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Sodium cocoyl isethionate, derived from coconut oil, finds primary use in producing bath soaps and cleaning agents for beauty and personal care products.
The report on the sodium cocoyl isethionate market examines its segmentation based on type, including powder, needles and flakes, and granules. Moreover, it categorizes the product types as cleansing sodium cocoyl isethionate, hair conditioning sodium cocoyl isethionate, surfactant sodium cocoyl isethionate, and other variations. These classifications align with various applications spanning skincare, hair care, baby care, oral care, and additional usage areas.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the sodium cocoyl isethionate market by increasing costs of imported coconut oil derivatives and processing chemicals. These impacts are most visible in Asia Pacific and Europe where personal care manufacturing is concentrated. Higher tariffs have affected formulation costs and pricing. However, tariffs have encouraged regional sourcing of coconut based inputs and supported domestic surfactant production.
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The sodium cocoyl isethionate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.21 billion in 2025 to $0.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of personal care industry, demand for gentle cleansers, availability of coconut derivatives, expansion of soap manufacturing, rising consumer awareness.
The sodium cocoyl isethionate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in clean beauty products, rising demand for natural surfactants, expansion of hair care segment, premiumization of skincare, innovation in solid cleansers. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in sulfate free formulations, growing demand for mild surfactants, expansion in baby care products, increasing adoption in premium personal care, focus on coconut based ingredients.
The increasing demand for skincare products is expected to support the growth of the sodium cocoyl isethionate market in the coming years. Skincare products include cosmetic and personal-care items such as facial cleansers, masks, scrubs, and treatments designed to maintain or enhance skin health. Demand for these products is rising due to growing consumer emphasis on self-care, beauty routines, and the use of gentle, skin-friendly ingredients. Sodium cocoyl isethionate aligns with this trend as a mild surfactant used in various skincare formulations, including facial cleansers, bar soaps, acne-care items, and body washes, offering gentle cleansing and a rich lather. For example, in August 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a U.S.-based federal agency, projected that employment of skincare specialists would increase by 10% from 2023 to 2033, significantly surpassing the average growth rate for all occupations. Therefore, the rising demand for skincare products is contributing to the expansion of the sodium cocoyl isethionate market.
The rise in self-care practices is expected to drive the growth of the sodium cocoyl isethionate market going forward. Self-care practices include intentional actions individuals take to maintain and improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sodium cocoyl isethionate is widely used in self-care routines due to its gentle characteristics, making it a preferred ingredient in numerous skincare and personal-care products. For instance, in 2023, reports from Self-Care Cabin, a Ghana-based organization offering self-care insights and lifestyle recommendations, highlighted a study showing that 73% of individuals are becoming more aware of the importance of self-care, and 69% plan to incorporate additional self-care activities into their daily routines. Therefore, the increasing focus on self-care practices is fueling the growth of the sodium cocoyl isethionate market.
Major companies in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market are prioritizing the development of innovative formulations, such as sulfate-free cleansing products, to address growing consumer demand for mild, transparent, and skin-friendly options. Sulfate-free cleansing formulations exclude harsh sulfate-based detergents and instead use gentler surfactants that cleanse the skin or hair without removing natural moisture. For example, in May 2023, The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), a U.S.-based consumer goods manufacturer, introduced Head and Shoulders BARE, an anti-dandruff shampoo designed with only nine essential ingredients. The product features a sulfate-free and silicone-free formula, includes a roll-and-squeeze bottle that reduces plastic use by about 45%, and incorporates sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) as the main gentle cleansing agent-highlighting SCI's expanding role in the global market. This launch reflects P&G's commitment to meeting consumer demand for minimalist, skin-friendly, and eco-conscious hair care solutions, and shows how leading brands are adopting mild surfactants like SCI to enhance product safety, gentleness, and sustainability.
Major companies operating in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market are BASF SE, L'Oreal S.A., Solvay SA, Akzo Nobel N.V., Clariant International Ltd., Nouryon Chemicals Co Ltd., Stepan Company, Sino Lion USA Ltd., Innospec Inc., Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., Chemistry Connection, Colonial Chemical Inc., Columbus Chemical Industries Inc., Vantage Specialty Ingredients Pvt Ltd., JEEN International Corporation, Shijiazhuang City Horizon Chemical Industry Co Ltd., Ithos Global Inc., Earth Science Naturals Inc., Wuhan Glorious Chemical Co Ltd., Shanghai Bett Chemical Co Ltd., Starchem Enterprises Limited
North America was the largest region in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the sodium cocoyl isethionate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The sodium cocoyl isethionate market consists of sales of raw materials for the preparation of sodium cocoyl isethionate including hydroxyethyl sodium sulfonate and coconut oil acid. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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