Emollients Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Form (Solid, Liquid), By Type, By Application, By Region

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The emollients market size is expected to reach USD 2.80 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Emollients Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Form (Solid, Liquid), By Type, By Application, By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Emollients are ingredients used in skincare and cosmetic products to soften, smooth, and hydrate the skin by forming a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss.

More consumers are becoming aware of common skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin due to increased access to medical information. Dermatologists often recommend emollient-based products to help manage these conditions. Emollients create a protective layer on the skin, preventing moisture loss and soothing irritation. The demand for pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical products containing emollients increases as awareness rises, and consumers seek gentler, effective treatment options. Additionally, as aging populations grow globally, more individuals are affected by dry or sensitive skin, further fueling the need for therapeutic skincare solutions made with emollients, thereby driving the market growth.

The growing awareness about personal grooming and skincare has significantly boosted the demand for emollients. These ingredients help in softening and moisturizing the skin, making them essential in products such as lotions, creams, and balms. Consumers, especially in emerging regions. are spending more on skincare routines with increasing disposable incomes and beauty consciousness. Additionally, social media influence and celebrity endorsements have played a major role in driving consumer interest in premium skincare products that include emollients. The need for effective moisturizing agents such as emollients continues to rise as more people seek smooth, healthy, and hydrated skin, thereby driving the growth.

Emollients Market Report Highlights

In 2024, the esters segment dominated with the largest share due to their excellent skin-softening properties, stability, and smooth texture.

The solid segment is expected to record significant growth due to rising interest in sustainable and waterless beauty products.

In 2024, the Asia Pacific emollients market dominated with the largest share due to rising population, increasing disposable income, and growing awareness about skincare.

The North America emollients market is experiencing significant growth driven by a well-established cosmetics & personal care industry.

A few global key market players are BASF SE, Clariant, Eastman Chemical Company, The Lubrizol Corporation, Covestro AG, Evonik Industries AG, Hallstar, Croda International PLC, Ashland Inc., Sasol, Lonza, Stepan Company, Oleon Health and Beauty, Solvay, and Vantage Specialty Chemicals.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the emollients market report on the basis of type, form, application, and region:

By Type (Volume - Kilotons, Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Esters

Fatty Alcohols

Fatty Acids

Ethers

Silicones

Others

By Form (Volume - Kilotons, Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Solid

Liquid

By Application (Volume - Kilotons, Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Skin Care

Hair Care

Deodorants

Oral Care

Others

By Regional Outlook (Volume - Kilotons, Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM5840

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Emollients Market Insights

4.1. Emollients Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Emollients Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Expansion of E-commerce and Digital Marketing
  - 4.2.1.2. Expansion of Cosmetic Industry
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Raw Material price Volatility
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Emollients Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis

5. Global Emollients Market, by Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.3. Esters
- 5.3.1. Global Emollients Market, by Esters, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.4. Fatty Alcohols
- 5.4.1. Global Emollients Market, by Fatty Alcohols, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.5. Fatty Acids
- 5.5.1. Global Emollients Market, by Fatty Acids, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.6. Ethers
- 5.6.1. Global Emollients Market, by Ethers, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.7. Silicones
- 5.7.1. Global Emollients Market, by Silicones, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.8. Others
- 5.8.1. Global Emollients Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)

6. Global Emollients Market, by Form

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
6.3. Solid
- 6.3.1. Global Emollients Market, by Solid, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
6.4. Liquid
- 6.4.1. Global Emollients Market, by Liquid, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)

7. Global Emollients Market, by Application

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.3. Skin Care
- 7.3.1. Global Emollients Market, by Skin Care, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.4. Hair Care
- 7.4.1. Global Emollients Market, by Hair Care, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.5. Deodorants
- 7.5.1. Global Emollients Market, by Deodorants, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.6. Oral Care
- 7.6.1. Global Emollients Market, by Oral Care, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Global Emollients Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)

8. Global Emollients Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Emollients Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3. Emollients Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.3.4. Emollients Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.3.5. Emollients Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.4. Emollients Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.4. Emollients Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.5. Emollients Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.6. Emollients Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.7. Emollients Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.8. Emollients Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.9. Emollients Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.10. Emollients Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.4.11. Emollients Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.5. Emollients Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.4. Emollients Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.5. Emollients Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.6. Emollients Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.7. Emollients Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.8. Emollients Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.9. Emollients Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.10. Emollients Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.5.11. Emollients Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.6. Emollients Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.6.4. Emollients Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.6.5. Emollients Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.6.6. Emollients Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.6.7. Emollients Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.6.8. Emollients Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.7. Emollients Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.7.4. Emollients Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.7.5. Emollients Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.7.6. Emollients Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
- 8.7.7. Emollients Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Emollients Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Emollients Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Emollients Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. BASF SE
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Clariant
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Eastman Chemical Company
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. The Lubrizol Corporation
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Covestro AG
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Evonik Industries AG
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Hallstar
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Croda International PLC
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Ashland Inc.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Sasol
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Lonza
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. Stepan Company
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. Oleon Health and Beauty
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. Solvay
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
10.15. Vantage Speciality Chemicals.
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development