Egypt Alkyl Polyglucosides Market Outlook

demand for alkyl polyglucosides in egypt is expected to remain strong through the forecast period 2018-2032. alkyl polyglucosides are surfactants of a sugar-alcohol composition, where the alcohol component is derived from plants such as corn starch and cardanol. alkyl polyglucosides in egypt are used in various industries such as; personal care, household cleaning and detergent manufacturing. it is a mild, non-ionic surfactant, which means it does not cause extreme lathering or foam buildup, and it biodegrades easily in water and has a low environmental impact. in recent years, demand for alkyl polyglucosides has increased in egypt due to the growth of the personal care and cosmetics industries in the country and the increasing demand for environmentally friendly hygiene products. as such, alkyl polyglucosides have become a popular choice of surfactant for many manufacturers in egypt. the presence of several major players in the egyptian market such as croda, sodalis, and p&g has also supported the growth of alkyl polyglucosides in egypt. in terms of raw material sources, vegetable-derived alkyl polyglucosides is the most commonly used in egypt. vegetable sources such as corn starch, wheat starch, and cardanol are commonly used to produce alkyl polyglucosides in egypt. to meet the demand for vegetable-derived alkyl polyglucosides, several local manufacturers have set up processing facilities in egypt. further, imports of alkyl polyglucosides are quite common in the country, mostly from europe. in terms of pricing, alkyl polyglucosides are available at different price points depending on the degree of impurities, source, quality, and other factors. prices are expected to remain somewhat stable in the short-term, while long-term changes are dependent on production trends and demand-supply conditions. going forward, increasing demand for personal care and hygiene products is anticipated to continue supporting the demand for alkyl polyglucosides in egypt. moreover, the growth of natural ingredients and environment-friendly products is anticipated to create further opportunities for alkyl polyglucosides manufacturers in egypt.