Linear Alkylbenzene Market: By Application, By End-users and by Region Forecast 2019-2030

Linear Alkylbenzene Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Application (Surfactants, Personal Care, Others), By End-users (Industrial Cleaners, Household Cleaners, Launderer, Agricultural Herbicide Companies, Others) and by Region Forecast 2019-2030

Linear Alkylbenzene Market Size was valued at US$ 11,213.5 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 6.2% from 2024-2030. Linear alkylbenzene belongs to a family of organic compounds that are generally produced as intermediate in the production of surfactants in the form of detergents. Thus, also known as detergent alkylate. Linear alkylbenzene (LAB) is a product of the alkylation of benzene with n-paraffins, the catalyst being hydrogen fluoride or aluminium chloride.

According to a research article, linear alkylbenzene has dominated the biodegradable detergent market (3 million tonnes) and is expected to be increased. Linear alkylbenzene of appropriate chain length is predominantly used as a raw material for the production of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) and linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid (LABSA), which is used in laundry detergents, heavy-duty laundry liquids, light-duty dishwashing liquids, and industrial cleaners. The cleaning power and foaming properties of LAS are superior to ABS (Branched alkylbenzene sulfonate) as well as it reduces the level of active ingredients and phosphate in the detergent product without sacrificing performance.

Moreover, its straight chemical chain makes it biodegradable, adding to the environmental consciousness factor. According to an article, LAS is used in laundry detergents and cleaners at concentrations up to 25 percent in consumer products, and up to 30 percent in commercial products, with the exception of one reported product at 45% percent in a concentrated solid form that is mechanically dispensed into a diluted solution for dishwashing. Although some of the competitive surfactants have the advantages of greater hard-water tolerance or better compatibility with enzymes, LAB has overall more favourable properties and is often more affordable.

Linear Alkylbenzene Market Key Developments

  • In August 2022, Unilever purchased the world’s first linear alkylbenzene surfactant made up of renewable carbon from Cepsa.
  • In 2020, Indorama Ventures completed the acquisition of Chocolate Bayou plant located in Houston as a premiere manufacturing site for LAB production.
  • In December 2018, Qatar Petroleum announced the acquisition of United Development Company (UDC)’s 20% interest in SEEF Limited – a petrochemical company engaged in LAB manufacturing.

Linear Alkylbenzene Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

6.2%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Linear Alkylbenzene Market Dynamics

The nuclear industry is in dire need for replacement to non-renewable Helium to measure neutron flux in an environment with background gamma rays. According to research boron loaded LAB solvents are suitable for neutron detection in gamma-ray medium and are highly sensitive. LABs are mixed with fluorescents such as 2,5-diphenyloxazol (PPO) and wavelength shifters such as 1,4-bis (2-methyl styryl) benzene (bisMSB) to increase scintillation light output and match the photomultiplier tubes spectral response.

Moreover, LABs are also used in the manufacturing of oil soaps, and scouring bars, as a mercerizing and washing agent in the textile industry. Other than that, it has applications as a wetting agent, emulsifier for agricultural herbicides and emulsion polymerization. All these factors have gradually contributed to the increasing linear alkylbenzene market and is expected to flourish over the forecast period.

Linear Alkylbenzene Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 11,213.5 million

Market CAGR

6.2%

By Application

  • Surfactants
  • Personal Care
  • Other

By End User

  • Industrial Cleaners
  • Household Cleaners
  • Launderer
  • Agricultural Herbicide companies
  • Other

By Region

  • North America 
  • Europe
  • The Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA
  • Rest of MEA

Key Features of the Report

  • The linear alkylbenzene market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about Market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis in addition to recent technology advancements and innovations in the market

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Frequently Asked Questions

The linear alkylbenzene market size was valued at US$ 11,213.5 million in 2023 and is set to grow at a significant CAGR of 6.2% from 2024-2030.

The key segments covered in the market are technology, components, application, and end-users.

The market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the rest of MEA.

The market key players are Cepsa (Spain), Sasol Limited (South Africa), Fushun Petrochemicals (China), Deten Quimica (Brazil), FARABI Petrochemicals Company (Saudi Arabia), Huntsman Corporation (US), Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. (India), Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (US), Ho Tung Chemical Corp. (Taiwan), ISU Chemical (South Korea), LABIX Company Limited (Thailand), Jintung Petrochemical (China)

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1.Executive Summary
2.Global Linear Alkylbenzene Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Linear Alkylbenzene Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Linear Alkylbenzene Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Product Type 
2.2.2.Disease Type
2.2.3.Region
3.Global Linear Alkylbenzene Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Linear Alkylbenzene Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Linear Alkylbenzene Market  By Product Type , 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Surfactants
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Personal Care
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Other
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Linear Alkylbenzene Market  By Disease Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Industrial Cleaners
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Household Cleaners
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Launderer
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Agricultural Herbicide companies
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.5. Other
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Linear Alkylbenzene Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.North America Linear Alkylbenzene Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Product Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.1.1.Surfactants
8.1.2.Personal Care
8.1.3.Other
8.2.  Disease Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.2.1.Industrial Cleaners
8.2.2.Household Cleaners
8.2.3.Launderer
8.2.4.Agricultural Herbicide companies
8.2.5.Other
8.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.3.1.United States of America (USA)
8.3.2.Canada
9.Europe Linear Alkylbenzene Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Surfactants
9.1.2.Personal Care
9.1.3.Other
9.2.  Disease Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Industrial Cleaners
9.2.2.Household Cleaners
9.2.3.Launderer
9.2.4.Agricultural Herbicide companies
9.2.5.Other
9.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Germany
9.3.2.France
9.3.3.Italy
9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK)
9.3.5.Spain
9.3.6.Rest of EU
9.3.7.
10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Linear Alkylbenzene Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Surfactants
10.1.2.Personal Care
10.1.3.Other
10.2.  Disease Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Industrial Cleaners
10.2.2.Household Cleaners
10.2.3.Launderer
10.2.4.Agricultural Herbicide companies
10.2.5.Other
10.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.China
10.3.2.India
10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
10.3.4.Japan
10.3.5.Rest of APAC
11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Linear Alkylbenzene Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Surfactants
11.1.2.Personal Care
11.1.3.Other
11.2.  Disease Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Industrial Cleaners
11.2.2.Household Cleaners
11.2.3.Launderer
11.2.4.Agricultural Herbicide companies
11.2.5.Other
11.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.GCC Countries
11.3.2.South Africa
11.3.3.Rest of MEA
12.Latin America Linear Alkylbenzene Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Surfactants
12.1.2.Personal Care
12.1.3.Other
12.2.  Disease Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Industrial Cleaners
12.2.2.Household Cleaners
12.2.3.Launderer
12.2.4.Agricultural Herbicide companies
12.2.5.Other
12.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Brazil
12.3.2.Mexico
12.3.3.Rest of LA
13. Competition Landscape
13.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
13.2.1.Cepsa (Spain)
13.2.2.Sasol Limited (South Africa)
13.2.3.Fushun Petrochemicals (China)
13.2.4.Deten Quimica (Brazil)
13.2.5.FARABI Petrochemicals Company (Saudi Arabia)
13.2.6.Huntsman Corporation (US)
13.2.7.Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. (India)
13.2.8.Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (US)
13.2.9.Ho Tung Chemical Corp. (Taiwan)
13.2.10.ISU Chemical (South Korea)
13.2.11.LABIX Company Limited (Thailand)
13.2.12.Jintung Petrochemical (China)
14. Research Methodology 
15. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Cepsa (Spain)
  • Sasol Limited (South Africa)
  • Fushun Petrochemicals (China)
  • Deten Quimica (Brazil)
  • FARABI Petrochemicals Company (Saudi Arabia)
  • Huntsman Corporation (US)
  • Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. (India)
  • Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (US)
  • Ho Tung Chemical Corp. (Taiwan)
  • ISU Chemical (South Korea)
  • LABIX Company Limited (Thailand)
  • Jintung Petrochemical (China)

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