세계의 폴리소르베이트 : 시장 점유율과 순위, 전체 판매량 및 수요 예측(2025-2031년)

The global market for Polysorbate was estimated to be worth US$ 53.84 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 70.71 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Polysorbate cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.

Polysorbates are a family of nonionic surfactants and emulsifiers derived from the esterification of polyoxyethylene sorbitan with fatty acids, most commonly oleic or lauric acid. They are widely used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions, improve solubility of active ingredients, and enhance the bioavailability of pharmaceutical formulations. Typical commercial grades include Polysorbate 20, 40, 60, and 80, each offering different hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) values suited for specific applications. In 2024, global production reached approximately 18,370 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 2,931 per ton. Their use spans industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, cosmetics, and industrial applications, where consistent performance, regulatory compliance, and multifunctionality are critical.

The upstream supply of polysorbates depends on key raw materials such as sorbitol, fatty acids (oleic, stearic, lauric), and ethylene oxide. Producers integrate these raw materials through esterification and ethoxylation processes to deliver specialized grades. Leading manufacturers in the industry include Croda, KAO, SEPPIC, Oleon, Guangdong Warner Chemical, Jiangyin Huayuan Chemical, Mohini Organics, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, and Viswaat Chemicals Limited. On the downstream side, the major users are pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Novartis, Roche), food and beverage manufacturers (Nestle, Unilever, PepsiCo), and personal care brands (L'Oreal, Procter & Gamble, Estee Lauder). Procurement in these sectors is characterized by stringent quality and safety requirements, demand for regulatory certifications such as USP/NF or food-grade approvals, and preference for suppliers capable of providing both global distribution and consistent batch-to-batch performance. Buyers often establish long-term contracts to ensure supply security, as polysorbates are classified as critical excipients in pharmaceuticals and functional additives in foods and cosmetics.

The global polysorbate market is experiencing several key trends. First, the pharmaceutical sector is driving steady demand due to polysorbates' role in injectable biologics, vaccines, and lipid-based drug delivery systems, where they are critical solubilizers and stabilizers. Second, there is increasing focus on clean-label and sustainable sourcing, pushing suppliers to invest in bio-based raw materials and greener production processes that reduce reliance on petrochemical ethylene oxide. Third, emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, are showing strong consumption growth, supported by expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing bases and rising demand in personal care products. Meanwhile, mature markets in North America and Europe emphasize regulatory compliance, innovation in low-residual products, and secure supply chains. With the rise of biologics and specialty food applications, polysorbates are expected to remain a strategic additive, although regulatory scrutiny and alternatives such as polyglyceryl esters may shape future competition.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Polysorbate, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Polysorbate by region & country, by Type, and by Application.

The Polysorbate market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Kilotons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Polysorbate.

Market Segmentation

By Company

• Croda
• KAO
• SEPPIC
• Oleon
• Guangdong Runhua Chemistry
• Jiangyin Huayuan
• Mohini Organics
• Vantage Specialty Chemicals
• Viswaat Chemicals Limited
• SPAK Orgochem
• Wenzhou Qingming Chemical

Segment by Type

• Polysorbate 60
• Polysorbate 80
• Polysorbate 20
• Other

Segment by Grade

• Food Grade
• Pharma Grade
• Other

Segment by Application

• Confectionery
• Bakery
• Beverages
• Dairy
• Savory
• Pharma
• Cosmetics
• Textile
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • India
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Nordic Countries
  • Rest of Europe
• Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of MEA

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Polysorbate manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Polysorbate in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.

Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Polysorbate in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.

Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.

Chapter 9: Conclusion.

Table of Contents

1 Market Overview

• 1.1 Polysorbate Product Introduction
• 1.2 Global Polysorbate Market Size Forecast
  • 1.2.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Value (2020-2031)
  • 1.2.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume (2020-2031)
  • 1.2.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Price (2020-2031)
• 1.3 Polysorbate Market Trends & Drivers
  • 1.3.1 Polysorbate Industry Trends
  • 1.3.2 Polysorbate Market Drivers & Opportunity
  • 1.3.3 Polysorbate Market Challenges
  • 1.3.4 Polysorbate Market Restraints
• 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
• 1.5 Study Objectives
• 1.6 Years Considered

2 Competitive Analysis by Company

• 2.1 Global Polysorbate Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
• 2.2 Global Polysorbate Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
• 2.3 Global Polysorbate Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
• 2.4 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
• 2.5 Global Polysorbate Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
• 2.6 Key Manufacturers Polysorbate Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
• 2.7 Key Manufacturers Polysorbate Product Offered
• 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Polysorbate
• 2.9 Polysorbate Market Competitive Analysis
  • 2.9.1 Polysorbate Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
  • 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Polysorbate Revenue in 2024
  • 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Polysorbate as of 2024)
• 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion

3 Segmentation by Type

• 3.1 Introduction by Type
  • 3.1.1 Polysorbate 60
  • 3.1.2 Polysorbate 80
  • 3.1.3 Polysorbate 20
  • 3.1.4 Other
• 3.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Type
  • 3.2.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 3.2.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
  • 3.2.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
• 3.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Type
  • 3.3.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 3.3.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
  • 3.3.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
• 3.4 Global Polysorbate Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

4 Segmentation by Grade

• 4.1 Introduction by Grade
  • 4.1.1 Food Grade
  • 4.1.2 Pharma Grade
  • 4.1.3 Other
• 4.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Grade
  • 4.2.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Grade (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 4.2.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Value, by Grade (2020-2031)
  • 4.2.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Value, by Grade (%) (2020-2031)
• 4.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Grade
  • 4.3.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Grade (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 4.3.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume, by Grade (2020-2031)
  • 4.3.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume, by Grade (%) (2020-2031)
• 4.4 Global Polysorbate Average Price by Grade (2020-2031)

5 Segmentation by Application

• 5.1 Introduction by Application
  • 5.1.1 Confectionery
  • 5.1.2 Bakery
  • 5.1.3 Beverages
  • 5.1.4 Dairy
  • 5.1.5 Savory
  • 5.1.6 Pharma
  • 5.1.7 Cosmetics
  • 5.1.8 Textile
  • 5.1.9 Others
• 5.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Application
  • 5.2.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 5.2.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
  • 5.2.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
• 5.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Application
  • 5.3.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 5.3.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
  • 5.3.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
• 5.4 Global Polysorbate Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

6 Segmentation by Region

• 6.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Region
  • 6.1.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.1.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
  • 6.1.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
  • 6.1.4 Global Polysorbate Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
• 6.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Region
  • 6.2.1 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.2.2 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
  • 6.2.3 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
  • 6.2.4 Global Polysorbate Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
• 6.3 Global Polysorbate Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
• 6.4 North America
  • 6.4.1 North America Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.4.2 North America Polysorbate Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 6.5 Europe
  • 6.5.1 Europe Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.5.2 Europe Polysorbate Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 6.6 Asia Pacific
  • 6.6.1 Asia Pacific Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.6.2 Asia Pacific Polysorbate Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 6.7 South America
  • 6.7.1 South America Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.7.2 South America Polysorbate Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 6.8 Middle East & Africa
  • 6.8.1 Middle East & Africa Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.8.2 Middle East & Africa Polysorbate Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031

7 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions

• 7.1 Key Countries/Regions Polysorbate Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
• 7.2 Key Countries/Regions Polysorbate Sales Value and Sales Volume
  • 7.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 7.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Polysorbate Sales Volume, 2020-2031
• 7.3 United States
  • 7.3.1 United States Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 7.3.2 United States Polysorbate Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 7.3.3 United States Polysorbate Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 7.4 Europe
  • 7.4.1 Europe Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 7.4.2 Europe Polysorbate Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 7.4.3 Europe Polysorbate Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 7.5 China
  • 7.5.1 China Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 7.5.2 China Polysorbate Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 7.5.3 China Polysorbate Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 7.6 Japan
  • 7.6.1 Japan Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 7.6.2 Japan Polysorbate Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 7.6.3 Japan Polysorbate Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 7.7 South Korea
  • 7.7.1 South Korea Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 7.7.2 South Korea Polysorbate Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 7.7.3 South Korea Polysorbate Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 7.8 Southeast Asia
  • 7.8.1 Southeast Asia Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 7.8.2 Southeast Asia Polysorbate Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 7.8.3 Southeast Asia Polysorbate Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 7.9 India
  • 7.9.1 India Polysorbate Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 7.9.2 India Polysorbate Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 7.9.3 India Polysorbate Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031

8 Company Profiles

• 8.1 Croda
  • 8.1.1 Croda Company Information
  • 8.1.2 Croda Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.1.3 Croda Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.1.4 Croda Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.1.5 Croda Recent Development
• 8.2 KAO
  • 8.2.1 KAO Company Information
  • 8.2.2 KAO Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.2.3 KAO Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.2.4 KAO Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.2.5 KAO Recent Development
• 8.3 SEPPIC
  • 8.3.1 SEPPIC Company Information
  • 8.3.2 SEPPIC Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.3.3 SEPPIC Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.3.4 SEPPIC Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.3.5 SEPPIC Recent Development
• 8.4 Oleon
  • 8.4.1 Oleon Company Information
  • 8.4.2 Oleon Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.4.3 Oleon Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.4.4 Oleon Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.4.5 Oleon Recent Development
• 8.5 Guangdong Runhua Chemistry
  • 8.5.1 Guangdong Runhua Chemistry Company Information
  • 8.5.2 Guangdong Runhua Chemistry Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.5.3 Guangdong Runhua Chemistry Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.5.4 Guangdong Runhua Chemistry Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.5.5 Guangdong Runhua Chemistry Recent Development
• 8.6 Jiangyin Huayuan
  • 8.6.1 Jiangyin Huayuan Company Information
  • 8.6.2 Jiangyin Huayuan Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.6.3 Jiangyin Huayuan Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.6.4 Jiangyin Huayuan Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.6.5 Jiangyin Huayuan Recent Development
• 8.7 Mohini Organics
  • 8.7.1 Mohini Organics Company Information
  • 8.7.2 Mohini Organics Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.7.3 Mohini Organics Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.7.4 Mohini Organics Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.7.5 Mohini Organics Recent Development
• 8.8 Vantage Specialty Chemicals
  • 8.8.1 Vantage Specialty Chemicals Company Information
  • 8.8.2 Vantage Specialty Chemicals Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.8.3 Vantage Specialty Chemicals Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.8.4 Vantage Specialty Chemicals Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.8.5 Vantage Specialty Chemicals Recent Development
• 8.9 Viswaat Chemicals Limited
  • 8.9.1 Viswaat Chemicals Limited Company Information
  • 8.9.2 Viswaat Chemicals Limited Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.9.3 Viswaat Chemicals Limited Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.9.4 Viswaat Chemicals Limited Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.9.5 Viswaat Chemicals Limited Recent Development
• 8.10 SPAK Orgochem
  • 8.10.1 SPAK Orgochem Company Information
  • 8.10.2 SPAK Orgochem Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.10.3 SPAK Orgochem Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.10.4 SPAK Orgochem Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.10.5 SPAK Orgochem Recent Development
• 8.11 Wenzhou Qingming Chemical
  • 8.11.1 Wenzhou Qingming Chemical Company Information
  • 8.11.2 Wenzhou Qingming Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
  • 8.11.3 Wenzhou Qingming Chemical Polysorbate Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 8.11.4 Wenzhou Qingming Chemical Polysorbate Product Offerings
  • 8.11.5 Wenzhou Qingming Chemical Recent Development

9 Industry Chain Analysis

• 9.1 Polysorbate Industrial Chain
• 9.2 Polysorbate Upstream Analysis
  • 9.2.1 Key Raw Materials
  • 9.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
  • 9.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
• 9.3 Midstream Analysis
• 9.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
• 9.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
  • 9.5.1 Polysorbate Sales Model
  • 9.5.2 Sales Channel
  • 9.5.3 Polysorbate Distributors

10 Research Findings and Conclusion

11 Appendix

• 11.1 Research Methodology
  • 11.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
    • 11.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
    • 11.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
    • 11.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
  • 11.1.2 Data Source
    • 11.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
    • 11.1.2.2 Primary Sources
• 11.2 Author Details
• 11.3 Disclaimer