Non-Ionic Surfactants Market Global Report 2026

The non-ionic surfactants market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $25.1 billion in 2025 to $27.08 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for household cleaning products, rising consumption of personal care products, growing industrial cleaning activities, expanding textile processing applications, and increasing use of surfactants in chemical formulations.

The non-ionic surfactants market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for environmentally friendly surfactants, rising adoption of bio-based surfactant alternatives, growing applications in pharmaceutical formulations, increasing demand from emerging economies, and expanding use in specialty chemical industries. Major trends during the forecast period include increasing demand for bio-based non-ionic surfactants, growing preference for mild and sustainable surfactant solutions, rising adoption of advanced surfactant formulations, increasing demand for high-performance cleaning ingredients, and expansion of specialty surfactant applications.

The expansion of the personal care and cosmetics industry is expected to drive the growth of the non-ionic surfactants market going forward. The personal care and cosmetics industry is a sector focused on the production and sale of products used for personal hygiene, skincare, haircare, grooming, and appearance enhancement. The personal care and cosmetics industry is expanding mainly due to increasing consumer awareness of personal hygiene and appearance, influenced by social media and changing lifestyle patterns that are driving demand for grooming and self-care products. Non-ionic surfactants support the personal care and cosmetics industry by serving as mild cleansing, emulsifying, and stabilizing agents that enhance product texture, formulation stability, and skin compatibility while minimizing irritation. For instance, in December 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based government agency, expenditure on personal care products and services increased by 9.7% in 2023, while spending on personal insurance and pensions increased by 9.3%. Therefore, the expansion of the personal care and cosmetics industry is driving the growth of the non-ionic surfactants market.

Major companies operating in the nonionic surfactants market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as bio-based surfactants, to improve sustainability, minimize environmental impact, and comply with stringent regulatory requirements while enhancing biodegradability and performance efficiency. Bio-based surfactants are environmentally friendly surface-active agents derived from renewable resources such as plants and microorganisms, providing an alternative to conventional petrochemical-based surfactants. For instance, in March 2026, Sironix Renewables Inc., a US-based chemical company, launched Furasoft-LFS and Furasoft-SF, two bio-based surfactants for personal care applications. These products are designed to enhance mildness, biodegradability, and high-performance cleansing efficiency in personal care formulations. The launch also strengthens the company’s bio-based surfactant portfolio by supporting sustainable ingredient sourcing and reducing reliance on petrochemical-derived raw materials in cosmetic and personal care applications.

In March 2026, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemicals company, partnered with Hannong Chemicals Inc. to establish and expand a joint venture for producing non-ionic surfactants in Seosan, South Korea. Through this partnership, the companies aim to increase non-ionic surfactant production capacity, enhance supply reliability across the Asia-Pacific region, and strengthen their position in the specialty chemicals market. Hannong Chemicals Inc. is a South Korea-based manufacturing company that produces nonionic surfactants.

Major companies operating in the non-ionic surfactants market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., LG Chem Ltd., Wilmar International Limited, Evonik Industries AG, Kao Corporation, Arkema S.A., Syensqo SA, Huntsman Corporation, KL-Kepong Oleomas Sdn. Bhd., Lion Corporation, Stepan Company, Croda International Plc, Godrej Industries Limited, Innospec Inc., Pilot Chemical Company, Galaxy Surfactants Limited, India Glycols Limited, Nouryon Chemicals B.V., Clariant AG, Oleon NV, Sasol Limited, Emery Oleochemicals LLC, Ashland Inc., INEOS AG.

North America was the dominant region in the non-ionic surfactants market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the non-ionic surfactants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the non-ionic surfactants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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