Demulsifier Market Analysis
The Demulsifier Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period.
By application, a demulsifier from the crude oil processing plant is expected to dominate the market, over the forecast period.
The growing demand for biodegradable polymer-based demulsifier is likely to act as an opportunity for the market studied in the future.
The Middle-East and African region is expected to dominate the market, with the largest consumption from countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
Demulsifier Market Trends
Growing Demand from Increasing Production of Crude Oil
- Demulsifiers, or emulsion breakers, are a class of specialty chemical that is used to separate emulsions. They are commonly used in the processing of crude oil, which is typically produced, along with significant quantities of saline water.
- Demulsifiers are surface-active agents, which act to neutralize the effect of emulsifying agents and act on the emulsion by flocculation of oil droplets, dropping of water, and coalescence of the water droplets.
- Additionally, demulsifiers are used in the chemical analysis of oil and synthetic muds and to treat produced hydrocarbons.
- According to the US Energy Information of America, global petroleum and liquid fuel demand are expected to rise by less than 0.4 million b/d in 2020, and by 1.7 million b/d in 2021.
- Furthermore, owing to the above-mentioned factors, the application of demulsifiers from crude oil processing is likely to dominate the market studied, during the forecast period.
Middle-East and Africa to Dominate the Market Studied
- Middle-East and Africa is expected to dominate the market for demulsifier, during the forecast period. The rising demand for demulsifiers from crude oil production in countries, like Saudi Arabia and South Africa, is expected to drive the demand for demulsifier in this region.
- The largest producers of demulsifiers are located in Middle-East and Africa. Some of the leading companies in the production demulsifier are Baker Hughes Company, Schlumberger Limited, Halliburton Company, Clariant AG, and Ecolab Inc., among others.
- According to current estimates of the US Energy Information of America, 79.4% of the world's proven oil reserves are located in the OPEC countries, with the bulk of OPEC oil reserves in the Middle East, amounting to 64.5% of the OPEC's total.
- Africa's share of global oil production has slightly increased by 0. 3% since last year to 8.7% standing at 8.1 million bbl/day. The main contributors continue to be Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, and Egypt.
- Owing to the above-mentioned factors, the demulsifier market in Middle-East and Africa is projected to grow significantly, during the forecast period.
Demulsifier Industry Overview
The global demulsifier market is partially fragmented in nature, with only a few major players dominating the market. Some of the major companies are Baker Hughes Company, Schlumberger Limited, Halliburton Company, Clariant AG, and Ecolab Inc., among others.
Demulsifier Market Leaders
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Schlumberger Limited
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Baker Hughes Company
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Halliburton Company
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Clariant AG
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Ecolab Inc.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Demulsifier Industry Segmentation
The report on the demulsifier market includes:
By Type | Water Soluble | ||
Oil Soluble | |||
By Application | Sludge Oil Treatment | ||
Petro Refineries | |||
Crude Oil Processing | |||
Oil-based Power Plants | |||
Lubricant Manufacturing | |||
Other Applications | |||
By Geography | Asia-Pacific | China | |
India | |||
Japan | |||
South Korea | |||
Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
North America | United States | ||
Canada | |||
Mexico | |||
Europe | Germany | ||
United Kingdom | |||
France | |||
Italy | |||
Rest of Europe | |||
South America | Brazil | ||
Argentina | |||
Rest of South America | |||
Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia | ||
South Africa | |||
Rest of Middle-East and Africa |
Demulsifier Market Research FAQs
What is the current Demulsifier Market size?
The Demulsifier Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Demulsifier Market?
Schlumberger Limited, Baker Hughes Company, Halliburton Company, Clariant AG and Ecolab Inc. are the major companies operating in the Demulsifier Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Demulsifier Market?
Middle-East and Africa is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Demulsifier Market?
In 2025, the Middle-East and Africa accounts for the largest market share in Demulsifier Market.
What years does this Demulsifier Market cover?
The report covers the Demulsifier Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Demulsifier Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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