According to a recent study conducted by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the market for methyl ester sulfonate (MES) is prospering and the demand can be expected to increase in the years to come. The report also shows that the current landscape is only moderately competitive, with a few regional companies up against a handful of multinational ones.
As climate change becomes more and more pressing, companies are eager to develop products that reassure their customers and reduce their carbon footprint. The global demand for the plant-based methyl ester sulfonate is expected to have a compound annual growth rate of 11 percent between 2018 and 2025, with detergent and personal care products leading the way.
There is a growing public emphasis on decreasing carbon footprints and biodegradable compounds. MES is produced from sustainable and renewable feedstock, and is ideal for replacing the conventionally used, linear alkyl benzene sulphonates (LAS), a fossil-based surfactant. MES remains stable within a wide range of pH values due to its compatibility with anionic, cationic, nonionic, and other amphoteric surfactants, allowing it to cause low skin and eye irritation.
It can be expected that the products that will receive the most attention moving forward are detergents, both powder and liquid, and personal care products such as soaps, dish wash, and hair care.