세계의 스테아린산 시장 : 현황 분석과 예측(2024-2032년)

Stearic acid stands as a major subfield of the chemical industry that people use widely across cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial applications. Stearic acid from saturated fatty acids becomes available through both animal fats and vegetable oils yet the industry prefers vegetable oil because of environmental reasons. Personal care companies need more stearic acid as their product manufacturing requires it to control product textures and prepare mixtures with it. By functioning as a manufacturing substance in multiple processes it has extended its practical uses. People now choose plant-derived stearic acid to make products more eco-friendly and these customer preferences push market expansion across all industries.

The Stearic Acid Market is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period, owing to the rising demand from cosmetics and personal care industries, and the increasing shift toward sustainable, plant-based alternatives. The stearic acid market will grow quickly in developing regions since countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia industrialize rapidly and consumer goods and manufacturing industries expand their use of the product. Consumer spending is rising fast in these areas driving personal care, automotive, and textile sector development which uses stearic acid products. India stands as a leading target market for stearic acid because its cosmetic manufacturing is expanding while consumers embrace sustainable products. As a worldwide manufacturing center, China keeps increasing its demand for stearic acid through its industrial development cycle. These areas receive benefits from local production operations while international companies invest to gain market share in fast-expanding economies.

Based on Feedstock, the market is categorized into Animal-based and Vegetable-based. Among these, the Vegetable-based feedstock market is growing with a significant CAGR. Customers choose vegetable-based stearic acid because it supports eco-friendly products across beauty, self-care, and food production markets. When people dedicate themselves to Earth's defense they choose to use plant materials in place of animal products. The shift in customer choice patterns encourages companies to make and regulate bio-based products according to environmental and quality standards. The market welcomes vegetable stearic acid derived from plants because companies with an environmental focus love its sustainability benefits and ethical sourcing.

Based on Application, the Stearic Acid market is divided into Soaps & Detergents, Personal Care, Rubber Processing, Textile, Lubricants, and Others. The Soaps & Detergents segment registered a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The main reason soaps and detergents need stearic acid is because it works effectively as a surfactant along with acting to emulsify and thicken product ingredients. Soaps and detergents require stearic acid for high-quality leather and thickness because it controls fluidity while enabling greater foaming action. The chemical assists in cleaning actions of detergents by making dirt and grease easier to remove. Stearic acid plays a key part in cleaning product development because it satisfies customer needs for effective and sustainable formulas during its use in soaps and detergents.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the Stearic Acid industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S.A., Canada, and Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. The APAC stearic acid market operates mainly through distinct market strategies used by China, India, Japan, and South Korea. China dominates both stearic acid manufacturing and consumer markets because its mass manufacturing sector combines cosmetics with surface treatment needs and lubrication requirements. The country produces palm oil from its agricultural farms to maintain its supply of stearic acid. More individuals from the middle class in India now buy upscale personal care products at the same time they purchase more soaps and detergents. India can produce lots of vegetable stearic acid from palm and coconut oil since agriculture remains strong in the country. Japan, with its highly developed and mature market, focuses on high-quality applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, with a growing demand for natural, plant-derived ingredients. South Korean stearic acid needs to grow higher since K-beauty manufacturers develop more eco-friendly products and boost their market success. South Korean factories use stearic acid most often in their different industrial operations. These countries coordinate their efforts to build their common market but China and India lead production while Japan and South Korea establish eco-friendly industrial operations.

Some of the major players operating in the market include BASF SE, 3F Industries Ltd., New Japan Chemical Co. Ltd., Oleon NV, Wilmar International, Emery Oleochemicals, Cayman Chemical, Twin Rivers Technologies, Kao Chemicals, and KLK Oleo.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.Market Introduction

• 1.1. Market Definitions
• 1.2. Main Objective
• 1.3. Stakeholders
• 1.4. Limitation

2.Research Methodology Or Assumption

• 2.1. Research Process of the Stearic Acid Market
• 2.2. Research Methodology of the Stearic Acid Market
• 2.3. Respondent Profile

3.Executive Summary

• 3.1. Industry Synopsis
• 3.2. Segmental Outlook
  • 3.2.1. Market Growth Intensity
• 3.3. Regional Outlook

4.Market Dynamics

• 4.1. Drivers
• 4.2. Opportunity
• 4.3. Restraints
• 4.4. Trends
• 4.5. PESTEL Analysis
• 4.6. Demand Side Analysis
• 4.7. Supply Side Analysis
  • 4.7.1. Merger & Acquisition
  • 4.7.2. Investment Scenario
  • 4.7.3. Industry Insights: Leading Startups and Their Unique Strategies

5.Pricing Analysis

• 5.1. Regional Pricing Analysis
• 5.2. Price Influencing Factors

6.Global Stearic Acid Market Revenue (USD Mn), 2022-2032F

7.Market Insights By Feedstock

• 7.1. Animal-based
• 7.2. Vegetable-based

8.Market Insights By Application

• 8.1. Soaps & Detergents
• 8.2. Personal Care
• 8.3. Rubber Processing
• 8.4. Textile
• 8.5. Lubricants
• 8.6. Others

9.Market Insights By Region

• 9.1. North America
  • 9.1.1. USA
  • 9.1.2. Canada
  • 9.1.3. Rest of NA
• 9.2. Europe
  • 9.2.1. Germany
  • 9.2.2. United Kingdom
  • 9.2.3. Spain
  • 9.2.4. France
  • 9.2.5. Italy
  • 9.2.6. Rest of Europe
• 9.3. Asia Pacific
  • 9.3.1. China
  • 9.3.2. India
  • 9.3.3. Japan
  • 9.3.4. South Korea
  • 9.3.5. Rest of APAC
• 9.4. Rest of World

10.Value Chain Analysis

• 10.1. Marginal Analysis
• 10.2. List of Market Participants

11.Competitive Landscape

• 11.1. Competition Dashboard
• 11.2. Competitor Market Positioning Analysis
• 11.3. Porter Five Forces Analysis

12.Company Profiled

• 12.1. BASF SE
  • 12.1.1. Company Overview
  • 12.1.2. Key Financials
  • 12.1.3. SWOT Analysis
  • 12.1.4. Product Portfolio
  • 12.1.5. Recent Developments
• 12.2. 3F Industries LTD
• 12.3. New Japan Chemical Co. Ltd.
• 12.4. Oleon NV
• 12.5. Wilmar International
• 12.6. Emery Oleochemicals
• 12.7. Cayman Chemical
• 12.8. Twin Rivers Technologies
• 12.9. Kao Chemicals
• 12.10. KLK Oleo

13.Acronyms & Assumption

14.Annexure