Triethanolamine Market Analysis

Purity Level (99%, 98%, 85%)

The 99% segment in the triethanolamine market is estimated to gain a revenue share of about 48% by the year 2037. The segment growth can be attributed to its uses in several applications. Triethanolamine (99%) serves as a humectant, alkaline agent, and curing agent, and is a flexible component that can be used in many different applications as a surfactant, pH adjuster, and emulsifier. TEA 99 is a member of the ethanolamine family a hygroscopic liquid with a faint ammoniacal smell, which is a common ingredient in polishes, liquid dishwashing soaps, laundry detergents, and cosmetics.

Moreover, it is a highly valued component of many hair products, such as perm solutions, setting gels, sprays, shampoos, and conditioners. It is also present in face wash, eye creams, moisturizers, and crayons, among other products, which is expected to augment its sales globally.

Furthermore, triethanolamine 85%, sometimes known as TEA 85%, is a clear to pale liquid, which is a component of degreasers, hard surface cleaners, laundry detergents, hand dishwashing detergents, multipurpose detergents, and also serves as an alkali agent in multipurpose cleaners, polishing waxes, and car shampoos.

Application (Detergent Manufacturing, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Textile Finishing, Concrete Admixtures, Agricultural Chemicals, Photographic Emulsions, Engineering/Metal Working Fluids, Rubber & PU Foams)

The personal care & cosmetics segment in the triethanolamine market is set to garner a notable revenue shortly. Triethanolamine is an essential basic element used in cosmetic formulations. It is particularly useful as an emulsifier for skin care products such as shampoos, creams, lotions, and cleaners when combined with specific fatty acids.

Triethanolamine is used in the production of eye creams, face cleansers, eye shadows and pencils, and mascaras since it does not affect the skin makes the items easier to spread, enhances texture, and helps stable consistency. In addition, it is a pH-adjusting ingredient in perfumes, bath oils, and colognes. As the market for facial and beauty products grows, triethanolamine sales are expected to rise.

Our in-depth analysis of the triethanolamine market includes the following segments:

Purity Level	99% 98% 85%
Grade	Research Commercial
Function	Additives Intermediates Surfactants Corrosion Inhibitors Neutralizers Softening Agents
Application	Detergent Manufacturing Personal Care & Cosmetics Textile Finishing Concrete Admixtures Agricultural Chemicals Photographic Emulsions Engineering/Metal Working Fluids Rubber & PU Foams

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of triethanolamine is estimated at USD 2.44 billion.

The triethanolamine market size was over USD 2.34 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to cross USD 4.47 billion by 2037, growing at more than 5.1% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The market growth is propelled by growing spending in the construction industry across the globe.

North America industry is estimated to account for largest revenue share of 35% by 2037, due to growing production of chemicals in the region.

The major players in the market are Huntsman Corporation, SABIC, INEOS Oxide, Jiahua Chemicals Inc., Sintez OKA Group of Companies, Oriental Union Chemical Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, PCC Group, San Fu Chemical Co Ltd., Kingswood Capital Management LP, and others.

Triethanolamine Market Analysis