Key Market Indicators
Surfactant consumption is expected to drop slightly in the next five years. According to a recent report, the global market value is forecast to reach $399.5 million by 2026, a decline of 0.5% from the 2020 figure of $404.8 million. Demand for surfactants dropped 1.4% annually over the same period. China, France and Italy are the world's second, third and fourth largest consumers of surfactants, respectively.