Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037
Scouring Agent Market size was valued at USD 4.04 billion in 2024 and is likely to cross USD 8 billion by 2037, registering more than 5.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of scouring agent is estimated at USD 4.23 billion.
The primary growth factor of the scouring agent market in the forecast period is the expansion of textile industry. It has been estimated that the global textile industry accounted around USD 910 billion in 2018. It is further projected to reach approximately USD 1,220 billion by 2024, with a steady CAGR of nearly 6%.
The main purpose of scouring agent is to remove soluble and insoluble impurities found in fabrics. This process of removable of waxes, oils, gums, and other impurities through a scouring agent reduces trouble in dyeing and finishing. Additionally, the scouring process helps in making the textiles water absorbent and the hydrophobic character is removed. Therefore, the prevalence of high number of textile manufacturers is anticipated to bolster the usage of scouring agents in the industry for cleaning fabrics in the upcoming years. It is estimated that in 2021, the number of textile and cloth manufacturing companies in the European Union was totaled to be 142,500.
Scouring Agent Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Expansion in the Production of Textile Fibers – According to recent data, the worldwide production volume of textile fibers rose from 98 thousand metric tons in 2017 to 108 thousand metric ton in 2020.
- Increased Spending in R&D Activities – As per the World Bank, the Research and Development expenditure accounted 2.63% of total GDP in 2020. This was a rise from 2.13% of total GDP in 2017.
- High Expenditure on Advanced Materials and Chemicals – According to the recent statistics, the global research and development expenditure spending on advanced materials and chemicals was accounted for USD 41 billion in 2019.
- Engagement of Population in the Field of Material Science – As per statistics by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2019, there were active 6,690 material scientists employed in the United States. Further, the employment rate of chemists and materials scientists in the region is anticipated to grow by 6% in the period from 2020 to 2030. Also, around 9,100 openings for chemists and materials scientists are projected each year, over the decade.
Challenges
- Discharge of High Amounts of Chemical Loads
- High Consumption of Water and Harmful Chemicals
- Stringent Rules Regarding Environment Protection
Scouring Agent Market: Key Insights
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2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
5.4% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 4.04 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 8 billion |
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Scouring Agent Segmentation
The scouring agent market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by function into sizing agent, stains agent, lubricating agent, alkali-resistant agent, mercerizing agent, penetrating agent and wax removing agent. Out of these, the sizing agent is attributed to garner the highest revenue by 2036. High consumption of starch and polyvinyl alcohol, the two most important materials used in textile sizing is expected to fuel the market growth. Recently, it was calculated that global consumption of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) is forecasted to grow at a rate of 4.7% from 2021 to 2026. Further, the production volume of starch in India was accounted to be 690 thousand metric tons during the fiscal year 2018.
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Customize this ReportGlobal Scouring Agent Industry - Regional Synopsis
Regionally, the global scouring agent market is studied into five major regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa region. Asia Pacific industry is expected to hold largest revenue share by 2037, impelled by rising population along with their increasing demand and manufacturing of textiles. The recent statistics revealed that China was the top-ranked global textile exporter in 2021 with a value of approximately USD 118.5 billion, almost 52% of the total textile export market in Asia. Bangladesh is also a leading textile exporter with a value around USD 39 billion. Another growth factor of the scouring agent market is the high involvement of the population in the clothing industry. According to the International Labor Organization, in 2019 around 65 million people were employed in the garment sector in Asia-Pacific, which accounted for 75% of all garment workers worldwide.
Companies Dominating the Scouring Agent Landscape
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- QuoteMedia, Inc.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Viswaat Chemicals Limited
- HT Fine Chemical Co., Ltd
- Tata Chemicals Limited
- Archroma Management GmbH
- Fineotex Chemical Limited
- SAREX
- Rung International
- Huntsman International LLC
In the News
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The Dow Chemical Company has entered into a new engagement with BSB Nanotechnology Joint Stock Company, the world's first producer of premium rice husk-based specialty silica. This engagement is expected to accelerate the company’s commitment towards a bio-based offering.
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Huntsman International LLC has introduced the breakthrough ERIOPON E3-SAVE dyeing auxiliary that will support the “single-bath scour-dye-reduction clear concept” and offer the shortest possible processing cycle for polyester thus saving time, water, energy and cost.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
- Report ID: 4292
- Published Date: Dec 24, 2024
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
