The Asia-Pacific to be a Significant Market for the Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Industry
The Asia-Pacific is one of the leading regions for the market. In emerging economies, including China and India, increased disposable income has changed lifestyles of the consumers. The growth of the end-user industry and the penetration of washing machines throughout the region are increasing the demand for sodium lauryl sulphate in the Asia-Pacific region. The rising disposable incomes of the consumers has led to a rising sales of washing machines. This has further boosted the demand for detergents. The market for detergents and cleaners and personal care products in the region has been stimulated in turn. Large investments in the marketing of personal care products are expected to have a positive effect in the Asia-Pacific market for sodium lauryl sulphate during the forecast period.Due to the higher use of personal care products as well as a rise in the surfactant industry, the Middle East and Africa is anticipated to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the forecast period. Due to the growth of surfactant industries in the region, Africa remains a significant potential market for growth.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate: Market Segmentation
Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) is a salt of organosulphate, which is also called sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS). In order to reduce its corrosive existence, SLS is ethoxylated for sodium lauryl ether sulphate. Owing to their excellent foaming and lather forming properties, the SLS anionic surfactant plays a significant role in removing dirt, clay, and oily blemishes. They also exhibit excellent wetting and emulsifying characteristics.The forms of sodium lauryl sulphate can be divided into:
- Dry
- Liquid
It finds wide applications in the following segments:
- Detergents and Cleaners
- Personal Care
- Textile and Leather
- Oilfield Chemicals
- Others
The regional markets for sodium lauryl sulphate can be divided into:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Technological Advancements Bolstering the Market Growth of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
The growth of the market is being driven by the rising awareness among the consumers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This has resulted in rising expenditure on cleaning products such as laundry detergents. Due to the rising price-consciousness among consumers, the rising demand for cost-effective surfactants with time-saving features including liquid detergents and tablet detergents is likely to further boost the sodium lauryl sulphate industry in the coming years.Key Industry Players in the Global Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Market
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global sodium lauryl sulphate market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:- Solvay S.A.
- Acme-Hardesty Company
- BASF SE
- Croda International Plc
- Alpha chemicals Pvt Ltd
- Tianjin Huntsman Chemical Enterprise Corporation
- Chemmax Chemical Co., Limited
- Others
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Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Sodium Lauryl Sulphate market report include:- Solvay S.A.
- Acme-Hardesty Company.
- BASF SE
- Croda International Plc
- Alpha chemicals Pvt Ltd
- Tianjin Huntsman Chemical Enterprise Corporation
- Chemmax Chemical Co., Limited