According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Amphoteric Surfactants market is accounted for $3.10 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $6.72 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 9.0%. Some of the factors influencing the market growth are increasing demand for personal care products and growing disposable income in emerging countries. However, stringent regulations are hampering the market growth.
Amphoteric surfactant refers to a surfactant simultaneously carrying the anionic and cationic hydrophilic group with its structure containing simultaneously hermaphroditic ions which are able to form cation or anion according to the ambient conditions. Amphoteric surfactants contain two types, one of which is pH-sensitive while the other is not sensitive at all pH ranges. Because of their low toxicity and low irritation on the skin and eyes during the usage process as well as excellent biodegradability, resistance to hard water, emulsifying, dispersing, wetting, foaming, antistatic property, and the high compatibility with all other types of surfactants, their applications in daily chemical industry, textile industry, food, pharmaceuticals, dyes and pigments are growing.
Based on type, betaine segment held considerable growth during the predicted period due low cost of betaine and increasing application in food, feed, and other industries. By geography, Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market due to rise in disposable income and rising demand in emerging countries.
Some of the key players in the Amphoteric Surfactants market include BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Croda, Lonza, Oxiteno, Akzonobel N.V., Pilot Chemical, Calriant Corporation, The Lubrizol Corporation, Stepan Company, Huntsman Corporation, Galaxy Surfactants, KAO Corporation, EOC Group, Klk Oleo and Enaspol A.S.
Note: Regional Tables for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America and, Middle East & Africa are presented in the same manner above.