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Dispersing Agents Market Growth & Trends:
The global dispersing agents market is estimated to reach USD 8.5 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.0% 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Dispersing agents, also known as dispersants, are chemical additives that play a crucial role in various industries. They are used to facilitate the dispersion of solid particles or immiscible liquids in a liquid medium, creating stable and homogeneous mixtures. The primary function of the product is to reduce the forces of attraction between particles, preventing them from clumping together and ensuring uniform distribution.
In various industries, achieving proper dispersion is crucial for ensuring that products perform optimally. By effectively dispersing ingredients in formulations, the product enhances properties like stability, rheology, color development, and overall quality. Dispersing agents are especially important in industries such as paints and coatings, adhesives, inks, construction, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. For instance, in the paint and coatings industry, dispersing agents are crucial for maintaining consistent color, preventing pigment settling, and ensuring uniform film formation. In the pharmaceutical industry, they are utilized to improve the bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
However, a wide range of dispersants are offered by specialty chemical manufacturers in the market. The synthesis of dispersants requires various chemicals as feedstock. Their formulation not only requires complex chemical formulation but also necessitates the procurement of raw materials from various different suppliers. Various raw materials, such as ethylene glycol, glycol ethers, polyethylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride, sulfosuccinate esters, and oxyalkylated c12-c15 alcohols among others, are used in the processing of a wide variety of dispersion agents.
Dispersing Agents Market Report Highlights:
- The water-borne segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 79.5% in 2024, primarily driven by its ability to achieve uniform dispersion and stability of the particles while ensuring optimal final product performance.
- The anionic segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 38.2% in 2024, which was attributed to the ability of anionic dispersing agents to enhance the color strength, rheological properties, and stability of the final product. To achieve the desired performance, they are often used with other additives, such as defoamers, wetting agents, or rheology modifiers.
- The non-ionic segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% over the forecast period, owing to its superior stability, non-reactive nature, and effectiveness in diverse industrial applications.
- The paints, coatings & inks segment held the largest revenue share in 2024. The construction segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030.
- Europe dominated the global dispersing agents market with the largest revenue share in 2024, primarily driven by strong demand from the paints, coatings, and construction sectors and strict environmental regulations promoting eco-friendly products.
- The North America dispersing agents market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2030, owing to expanding pharmaceutical, agriculture, and automotive industries requiring high-performance dispersants.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Dispersing Agents Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
- 3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.2. Macro-environmental Analysis
Chapter 4. Dispersing Agents Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Dispersing Agents Market: Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.3. Water-Borne
- 4.3.1. Water-Borne Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.4. Other
- 4.4.1. Other Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Dispersing Agents Market: Structure Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Dispersing Agents Market: Structure Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Anionic
- 5.3.1. Anionic Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.4. Non-Ionic
- 5.4.1. Non-Ionic Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.5. Hydrophilic
- 5.5.1. Hydrophilic Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.6. Amphoteric
- 5.6.1. Amphoteric Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.7. Other
- 5.7.1. Other Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Dispersing Agents Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Dispersing Agents Market: End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. Paints, Coatings & Inks
- 6.3.1. Paints, Coatings & Inks Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4. Adhesives & Sealants
- 6.4.1. Adhesives & Sealants Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.5. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 6.5.1. Personal Care & Cosmetics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.6. Agriculture
- 6.6.1. Agriculture Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.7. Construction
- 6.7.1. Construction Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.8. Household and Industrial/Institutional Cleaning
- 6.8.1. Household and Industrial/Institutional Cleaning Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.9. Other
- 6.9.1. Other Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Dispersing Agents Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.2. U.S.
- 7.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.2.2.2. U.S. Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. Canada
- 7.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.2.3.2. Canada Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. Mexico
- 7.2.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.2.4.2. Mexico Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. UK
- 7.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.3.2.2. UK Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Germany
- 7.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.3.3.2. Germany Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. France
- 7.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.3.4.2. France Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Finland
- 7.3.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.3.5.2. Finland Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. Italy
- 7.3.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.3.6.2. Italy Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7. Spain
- 7.3.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.3.7.2. Spain Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8. Benelux
- 7.3.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.3.8.2. Benelux Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. China
- 7.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.4.2.2. China Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. India
- 7.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.4.3.2. India Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Japan
- 7.4.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.4.4.2. Japan Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. South Korea
- 7.4.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.4.5.2. South Korea Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Latin America Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Brazil
- 7.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.2.2. Brazil Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Chile
- 7.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.3.2. Chile Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Peru
- 7.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.4.2. Peru Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6. Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middles East & Africa Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.2.2. Saudi Arabia Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. South Africa
- 7.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.3.2. South Africa Dispersing Agents Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Dispersing Agents Market - Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Company Categorization
- 8.3. Company Heat Map/ Position Analysis, 2024
- 8.4. Strategy Mapping
- 8.4.1. Expansion
- 8.4.2. Mergers & Acquisition
- 8.4.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
- 8.4.4. New Product Launches
- 8.4.5. Research and Development
- 8.5. Company Profiles
- 8.5.1. BASF SE
- 8.5.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.1.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.2. Arkema
- 8.5.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.2.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.3. Kemira
- 8.5.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.3.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.4. Solvay S.A.
- 8.5.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.4.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.5. Altana AG
- 8.5.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.5.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.6. Dow
- 8.5.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.6.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.7. Evonik Industries AG
- 8.5.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.7.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.8. Clariant
- 8.5.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.8.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.9. Uniqchem
- 8.5.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.9.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.10. Rudolf GmbH
- 8.5.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.10.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.11. The Lubrizol Corporation
- 8.5.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.11.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.12. Italmatch CSP
- 8.5.12.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.12.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.12.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.13. Nouryon
- 8.5.13.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.13.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.13.4. Recent Developments
- 8.5.14. SNF
- 8.5.14.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.14.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.14.4. Recent Developments