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アミノ酸界面活性剤の世界市場調査レポート:産業分析、規模、シェア、成長、動向、2024年~2032年の予測

Global Amino Acid Surfactants Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2024 to 2032

出版日: | 発行: Value Market Research | ページ情報: 英文 181 Pages | 納期: 即日から翌営業日

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アミノ酸界面活性剤の世界市場調査レポート:産業分析、規模、シェア、成長、動向、2024年~2032年の予測
出版日: 2024年09月01日
発行: Value Market Research
ページ情報: 英文 181 Pages
納期: 即日から翌営業日
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概要

アミノ酸界面活性剤市場の世界需要は、調査期間2024-2032年のCAGR 9.94%で、2023年の8億977万米ドルから2032年にはほぼ19億5万米ドルの市場規模に達すると推定されます。

アミノ酸界面活性剤は、タンパク質の構成要素であるアミノ酸に由来します。これらの界面活性剤は、パーソナルケア、家庭用洗浄、工業プロセスなどの様々な用途において、その穏やかな性質と優れた性能で知られています。生分解性、肌への優しさ、他の成分との相性の良さから、敏感肌用や環境に優しい製品に好まれています。一般的な例としては、ココイルグルタミン酸ナトリウムやラウロイルグルタミン酸ナトリウムが挙げられます。これらの界面活性剤は、効果的なクレンジング特性と、肌の自然な水分バランスを維持する能力が評価され、パーソナルケア製品や洗浄製品の全体的な品質を高めています。

市場力学

天然で持続可能なパーソナルケア製品に対する消費者の需要の高まりが、主な市場促進要因です。さらに、環境意識の高まりと、生分解性で無害な成分を求める規制圧力が市場拡大を後押ししています。例えば、2023年には欧州委員会がパーソナルケア製品の化学成分に関する規制を強化し、アミノ酸界面活性剤をさらに後押しすることになった。さらに、これらの界面活性剤は化粧品から家庭用洗浄剤まで様々な用途に汎用性があるため、十分な成長機会をもたらしています。メーカーが効果的で環境に優しい処方を開発しようとするにつれ、アミノ酸界面活性剤はますます新しい製品ラインに組み込まれるようになっています。性能向上とコスト削減を目的としたアミノ酸界面活性剤配合の革新は、市場のさらなる成長を促進すると予想されます。さらに、高品質で持続可能な洗浄製品や化粧品の世界市場が拡大していることも、このセグメントの成長見通しを強めています。しかし、高い生産コストと限られた原料の入手可能性が、アミノ酸界面活性剤の市場成長を抑制する可能性があります。

調査レポートは、ポーターのファイブフォースモデル、市場の魅力分析、バリューチェーン分析をカバーしています。これらのツールは、業界の構造を明確に把握し、世界レベルでの競合の魅力を評価するのに役立ちます。さらに、これらのツールは、アミノ酸界面活性剤の世界市場における各セグメントを包括的に評価することもできます。アミノ酸界面活性剤産業の成長と動向は、この研究に全体的なアプローチを提供します。

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目次

第1章 序文

第2章 エグゼクティブサマリー

  • 市場のハイライト
  • 世界市場スナップショット

第3章 アミノ酸界面活性剤- 産業分析

  • イントロダクション:市場力学
  • 市場促進要因
  • 市場抑制要因
  • 市場機会
  • 業界動向
  • ポーターのファイブフォース分析
  • 市場の魅力分析

第4章 バリューチェーン分析

  • バリューチェーン分析
  • 原材料分析
    • 原材料リスト
    • 原材料メーカーリスト
    • 主要原材料の価格動向
  • 潜在的バイヤーリスト
  • マーケティングチャネル
    • ダイレクトマーケティング
    • インダイレクトマーケティング
    • マーケティングチャネル発展動向

第5章 アミノ酸界面活性剤の世界市場分析:タイプ別

  • 概要
  • 実績および予測データ分析
  • グルタミン酸系界面活性剤
  • グリシン系界面活性剤
  • サルコシン系界面活性剤
  • アラニン系界面活性剤
  • タウレート
  • その他

第6章 アミノ酸界面活性剤の世界市場分析:形態別

  • 概要
  • 実績および予測データ分析
  • 粉末
  • 液体
  • その他

第7章 アミノ酸界面活性剤の世界市場分析:用途別

  • 概要
  • 実績および予測データ分析
  • 液体石鹸
  • ベビー用品
  • ヘアコンディショナー
  • 洗顔
  • バイオメディカル
  • その他

第8章 アミノ酸界面活性剤の世界市場分析:地域別

  • 地域別展望
  • イントロダクション
  • 北米売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 北米セグメント別
    • 北米国別
    • 米国
    • カナダ
    • メキシコ
  • 欧州売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 欧州セグメント別
    • 欧州国別
    • 英国
    • フランス
    • ドイツ
    • イタリア
    • ロシア
    • その他欧州
  • アジア太平洋地域売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • アジア太平洋地域セグメント別
    • アジア太平洋地域国別
    • 中国
    • インド
    • 日本
    • 韓国
    • オーストラリア
    • 東南アジア
    • その他アジア太平洋地域
  • ラテンアメリカ売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • ラテンアメリカセグメント別
    • ラテンアメリカ国別
    • ブラジル
    • アルゼンチン
    • ペルー
    • チリ
    • その他ラテンアメリカ
  • 中東・アフリカ売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 中東・アフリカセグメント別
    • 中東・アフリカ国別
    • サウジアラビア
    • アラブ首長国連邦
    • イスラエル
    • 南アフリカ
    • その他中東とアフリカ

第9章 アミノ酸界面活性剤企業の競合情勢

  • アミノ酸界面活性剤市場の競合
  • 提携・協力・合意
  • 合併・買収
  • 新製品の上市
  • その他の開発

第10章 企業プロファイル

  • 上位企業の市場シェア分析
  • 市場集中度
  • Ajinomoto Co Inc.
  • Asahi Kasei Finechem CO. Ltd.
  • Berg Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG
  • Clariant AG
  • Croda International Plc
  • Galaxy
  • Innospec
  • Jarchem Innovative Ingredients LLC
  • Sino Lion Ltd.
  • Solvay SA
  • Stepan
  • Zschimmer & Schwarz
図表

LIST OF TABLES

  • Market Snapshot
  • Drivers: Impact Analysis
  • Restraints: Impact Analysis
  • List of Raw Material
  • List of Raw Material Manufactures
  • Analysis By Type (Tons and USD MN)
  • Glutamic Acid Based Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Glycine Based Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Sarcosine Based Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Alanine Based Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Taurates Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Analysis By Form (Tons and USD MN)
  • Powder Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Liquid Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Analysis By Application (Tons and USD MN)
  • Liquid Soap Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Baby Products Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Hair Conditioners Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Face Wash Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Biomedical Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Amino Acid Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • North America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • United States Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Canada Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Mexico Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Estimate By Country (Tons and USD MN)
  • United Kingdom Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • France Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Germany Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Italy Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Russia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Spain Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Europe Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • China Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Japan Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • India Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South Korea Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Australia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South East Asia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Brazil Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Argentina Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Peru Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Chile Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • UAE Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Israel Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • Mergers And Acquisition

LIST OF FIGURES

  • Research Scope of Amino Acid Surfactants Report
  • Market Research Process
  • Market Research Methodology
  • Global Amino Acid Surfactants Market Size, By Region (Tons and USD MN)
  • Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Form
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Global Market Analysis By Type (Tons and USD MN)
  • Glutamic Acid Based Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Glycine Based Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Sarcosine Based Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Alanine Based Surfactants Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Taurates Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By Form (Tons and USD MN)
  • Powder Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Liquid Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By Application (Tons and USD MN)
  • Liquid Soap Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Baby Products Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Hair Conditioners Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Face Wash Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Biomedical Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • North America Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Recent Development in Industry
  • Top Company Market Share Analysis

Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.

目次
Product Code: VMR11210416

The global demand for Amino Acid Surfactants Market is presumed to reach the market size of nearly USD 1900.05 Million by 2032 from USD 809.77 Million in 2023 with a CAGR of 9.94% under the study period 2024-2032.

Amino acid surfactants are derived from amino acids, the protein's building blocks. These surfactants are known for their gentle nature and superior performance in various applications, including personal care, household cleaning, and industrial processes. They are favored for their biodegradability, mildness on the skin, and compatibility with other ingredients, making them popular in formulations for sensitive skin and eco-friendly products. Common examples include sodium cocoyl glutamate and sodium lauroyl glutamate. These surfactants are valued for their effective cleansing properties and ability to maintain skin's natural moisture balance, enhancing the overall quality of personal care and cleaning products.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Increasing consumer demand for natural & sustainable personal care products is a primary market driver. Additionally, the rise in eco-consciousness and regulatory pressure for biodegradable and non-toxic ingredients bolstered market expansion. For instance, in 2023, the European Commission tightened regulations on chemical ingredients in personal care products, further incentivizing amino acid surfactants. Moreover, the versatility of these surfactants in various applications-from cosmetics to household cleaning products-presents ample growth opportunities. As manufacturers seek to develop effective and environmentally friendly formulations, amino acid surfactants are increasingly incorporated into new product lines. Innovations in amino acid surfactant formulations to enhance performance and reduce costs are expected to drive further market growth. Additionally, the expanding global market for high-quality, sustainable cleaning products and cosmetics reinforces the growth prospects for this segment. However, high production costs and limited raw material availability may restrain the market's growth for amino acid surfactants.

The research report covers Porter's Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis, and Value Chain analysis. These tools help to get a clear picture of the industry's structure and evaluate the competition attractiveness at a global level. Additionally, these tools also give an inclusive assessment of each segment in the global market of Amino Acid Surfactants. The growth and trends of Amino Acid Surfactants industry provide a holistic approach to this study.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This section of the Amino Acid Surfactants market report provides detailed data on the segments at country and regional level, thereby assisting the strategist in identifying the target demographics for the respective product or services with the upcoming opportunities.

By Type

  • Glutamic Acid Based Surfactants
  • Glycine Based Surfactants
  • Sarcosine Based Surfactants
  • Alanine Based Surfactants
  • Taurates
  • Others

By Form

  • Powder
  • Liquid
  • Others

By Application

  • Liquid Soap
  • Baby Products
  • Hair Conditioners
  • Face Wash
  • Biomedical
  • Others

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

This section covers the regional outlook, which accentuates current and future demand for the Amino Acid Surfactants market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Further, the report focuses on demand, estimation, and forecast for individual application segments across all the prominent regions.

The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The major players in the Amino Acid Surfactants market include Ajinomoto Co Inc., Asahi Kasei Finechem CO. Ltd., Berg Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG, Clariant AG, Croda International Plc, Galaxy, Innospec, Jarchem Innovative Ingredients LLC, Sino Lion Ltd., Solvay SA, Stepan, Zschimmer & Schwarz. This section consists of a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE

  • 1.1. Report Description
    • 1.1.1 Objective
    • 1.1.2 Target Audience
    • 1.1.3 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
  • 1.2. Research Scope
  • 1.3. Research Methodology
    • 1.3.1 Market Research Process
    • 1.3.2 Market Research Methodology

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 2.1. Highlights of Market
  • 2.2. Global Market Snapshot

3. AMINO ACID SURFACTANTS - INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

  • 3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
  • 3.2. Market Drivers
  • 3.3. Market Restraints
  • 3.4. Opportunities
  • 3.5. Industry Trends
  • 3.6. Porter's Five Force Analysis
  • 3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
    • 3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Form
    • 3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
    • 3.7.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

4. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 4.1. Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.2. Raw Material Analysis
    • 4.2.1 List of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2 Raw Material Manufactures List
    • 4.2.3 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
  • 4.3. List of Potential Buyers
  • 4.4. Marketing Channel
    • 4.4.1 Direct Marketing
    • 4.4.2 Indirect Marketing
    • 4.4.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend

5. GLOBAL AMINO ACID SURFACTANTS MARKET ANALYSIS BY TYPE

  • 5.1. Overview By Type
  • 5.2. Historical and Forecast Data Analysis By Type
  • 5.3. Glutamic Acid Based Surfactants Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.4. Glycine Based Surfactants Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.5. Sarcosine Based Surfactants Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.6. Alanine Based Surfactants Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.7. Taurates Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.8. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

6. GLOBAL AMINO ACID SURFACTANTS MARKET ANALYSIS BY FORM

  • 6.1. Overview By Form
  • 6.2. Historical and Forecast Data Analysis By Form
  • 6.3. Powder Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.4. Liquid Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.5. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

7. GLOBAL AMINO ACID SURFACTANTS MARKET ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

  • 7.1. Overview By Application
  • 7.2. Historical and Forecast Data Analysis By Application
  • 7.3. Liquid Soap Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.4. Baby Products Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.5. Hair Conditioners Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.6. Face Wash Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.7. Biomedical Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.8. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

8. GLOBAL AMINO ACID SURFACTANTS MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY

  • 8.1. Regional Outlook
  • 8.2. Introduction
  • 8.3. North America Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.2 North America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.3 North America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.4 United States Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.5 Canada Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.6 Mexico Sales Analysis
  • 8.4. Europe Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.2 Europe By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.3 Europe By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.4 United Kingdom Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.5 France Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.6 Germany Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.7 Italy Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.8 Russia Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.9 Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
  • 8.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.2 Asia Pacific By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.3 Asia Pacific By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.4 China Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.5 India Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.6 Japan Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.7 South Korea Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.8 Australia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.9 South East Asia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.10 Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
  • 8.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.2 Latin America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.3 Latin America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.4 Brazil Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.5 Argentina Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.6 Peru Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.7 Chile Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.8 Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
  • 8.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.2 Middle East & Africa By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.3 Middle East & Africa By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.4 Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.5 UAE Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.6 Israel Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.7 South Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.8 Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE AMINO ACID SURFACTANTS COMPANIES

  • 9.1. Amino Acid Surfactants Market Competition
  • 9.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • 9.3. Merger And Acquisitions
  • 9.4. New Product Launch
  • 9.5. Other Developments

10. COMPANY PROFILES OF AMINO ACID SURFACTANTS INDUSTRY

  • 10.1. Top Companies Market Share Analysis
  • 10.2. Market Concentration Rate
  • 10.3. Ajinomoto Co Inc.
    • 10.3.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.3.3 Products
    • 10.3.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.4. Asahi Kasei Finechem CO. Ltd.
    • 10.4.1 Company Overview
    • 10.4.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.4.3 Products
    • 10.4.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.5. Berg Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG
    • 10.5.1 Company Overview
    • 10.5.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.5.3 Products
    • 10.5.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.6. Clariant AG
    • 10.6.1 Company Overview
    • 10.6.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.6.3 Products
    • 10.6.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.7. Croda International Plc
    • 10.7.1 Company Overview
    • 10.7.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.7.3 Products
    • 10.7.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.8. Galaxy
    • 10.8.1 Company Overview
    • 10.8.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.8.3 Products
    • 10.8.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.9. Innospec
    • 10.9.1 Company Overview
    • 10.9.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.9.3 Products
    • 10.9.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.10. Jarchem Innovative Ingredients LLC
    • 10.10.1 Company Overview
    • 10.10.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.10.3 Products
    • 10.10.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.11. Sino Lion Ltd.
    • 10.11.1 Company Overview
    • 10.11.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.11.3 Products
    • 10.11.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.12. Solvay SA
    • 10.12.1 Company Overview
    • 10.12.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.12.3 Products
    • 10.12.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.13. Stepan
    • 10.13.1 Company Overview
    • 10.13.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.13.3 Products
    • 10.13.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.14. Zschimmer & Schwarz
    • 10.14.1 Company Overview
    • 10.14.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.14.3 Products
    • 10.14.4 Recent Developments

Note - In company profiling, financial details and recent developments are subject to availability or might not be covered in the case of private companies