Emulsifiers Market, By Source (Bio-based and Synthetic), By Application (Food & Beverage, Industrial Applications, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
Global Emulsifiers Market is estimated to be valued at USD 11.30 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 18.88 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 11.30 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
7.60%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 18.88 Bn
Figure. Emulsifiers Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Emulsifiers are surface-active substances used to stabilize emulsions of two immiscible liquids, such as oil and water. They help improve texture, consistency, and shelf life of various foods and personal care products. Rising demand for packaged and convenience food has fueled the demand for emulsifiers in recent years. They are also extensively used in dairy and confectionery products to improve creaminess and texture. Stringent regulations have prompted manufacturers to use natural emulsifiers derived from plant sources over chemical-based ones. The emulsifiers market is anticipated to grow substantially in the coming years due to growing health-consciousness among consumers and expansion of the food processing industry worldwide.
Market Dynamics:
The global emulsifiers market is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period owing to several factors such as rising demand for processed food products, expansion of healthcare and cosmetics industries, and growing consumer preference for natural ingredients. However, volatility in raw material prices and stringent regulations pertaining to synthetic emulsifiers are expected to restrain the market growth. On the positive side, growing awareness about the benefits of natural emulsifiers and rising R&D activities to develop innovative products using plant-based ingredients present lucrative opportunities for market players. Manufacturers are focusing on emerging economies to tap the growing demand from developing countries.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global emulsifiers market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global emulsifiers market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Dow, DuPont , Kerry Group , Koninklijke DSM N.V. , Akzonobel N.V. , Evonik Industries AG , Clariant , Solvay SA , Archer Daniels Midland Company , Cargill, Incorporated , The Lubrizol Corporation , Stepan Company, Lonza, SM Nutritional Products,, Palsgaard A/S, Spartan Chemical Company, Solvay, and Matangi Industries.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global emulsifiers market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global emulsifiers market.
Detailed Segmentation-
By Source:
Bio-based
Synthetic
By Application:
Food & Beverage
Industrial Applications
Pharmaceuticals
Personal Care
Others
By Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
BASF SE
Dow
DuPont
Kerry Group
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
Akzonobel N.V.
Evonik Industries AG
Clariant
Solvay SA
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Cargill
Incorporated
The Lubrizol Corporation
Stepan Company
Lonza
SM Nutritional Products,
Palsgaard A/S
Spartan Chemical Company
Solvay
Matangi Industries
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Source
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Mergers and Acquisitions
4. Global Emulsifiers Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Emulsifiers Market
Impact Analysis
5. Global Emulsifiers Market, By Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Bio-based
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Synthetic
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
6. Global Emulsifiers Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Food & Beverage
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Industrial Applications
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Pharmaceuticals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Personal Care
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
7. Global Emulsifiers Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2032
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn))
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)