Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market: Introduction
- Alkyl polyglycoside (APG) is a green surfactant obtained by the dehydration reaction between glucose hemiacetal hydroxyl and fatty alcohol hydroxyl in the presence of acid catalyst. Its raw materials are the vegetable oil and starch, which are natural renewable resources that are available at low cost.
- APG is a green surfactant with excellent interfacial activity, emulsified ability, foaming performance, and wettability. It helps enhance heavy oil recovery at high-temperature and high-salinity conditions.
- It is used to enhance the formation of foam in detergents. It is also used in the personal care industry, as it is biodegradable and safe for sensitive skin.
Key Drivers and Restraints of Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market
- Demand for APG is expected to increase at a significant pace during the forecast period due to increase in consumer awareness regarding health hazards accompanying conventional, inorganic surfactants coupled with growing environment-friendly product usage. Rise in consumer awareness about environmental impact of products is leading to green consciousness.
- Alkyl polyglycoside surfactants are the primary raw materials used in the production of detergents. Rise in demand for laundry detergents around the globe is expected to drive the APG market during the forecast period.
Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market: Application Segment
- Based on application, the APG market can be divided personal care, home care products, industrial cleaners, agricultural chemicals, and others
- The home care products segment dominates the APG market. Population growth, urbanization, changing living standards, and rising per capita income are significantly driving the demand for home care products such as laundry detergents, soaps and fabric conditioners.
- Automated washing machines are widely prevalent and used for laundry operations in developed regions such as Europe and North America. This is boosting the market in these regions.
COVID-19 Impact on Global Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market
- On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 214 countries and territories around the world.
- Several governments and private sector businesses are operating at a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
- An unprecedented surge in demand for hand sanitizers and surfactants, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is driving the global APG market
Europe to Hold Leading Share of Global Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market
- In terms of region, the APG market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- Europe is expected to hold major share of the global APG market, followed by North America and Asia Pacific, during the forecast period
- Growth of the personal care & cosmetics industry, particularly in major European countries, coupled with consumer preferences toward using natural home care products is driving the consumption of APG in Europe
- Germany represents the largest personal care & cosmetics market in Europe, followed by France and the U.K. Drug stores are the largest distribution channels in the beauty & personal care industry in Germany, owing to their convenient location and a wide selection of mass-market beauty brands.
Key Manufacturers Operating in Global Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market
The APG market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the APG market include:
- BASF
- DowDuPont
- Akzo Nobel
- Seppic
- Kao
- CRODA
- LG Household and Health Care
- Fenchem
- Pilot Chemical Company
- Galaxy Surfactants
- SEPPIC S.A.
Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market: Research Scope
Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market, by Raw Material
- Fatty Alcohol
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Vegetable Oil
- Others
Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market, by Function
- Cleansing Agent
- Emulsifying Agent
- Wetting Agent
- Degreasing Agent
- Solubilizing Agent
- Hydrotrope
- Foaming Agent
Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market, by Application
- Personal Care
- Home Care Products
- Industrial Cleaners
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Others
Global Alkyl Polyglycosides (APG) Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
