Global Humectants Market Size By Type (Sugar Alcohols, Glycerol, Glycols), By Source (Synthetic, Natural, Plant-Based), By Application (Food & Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery Products, Beverages), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Humectants Market Size And Forecast

Humectants Market size was valued at USD 24.68 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 43.47 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.50% from 2023 to 2030.

Growing demand for various bakery products, an increase in demand for natural ingredients and functional across the globe is boosting the growth of the Global Humectants Market. The Global Humectants Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Humectants Market Definition

Humectants are very common moisturizing agents, which are found in lotions, shampoos, and many other skin care-related products. They are used because of their property to retain moisture and also all the other properties of the product. They hydrate the skin by attracting water molecules like some kind of magnet. In terms of chemical language, they are hygroscopic substances that form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. This bonding helps in keeping the skin hydrated by drawing the water molecules from the lower cell layers. Humectants also encourage the shedding of dead cells, which is also called desquamation, by breaking down the proteins that keep them together.

If there is more humidity in the surrounding, humectants can even draw water vapor from the air to moisturize the skin. Humectants are widely used in many cosmetics and skin and hair products such as hair conditioners, sun lotions, eye lotions, body cleansers, etc. Humectants can be of two types. Synthetic humectants, as the name suggests, are man-made and they are mostly used in personal care products as they are inexpensive to produce and have a longer shelf life. They do not provide any nutrients or special benefits to the skin.

Examples of synthetic humectants are urea, sorbitol, glycerin, butylene glycol, etc. Natural humectants on the other hand provide dual benefits to the skin. They also draw moisture to the surface of the skin and also enhance the skin’s own hydrating ability. Some of the popular natural humectants are aloe Vera, honey, seaweed, hyaluronic acid, etc. The very important benefit of humectants is that they are helpful in keeping the body hydrated. And they also help in skin miniaturization.

They are used in various skin and hair care products and in cosmetics. Some of the humectants also show anti-microbial activity and hence are used in some of the lotions. They also provide other benefits such as exfoliation, solvency to help dissolve actives, modification of skin feel, and help to improve freeze/thaw of oil in water emulsions. It is said that humectants can be bad for the skin sometimes depending on the environment you are in, but humectants can be beneficial to all skin types as all skin types need some degree of hydration.

Global Humectants Market Overview

The growing demand for humectants from the food & beverages and the cosmetic industry is the most prominent factor behind the growing Humectants Market. Humectants are generally used to restore the water content in the products. increasing use of humectants in various drug development and medicines to regulate the water content of pharmaceutical dosage and to regulate ingredients solubility are fueling the growth of the Humectants Market. In addition, humectants are extensively used in water-soluble paints and increased usage of humectants for prolongation of the shelf life of cosmetics and other products is boosting the growth of the Humectants Market.

Moreover, use of the humectants in personal care, oral care products, and various cosmetics including hair conditioners, lip balms, face or body cleansers, creams, lotions, and toothpaste. Also, the rising disposable income of the consumers causes huge demand for paints & coating, and cosmetics which are expected to propel the growth of the Humectants Market. However, fluctuations in the prices of raw materials, as they are derived from petroleum are anticipated to restrict the growth of the Humectants Market.

In addition, the availability of natural humectants ad high prices associated with the extraction and production of natural ingredients along with adverse effects on health are likely to hamper the growth of the Humectants Market. Nevertheless, other effects of natural humectants such as hyaluronic acid, aloe Vera, honey, and seaweed in skin repairing, anti-acne, and anti-inflammatory are expected to provide huge opportunities for Humectants Market during the forecasted period.

Global Humectants MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Humectants Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Source, Application, and Geography.

Humectants Market, By Type

• Sugar Alcohols
• Glycerol
• Glycols
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAS)
• Polysaccharides
• Others

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Sugar Alcohols, Glycerol, Glycols, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAS), Polysaccharides, and Others. Sugar Alcohols are derived from sugar and are water-soluble. Sugar alcohols are used as thickeners and simultaneously used to provide moisture to the product, thus the growing demand for sugar alcohols from the food and beverages industry is fueling the growth of the segment.

Humectants Market, By Source

• Synthetic
• Natural
• Plant-Based
• Animal-Based

Based on Source, the market is segmented into Synthetic, Natural, Plant-Based, and Animal-Based. Natural humectants including hyaluronic acid, aloe Vera, honey, seaweed, etc. are commonly used in moisturizers to promote skin repair and natural humectants also possess anti-acne and anti-inflammatory properties which are used in the healing process.

Humectants Market, By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Bakery & Confectionery Products
• Beverages
• Functional & Nutritional Foods
• Personal Care Products
• Animal Feed
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Food & Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery Products, Beverages, Functional & Nutritional Foods, Personal Care Products, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals, and Others. Among these entire segments, Food & Beverages segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace during the forecasted period due to increasing applications of humectants in by food industry. Also, increasing demand from personal and oral care products for moisturizing-based applications is expected to drive the growth of the segment.

Humectants Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global Humectants Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the world. North America is projected to hold the largest share in the Humectants Market due to rising disposal income and changing lifestyle of the consumers in the region. Additionally, growing demand for the humectant from the paint and coatings and the cosmetic industry is fueling the growth of the Humectants Market in the region.

Key Players

The “Global Humectants Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players are BASF, The Dow Chemical Company, Wuhan Sanjiang Space Gude Biotech Co., Ltd, VMP Chemiekontor, Lubrizol, Lipo Chemicals, Corbion N.V., Batory Foods, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Barentz, Brenntag AG, Ingredion Incorporated, Roquette Frères, E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, 

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

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