Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market is valued at approximately USD 1.08 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 4.3% over the forecast period 2023-2030. The Quaternary Ammonium Compounds involves in the production, distribution, and commercialization of chemical compounds derived from quaternary ammonium salts, which are widely used as disinfectants, surfactants, fabric softeners, and preservatives in various applications across sectors such as healthcare, personal care, household cleaning, and industrial processes. The Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market is being driven by factors such as increasing demand for disinfectants from hospitals & households and increasing demand from industries for water treatment, fabric softening, and other industrial processes.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) are used in fabric softeners to provide softness, reduce static cling, facilitate easier ironing, and enhance fragrance in fabrics. Hence the growing Fabric industry results in an increasing demand for QACs driving the market growth. According to The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)-FAO Agriculture Outlook 2020-2029, the global cotton area is expected to increase by 6%. According to the report, cotton production was recorded at 26.5 million metric tons (MT) in 2021, and it is projected to further grow and reach 30 million MT by 2029. Along with that healthcare-associated infections also driving the market. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Europe experiences approximately 45.44 million healthcare-associated infections annually, impacting nearly 41.31 million patients. Thus, rising production of cotton and healthcare-associated infections are driving the market for Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. In addition, the rising awareness about infectious diseases and continuous advancement in disinfectant products create lucrative opportunities for the market. However, the fluctuations in the cost of raw materials hinder market growth throughout the forecast period of 2023-2030.
The key regions considered for the Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market study includes Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2022 owing to the region experiencing substantial growth, with increasing investments in healthcare infrastructure, facilities, and services. This expansion creates a higher demand for effective disinfection solutions, including QAC-based products, to maintain hygiene standards and prevent Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). Asia Pacific is also considered the fastest growing region over the forecast period due to increasing industries and a large population base in the region.
Major market player included in this report are:
- Arkema
- BASF SE
- DuPont
- Evonik Industries AG
- Ashland
- Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S
- Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd.
- Huntsman International LLC
- SACHEM, Inc
- KAO Corporation
Recent Developments in the Market:
- In March 2022, PDI Healthcare, Inc. unveiled a range of innovative disinfectant solutions, including the Sani-24 Germicidal Disposable Wipe, Sani-HyPerCide Germicidal Disposable Wipe, and Sani-HyPerCide Germicidal Spray. These products have been specifically designed to support infection prevention professionals in their efforts to combat HAIs effectively.
- In February 2022, SC Johnson Professional introduced its Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner in a convenient new squeeze and pour bottle. This product offers a labor-saving solution as it cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes in a single step. The innovative packaging format simplifies the process of measuring and diluting the cleaner, whether it is for use in a bucket, automatic scrubber, or spray bottle.
Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Report Scope:
- Historical Data - 2020 - 2021
- Base Year for Estimation - 2022
- Forecast period - 2023-2030
- Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
- Segments Covered - Product, Distribution Channel, Application, Region
- Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
- Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst's working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.
The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Product:
- ATAC
- BAC
- DDAC
- Other Products
By Distribution Channel:
By Application:
- Disinfectants
- Fabric Softeners
- Wood Preservatives
- Surfactants
- Anti-static Agents
- Other Applications
By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- ROE
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- RoAPAC
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Market Snapshot
- 1.2. Global & Segmental Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.1. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market, by Region, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.2. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market, by Product, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.3. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.4. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market, by Application, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.3. Key Trends
- 1.4. Estimation Methodology
- 1.5. Research Assumption
Chapter 2. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Definition and Scope
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Market Definition & Scope
- 2.2.1. Industry Evolution
- 2.2.2. Scope of the Study
- 2.3. Years Considered for the Study
- 2.4. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Impact Analysis (2020-2030)
- 3.1.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1.1. Increasing demand for disinfectant from hospitals & households
- 3.1.1.2. Increasing demand from industries for water treatment & fabric softening
- 3.1.2. Market Challenges
- 3.1.2.1. Fluctuations in the Cost of Raw Materials
- 3.1.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.1.3.1. Rising awareness about infectious diseases
- 3.1.3.2. Continuous advancement in disinfectant products
Chapter 4. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
- 4.3. PEST Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
- 4.4. Top investment opportunity
- 4.5. Top winning strategies
- 4.6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- 4.7. Disruptive Trends
- 4.8. Industry Expert Perspective
- 4.9. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market, by Product
- 5.1. Market Snapshot
- 5.2. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market by Product, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 5.3. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Estimates & Forecasts by Product 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market , Sub Segment Analysis
- 5.4.1. ATAC
- 5.4.2. BAC
- 5.4.3. DDAC
- 5.4.4. Other Products
Chapter 6. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market, by Distribution Channel
- 6.1. Market Snapshot
- 6.2. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market by Distribution Channel, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 6.3. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Estimates & Forecasts by Distribution Channel 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market , Sub Segment Analysis
- 6.4.1. Online
- 6.4.2. Offline
Chapter 7. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market, by Application
- 7.1. Market Snapshot
- 7.2. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market by Application, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 7.3. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Estimates & Forecasts by Application 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market , Sub Segment Analysis
- 7.4.1. Disinfectants
- 7.4.2. Fabric Softeners
- 7.4.3. Wood Preservatives
- 7.4.4. Surfactants
- 7.4.5. Anti-static Agents
- 7.4.6. Other Applications
Chapter 8. Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market, Regional Analysis
- 8.1. Top Leading Countries
- 8.2. Top Emerging Countries
- 8.3. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market , Regional Market Snapshot
- 8.4. North America Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.4.1. U.S. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.4.1.1. Product breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 8.4.1.2. Distribution Channel breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 8.4.1.3. Application breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 8.4.2. Canada Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.5. Europe Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Snapshot
- 8.5.1. U.K. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.5.2. Germany Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.5.3. France Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.5.4. Spain Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.5.5. Italy Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.5.6. Rest of Europe Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.6. Asia-Pacific Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Snapshot
- 8.6.1. China Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.6.2. India Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.6.3. Japan Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.6.4. Australia Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.6.5. South Korea Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.6.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.7. Latin America Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Snapshot
- 8.7.1. Brazil Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.7.2. Mexico Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.8. Middle East & Africa Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.8.1. Saudi Arabia Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.8.2. South Africa Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
- 8.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
- 9.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 9.1.1. Company 1
- 9.1.2. Company 2
- 9.1.3. Company 3
- 9.2. Top Market Strategies
- 9.3. Company Profiles
- 9.3.1. Arkema
- 9.3.1.1. Key Information
- 9.3.1.2. Overview
- 9.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.3.1.4. Product Summary
- 9.3.1.5. Recent Developments
- 9.3.2. BASF SE
- 9.3.3. DuPont
- 9.3.4. Evonik Industries AG
- 9.3.5. Ashland
- 9.3.6. Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S
- 9.3.7. Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd.
- 9.3.8. Huntsman International LLC
- 9.3.9. SACHEM, Inc
- 9.3.10. KAO Corporation
Chapter 10. Research Process
- 10.1. Research Process
- 10.1.1. Data Mining
- 10.1.2. Analysis
- 10.1.3. Market Estimation
- 10.1.4. Validation
- 10.1.5. Publishing
- 10.2. Research Attributes
- 10.3. Research Assumption