Esterquats Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Application(Personal Care Products, Fabric Care Products, Home Care Products, Industrial), By Form(Dry, Liquid), By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032


Report ID: SQSG15A2024 | Region: Global | Published Date: November, 2024
Pages: 165 |Tables: 64 |Figures: 76

Esterquats Market Insights

Esterquats Market size was valued at USD 2.16 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 2.29 Billion in 2024 to USD 3.62 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The demand is projected to increase over time as a result of factors such rising consumer awareness and disposable money along with innovation in fabric softener products. Esterquats are now used in the production of fabric softeners due to technological advancements and the demand for high-performance, low-cost products. Since a few years ago, esterquats have replaced DHTDMAC in fabric softeners in Europe and North America due to their low toxicity and biodegradability.

Long-chain fatty acids that are taken from plant or animal feedstocks and react with substituted quaternary ammonium compounds to produce esterquats, which are categorised products. Esterquats are a new family of cationic surfactants that are frequently found in personal care products and fabric care products. Esterquats are used in personal care products and as fabric softeners for clothing. Esterquats are widely employed in a variety of industries, including fabric care goods where they are used to generate fabric softeners.

Hair conditioners, oil and gas sector flotation aids, power release agents, and antibacterial agents are just a few uses for esterquat. The market is driven by rising consumer awareness and household per capita income. Esterquats are being used to process fabric softeners due to advancements in technology, high-performance, and low-cost product characteristics.

US Esterquats Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.

Market snapshot - 2024-2031

Global Market Size

USD 2.04 Billion

Largest Segment

Fabric Care

Fastest Growth

Fabric Care

Growth Rate

5.9%CAGR

Global Esterquats Market 2022-2028 ($ Bn)
Country Share for Asia Pacific Region- 2021 (%)

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Esterquats Market Segmental Analysis

Global Esterquats Market is segmented Form, Form Type, Chemical Structure, Application and Region. Based on Form, the market is segmented into Dry, Liquid. Based on Form Type, the market is segmented into Mono Esterquats, Di Esterquats and Triesterquats. Based on Chemical Structure, the market is segmented into Choline-type Esterquats, and Betaine-type Esterquats. Based on application, the market is segmented into Personal Care products, Fabric Care Products, Home Care Products, Industrial, Others. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & and Africa.

Esterquats Market Analysis by Application

In 2021, the fabric care segment had the biggest share in the esterquats market and was expanding at a CAGR of 11.6 percent. Esterquats are heavily used in the production of fabric softeners because of their exceptional qualities that enhance the quality of textiles. Earlier versions of fabric softeners relied on fatty acids to soften the fabric while decreasing its absorbency. Due to the fact that these fabric softeners were not biodegradable, there was an upsurge in the need for biodegradable and environmentally friendly fabric softener chemicals. In addition to providing outstanding stability, effective softening performance, solvent-free, odor-free, and good ironing effects, the use of esterquats in softener formulations helped to attain these additional benefits. Additionally, there is less environmental exposure to textile chemicals that contain esterquat. The demand for fabric softeners is rising as a result of factors such changing consumer lifestyles and rising purchasing power, which is supporting the esterquats market expansion over the forecast period.

Global Esterquats Market By Application 2021 (%)

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Esterquats Market Regional Insights

The Asia-Pacific region holds the majority of the esterquats market in terms of output and consumption. India, China, and other nations in the Asia-Pacific region are predicted to increase their need for esterquats. The market's growing understanding of the components used to create personal care and fabric care products is likely to assist development in this field. In this market, North America has experienced significant expansion. Demand for distilled liquid fabric softeners is expected to increase over the anticipated timeframe, as is volume usage. Additionally, the use of detergents that contain fabric softeners is growing, driving up the need for esterquats in the area.

Due to government regulations pertaining to the usage of environmentally friendly products for end-use applications, Europe has a significant market share. The availability of many fabric softener varieties with user-friendly features is projected to raise the demand for the product in the region. One of the marketplaces for esparto throughout the world with the quickest growth is Latin America. Growing environmental concerns, like water protection, have a significant impact on the product's demand.

Global Esterquats Market By Geography, 2022-2028
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Esterquats Market Dynamics

Esterquats Market Driver

  • Consumers all across the world are being introduced to cutting-edge items with automation. Consumers have long switched from manual washing methods to automatic washing machines in the laundry industry, for example. As a result, there is a boom in demand for laundry goods like fabric softeners and detergents. The primary basic ingredient (surfactant) utilised in fabric softeners is estroquats. Revenues on the esterquats market will likely increase in the upcoming years due to rising global demand for fabric softeners. The need for surfactants has been steadily rising in a number of important applications, including institutional and industrial cleaning goods, home care products, and personal care products. The market for esterquats will benefit directly from expansion in the surfactant market.
  • The rapid growth of the pharmaceutical industry, which is mostly driven by rising disposable income and an expanding population in the region, is a major driver of the esterquats market. According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, the top five markets in the European Union experienced average market growth of 5.0 percent, while the US market experienced average market growth of 7.8 percent. By contrast, the Brazilian, Chinese, and Indian markets experienced growth of 11.4 percent, 7.3 percent, and 11.2 percent, respectively (EFPIA). Since esterquats are widely employed in drug delivery and as a control releasing agent in the pharmaceutical business, it is expected that as the pharmaceutical industry expands quickly, so will the demand for esterquats. As a result, the esterquats market will be driven by the growing pharmaceutical industry throughout the forecast period.
  • The other major factors which are driving the market are Increased consumer awareness, increased household per capita income. Advances in technology, high-performance and low-cost product specifications have led to the adoption of esterquats for processing of fabric softeners.

Esterquats Market Restraint

  • The TEA esterquats need the raw ingredients mono-triethanolamine, di-triethanolamine, and fatty acids derived from tallow or vegetables. The primary raw material used to make ethanolamine is crude oil. Over the past few years, there has been a lot of fluctuation in the price of crude oil. Therefore, the fluctuating price of crude oil may have an impact on the cost of the raw materials needed to make esterquats, which is expected to be a significant factor limiting the market's growth over the forecast period.
  • Skin infections caused due to improper handling of the product.Proper health precautions need to be taken before use of esterquats to avoid dangerous skin diseases which may be a deterrent to the market value.

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Esterquats Market Competitive Landscape

There are numerous regional and international businesses working in a rather fragmented global market. Increasing distribution channels has been a major business strategy in recent years. The development of technologies is a multi-billion dollar industry. Additionally, manufacturers are investing much in R&D to create products that are both efficient and of the highest calibre.

Top Players in the Global Esterquats Market

  • BASF SE 
  • Stepan Company 
  • Pilot Chemical Company 
  • Evonik Industries 
  • Kao Corporation 
  • Croda International PLC 
  • Associated British Foods 
  • Indorama Ventures PCL 
  • The Lubrizol Corporation 
  • Italmatch Chemicals SPA 
  • Global Amines Company 
  • Innospec Inc PLC 
  • Dow Inc. 
  • Nouryon 
  • P&G Chemicals 
  • Arkema Group 
  • Ashland Inc. 
  • Galaxy Surfactants 
  • Zschimmer and Schwarz 
  • Lion Speciality Chemicals Co. Ltd. 

Esterquats Market Recent Development

  • In  August 2022, Global Amines, a 50-50 joint venture between Clariant and Wilmar, announced to  acquire the global quats and esterquats business from Clariant for $113 million.
  • In June 2019, Kao Specialties Americas announced the expansion of its satellite sales office in Houston, Texas with a view to further entrench the company’s position in the thriving US chemical industry. The company also intends to increase its workforce to bolster its operations across North America.
  • In January 2019, Univar B.V. was appointed by Kao Chemicals as its exclusive distributor in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Univar and Kao will boost their cleaning product offerings for home and industrial applications as well as for the beauty and personal care domains.

Esterquats Key Market Trends

  • Growing consumer awareness, discretionary income, and innovation in fabric softener products are all expected to boost demand over the coming years. Esterquats are now used in the production of fabric softeners due to technological advancements and the demand for high-performance, low-cost products. Since a few years ago, esterquats have replaced DHTDMAC in fabric softeners in Europe and North America due to their low toxicity and biodegradability.

Esterquats Market SkyQuest Analysis

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According to our analysis, by application, fabric care segment dominated the global esterquats market in 2021 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. In 2021, Asia Pacific dominated the global esterquats market owing to the region's personal care and fabric care products is likely to assist development in this field.

Report Metric Details
Market size value in 2022 USD 2.04 Billion
Market size value in 2031 USD 3.42 Billion
Growth Rate 5.9%
Base year 2023
Forecast period 2024-2031
Forecast Unit (Value) USD Billion
Segments covered
  • Form
    • Dry, Liquid
  • Form Type
    • Mono Esterquats, Di Esterquats, Triesterquats
  • Chemical Structure
    • Choline-type Esterquats, Betaine-type Esterquats
  • Application
    • Fabric Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Industrial, Others
Regions covered North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)
Companies covered
  • BASF SE 
  • Stepan Company 
  • Pilot Chemical Company 
  • Evonik Industries 
  • Kao Corporation 
  • Croda International PLC 
  • Associated British Foods 
  • Indorama Ventures PCL 
  • The Lubrizol Corporation 
  • Italmatch Chemicals SPA 
  • Global Amines Company 
  • Innospec Inc PLC 
  • Dow Inc. 
  • Nouryon 
  • P&G Chemicals 
  • Arkema Group 
  • Ashland Inc. 
  • Galaxy Surfactants 
  • Zschimmer and Schwarz 
  • Lion Speciality Chemicals Co. Ltd. 
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Table Of Content

Executive Summary

Market overview

  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Esterquats Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

Parent Market Analysis

Market overview

Market size

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • SWOT Analysis

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

  • Technology Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
  • Pricing Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
  • Supply Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
  • Value Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
  • Ecosystem Of the Market
    • Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
    • Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
  • IP Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
  • Trade Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
  • Startup Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
  • Raw Material Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
  • Innovation Matrix
    • (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
  • Pipeline product Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
  • Macroeconomic Indicators

COVID IMPACT

  • Introduction
  • Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
    • Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
  • Revised Market Size
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Esterquats Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • COVID Strategies By Company
    • Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies

MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • Regulatory Landscape
    • Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porters Analysis
    • Competitive rivalry
      • Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of substitute products
      • Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
  • Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
    • Political Impact
    • Economic impact
    • Social Impact
    • Technical Impact
    • Environmental Impact
    • Legal Impact

Market Size by Region

  • Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
  • Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
  • North America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • USA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Canada
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Europe
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Germany
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Spain
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • France
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • UK
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Europe
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Asia Pacific
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • China
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • India
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Japan
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Korea
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Latin America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Brazil
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of South America
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • GCC Countries
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Africa
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of MEA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)

KEY COMPANY PROFILES

  • Competitive Landscape
    • Total number of companies covered
      • Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
    • Top companies market positioning
      • Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
    • Top companies market Share
      • Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)

Methodology

For the Esterquats Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:

1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.

2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Esterquats Market.

3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.

4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.

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Global Esterquats Market size was valued at USD 2.04 Billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 2.16 Billion in 2023 to USD 3.42 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% in the forecast period (2024-2031).  

There are numerous regional and international businesses working in a rather fragmented global market. Increasing distribution channels has been a major business strategy in recent years. The development of technologies is a multi-billion dollar industry. Additionally, manufacturers are investing much in R&D to create products that are both efficient and of the highest calibre. 'BASF SE ', 'Stepan Company ', 'Pilot Chemical Company ', 'Evonik Industries ', 'Kao Corporation ', 'Croda International PLC ', 'Associated British Foods ', 'Indorama Ventures PCL ', 'The Lubrizol Corporation ', 'Italmatch Chemicals SPA ', 'Global Amines Company ', 'Innospec Inc PLC ', 'Dow Inc. ', 'Nouryon ', 'P&G Chemicals ', 'Arkema Group ', 'Ashland Inc. ', 'Galaxy Surfactants ', 'Zschimmer and Schwarz ', 'Lion Speciality Chemicals Co. Ltd. '

Consumers all across the world are being introduced to cutting-edge items with automation. Consumers have long switched from manual washing methods to automatic washing machines in the laundry industry, for example. As a result, there is a boom in demand for laundry goods like fabric softeners and detergents. The primary basic ingredient (surfactant) utilised in fabric softeners is estroquats. Revenues on the esterquats market will likely increase in the upcoming years due to rising global demand for fabric softeners. The need for surfactants has been steadily rising in a number of important applications, including institutional and industrial cleaning goods, home care products, and personal care products. The market for esterquats will benefit directly from expansion in the surfactant market.

Growing consumer awareness, discretionary income, and innovation in fabric softener products are all expected to boost demand over the coming years. Esterquats are now used in the production of fabric softeners due to technological advancements and the demand for high-performance, low-cost products. Since a few years ago, esterquats have replaced DHTDMAC in fabric softeners in Europe and North America due to their low toxicity and biodegradability.

The Asia-Pacific region holds the majority of the esterquats market in terms of output and consumption. India, China, and other nations in the Asia-Pacific region are predicted to increase their need for esterquats. The market's growing understanding of the components used to create personal care and fabric care products is likely to assist development in this field. In this market, North America has experienced significant expansion. Demand for distilled liquid fabric softeners is expected to increase over the anticipated timeframe, as is volume usage. Additionally, the use of detergents that contain fabric softeners is growing, driving up the need for esterquats in the area.

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