| Product Code: ETC4482505 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 | |
India`s surfactant EOR import shipments in 2024 saw significant growth with a high Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.68% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries to India included China, Germany, USA, Metropolitan France, and the UK. Despite the strong growth, the market remained competitive with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration in 2024. The growth rate from 2023 to 2024 was recorded at 9.29%, indicating a positive trend in the import market for surfactant EOR products in India.
The India Surfactant EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) market is growing as it plays a crucial role in increasing the yield of mature oil reservoirs. Surfactants are used to alter the interfacial properties of the reservoir, allowing for the efficient extraction of oil.
The Surfactant EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) market in India is driven by the need to maximize oil production from mature oilfields. As conventional oil reserves deplete, oil companies are investing in enhanced recovery techniques. Surfactant EOR improves oil recovery by altering the properties of reservoir fluids, making it a crucial technology in extending the life of oilfields and meeting growing energy demands.
The India surfactant EOR market faces several challenges. First, the market is closely tied to the oil and gas industry, which is subject to price volatility and fluctuations in demand. Companies must be prepared to adapt to changing market conditions. Second, the need to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of surfactant EOR products to potential customers is crucial, as the industry requires trust in these solutions. Regulatory compliance and quality control are essential for building and maintaining this trust. Third, competition in the market is intense, and companies must continually innovate and provide reliable solutions to maintain their market share. Additionally, issues related to transportation and logistics can impact the timely delivery of products, and companies must have efficient supply chain management strategies in place.
The surfactant enhanced oil recovery market in India faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic due to disruptions in the energy sector. The market is closely linked to the oil and gas industry, which experienced reduced production and demand. Supply chain interruptions and low oil prices affected the surfactant EOR market. However, as the energy sector stabilizes and oil prices recover, the market is anticipated to rebound.
The Surfactant EOR market in India comprises key players such as Shell India, ExxonMobil, and Schlumberger. These companies provide surfactant solutions to enhance oil recovery in the country`s oil and gas sector.
| 1 Executive Summary | 
| 2 Introduction | 
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report | 
| 2.2 Report Description | 
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation | 
| 2.4 Research Methodology | 
| 2.5 Assumptions | 
| 3 India Surfactant EOR Market Overview | 
| 3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators | 
| 3.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.3 India Surfactant EOR Market - Industry Life Cycle | 
| 3.4 India Surfactant EOR Market - Porter's Five Forces | 
| 3.5 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Origin, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.6 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.7 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technique, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.8 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.9 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.10 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Category, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 4 India Surfactant EOR Market Dynamics | 
| 4.1 Impact Analysis | 
| 4.2 Market Drivers | 
| 4.2.1 Increasing oil exploration activities in India | 
| 4.2.2 Growing demand for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques | 
| 4.2.3 Government support and initiatives to boost domestic oil production | 
| 4.3 Market Restraints | 
| 4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with surfactant EOR technology | 
| 4.3.2 Technological challenges and complexities in implementing surfactant EOR | 
| 4.3.3 Environmental concerns and regulations related to chemical usage in oil recovery processes | 
| 5 India Surfactant EOR Market Trends | 
| 6 India Surfactant EOR Market, By Types | 
| 6.1 India Surfactant EOR Market, By Origin | 
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.1.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Origin, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.3 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Surfactants, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.4 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Biosurfactants, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2 India Surfactant EOR Market, By Type | 
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.2.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Alkylpolyglycosides, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.3 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Coconut Diethanolamide, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.4 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Di-Tridecyl Sulfosuccinic Acid Ester, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.5 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Alkylpropoxy Sulfate Sodium Salts, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3 India Surfactant EOR Market, By Technique | 
| 6.3.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.3.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer Flooding (PF), 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3.3 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Surfactant-Polymer (SP) Flooding, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3.4 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Alkali-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) Flooding, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3.5 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Alkali-Co-solvent-Polymer (ACP) Flooding, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3.6 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Tension Gas Flooding (LTG), 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4 India Surfactant EOR Market, By Form | 
| 6.4.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.4.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Anionic surfactants, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.3 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Cationic surfactants, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.4 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-ionic surfactants, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.5 India Surfactant EOR Market, By Application | 
| 6.5.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.5.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Onshore, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.5.3 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Offshore, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.6 India Surfactant EOR Market, By Category | 
| 6.6.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.6.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Petro-based, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.6.3 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-based, 2021-2031F | 
| 7 India Surfactant EOR Market Import-Export Trade Statistics | 
| 7.1 India Surfactant EOR Market Export to Major Countries | 
| 7.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Imports from Major Countries | 
| 8 India Surfactant EOR Market Key Performance Indicators | 
| 8.1 Average daily oil production per well | 
| 8.2 Percentage increase in oil recovery rates | 
| 8.3 Cost reduction per barrel of oil produced | 
| 8.4 Efficiency of surfactant utilization in EOR processes | 
| 8.5 Environmental impact assessment metrics for surfactant EOR operations | 
| 9 India Surfactant EOR Market - Opportunity Assessment | 
| 9.1 India Surfactant EOR Market Opportunity Assessment, By Origin, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.3 India Surfactant EOR Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technique, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.4 India Surfactant EOR Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.5 India Surfactant EOR Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.6 India Surfactant EOR Market Opportunity Assessment, By Category, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 10 India Surfactant EOR Market - Competitive Landscape | 
| 10.1 India Surfactant EOR Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 | 
| 10.2 India Surfactant EOR Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters | 
| 11 Company Profiles | 
| 12 Recommendations | 
| 13 Disclaimer |