Quaternary Ammonium Salts Market

Quaternary Ammonium Salts Market Outlook (2024 to 2034)

The global quaternary ammonium salts market size was valued at US$ 1,028.2 million in 2023 and has been forecasted to expand at a noteworthy CAGR of 5.9% to end up at US$ 1,930.1 million by 2034.

The quaternary ammonium salts market is experiencing significant growth with increasing consumer awareness of hygiene and safety and rising demand for it in diverse applications across several sectors such as personal care and cosmetic products, sanitizers and disinfectants products as well as industrial use. The usage of these compounds as disinfectants in the healthcare industry has increased as these have been crucial for infection control in both clinical and public environments, after many international health emergencies and pandemics.

As the industries continue to innovate and adapt to new regulatory frameworks, quaternary ammonium salts are positioned to play a crucial role in meeting the demand of modern consumer and their expansion of application across North America and the South Asia Pacific region highlights robust growth in several sectors.

Report Attributes	Details
Quaternary Ammonium Salts Market Size (2023A)	US$ 1,028.2 million
Estimated Market Value (2024E)	US$ 1,088.0 million
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 1,930.1 million
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	5.9% CAGR
North America Market Share (2024)	32.5%
United States Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	6.1% CAGR
Key Companies Profiled	Arkema S.A.; BASF; Clariant AG; Evonik Industries AG; KLK Oleo; Nouryon; Other Prominent Players

Sales Analysis of Quaternary Ammonium Salts (2019 to 2023) vs. Market Forecasts (2024 to 2034)

As per the latest global quaternary ammonium salts market trends, product sales are forecasted to rise at 5.9% CAGR through 2034 and creates an absolute dollar opportunity of US$ 842.1 million from 2024 to 2034.

Historical Report Attributes	Details
Market Size (2019A)	US$ 820.0 million
Market Size (2023A)	US$ 1,028.2 million
Historical CAGR (2019 to 2023)	5.5%
Forecasted CAGR (2024 to 2034)	5.9%

• Short Term (2024 to 2028): The market is expected to observe a boost in demand due to rising awareness of hygiene and disinfectants in both consumers and industrial application. Due to increasing health issue and heightening the focus on cleanliness, making more usage of quats containing products crucial in sanitizers, personal care and cleaning products. This increases the market growth and expands the quats product use across diverse sectors.
• Medium Term (2028 to 2030): The market is projected to witness a shift toward more advanced formulations and alternatives. Innovation in personal care and industrial cleaning products focusing on eco-friendliness as the consumer demands for greener and safer option, boosting the market potential.
• Long Term (2030 to 2034): Technology evolution in market gives many new applications in areas such as agriculture and smart materials. Due to advancement in research and technology lead to the development of more effective and multifunctional Quaternary Ammonium Salts, ensuring long-term market growth.

On the back of the aforementioned facts, the quaternary ammonium salts market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2034, According to the Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.

Market Dynamics

How is hygiene awareness increasing quaternary ammonium salt usage?

“Rise in Global Demand for Hygiene Products”

Quaternary ammonium compounds are commonly used disinfectants, antiseptics, preservatives, and detergents due to their antibacterial property. The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently altered consumers' demand for disinfectants and sanitizer products. This shift has encouraged manufacturers to expand product lines, focusing on formulations that uptake the antibacterial properties of quaternary ammonium compounds.

Industrial, commercial, and consumer chemicals used for disinfection are most commonly quaternary ammonium (quats)-based. However, due to COVID-19, there is a rise in the need for disinfectants; some quats were in limited supply since the raw ingredients required to make them. Ethyl benzyl chloride, or EBC, is only produced in a handful of countries, and the current production capacity has already maxed out. Two out of seven nations started to invest in R&D into alternate feedstock search, especially for those applications that can employ alternatives to EBC-based quats products, and quaternary ammonium salts turned out to be the solution.

“Revolutionizing Impact of Quaternary Ammonium Salts in Textiles, Personal Care, and Cosmetics”

Alternative for sanitizer and disinfectant manufacturing, quaternary ammonium salts have found application in personal care and cosmetic products, where quaternary ammonium salts usage as an anti-static agent in shampoos and conditioners has gained immense prominence, especially during the past half-decade. Additionally, quaternary ammonium salts find usage in the textile industry as well, where it is used as an anti-bacterial dye.

Other than its use in personal care & cosmetics, disinfectants, and sanitizers, it is also used across diverse end-use verticals as a vital component in adhesives, floor wax and polish, paper and paperboard manufacturing, paints & coatings, and cutting fluid. Owing to the aforementioned aspects, demand for quaternary ammonium salts is poised to heighten at a rapid rate in the mid-term forecast period.

Country-wise Insights

Country-wise Forecast CAGRs for the Quaternary Ammonium Salts Market

Country	CAGR
United States	3.4%
China	3.3%
Japan	3.4%
South Korea	3.0%

What Made the United States an Early Adopter of Quaternary Ammonium Salts?

The United States continues to remain a vital consumer of quaternary ammonium salts, since it adopted the usage of quaternary ammonium salts as a feedstock for sanitizer and disinfectant manufacturing very early into the pandemic situation, as companies involved in the process had previously started looking for an alternative to ethyl benzyl chloride or EBC, which was then mostly manufactured outside the United States, and it had to rely heavily on imports for meeting its domestic needs.

Besides, the United States has remained the world’s largest beauty and personal care goods consumer with the market anticipated to touch US$ 55.2 billion by 2025 end. This is poised to trickle down into high demand for shampoos and conditioners being used regularly by United States consumers whose per capita contribution is around US$ 240-360 annually to the growing cosmetic industry in the country.

Besides, the United States is home to one of the largest aging populations among developed countries, and the geriatric population is fond of procuring an increasing number of concealers, eye & facial makeup, and foundations, to name a few. This leads to high demand from cosmetic manufacturers who use quaternary ammonium salt in cosmetics manufacturing.

The North America market for quaternary ammonium salts is poised to generate an absolute $ opportunity of US$ 280.4 million by 2034, expanding at 5.9% CAGR.

Category-wise Insights

“Transforming Industries with Quaternary Ammonium Salts uses”

Due to their wide range of uses, quaternary ammonium salts are seeing remarkable growth in the industry. The use of quaternary ammonium salts as disinfectants and surfactants is anticipated to dominate demand among the functions taken into consideration in this study, with a market share of accounting 32.8% and 25.2%, respectively. With increased global awareness of health and sanitation issues, this substantiate percentage indicates rising focus on hygiene and cleanliness.

Over past five years, quaternary ammonium salts have developed a significant amount of revenue due to extensive use as fabric softeners. Serving both domestic and commercial applications, their capacity to enhance texture and lower static in textiles has solidified their place in the market. In general, the various uses of quaternary ammonium salts still motivate.

"Diverse use of Industrial Products in the Market"

Quaternary ammonium salts, which are essential in many industrial applications, are expected to account for 35.6% of the market in 2024 with a projected value of US$ 387.0 million. They improve bonding strength, which is essential for production and construction in the adhesives industry.

Additionally, quaternary ammonium salts enhance the effectiveness of floor polishes and waxes, giving both home and commercial spaces a flawless surface. They improve coating quality in the paper sector, increasing durability and water resistance. They are also necessary in laundry starch and joint cement formulations, as well as in industrial cutting fluids for cooling and lubricating. Their wide range of uses emphasizes how crucial they are to enhancing the functionality and quality of products in numerous industries, suggesting significant growth potential.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the quaternary ammonium salts industry are Arkema S.A., BASF, Clariant AG, Evonik Industries AG, KLK Oleo., and Other Prominent Players.

The quaternary ammonium salts market is characterized by intense competition, with key players focusing on innovation and customer-centric solutions. Companies are leveraging their R&D capabilities to differentiate their products, improve performance, and comply with stringent regulations.

• In Sept 2022, Clariant announced that Global Amines would purchase its quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) business for $113 million. Production facilities in Brazil, Indonesia, and Germany are part of this deal.
• In Aug 2023, BASF introduced a new series of sustainable surfactants suitable for personal care applications and exposed its pursuit for sustainability in product development.
• In May 2023, Clariant AG announced investment in the expansion of its Asian production capabilities for specialty chemicals as growing markets increase demand.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts market’s positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in the recently published report.

Segmentation of Quaternary Ammonium Salts Market Research

• By Product Type:

  • Benzyldimethyldecyl Ammonium Chloride
  • Benzyldimethyldodecyl Ammonium Chloride
  • Benzyldimethyl-tetradecyl Ammonium Chloride
  • Others

• By Function:

  • Flocculant
  • Drilling Fluids
  • Antistatic Agents
  • Disinfectants
  • Surfactants
  • Others

• By End Use:

  • Personal Care & Cosmetic Products
    • Personal Care
      • Shampoo & Soaps
      • Moisturizing Lotions & Creams
      • Shaving Products & Body Powders
      • Sunscreens & Cleansers
    • Cosmetics
      • Foundations, Powders, Concealers
      • Eye makeup (Liners, Shadow, Mascara)
      • Facial Makeup & Makeup Removers
  • Sanitizers & Disinfectants
  • Industrial Products
    • Adhesives
    • Floor Wax & Polish
    • Paper & Paperboard
    • Water-based Inks
    • Latex Paints
    • Industrial Cutting Fluid
    • Laundry Starch
    • Joint Cement
    • Printing Pastes

• By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa