Emollients Market, By Type, By Form, By Application, By Geography

Description

Emollients Market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.17 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.95 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 2.17 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	4.50%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 2.95 Bn

The global emollients market represents a critical segment within the broader personal care and pharmaceutical industries, encompassing a diverse range of substances designed to soften, smooth, and moisturize the skin by forming protective barriers that prevent moisture loss. Emollients, derived from both natural and synthetic sources, function by filling intercellular spaces in the stratum corneum and creating occlusive films that enhance skin hydration and barrier function.

Market Dynamics

The global emollients market is primarily driven by several interconnected factors that continue to fuel demand across various application segments. The increasing prevalence of skin-related disorders, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and age-related skin conditions, has significantly boosted the demand for therapeutic and cosmetic formulations containing effective emollients, with dermatologists and healthcare professional's increasingly recommending emollient-rich products for skin barrier repair and maintenance. Rising consumer awareness about skincare routines, coupled with growing disposable incomes in emerging economies, has led to increased spending on premium personal care products, particularly those featuring advanced emollient technologies that provide superior moisturization and anti-aging benefits.

Key features of the study

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global emollients market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global emollients market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Dow Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Croda International Plc, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Clariant AG, Solvay S.A., Innospec Inc., Kraton Corporation, Stepan Company, Nikkol Group, Wilmar International Ltd., and Sederma S.A.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global emollients market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global emollients market

Market Segmentation

Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Esters
- Fatty Alcohols
- Fatty Acids
- Ethers
- Others
Form Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Solid
- Liquid
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Skin Care
- Hair Care
- Deodorants
- Oral Care
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- BASF SE
- Dow Inc.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Croda International Plc
- Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- Clariant AG
- Solvay S.A.
- Innospec Inc.
- Kraton Corporation
- Stepan Company
- Nikkol Group
- Wilmar International Ltd.
- Sederma S.A.

Product Code: CMI8322

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Emollients Market, By Type
- Global Emollients Market, By Form
- Global Emollients Market, By Application
- Global Emollients Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends

4. Global Emollients Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Esters
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Fatty Alcohols
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Fatty Acids
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Ethers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

5. Global Emollients Market, By Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Solid
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Liquid
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

6. Global Emollients Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Skin Care
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Hair Care
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Deodorants
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Oral Care
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

7. Global Emollients Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

8. Competitive Landscape

BASF SE
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Dow Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Evonik Industries AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Croda International Plc
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Clariant AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Solvay S.A.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Innospec Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Kraton Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Stepan Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Nikkol Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Wilmar International Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Sederma S.A.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

9. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

10. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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