Silicone Surfactants Market by Application

Based on application, the emulsifiers segment is projected to lead the market, in terms of value, during the forecast period 

The emulsifiers segment is estimated to lead the silicone surfactants market in 2019, due to rising demand for emulsifiers from the personal care, construction, and paints & coatings end-use industries. Increasing applications of emulsifiers in cosmetics and personal care products have also contributed to the growth of the emulsifiers segment. Emulsifiers are used to stabilize polyurethane foam; hence, the growth of polyurethane foam market is projected to fuel the growth of emulsifiers in the silicone surfactants market.

By end-use industry, in terms of value, the personal care industry is expected to lead the silicone surfactants market during the forecast period 

Personal care, construction, textile, paints & coatings, agriculture are the major end-use industries for silicone surfactants market. The personal care segment is estimated to lead the silicone surfactants market in 2019, owing to increasing demand for silicone surfactants in applications such as skincare, haircare, and personal hygiene products. Rising demand for non-hazardous ingredients in personal care products is expected to fuel the growth of silicone surfactants in the personal care industry.