Detergents Market Size (2024 - 2029)

The detergents market is experiencing growth driven by increased demand in personal and laundry care segments, despite challenges posed by stringent environmental regulations. The market's expansion is supported by a heightened awareness of hygiene, which has boosted the consumption of laundry and household cleaning products. Opportunities for further growth are anticipated through the adoption of organic laundry detergents and their use as fabric softeners. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead in market consumption, with significant contributions from countries like China and India.

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Detergents Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR 4.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Detergents Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Detergent Market Analysis

The detergents market is projected to register a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period.

COVID-19 negatively impacted the market in 2020. It paused the production of laundry detergents and disrupted the supply chain. However, the consciousness regarding personal hygiene and clean surroundings increased in the current situation, stimulating the demand for laundry and household cleaning products and enhancing the market growth of detergents in 2021.

  • Over the short term, increasing usage of detergents in the personal and laundry care segment is the major factor driving the market's growth.
  • However, stringent environmental regulations are a key factor anticipated to restrain the growth of the target industry over the forecast period.
  • Nevertheless, adopting organic laundry detergent and increasing the application of detergents as cloth softeners will likely create lucrative growth opportunities for the global market soon.
  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market across the world, with the largest consumption from countries such as China and India.

Detergent Industry Segmentation

Detergents are sodium salts of long-chain benzene sulphonic acids or alkyl sulfates. The major raw materials required for manufacturing detergents are sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium sulfate, etc. Detergents available in the market are in two forms: liquid and powder. The detergents market is segmented by type, application, and geography. The market is segmented by type: anionic detergents, cationic detergents, non-ionic detergents, and zwitterionic detergents. By application, the market is segmented into laundry cleaning products, household cleaning products, dishwashing products, fuel additives, biological reagents, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the detergents market in 15 countries across the major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (kiloton).

Type
Anionic Detergents
Cationic Detergents
Non-ionic Detergents
Zwitterionic (Amphoteric) Detergents
Application
Laundry Cleaning Products
Household Cleaning Products
Dishwashing Products
Fuel Additives
Biological Reagent
Other Applications
Geography
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Detergents Market Size Summary

The detergents market is experiencing a positive trajectory, driven by increased consumer awareness of personal hygiene and cleanliness, which has bolstered demand for laundry and household cleaning products. The market, which faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now benefiting from the rising usage of detergents in personal and laundry care segments. However, the industry faces challenges from stringent environmental regulations. Despite these challenges, the adoption of organic laundry detergents and their use as fabric softeners present promising growth opportunities. The Asia-Pacific region, particularly China and India, is expected to lead in market consumption, supported by technological advancements and increasing demand for convenient detergent products.

The market is characterized by a partial consolidation with major players like Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Kao Corporation. Innovations such as the introduction of new products like MyKirei by KAO's Easy-Spray Laundry Detergent and Procter & Gamble's new manufacturing facility in India highlight the industry's dynamic nature. The Asia-Pacific region is witnessing rapid growth due to industrial advancements and increased awareness of liquid laundry detergents. The region's market expansion is further fueled by the growing hospitality sector in China and government initiatives in India promoting healthy living. These factors collectively contribute to the steady growth of the global detergents market during the forecast period.

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Detergents Market Size - Table of Contents

  1. 1. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 1.1 Drivers

      1. 1.1.1 Increasing Usage of Detergents in the Personal and Laundry Care Segment

      2. 1.1.2 Other Drivers

    2. 1.2 Restraints

      1. 1.2.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations

      2. 1.2.2 Other Restraints

    3. 1.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

    4. 1.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 1.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 1.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers

      3. 1.4.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 1.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services

      5. 1.4.5 Degree of Competition

  2. 2. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

    1. 2.1 Type

      1. 2.1.1 Anionic Detergents

      2. 2.1.2 Cationic Detergents

      3. 2.1.3 Non-ionic Detergents

      4. 2.1.4 Zwitterionic (Amphoteric) Detergents

    2. 2.2 Application

      1. 2.2.1 Laundry Cleaning Products

      2. 2.2.2 Household Cleaning Products

      3. 2.2.3 Dishwashing Products

      4. 2.2.4 Fuel Additives

      5. 2.2.5 Biological Reagent

      6. 2.2.6 Other Applications

    3. 2.3 Geography

      1. 2.3.1 Asia-Pacific

        1. 2.3.1.1 China

        2. 2.3.1.2 India

        3. 2.3.1.3 Japan

        4. 2.3.1.4 South Korea

        5. 2.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      2. 2.3.2 North America

        1. 2.3.2.1 United States

        2. 2.3.2.2 Canada

        3. 2.3.2.3 Mexico

      3. 2.3.3 Europe

        1. 2.3.3.1 Germany

        2. 2.3.3.2 United Kingdom

        3. 2.3.3.3 Italy

        4. 2.3.3.4 France

        5. 2.3.3.5 Rest of Europe

      4. 2.3.4 South America

        1. 2.3.4.1 Brazil

        2. 2.3.4.2 Argentina

        3. 2.3.4.3 Rest of South America

      5. 2.3.5 Middle-East and Africa

        1. 2.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia

        2. 2.3.5.2 South Africa

        3. 2.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

Detergents Market Size FAQs

The Detergents Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA , Kao Corporation, E.U.D.GROUP, a.s., Unilever and Procter & Gamble are the major companies operating in the Detergents Market.

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