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The global stearyl alcohol market value reached around USD 7.74 Billion in 2024 due to growth of the fatty alcohol industry. Its application as an emulsion stabiliser in pharmaceuticals and food products is also driving market growth. As a result, the industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.70% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a value of USD 11.13 Billion by 2034. The rising consumer preference for natural and plant-based ingredients also boosts demand for stearyl alcohol.
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- In the financial year 2024, India's exports of personal care products reached approximately USD 3.7 billion, while imports stood at around USD 2.7 billion. This trade balance highlights a growing domestic demand for personal care items, which in turn boosts the demand for stearyl alcohol. Stearyl alcohol serves as an emulsifier and thickening agent in various cosmetic formulations. The increasing focus on high-quality personal care products among consumers further propels the stearyl alcohol market.
- As of October 2024, the beauty sector in the Middle East and Africa is anticipated to experience the highest annual growth rate of around 10% over the next four years. This rapid expansion presents significant opportunities for stearyl alcohol, particularly as it is extensively used in personal care products such as lotions, creams, and hair care formulations. The rising disposable incomes and shifting consumer trends towards premium beauty products in these regions will likely drive the stearyl alcohol demand.
- Sephora Southeast Asia recently reaffirmed its commitment towards the environment with the introduction of the new ‘Clean + Planet Positive’ seal which highlights brands that prioritise ecological and sustainable approaches to creating and selling beauty products which are formulated with stearyl alcohol as a safe alternative to harmful products.
Stearyl Alcohol Market Growth
Stearyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol which is white in appearance. It is a white waxy solid with a faint odour, primarily consisting of n-octadecanol. It is commonly found in a wide variety of skincare and cosmetic products. Stearyl alcohol is mainly derived from vegetable oils like coconut and palm kernel oils, which are converted to alcohol and subsequently distilled and hydrogenated into stearyl alcohol. However, alternative synthetic routes are also available to yield fatty alcohols, which may be structurally identical or like the naturally derived alcohols.
Stearyl alcohol has emollient properties, and it can also function as an emulsifier and thickener in several products, which increases the stearyl alcohol market value. Stearyl alcohol helps form emulsions and prevents an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components. It also limits the tendency of finished products to generate foam when shaken. It is used in shampoos and hair care products owing to its conditioning properties. When used in the formulation of skincare products, it acts as a lubricant on the skin's surface, which provides the skin with a soft, smooth appearance. Further, stearyl alcohol is one of the most promising fatty alcohols to be consumed for food applications as an oil-structuring agent. These factors are expected to influence the growth of the market positively.
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The stearyl alcohol market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 3.70% between 2025 and 2034.
The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach a value of around USD 11.13 Billion by 2034.
The major drivers of the industry, such as rising disposable incomes, increasing population, rising food applications, increasing focus of manufacturers to launch improved range of cosmetic and personal care products, growing pharmaceutical industry, enhancing standards of living, and rapid technological advancements, are expected to aid the market growth.
The key trends guiding the growth of the market include the rising demand for plant-based stearyl alcohol and increasing research and development activities.
The major regions in the industry are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The leading application segments in the market are emulsion stabilizer, fragrance ingredient, emulsifying agent, foam booster, viscosity modifier, and emollient, among others.
The major end use sectors in the industry are cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverages, among others.
The major players in the industry are Kao Corporation, BASF SE, Biesterfeld AG, KLK Oleo, Godrej Industries Limited, and P&G Chemicals, among others.
In 2024, the market reached an approximate value of USD 7.74 Billion.
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