Code: MTA7653 | Publication Date: Aug 2025 |
The growth is fuelled by increasing environmental awareness, rising demand for bio-based and biodegradable ingredients, and regulatory pressure to phase out synthetic surfactants in favour of green alternatives.
Natural surfactants market is experiencing robust growth of biosurfactants namely rhamnolipids, Sophorolipids and methyl ester sulfonates. Appearing as the new milder surfactants, both sugar-based and amino acid-based are used in cosmetics and baby care. Major producers are undertaking projects into fermentation technology and using renewable raw materials, like palm, coconut, and corn. Also, there is an increase in favour of transparency of labels and certified natural products, which affects buying behaviour.
The innovations that increase yield and lead to superior performance of biosurfactants are enzyme-assisted extraction, synthetic biology, and microbial biosynthesis. Firms also are pursuing waste-to- resources through the farming byproducts. Commercial applications are gaining speed through strategic collaborations of biotech companies with FMCG major players. Due to sophisticated formulation, natural surfactants can equal or better the performance of synthetics when it comes to foaming, emulsification and stability.
Below is a comprehensive list of the leading market players driving growth in this sector:
Company Name | BASF SE |
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Established Year | 1865 |
Headquarters | Ludwigshafen, Germany |
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Global chemical leader offering a wide range of bio-based surfactants including sugar- and alkyl polyglucoside-based products.
Company Name | Stepan Company |
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Established Year | 1932 |
Headquarters | Illinois, USA |
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Offers sustainable surfactant solutions for personal care, household, and industrial applications with a strong bio-based portfolio.
Company Name | Clariant AG |
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Established Year | 1995 |
Headquarters | Muttenz, Switzerland |
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A major innovator in green surfactants, offering GlucoTain and other sugar-based, mild, and eco-certified surfactant products.
Company Name | Croda International Plc |
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Established Year | 1925 |
Headquarters | Yorkshire, UK |
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Pioneering bio-based surfactants derived from natural oils, with applications in pharma, agriculture, and personal care.
Company Name | Dow Inc. |
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Established Year | 1897 |
Headquarters | Michigan, USA |
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Offers natural and renewable surfactants tailored for skin-friendly and sustainable formulations.
Company Name | Solvay S.A. |
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Established Year | 1863 |
Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
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Provides bio-based surfactants through renewable chemistry innovations, targeting personal care and industrial cleaning sectors.
Company Name | Evonik Industries AG |
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Established Year | 2007 |
Headquarters | Essen, Germany |
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Known for rhamnolipid biosurfactants and sustainable personal care ingredient lines.
Company Name | Galaxy Surfactants Ltd. |
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Established Year | 1980 |
Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
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A leading Indian manufacturer offering a wide variety of eco-certified and biodegradable surfactants.
Company Name | Innospec Inc. |
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Established Year | 1938 |
Headquarters | Colorado, USA |
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Specializes in mild, sulfate-free surfactants for hair and skincare with natural origin ingredients.
Company Name | Kao Corporation |
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Established Year | 1887 |
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
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A pioneer in environmentally safe surfactant development, especially for consumer goods and toiletries.