The global textile chemicals market is integral to the textile and apparel industry, enabling key processes such as printing, dyeing, and finishing, while also enhancing the performance, appearance, and durability of fabrics. These chemicals are vital to imparting specific properties like wrinkle resistance, flame retardancy, water repellency, and antimicrobial functionality. Their widespread application across apparel, home furnishings, and industrial textiles underscores their importance in delivering both aesthetic and functional value to fabrics.
The market is segmented by chemical type into highly specialized chemicals (such as biocides, flame retardants, and water repellents), commodity chemicals (including bleaching agents), and mixtures (such as starches, surfactants, sulfonated oils, and waxes). Each category serves a specific function in textile processing, from enhancing appearance and durability to improving workability and consumer safety.
The Asia Pacific region dominates the textile chemicals market, accounting for over 50% of global demand, with China and India leading due to their expansive textile production capacities and export-driven economies. This region benefits from cost-effective labor, low production costs, and growing domestic demand, making it a key growth driver. Additionally, countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia are expected to experience significant demand growth during the forecast period, fueled by expanding garment manufacturing bases.
Several factors are fueling market growth:
Rising consumer demand for performance textiles, including stain-resistant, sweat-absorbent, and wrinkle-free fabrics.
Expansion of online retail and fast fashion, which accelerates product turnover and boosts the need for chemical-treated textiles.
Growing demand for home furnishings, including curtains, carpets, and upholstery, which rely on textile chemical treatments for durability and ease of maintenance.
Increased production of activewear and technical textiles, which require advanced chemical finishes for performance enhancement.
However, the market faces significant environmental and regulatory challenges. Traditional textile chemical processes are water-intensive and often release toxic effluents, raising serious concerns about worker safety and environmental pollution. Stringent regulatory frameworks around chemical disposal and wastewater treatment are adding compliance burdens and limiting growth in certain regions.
To address these concerns, industry players are increasingly shifting toward green and bio-based textile chemicals. These eco-friendly alternatives, derived from plant-based oils and animal fats, offer lower toxicity, cost efficiency, and align with growing consumer and regulatory demand for sustainability. The transition to sustainable chemical solutions is expected to unlock new growth opportunities and reshape the competitive landscape of the market in the coming decade.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Scope
Market Coverage
Types
Applications
Regions
Countries
Years Considered
Historical - 2018 - 2023
Base - 2024
Forecast Period - 2025 - 2034
Research Methodology
Approach
Research Methodology
Prismane Consulting Market Models
Assumptions & Limitations
Abbreviations & Definitions
Conversion Factors
Data Sources
2. Market Synopsis
Market Evolution
Demand Overview
Industry Structure
Strategic Issues
End-use Trends
Growth Forecast
3. Economic & Energy Outlook
GDP and Demographics
Monetary & Fiscal Policies
Crude Oil Production and prices
Natural Gas
Electricity Prices
4. End-use Sector Performance
Textile
Automotive
Others
5. Introduction to Textile Chemicals and Market Overview
Product Description
Grades & Properties
Raw Material
Manufacturing Process
Environmental Issues
Value Chain
Applications
6. Market Dynamics and Industry Trends
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Challenges
7. Global Textile Chemicals Demand Analysis, By Types, By Applications (Volume, Value) (2018-2034)
Strategic Issues and COVID-19 Impact
Demand Analysis and Forecast (2018- 2034)
Demand
Demand Growth Rate (%)
Driving Force Analysis
Global Textile Chemicals Market, By Types
Highly Specialized Chemicals
Biocides
Flame Retardants
Water Repellents
Warp Sizes
Simple Commodity Chemicals
Bleaching Agents
Mixtures
Emulsified Oil & Greases
Starch
Sulfonated Oils
Waxes
Surfactants
Others
Global Textile Chemicals Market, By Applications
Apparel
Home Furnishing
Technical Textiles
Automotives
Others
8. Demand Analysis and Market Review, By Region, By Country (Volume, Value), (2018- 2034)
Strategic Issues and COVID-19 Impact
Demand Analysis and Forecast (2018 - 2034)
Demand
Demand Growth Rate (%)
Textile Chemicals Market, By Types
Textile Chemicals Market, By Applications
Note: Demand Analysis has been provided for all major Regions / Countries as mentioned below. The demand (consumption) split by types and applications have been provided for each of the countries / regions in Volume (Kilo tons) and Value (USD Million).
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
Western Europe
Germany
France
Italy
United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Western Europe
Central & Eastern Europe
Russia
Poland
Rest of Central & Eastern Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Note: CAGR will be calculated for all types and applications to arrive at the regional / global demand growth for the forecast period (2025 - 2034)
9. Pricing Analysis
10. Key Strategic Issues and Business Opportunity Assessment
Market Attractiveness Assessment
Prospective & Target Market Study
11. Strategic Recommendation & Suggestions
12. Company Analysis
Textile Chemicals Manufacturers Profiles/ Company Analysis
Basic Details
Headquarter, Key Markets
Ownership
Company Financial
Manufacturing Bases
Global Turnover
Total Employee
Product Portfolio / Services / Solutions
Key Business Strategies adopted and Prismane Consulting Overview
Recent Developments
Companies Covered -
BASF SE
Covestro
Lonsen Inc.
Archroma
Huntsman Corporation
DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd
Tata Chemicals Ltd.
Fibro Chem LLC
OMNOVA Solutions Ins.
Solvay
Dow
Kiri Industries Limited
Pulcra Chemicals
The Lubrizol Corporation
Other Manufacturers
Note: This section includes company information, company financials, manufacturing bases and operating regions. Company financials have been mentioned only for those companies where financials were available in SEC Filings, annual reports, or company websites. All the reported financials in this report are in U.S. Dollars. Financials reported in other currencies have been converted using average currency conversion rates. Company profiles may include manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.