. Therefore, the rising demand for personal care products is driving the growth of the chemical auxiliary agent market.

Major companies in the chemical auxiliary agents market are concentrating on developing sustainable auxiliaries, such as solvent-based dispersing agents, to enhance formulation performance and improve compatibility with various resin systems. A solvent-based dispersing agent is a chemical additive used in formulations to enhance the dispersion of pigments and fillers in solvent-based systems, leading to improved product stability, color consistency, and overall performance. For example, in April 2024, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemicals company, launched Efka PX 4360. This solvent-based dispersing agent, designed for industrial coatings, employs Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology to deliver superior performance and storage stability. It boasts excellent compatibility with a variety of solvent-based resin systems, facilitating the formulation of tin- and aromatic-free solutions that meet contemporary performance and sustainability requirements.

In April 2024, Merichem Technologies, a US-based specialty chemical solutions provider, acquired Chemical Products Industries for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Merichem Technologies aims to enhance its sulfur treatment capabilities, expand its service offerings, and strengthen its position in the global specialty chemicals market. Chemical Products Industries is a US-based company specializing in sulfur-based chemical products and solutions for industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the chemical auxiliary agents market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., Arkema S.A., Solvay S.A., Clariant AG, Evonik Industries AG, LANXESS AG, Huntsman Corporation, Akzo Nobel N.V., Archroma Management GmbH, Croda International Plc, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Kemira Oyj, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Wacker Chemie AG, Eastman Chemical Company, Elementis plc, Allnex Group GmbH, Kiri Industries Limited, Atul Limited.

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

The chemical auxiliary agents market consists of sales of catalysts, drying agents, separation agents, rubber auxiliary agents, plastic auxiliary agents, petroleum additives, leather auxiliary agents, electronics chemicals, coating auxiliary agents and excipients. 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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