Top 6 Companies in the Global Anionic Surfactants Market in 2025

As per the analysis by Expert Market Research, the global anionic surfactants market reached a value of about USD 23.37 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach around USD 41.07 Billion by 2034, owing to the rising applications of surfactants.

Surfactants, which are adaptable amphiphilic chemicals and a key component of cleaning products, are widely used. These substances create sealed bubbles by spontaneously bonding with one another and lowering the surface tension between two media. Surfactants are used in detergents, wetting agents, and dispersants due to these characteristics.

The Asia Pacific region's growing need for large-scale bio-based household and personal care products is bolstering the industry. The product is widely used for household cleaning and is included in many cleaning detergents, which is fuelling the expansion of the anionic surfactant market on a global scale. The market is moving forward due to new and inventive processes and the expanding demands from the pharmaceutical industry. The oil and gas, textile, and personal care industries are also witnessing growth. This has further propelled the expansion of the anionic surfactants market.

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Top Global Anionic Surfactants Companies:

1. BASF SE

BASF SE (BASF) is a chemical company. The company’s business segments include chemicals, nutrition and care, industrial solutions, materials, agricultural solutions, and surface technologies. For mild field conditions, such as temperatures under 60 °C and salinities up to 30,000 ppm, BASF provides formulations and/or surfactants.

2. Clariant Ltd.

Clariant is one of the leading chemical companies in the world. The three main business areas of the company are natural resources, care chemicals, and catalysis. The company adds value with innovation and sustainable solutions for many industries. Some industries to which the company provides solutions are agriculture, transportation, aviation, digital painting, and mining, oil and gas, among others.

3. Evonik Industries AG

Evonik is a world leading speciality chemical company which contributes to making tires, mattresses, and animal feeds more efficiently. The company provides dyeing and polymer foams with high foaming surfactants that are compatible with electrolytes. The biosurfactants made by Evonik are gentle on the skin and remove grease and dirt while still being environmentally friendly. Since they are completely biodegradable, they support the circular economy.

4. Croda International PLC

Croda is one of the leading brands to create and sell speciality chemicals to a wide range of consumers and industries. Approximately more than 4,000 employees work for them in 19 manufacturing sites, catering to more than 35 countries all across the globe. Their business areas include geo technologies, home care, industrial chemicals, crop care, energy technologies, health care, lubricants, personal care, and smart materials.

5. Kao Corporation

Kao is a chemical and cosmetics company which develops its products in 4 main fields: hygiene and living care, life care, health and beauty care, and cosmetics. Kao develops high-value goods that improve consumers' lives all across the world. Kao is a part of peoples' daily lives worldwide because of their portfolio of more than 20 top brands, including Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, JERGENS®, John Frieda ®, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown.

6. Galaxy Surfactants Limited

Galaxy Surfactants are one of the leading companies in the world in the business of surfactants and speciality care ingredients. Their main focus is on the home and personal care industries. Five of Galaxy's manufacturing facilities are in India, while one is in Egypt.