Fatty Alcohol Market Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Key Players and Forecast by 2031

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

Coverage: Fatty Alcohol Market covers analysis By Type (Pure and Mid-Cut, Short Chain, Long Chain, and Others), and Application (Detergents, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages, Plasticizers, and Others)

  • Report Date : Sep 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00005088
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

The Fatty Alcohol Market is expected to register a CAGR of 6% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

Fatty Alcohol Market covers analysis By Type (Pure and Mid-Cut, Short Chain, Long Chain, and Others), and Application (Detergents, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverages, Plasticizers, and Others) and Geography (North America Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America). Fatty alcohol is mainly used to produce detergents and surfactants. Consumers are more aware of using eco-friendly items because of growing environmental concerns. In comparison to petrochemicals, fatty alcohols are preferred for the production of cosmetics and personal care goods.

Purpose of the Report

The report Fatty Alcohol Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Fatty Alcohol Market Segmentation

Type

  • Pure and Mid-Cut
  • Short Chain
  • Long Chain

Application

  • Detergents
  • Personal Care and Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food and Beverages
  • Plasticizers

Customize This Report To Suit Your Requirement

You will get customization on any report - free of charge - including parts of this report, or country-level analysis, Excel Data pack, as well as avail great offers and discounts for start-ups & universities

Fatty Alcohol Market: Strategic Insights

fatty-alcohols-market
  • Get Top Key Market Trends of this report.
    This FREE sample will include data analysis, ranging from market trends to estimates and forecasts.

Fatty Alcohol Market Growth Drivers

  • Rising Consumption in Household and Industrial Surfactant Products: The use of fatty alcohols in surfactants and their application in household cleaning agents, detergents, as well as their industrial applications are the keys that promise a bright future for the market. Increasing consumer demand for highly efficient, eco-friendly, and biodegradable cleaning agents drives the demand for fatty alcohol-derived surfactants; hence, the market is projected to grow.
  • Enhancing the Consumer's Preferences Towards Natural and Sustainable Products: The increased demand for natural and sustainable products is as much a consumer reaction as it is a consumer demand. Fatty alcohols must thus find adhesion and application in personal care products, cosmetics, and biodegradable formulations, since these products come from renewable plant oils, for example, palm and coconut now in line with some new trend.
  • Emerging Developments in the Automotive Industry and Lubricants: The manufacturers of fatty alcohols provide increasing amounts for production of lubricants, plasticizers, and waxes. These products are increasingly important for the automotive industry and major vehicle manufacturers, which continue to focus on high-performance, green lubricants. Hence, it is evident that fatty alcohols will only have an increasing demand in these applications and prospects for playing a pronounced role in expanding opportunities in the market.

Fatty Alcohol Market Future Trends

  • The Use of Bio-based and Sustainable Fatty Alcohols: The movement toward fatty alcohols produced using renewable raw materials such as palm oil and coconut oil tends to be increasing. The development is by increasing consumer preference for using such products for example in personal care, cleaning, and biofuels while going along with international environmental requirements for sustainably produced products.
  • Increasing Demand in Personal Care and Cosmetics: With the advent of personal care and cosmetics, fatty alcohols emitted are used as emulsifiers, moisturizers, and surfactants. People use surface active agents to bring something more natural and effective, so the demand for fatty alcohol formulation bases in shampoos, lotions, and creams is on the rise.
  • Growth in the Industrial Application and Biofuels: Fatty alcohols are increasingly used for and in various industrial applications, including lubricants and plasticizers, as well as biofuels. The expanding market demand for eco-friendliness and biodegradability among these segments is encouraging growth in these markets, where manufacturing companies are looking for alternatives to petroleum-based chemicals and products having a lesser environmental impact.

Fatty Alcohol Market Opportunities

  • Development in Personal Care and Cosmetics: One of the potential opportunities for fatty alcohols is in personal care, where there is a growing preference for natural and organic products. Fatty alcohols used in moisturizers, shampoos, and conditioners-rich formulations are consistent with this consumer trend,' adding gentle, natural ingredients to beauty and personal care.
  • Development of Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Products: As consumers and industries become increasingly concerned with sustainability, the opportunity for fatty alcohols derived from renewable sources increases. Due to their biodegradability and low environmental impact, sources of natural origin become ideal small ingredients for green products, creating market niches to open up in cleaner sectors such as cleaning and packaging.
  • Increase in Biofuels and Renewable Energy : Fatty alcohols are forecast to gain momentum in the production of biodiesel and other forms of biofuels. With global adoptation of renewable energy sources increasingly becoming tight for everyone, using fatty alcohols from the oils of plants presents a major opportunity for growth because governments and industries encourage cleaner and more sustainable alternatives.

Fatty Alcohol Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Fatty Alcohol Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Fatty Alcohol Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

fatty-alcohols-market-global-geography
  • Get the Regional Specific Data for Fatty Alcohol Market

Fatty Alcohol Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 6%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Type
  • Pure and Mid-Cut
  • Short Chain
  • Long Chain
By Application
  • Detergents
  • Personal Care and Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food and Beverages
  • Plasticizers
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
  • BASF SE
  • Ecogreen Oleochemicals
  • Emery Oleochemicals
  • KAO Corporation
  • Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK)
  • Musim Mas Holdings
  • Procter and Gamble
  • Sabic
  • Sasol

  • Fatty Alcohol Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Fatty Alcohol Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Fatty Alcohol Market are:

    1. BASF SE
    2. Ecogreen Oleochemicals
    3. Emery Oleochemicals
    4. KAO Corporation
    5. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK)

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


    fatty-alcohols-market-cagr

    • Get the Fatty Alcohol Market top key players overview

    Key Selling Points

    • Comprehensive Coverage: The report comprehensively covers the analysis of products, services, types, and end users of the Fatty Alcohol Market, providing a holistic landscape.
    • Expert Analysis: The report is compiled based on the in-depth understanding of industry experts and analysts.
    • Up-to-date Information: The report assures business relevance due to its coverage of recent information and data trends.
    • Customization Options: This report can be customized to cater to specific client requirements and suit the business strategies aptly.

    The research report on the Fatty Alcohol Market can, therefore, help spearhead the trail of decoding and understanding the industry scenario and growth prospects. Although there can be a few valid concerns, the overall benefits of this report tend to outweigh the disadvantages.


    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the future trends in the market?

    Favorable government policies is an emerging trend in the market.

    Based on geography, which region is expected to record a highest CAGR in the market.

    The Asia Pacific market is expected to account for the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to growing urbanization and industrialization in the region.

    Which application segment accounted for the highest share in the fatty alcohol market?

    The personal care and cosmetics application accounted for the largest market share in 2023.

    What are the driving factors impacting the fatty alcohol market?

    Increasing demand for surfactants is a key driver in the market.

    What are the key players operating in the fatty alcohol market?

    BASF SE, Ecogreen Oleochemicals, Emery Oleochemicals, KAO Corporation, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), Musim Mas Holdings, Procter and Gamble, Sabic, Sasol, and Timur Oleochemicals are some of the key players operating in the market.

    What is the expected CAGR of the Fatty Alcohol Market ?

    The Fatty Alcohol Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 6% from 2023 to 2031

    Habi Ummer
    Habi Ummer
    Manager,
    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.

    • Historical Analysis (2 Years), Base Year, Forecast (7 Years) with CAGR
    • PEST and SWOT Analysis
    • Market Size Value / Volume - Global, Regional, Country
    • Industry and Competitive Landscape
    • Excel Dataset

    Testimonials

    Reason to Buy

    • Informed Decision-Making
    • Understanding Market Dynamics
    • Competitive Analysis
    • Identifying Emerging Markets
    • Customer Insights
    • Market Forecasts
    • Risk Mitigation
    • Boosting Operational Efficiency
    • Strategic Planning
    • Investment Justification
    • Tracking Industry Innovations
    • Aligning with Regulatory Trends
    Your Key Concerns Addressed - Question & Answer
    Can I view a sample of the report before purchasing?

    Yes! We provide a free sample of the report, which includes Report Scope (Table of Contents), report structure, and selected insights to help you assess the value of the full report. Please click on the "Download Sample" button or contact us to receive your copy.

    Is analyst support included with the purchase?

    Absolutely — analyst assistance is part of the package. You can connect with our analyst post-purchase to clarify report insights, methodology or discuss how the findings apply to your business needs.

    What are the next steps once I place an order?

    Once your order is successfully placed, you will receive a confirmation email along with your invoice.

    • For published reports: You’ll receive access to the report within 4–6 working hours via a secured email sent to your email.
    • For upcoming reports: Your order will be recorded as a pre-booking. Our team will share the estimated release date and keep you informed of any updates. As soon as the report is published, it will be delivered to your registered email.

    Can the report be tailored to suit my specific needs?

    We offer customization options to align the report with your specific objectives. Whether you need deeper insights into a particular region, industry segment, competitor analysis, or data cut, our research team can tailor the report accordingly. Please share your requirements with us, and we’ll be happy to provide a customized proposal or scope.

    In what format is the report delivered?

    The report is available in either PDF format or as an Excel dataset, depending on the license you choose.

    The PDF version provides the full analysis and visuals in a ready-to-read format. The Excel dataset includes all underlying data tables for easy manipulation and further analysis.
    Please review the license options at checkout or contact us to confirm which formats are included with your purchase.

    How secure is the payment process on your platform?

    Our payment process is fully secure and PCI-DSS compliant.

    We use trusted and encrypted payment gateways to ensure that all transactions are protected with industry-standard SSL encryption. Your payment details are never stored on our servers and are handled securely by certified third-party processors.
    You can make your purchase with confidence, knowing your personal and financial information is safe with us.

    Do you provide special pricing for buying multiple reports?

    Yes, we do offer special pricing for bulk purchases.
    If you're interested in purchasing multiple reports, we’re happy to provide a customized bundle offer or volume-based discount tailored to your needs. Please contact our sales team with the list of reports you’re considering, and we’ll share a personalized quote.

    Can I connect with your team to discuss the report before buying?

    Yes, absolutely.
    Our team is available to help you make an informed decision. Whether you have questions about the report’s scope, methodology, customization options, or which license suits you best, we’re here to assist. Please reach out to us at sales@theinsightpartners.com, and one of our representatives will get in touch promptly.

    Will I get a billing invoice upon purchase?

    Yes, a billing invoice will be automatically generated and sent to your registered email upon successful completion of your purchase.
    If you need the invoice in a specific format or require additional details (such as company name, GST, or VAT information), feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist.

    Is there support available if I can’t access my report?

    Yes, certainly.
    If you encounter any difficulties accessing or receiving your report, our support team is ready to assist you. Simply reach out to us via email or live chat with your order information, and we’ll ensure the issue is resolved quickly so you can access your report without interruption.

    Our Clients

    The List of Companies

    1.BASF SE
    2.Ecogreen Oleochemicals
    3.Emery Oleochemicals
    4.KAO Corporation
    5.Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK)
    6.Musim Mas Holdings
    7.Procter and Gamble
    8.Sabic
    9.Sasol
    10.Timur Oleochemicals

    Sales Assistance
    US: +1-646-491-9876
    UK: +44-20-8125-4005
    Email: sales@theinsightpartners.com
    Chat with us
    DUNS Logo
    87-673-9708
    ISO Certified Logo
    ISO 9001:2015
    ISO Certified Logo