Global Soy Based Surfactants Market Size To Exceed USD 6.89 Billion By 2035 | CAGR of 3.34%

Category: Chemicals & Materials

RELEASE DATE Oct 2025
REPORT ID SI16208

Global Soy Based Surfactants Market Size To Exceed USD 6.89 Billion By 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Global Soy Based Surfactants Market Size is expected to grow from USD 4.80 Billion in 2024 to USD 6.89 Billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 3.34% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

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Browse key industry insights spread across 201 pages with 119 Market data tables and figures & charts from the report on the  "Global Soy Based Surfactants Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Nonionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants), By Application (Personal Care Products, Household Cleaning Products, Industrial Cleaning, Agricultural Chemicals, Food Industry), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 – 2035. "  Get Detailed Report Description Here:   https://www.sphericalinsights.com/reports/soy-based-surfactants-market

 

Soy based surfactants are surface active compounds obtained from soybeans, primarily through the extraction of phospholipids from soy oil. A primary driver of the soy based surfactants market's expansion is the increasing global preference for oleochemical based feedstocks over petrochemical based surfactants. Further factors that are anticipated to propel the growth of the soy based surfactants market include improvements in enzymatic processes, the introduction of microfluidizer technology to achieve the goal of stable emulsions, growing knowledge of protein based surfactants, and the growing trend of surfactant manufacturers using natural and renewable raw materials. However, the market for soy based surfactants is constrained by the volatile demand and supply of crude oil, while the growth of the soy based surfactants industry will be hampered by the effects of chemicals on the environment and rising energy consumption. Furthermore, the market for soy based surfactants will have plenty of potential due to the increased preference for oleochemical-based feedstocks over petrochemical-based surfactants. However, the soy based surfactants' price volatility of raw materials is likely going to restrict market expansion.

 

The cationic surfactants segment dominated the market in 2024 with 15% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the soy based surfactant market is divided into anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants. Among these, the cationic surfactants segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segment's development is stimulated because they are frequently found in personal care products such as fabric softeners, hair conditioners, and antibacterial compositions. They are crucial in these applications because of their special qualities, which include antistatic and antibacterial activities. The growing demand from consumers for efficient and multipurpose items is expected to propel the segment's growth at a significant compound annual growth rate over the forecast period.  

 

The personal care products segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 with 24% and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the soy based surfactant market is divided into personal care products, household cleaning products, industrial cleaning, agricultural chemicals, food industry. Among these, the personal care products segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The segment's increase is prompted because consumers' desire for mild, biodegradable, and sustainable surfactants in skincare, haircare, and hygiene products is growing. Because of their efficient performance and environmentally favorable nature, soy-based surfactants are becoming more and more popular in the personal care sector.  

 

North America is expected to hold the majority share with 26% of the global Soy Based Surfactants market during the forecast period.

 

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North America is expected to hold the majority share of the global soy based surfactant market during the forecast period. The soy based surfactant market in the Asia Pacific is driven by the United States, which consumes more than 80% of North America, and is the region leader. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other strict environmental rules are responsible for this domination. They promote the use of renewable and biodegradable materials in a variety of industries, including agriculture, personal care, and domestic cleaning. Furthermore, the effective and economical production of soy based surfactants has been improved by the region's established infrastructure and technological developments in soy processing.   

 

Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest pace with 8.5% in the global soy based surfactant market during the forecast period. The soy based surfactant market in the Asia Pacific is bolstered because of growing consumer awareness of sustainable products, growing food processing industries, and fast industrialization. The region's fastest growing market is India, which is bolstered by the burgeoning personal care and pharmaceutical industries that use more and more chemicals derived from soy.  

 

Major vendors in the global soy based surfactant market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Incorporated, BASF SE, Croda International Plc, Stepan Company, Kao Corporation, Inolex Inc., Evonik Industries, Solvay S.A., Lubrizol Corporation, Oxiteno, Galaxy Surfactants, Solae LLC, Bunge Global, Wilmar International Ltd., and Others.    

 

Key Target Audience

  • Market Players
  • Investors
  • End-users
  • Government Authorities 
  • Consulting and Research Firm
  • Venture capitalists
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

 

Recent Development

In January 2022, Evonik and key customers in Slovakia opened a new, more sustainable bio surfactant plant. The triple digit million euro facility is the first in the world to produce industrial amounts of rhamnolipid biosurfactants. These exceptionally high quality, sustainable bio surfactants are already transforming the cleaning, beauty, and personal care industries and have enormous, yet unexplored, potential in a number of other areas.

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the soy based surfactant market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 

Global Soy Based Surfactants Market, By Type

  • Anionic Surfactants
  • Cationic Surfactants
  • Nonionic Surfactants
  • Amphoteric Surfactants

 

Global Soy Based Surfactants Market, By Application

  • Personal Care Products
  • Household Cleaning Products
  • Industrial Cleaning
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Food Industry

 

 Global Soy Based Surfactants Market, By Regional Analysis

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

 

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