Emollient Market Size, Trends, Shares, and Forecast - 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Emollient Market covers analysis by Application (Skin Care, Hair Care, Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances, Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Nov 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00009478
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150
Page Updated: Mar 2020

MARKET INTRODUCTION



Emollients are basically cosmetic preparations used for moisturizing, protecting, and lubricating the skin. These functions are naturally performed by sebum produced by healthy skin. Different emollients are available in the form of lotions, ointments, creams, bath oils, or soap substitutes. The basic function of emollients is to protect the skin by preventing evaporation of water from the skin through the formation of an occlusive coating on the surface of the stratum corneum. Petrolatum or white soft paraffin is probably the most effective emollient for skin. Some other popular emollients are castor oil, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cocoa butter, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, shea butter,lanolin, liquid paraffin, polyethylene glycols, silicone oils, stearic acid, and stearyl alcohol. Cosmetics with emollient may additionally contain antioxidants, ceramides, emulsifiers, fragrances, humectants, penetration enhancers, preservatives, and solvents. Various emollients are also widely used in sunscreens, antiperspirants, skin cleansers, shaving creams, aftershaves, and hair tonics..

MARKET DYNAMICS



The emollient market has witnessed a significant growth owing to factors such as increasing application of emollient in skincare, haircare, cosmetics, toiletries & fragrances, and others. Emollients are the primary ingredient in the personal care industry, and demand for natural emollients such as plant and animal-derived emollient is rising inconsonant with the rising demand for natural personal care products. Due to the easy availability and superior properties of ester and fatty acid, they have high demand from application industries. These factors are driving the market growth for emollient. Furthermore, changing lifestyles, coupled with increasing consciousness about personal grooming, are fueling the market of emollients. However, fluctuating prices of raw materials may hamper the market growth form emollient in the near future. Nevertheless, with the steady growth in the chemical, personal care, and cosmetics industry, market players have the opportunity to invest in this market.

MARKET SCOPE



The "Global Emollient Market Analysis to 2031" is a specialized and in-depth study of the chemical and materials industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the emollient market with detailed market segmentation by application, and geography. The global emollient market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading emollient market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.

MARKET SEGMENTATION



The global emollient market is segmented on the basis of application. The emollient market on the basis of the application is classified into skin care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances, and others.

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK



The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global emollient market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2021 to 2031 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The emollient market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.

The report analyzes factors affecting the emollient market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the emollient market in these regions.

MARKET PLAYERS



The reports cover various key developments in the global emollient market. Various companies are focusing growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Some of the growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from emollient market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for emollient in the global market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the emollient market.

The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the emollient market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.

  •  AAK Sweden AB
  •  Ashland Inc
  •  BASF SE
  •  Croda International Plc
  •  DowDuPont
  •  Evonik Industries AG
  •  Lipo Chemicals
  •  Lonza
  •  Solvay
  •  The Lubrizol Corporation

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Emollient Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) XX%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Application
  • Skin Care
  • Hair Care
  • Cosmetics
  • Toiletries and Fragrances
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • AAK Sweden AB
  • Ashland Inc
  • BASF SE
  • Croda International Plc
  • DowDuPont
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Lipo Chemicals
  • Lonza
  • Solvay
  • Habi Ummer
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    Market Research & Consulting

    Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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