by The castor oil derivatives market comprises various products obtained from castor oil seeds through chemical modifications. Some major castor oil derivatives include hydroxylated castor oil, hydrogenated castor oil, sulfonated castor oil, transesterified castor oil, and dehydrated castor oil. These derivatives find widespread applications in industries such as cosmetics & pharmaceuticals, lubricants, plastic & rubber, and others owing to their properties. Hydrogenated castor oil is commonly used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetic formulations such as lipsticks, lotions, and creams. Sulfonated castor oil acts as a excellent dispersing agent for pigments and acts as a surfactant.
The global castor oil derivatives market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1,236.7 million in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 2.6% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
One of the major trends witnessed in the castor oil derivatives market is the increasing demand from the textile industry. Castor oil derivatives such as hydrogenated castor oil and ethoxylated castor oil are commonly used as wetting agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, and leveling agents in textile processing. These properties help improve fabric handling, enhance dye uptake, control dye migration, and minimize effluent generation. Castor oil derivatives based formulations are increasingly replacing synthetic textile additives owing to their eco-friendly nature. Growth in textiles exports from countries such as India and China is expected to propel the demand for castor oil derivatives over the forecast period.
Porter’s Analysis
Threat of new entrants: Low. High capital requirements and established brands create barriers for new companies.
Bargaining power of buyers: Moderate. Major buyers in construction and automotive industries can negotiate prices.
Bargaining power of suppliers: Moderate. Few dominant suppliers in castor oil production impact pricing.
Threat of new substitutes: Low. Castor oil derivatives have unique properties that are difficult to replace.
Competitive rivalry: High. Major companies compete on pricing, product differentiation and customer service.
Key Takeaways
The Global Castor Oil Derivatives Market Size is expected to witness high growth.
Regional analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated nearly 40% of global market share in 2023 due to large construction and textiles industries in China and India. Europe and North America are also major consumers, whereas growth is expected to be high in Middle East & Africa due to infrastructure developments.
Key players:
Key players operating in the castor oil derivatives market are Jayant Agro Organics, Bom Brasil, ITOH Oil Chemicals, Thai Castor Oil Industries, and Kanak Castor Products.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
