India Surfactants Market Assessment, Opportunities and ...

India surfactants market size was valued at USD 2.48 billion in FY, which is expected to grow to USD 5.05 billion in FY, with a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period between FY and FY. The pharmaceutical industry plays a pivotal role in the surfactant market in India. Surfactants are essential components in various pharmaceutical formulations, aiding in drug solubility, dispersion, and emulsification. With the healthcare sector continuously evolving and expanding, the demand for surfactants in pharmaceutical applications is expected to remain strong. 

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The growing demand for personal and home care products significantly fuels the market. The increasing awareness of personal hygiene and grooming, coupled with rising disposable incomes, leads to a higher demand for items such as shampoos, soaps, detergents, and skincare products, which are integral applications of surfactants. Another significant driver is the agricultural sector, which utilizes surfactants in agrochemical formulations. The need to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of pesticides and herbicides propels the demand for surfactants. Furthermore, the industrial and manufacturing sectors are crucial in driving the surfactant market. Industries such as textile heavily rely on surfactants for various processes, including emulsification, wetting, dispersing, and foaming. The growth of these industries directly translates into an increased demand for surfactants in the country.

Rise in Oil Exploration in India to Augment Growth Across the Market

The surging emphasis on oil exploration onshore and offshore significantly propels the demand for surfactants in India. These unique chemical compounds are pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and success of oil exploration and extraction activities. In the realm of offshore oil exploration, surfactants prove indispensable where reserves lie beneath the seabed in challenging and corrosive environments. It caters to various crucial issues in the exploration process.

Surfactants are essential in drilling fluids, aiding in friction reduction and lubrication, thus ensuring smooth drilling operations even under challenging offshore conditions. Additionally, they play a vital role in subsea operations, facilitating the seamless flow of oil and gas through pipelines and equipment.

For instance, to alleviate the growing strain of oil imports, India during initiated the bidding process for 26 oil exploration blocks within the country. The onshore and offshore exploration increase is expected to drive the demand for surfactants in India.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in India Create Traction

The pharmaceutical industry significantly drives the demand for surfactants in India. Surfactants are crucial in various pharmaceutical formulations and processes, influencing drug efficacy, stability, and delivery. The various applications of surfactants in the pharmaceutical industry underscores their critical role in enhancing the efficacy, stability, and delivery of a wide array of medications, making them an integral component of the pharmaceutical manufacturing process in India.

For instance, India holds a substantial share of approximately 60% of the world's vaccine demand, establishing itself as a major supplier of crucial vaccines such as DPT, BCG, and Measles. Moreover, India plays a significant role in the global healthcare landscape by providing approximately 70% of the vaccines outlined in the World Health Organization's essential Immunization schedule. The strong export demand, coupled with the high domestic demand for pharmaceuticals, is expected to drive the requirement for surfactants in the Indian Pharmaceutical sector.

Rising Demand for Personal Care in the Indian Market

The rising awareness regarding personal hygiene and grooming and increased disposable income have led to a significant demand surge for various personal care products. These encompass an extensive range, including shampoos, soaps, shower gels, and skincare items, crucial for maintaining cleanliness, health, and an enhanced quality of life. As surfactants are indispensable raw material, they play multifaceted roles. Additionally, surfactants facilitate emulsification and stabilization of different product components, ensuring homogeneity and optimal texture.

For instance, India&#;s beauty market has reached USD 15.6 billion in , compared to USD 12.3 billion in . The robust growth of this sector in India is expected to continue, further strengthening the demand for surfactants in the country.

Impact of COVID-19

In India, the surfactants market experienced significant impacts attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. A rise in demand for cleaning and disinfecting products was observed, where surfactants played a significant role. Consumer preferences swiftly shifted towards products that emphasized hygiene, accentuating the necessity for highly effective surfactants. However, the Indian market faced disruptions due to supply chain challenges and operational limitations at manufacturing facilities. This was coupled with reduced demand from sectors like paints & coatings, textile, and others. Throughout the pandemic, there was a notable surge in research in India to enhance surfactants' antiviral properties. Manufacturers prioritized innovation in surfactant-based products, focusing on their effectiveness in combatting various viruses.

Impact of Russia-Ukraine War

The repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war were evident in the upstream segment of the surfactants market in India. The instability in crude oil prices due to the conflict in Eastern Europe has influenced the production costs feedstocks such as benzene, ethylene, n-paraffin, and kerosene. Due to sanctions imposed by various European nations, India capitalized on discounted crude purchases from Russia. This strategic procurement alleviated manufacturing costs for surfactants in India to a certain extent as the petrochemical stocks eased.

However, the erratic fluctuations in crude oil prices induced by the Eastern European conflict resulted in considerable fluctuations in the production landscape of surfactants in India. It, in turn, had substantial impacts on manufacturers and consumers alike within the surfactants market in India.

India Surfactants Market: Report Scope

&#;India Surfactants Market Assessment, Opportunities and Forecast, FY-FY&#;, is a comprehensive report by Markets and Data, providing in-depth analysis and qualitative & quantitative assessment of the current state of India surfactants market, industry dynamics, and challenges. The report includes market size, segmental shares, growth trends, COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine war impact, opportunities, and forecast between FY and FY. Additionally, the report profiles the leading players in the industry mentioning their respective market share, business model, competitive intelligence, etc.

Report Attribute

Details

Base Year of the Analysis

FY

Historical Period

FY-FY

Forecast Period

FY-FY

Projected Growth Rate

CAGR of 9.3% between FY and FY

Revenue Forecast in FY

USD 5.05 billion

Units

Revenue in USD billion

Segments Covered

Type, Functionality, End-user

Regions Covered

North, East, West, Central, South

Key Companies Profiled

BASF India Ltd, Dow Chemical International Private Limited, Solvay Specialities India Private Limited, Huntsman International (India) Private Limited, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd, Matangi Industries LLP, Heubach Colorants India Limited, Saibaba Surfactants Pvt Ltd, Venus Ethoxyethers Pvt Ltd, Otto Chemie Pvt Ltd

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In this report, India surfactants market has been segmented into the following categories: 

1.       By Type

1.1.    Anionic

1.2.    Non-Ionic

1.3.    Cationic

1.4.    Amphoteric

1.5.    Others

2.       By Functionality

2.1.    Surface Modification

2.2.    Emulsification

2.3.    Foaming

2.4.    Dispersion

2.5.    Others

3.       By End-user

3.1.    Pharmaceuticals

3.2.    Cosmetics

3.3.    Household & Industrial Cleaning

3.4.    Textile

3.5.    Elastomers & Plastics

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3.6.    Food & Beverages

3.7.    Agrochemicals

3.8.    Oilfield

3.9.    Paints & Coatings

3.10.                     Others

4.       By Region

4.1.    North

4.2.    East

4.3.    West

4.4.    Central 

4.5.    South

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

Major surfactant manufacturers actively focus on developing novel commodities with specific functions to solidify their position in the market. By innovating and diversifying their product offerings, these companies aim to cater to evolving consumer needs, industry requirements, and sustainability goals.

For instance, BASF introduced a biosurfactant called Plantopon Soy in March , a product crafted from renewable resources, notably coconut oil. This innovative surfactant falls under the category of anionic surfactants and is derived from non-GMO soybeans, specifically a protein derivative.

Key Players Operating in India Surfactants Market are:

·         BASF India Ltd (BASF SE)

·         Dow Chemical International Private Limited

·         Solvay Specialities India Private Limited

·         Huntsman International (India) Private Limited 

·         Galaxy Surfactants Ltd

·         Matangi Industries LLP

·         Heubach Colorants India Limited

·         Saibaba Surfactants Pvt Ltd

·         Venus Ethoxyethers Pvt Ltd

·         Otto Chemie Pvt Ltd

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&#;         What is the current and future of India Surfactants market size of surfactants in India?

&#;         How are India Surfactants markets divided into different product segments and each segment's market size and growth?

&#;         What is India Surfactants market potential of different product segments and their investment case?

&#;         How are India Surfactants market predicted to develop in the future and what factors will drive or inhibit growth?

&#;         What is the business environment and regulatory landscape specific to the surfactants in Indian market?

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In today&#;s post we will be tackling the topic of natural surfactants. This is a big topic! We will explain the basic chemistry of surfactants, we will talk more about the group that is used in cleansing formulas and we will compare and contrast five key natural surfactants that we think every organic formulator should be experimenting with.

Many beginner formulators start their journey creating anhydrous products such as balms and oils but soon progress to using a whole range of different ingredients and processes. At Formula Botanica, we have a bustling student community of formulators and many of them are looking to explore different kinds of active and functional ingredients to enable them to expand the range of products they can confidently formulate.

Read more: How to Make a Natural Shampoo with Rosemary and Mint

What are Natural Surfactants?

Firstly, let us talk about natural surfactants and how they work in your formulations. Surfactants covers a large group of ingredients that are responsible for several functions, including creating a product that foams. They are cleansing agents and are routinely found in shower gels, shampoos and facial cleansers.

Surfactants, or Surface Active Agents, group actually include various types of ingredients you may not have known about or used before. In fact, emulsifiers, solubilisers, dispersers, wetting agents and detergents also all belong to this ingredient group.

In this post, we will only be looking at natural surfactants that are used in cleansing products, where their role is to cleanse and foam. Keep in mind though that your formulation does not necessarily need to foam in order for it to clean. Natural surfactants are derived from natural sources and then undergo a degree of chemical processing in order for them to be suitable for use in cosmetics.

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The Structure of Surfactants

Surfactants have a water-loving (hydrophilic) head and a water-hating (hydrophobic) tail. As you can see from the chart below, the kind of charge contained within the water loving head, will determine the kind of surfactant:

 

Formulating with Non-Ionic Natural Surfactants

Natural and organic skincare formulators mostly work with non-ionic surfactants when they formulate surfactant-based skincare or haircare products. Firstly, they choose non-ionic surfactants owing to their compatibility with other surfactant types. Non-ionic surfactants work well with all the other groups we mentioned in the graphic above. Secondly, non-ionic surfactants are easy to formulate with.

Experimenting with non-ionic surfactants is a good place to start if you haven&#;t worked with surfactants before. When used in a cleansing product, these non-ionic natural surfactants are gentle and provide relatively good foaming ability. We will look at some examples of natural surfactants in the next part of the blog post, so you can see what individual characteristic they display. These non-ionic surfactants are not all the same and while in theory they are interchangeable, as a formulator you will need to be prepared for some differences in their behaviour in a formulation.

We selected five plant-derived non-ionic surfactants for comparison: Coco glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Sucrose cocoate, Caprylyl/Capryl glucoside.

 

Natural Surfactant Comparison Table

Surfactant Trade name Certification* Properties pH Active matter Coco glucoside Sucranov&#; 818 UP -BergaSoft CG 50 / MB EcoSense&#; 919 Ecocert &#; very mild &#; has good foam stabilising quality &#; has good hydrating properties &#; biodegradable   &#;11.5 &#; 12.5 &#; 50 % Decyl glucoside BergaSoft DG 50 / MB -ORAMIX&#; NS10 / Plantacare® UP -EcoSense&#; Ecocert COSMOS Natrue &#; biodegradable &#; excellent and stable foam &#; works very well with Cocamidopropyl betaine &#;11.5 &#; 12.5 &#; 50 % Lauryl glucoside BergaSoft LG 50 / MB -EcoSense&#; / Plantacare® UP Ecocert COSMOS Natrue &#; very mild &#; moderate foaming &#; excellent viscosity builder &#; good in baby cleansing products &#; biodegradable &#;11.5 &#; 12.5 &#; 50 % Sucrose cocoate TEGOSOFT® LSE 65 K Soft N/A &#; mild &#; increases foam density & viscosity &#; adds creaminess &#; has good re-fatting qualities &#; moisturising and anti-static &#; biodegradable &#;6.5-7.5 &#;65% Caprylyl/Capryl glucoside BergaSoft CCG 70 / MB -ORAMIX&#; CG110 Ecocert COSMOS Natrue &#; creates fine and stable foam &#; mild &#; good solubiliser for essential oils &#; biodegradable &#;11.5 &#; 12.5 &#; 50% (there are various versions)

*Certification &#; Whether the natural surfactant is available as a certified ingredient will depend on your supplier, but these ingredients are generally accepted by these certification bodies. 

What is Active Surfactant Matter (ASM)?

The ASM is a percentage that represents the concentration of the surfactant. When you buy a surfactant, it won&#;t be delivered to you as a &#;pure&#; ingredient as such, but they are diluted in water. If the ASM is 60%, this means the ingredient you&#;ve just purchased contains 60% surfactant and 40% water.

Knowing the ASM of your natural surfactant is important when deciding how much of your ingredient should be used in a cosmetic formulation. For example, you would use less natural surfactant in a facial cleanser than in a body cleanser, so your formulation is not so &#;harsh&#; on the skin.

How to Perform a Foam Test with your Natural Surfactants

We performed a very simple foam test to check how well these natural surfactants perform when it comes to foaming. You now know that a formulation doesn&#;t have to foam in order to clean the skin or hair. However, people generally expect their cleansers and shampoos to foam when they use them, so many formulators seek to create a product that generates a rich, dense lather and improves the overall user experience. In this test, we created five solutions that each contained 10% surfactant and 90% distilled water. The solution was transferred into foamer bottles and we compared the foam they produced in the image below.

Foam test results

As you can see, all five natural surfactants produced some foam, some better than others. Some of our observations included:

• Decyl glucoside is the best in terms of foam out of all five natural surfactants, as it creates a rich and dense foam.
• Both Coco and Caprylyl/ Capryl glucosides perform fine in terms of the foam they create, but Sucrose cocoate and Lauryl glucoside are not right for these type of bottles/ products; the foam they produced collapsed really quickly.
• Both Sucrose cocoate and Lauryl glucoside needed to be heated up as they are pastes. Sucrose cocoate produced a milky looking solution in water; this means it may not be the best option for transparent formulations.
• Lauryl glucoside created a transparent solution, but it also thickened up a bit which therefore suggested it was not suitable for use in the foamer bottle we used. Lauryl glucoside could be a great addition to any formulation where a bit of thickening is required.

 

Which natural surfactant are you going to formulate with?

Non-ionic surfactants are an excellent way to start your formulation journey into foaming products. They are gentle and mild, can produce good foam and they are perfect for following the natural and organic route. Another benefit of non-ionic surfactants is that they are compatible with all other surfactants. They often best perform when blended together (within the same group) or with surfactants with different charge. In fact, we challenge you try and do some mixing and compare how well they cleanse, as well as foam.

Not all natural surfactants behave the same, even if they belong to the same group, just like not all carrier oils or emulsifiers are the same. It takes time to observe how they behave in a product, so get your lab notebook ready and write down your trials and thoughts.

Start simple, use one natural surfactant in water. Try it again and blend two or even three natural surfactants together and observe. Check the pH, check the viscosity, check how well they foam and determine how stable that foam is. This way, you will truly understand what can make or break your formulations. Which natural surfactant do you plan to trial first? Leave us a comment below!

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