As per the report published by Allied Market Research, the global Asia-Pacific oleochemicals market was pegged at $14.8 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $26.5 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2021 to 2028. 

Rise in demand from the end-user industries and surge in demand for sustainable and biodegradable products drive the growth of the Asia-Pacific oleochemicals market. However, fluctuation in the price of raw materials hinders market growth. On the contrary, surge in awareness regarding harmful chemicals in personal care products is expected to open lucrative opportunities in the coming years.  

The report segments the Asia-Pacific oleochemicals market on the basis of type, application, and country. 

Based on type, the fatty acids segment held the largest share in 2020, accounting for nearly half of the market. However, the fatty alcohol segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period.  

On the basis of application, the personal care and cosmetics segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. However, the soap and detergents segment dominated the market in 2020, contributing to more than one-fifth of the market.  

Based on country, the market across China held the largest share in 2020, accounting for more than two-fifths of the market. However, the market across Vietnam is estimated to portray the highest CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period.  

The Asia-Pacific oleochemicals market includes an in-depth analysis of the prime market players such as Hancole, Ecogreen Oleochemical, Kao Corporation KLK oleo, IOI Corporation Berhad, P&G Chemicals Sinarmas Cepsa Pte. Ltd., Musim Mas, Unilever Oleochemicals Indonesia, Timur Oleochemicals, Wilmar International Ltd., Emery Oleochemicals, Croda International Plc, Oleon NV, and Global Green Chemicals.