The 2023 Annual Surfactant Industry Conference brought together experts from around the world to review the industry's production status and market performance over the past year. The attending experts focused on discussing the profound impact of sustainable palm oil policies on the domestic industry, including how to respond to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification requirements, and the challenges this policy poses to raw material procurement costs and supply chain management. The meeting also delved into pathways for enhancing the quality and efficiency of traditional production processes, including improving production efficiency and product quality through technological upgrades. Additionally, discussions were held on optimizing the production capacity structure, sharing experiences on phasing out outdated capacity and developing high-end capacity. A special session was dedicated to "Industrial Internet + Certification and Accreditation" specialized forums to discuss how to leverage industrial internet technologies to enhance certification efficiency and expand the application scenarios of surfactants in fields such as daily chemicals and pharmaceuticals. These topics comprehensively cover technological innovation and new product development in the industry. The 2024 annual raw material supply trends provide clear guidance for participating companies to optimize product formulations and manage their supply chains effectively.