Global Humectants
Market Report
2025
The global Humectants market size will be USD 16.7 billion in 2024. The Humectants market will show strongest growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2024 to 2031. This growth can be attributed to increasing demand for personal care products.
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According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Humectants market size will be USD 16.7 billion in 2024 and will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2024 to 2031.
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Global Humectants Market Sales Revenue | 121212 | 121212 | 121212 | 6.3% |
Base Year | 2024 |
Historical Data Time Period | 2021-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
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The humectants market plays a crucial role in various industries by providing substances that attract and retain moisture. These compounds are vital in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, agriculture, and personal care products. Humectants like glycerin, sorbitol, and hyaluronic acid are widely used for their ability to prevent dryness, improve texture, and extend shelf life in products ranging from moisturizers and lotions to medicines and processed foods. The market is driven by increasing consumer awareness of skincare and health, coupled with growing demand for natural and organic ingredients. Challenges include regulatory scrutiny over ingredient safety and sustainability concerns related to sourcing and disposal. Innovations in formulation techniques and the rise of eco-friendly alternatives are shaping the future landscape of the humectants market, promising continued growth and evolution in response to consumer preferences and regulatory frameworks worldwide.
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In April 2024, Brenntag SE, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announced a strategic partnership with Knowde, the pioneering digital customer experience platform for the ingredients, polymers, and chemical industry for accelerating the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to product data management in chemical distribution. (Source:https://corporate.brenntag.com/en/media/news/brenntag-and-knowde-enter-into-a-strategic-partnership-to-master-product-data-with-ai.html)
Top Companies Market Share in Humectants Industry: (In no particular order of Rank)
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According to Cognitive Market Research, North America dominated the market in 2024. It accounted for around 40% of the global revenue due to a strong presence of key industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. The region benefits from advanced research and development capabilities, stringent regulatory standards, and high consumer demand for quality products, driving substantial market growth and innovation.
Asia-Pacific stands out as the fastest-growing region in the Humectants market due to rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and increasing demand for personal care products. Countries like China, India, and Japan are key contributors, driven by expanding middle-class populations and a growing trend toward skincare and cosmetic products.
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Global Humectants Market Report 2025 Edition talks about crucial market insights with the help of segments and sub-segments analysis. In this section, we reveal an in-depth analysis of the key factors influencing Humectants Industry growth. Humectants market has been segmented with the help of its Source, Application Type, and others. Humectants market analysis helps to understand key industry segments, and their global, regional, and country-level insights. Furthermore, this analysis also provides information pertaining to segments that are going to be most lucrative in the near future and their expected growth rate and future market opportunities. The report also provides detailed insights into factors responsible for the positive or negative growth of each industry segment.
Quality management is the major parameter to meet specific standards and specifications, reliability and consistency. The chemical and material industry is full of various types of chemicals and it is necessary to focus on quality management because it may affect environment & other equipment. Raw materials plays an important role in this industry. The chemical industry converts these raw materials into primary, secondary, and tertiary products. Fluctuations in raw material prices may impact the market growth in the near future. This study includes the revenue generation of each type in each region for the year 2021 to 2033. Additionally it also provides detailed supply chain analysis along with current trends in the market which are expected to propel the market growth in the coming year.
Source of Humectants analyzed in this report are as follows:
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According to cognitive market research, food & beverage is the dominant category due to their essential role in maintaining moisture and texture in a wide range of products. Humectants such as glycerin, sorbitol, and propylene glycol are extensively used in food processing to enhance shelf life, improve texture, and prevent products from drying out. They are crucial in baked goods, confectionery, beverages, and processed foods, where moisture retention is critical for quality and consumer appeal. Moreover, humectants help stabilize formulations, enhance flavors, and contribute to product consistency, making them indispensable in food manufacturing. As consumer demand grows for healthier and longer-lasting food products, the use of humectants continues to expand. .
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The Global Humectants Market is witnessing significant growth in the near future.
In 2023, the Synthetic Humectants segment accounted for noticeable share of global Humectants Market and is projected to experience significant growth in the near future.
The Food and Beverages segment is expected to expand at the significant CAGR retaining position throughout the forecast period.
Some of the key companies Archer Daniel Midland Company , BASF SE and others are focusing on its strategy building model to strengthen its product portfolio and expand its business in the global market.
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Source | Synthetic Humectants, Natural Humectants |
Application | Food and Beverages, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, Agrochemicals, Textiles, Others |
Type | Sugar Alcohol, Glycerol, Alpha Hydroxy Acids & Polysaccharides, Glycols, Others |
List of Competitors | Archer Daniel Midland Company, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., BASF SE, Barentz, Brenntag AG, Cargill Incorporated, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company, Ingredion, Roquette Freres, The DOW Chemical Company |
This chapter will help you gain GLOBAL Market Analysis of Humectants. Further deep in this chapter, you will be able to review Global Humectants Market Split by various segments and Geographical Split.
Chapter 1 Global Market Analysis
Global Market has been segmented on the basis 5 major regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.
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This chapter will help you gain North America Market Analysis of Humectants. Further deep in this chapter, you will be able to review North America Humectants Market Split by various segments and Country Split.
Chapter 2 North America Market Analysis
This chapter will help you gain Europe Market Analysis of Humectants. Further deep in this chapter, you will be able to review Europe Humectants Market Split by various segments and Country Split.
Chapter 3 Europe Market Analysis
This chapter will help you gain Asia Pacific Market Analysis of Humectants. Further deep in this chapter, you will be able to review Asia Pacific Humectants Market Split by various segments and Country Split.
Chapter 4 Asia Pacific Market Analysis
This chapter will help you gain South America Market Analysis of Humectants. Further deep in this chapter, you will be able to review South America Humectants Market Split by various segments and Country Split.
Chapter 5 South America Market Analysis
This chapter will help you gain Middle East Market Analysis of Humectants. Further deep in this chapter, you will be able to review Middle East Humectants Market Split by various segments and Country Split.
Chapter 6 Middle East Market Analysis
This chapter will help you gain Middle East Market Analysis of Humectants. Further deep in this chapter, you will be able to review Middle East Humectants Market Split by various segments and Country Split.
Chapter 7 Africa Market Analysis
This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the market share among key competitors of Humectants. The analysis highlights each competitor's position in the market, growth trends, and financial performance, offering insights into competitive dynamics, and emerging players.
Chapter 8 Competitor Analysis (Subject to Data Availability (Private Players))
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Chapter 9 Qualitative Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
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Chapter 10 Market Split by Source Analysis 2021 - 2033
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Chapter 11 Market Split by Application Analysis 2021 - 2033
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Chapter 12 Market Split by Type Analysis 2021 - 2033
This chapter helps you understand the Key Takeaways and Analyst Point of View of the global Humectants market
Chapter 13 Research Findings
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Chapter 14 Research Methodology and Sources
Why Synthetic Humectants have a significant impact on Humectants market? |
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By type, which segment accounted for largest share of the global Humectants Market? |
Which region is expected to dominate the global Humectants Market within the forecast period? |