Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) is a kind of surfactant, normal alpha olefins are excellent intermediates for producing alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) surfactants. These surfactants provide outstanding detergency, high compatibility with hard water, and good wetting and foaming properties. AOS is free of skin irritants and sensitizers, and it biodegrades rapidly. It is used in high-quality shampoos, light-duty liquid detergents, bubble baths, and heavy-duty liquid and powder detergents. It is also used in emulsion polymerization. C14-C16 AOS blends are frequently used in liquid hand soaps.

This report is based on liquid AOS (35%), all AOS (35%-42%) Products approximate to AOS (35%), Paste AOS (70%) and solid AOS (≥90%) products is converted to AOS (35%).
The major manufacturers of Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) are Zanyu Tech, Stepan, AK Chemtech, Jujin Chem, Godrej, etc. The top three manufacturers in the world account for about 25% of the market share.
The Asia-Pacific region is the world's largest market, with a market share of about 60%, followed by North America with nearly 15%.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) Market
In 2020, the global Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) market size was US$ 169.8 million and it is expected to reach US$ 210.3 million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of 3.1% during 2021-2027.
Global Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) Scope and Market Size
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) market is segmented by region, by country, company, type, application and by sales channels. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by region, by country, company, type, application and by sales channels for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type, the Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) market is segmented into
Liquid Type (35%-42%)
Paste Type (About 70%)
Powder Type (≥90%)
Needles Type (≥90%)

Segment by Application, the Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) market is segmented into
Personal Care
Home Care
Industrial Applications
Others

Regional and Country-level Analysis:
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Southeast Asia
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA

Competitive Landscape and Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) Market Share Analysis
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) market competitive landscape provides details and data information by companies. The report offers comprehensive analysis and accurate statistics on revenue by the player for the period 2016-2021. It also offers detailed analysis supported by reliable statistics on sale and revenue by players for the period 2016-2021. Details included are company description, major business, Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) product introduction, recent developments, Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) sales by region, type, application and by sales channel.

The major companies include:
Stepan
AK ChemTech
Godrej
Pilot Chem
Lion Specialty Chem
Solvay
Taiwan NJC
Huntsman
Akzo Nobel N.V
Kao Chem
Clariant
Enaspol A.S
Bendale Chem
Fogla Corp
Colonial Chem
Zanyu Tech
Resun Auway Ind
Sinolight Chem
Nanfine (Anhui)
Xingya Group
Jujin Chem
Tianzhi Fine Chem
Jintung Petrochem