The market for organic surfactants (except soap, anionic, cationic, and non-ionic) in Hungary demonstrated a volatile trend from 2013 to 2023. The volume reached 2.8593 million kilograms in 2023. After significant growth in the early years, the market faced a downturn from 2016, stabilizing from 2019. The most recent two years witnessed modest growth of 1.61% and 1.57% year-on-year. The compound annual growth rate over the last five years stood at 0.93%, indicating slight positive momentum.

Future trends to watch include:

Potential for growth through the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products.
Innovations in surfactant formulations driven by technological advancements.
Regulatory changes that could impact production and demand.