North America Non-Ionic Surfactants Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

North America Non-Ionic Surfactants Market, By Type (Alcohol Ethoxylates, Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylates, Fatty Acid Alkoxylate, Amine Derivatives, Glycerol Derivatives and Others), Origin (Synthetic and Bio-Based), Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), Application (Additives, Cleaners, Emulsifiers, Foaming Agents, Wetting Agents and Others), and End Use (Home Care, Textile, Personal Care, Oil & Gas, Agrochemicals, Paints & Coatings, Medical, Food & Beverages and Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

North America Non-Ionic Surfactants Market Analysis and Size

The increasing use of surfactants for producing agricultural additives and rising demand of surfactants for home care applications are driving the demand for North America non-ionic surfactants market. However, the fluctuating raw material prices of non-ionic surfactants is further restricting the growth of the market. Several boosters such as rising technological advancement for producing non-ionic surfactants and growing demand bio-based surfactants for various applications are creating opportunities for the North America non-ionic surfactants market.

The North America Non-Ionic Surfactants market was valued at USD 5.77 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 7.96 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period of 2023-2030.  In North America, the household and personal care segment dominates the Non-Ionic Surfactants Market. This is because non-ionic surfactants are widely used in products like detergents, shampoos, and cosmetics for their gentle cleansing and foaming properties, driving high demand in this segment. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

North America Non-Ionic Surfactants Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Nonionic surfactants are less sensitive to water hardness than anionic surfactants, and they foam less strongly. Non-ionic surfactants are used as a grease remover in detergents, household cleaners and dish soap. They offer excellent solubility and produce a low amount of foam. When combined with anionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants provide resistance to hard water in textile detergents.

North America Non-Ionic Surfactants Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Environmental Concerns and Sustainability

Growing awareness and concern for the environment is driving the North America non-ionic surfactants market. Non-ionic surfactants are known for their low environmental impact, as they are less toxic and biodegradable compared to their ionic counterparts. With increasing regulatory pressures and consumer demand for sustainable products, the market is benefiting from the eco-friendly attributes of non-ionic surfactants.

• Diverse Applications

Non-ionic surfactants find applications in various industries, including personal care, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. Their versatility and compatibility with a wide range of chemicals make them indispensable in these sectors. As industries continue to expand and diversify, the demand for non-ionic surfactants is expected to rise, providing a significant growth opportunity for the market.

Opportunity

• Product Innovation and Customization

 There is an opportunity for companies in the North America Non-Ionic Surfactants Market to focus on product innovation and customization. Tailoring non-ionic surfactants to meet specific industry needs, such as enhanced performance or reduced toxicity, can open up new markets and foster long-term customer relationships.

Restraints/Challenges

• Raw Material Price Volatility

 The market faces challenges due to the volatility in raw material prices, particularly those derived from petroleum sources. Fluctuations in feedstock costs can affect the production and pricing of non-ionic surfactants, posing a challenge to manufacturers in maintaining profit margins.

• Regulatory Compliance and Testing

Stringent regulatory requirements related to the safety and environmental impact of chemicals can be a significant restraint. Compliance with regulations, including extensive testing and documentation, can be time-consuming and costly, potentially hindering market growth and innovation.

This North America non-ionic surfactants market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the North America non-ionic surfactants market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Development

• In July, 2020, Evonik Industries AG launched multifunctional surfactant TOMADOL 904 for hard surface cleaning applications in North America. The company has reduced raw material inventory challenges and the associated supply chain risks by simplifying a cleaning formula's design, multifunctional surfactants like TOMADOL 904
• In July, 2020, Stepan Company acquired surfactant business and sulfate production equipment in Mexico from Clariant. This in turn expanded the production capacity of the company in terms of surfactants in North America

North America Non-Ionic Surfactants Market Scope

The North America non-ionic surfactants market is segmented on the basis of country, type, origin, distribution channel, application, and end use. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Alcohol Ethoxylates
• Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylates
• Fatty Acid Alkoxylate
• Amine Derivatives
• Glycerol Derivatives
• Others

Orgin

• Synthetic
• Bio-Based

Distrbution Channel

• Online
• Offline

Applications

• Additives
• Cleaners
• Emulsifiers
• Foaming Agents
• Wetting Agents
• Others

End Use

• Home Care
• Personal Care
• Paints And Coatings
• Oil And Gas
• Food And Beverages
• Agrochemicals
• Textile
• Medical
• Others

North AmericaNon-Ionic Surfactants Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The North America non-ionic surfactants market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by type, origin, distribution channel, application, and end use as referenced above.

The countries covered in North America non-ionic surfactants market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico.

U.S. is growing with the highest CAGR due to the positive outlook of non-ionic surfactants in the personal care industry in the country. The type segment is dominating in U.S., followed by Canada and Mexico due to growing demand for non-ionic surfactants for different industries.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Regional brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Non-Ionic Surfactants Market Share Analysis

The North America non-ionic surfactants market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, regional presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to North America non-ionic surfactants market .

Some of the major players operating in the North America non-ionic surfactants market are:

• Dow (U.S.)
• 3M (U.S.)
• Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands)
• Arkema (France)
• Solvay (Belgium)
• Clariant (Switzerland)
• Ashland (U.S.)
• Kao Corporation (Japan)
• Stepan Company (U.S.)
• Croda International Plc (United Kingdom)
• ELEMENTIS PLC (United Kingdom)
• Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (Thailand)
• SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
• Carpenter Co. (U.S.)