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全球消泡剂市场 - 2024-2031Global Defoamers Market - 2024-2031 |
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概述
2023年全球消泡剂市场规模达36亿美元,预计2031年将达54亿美元,2024-2031年预测期间复合年增长率为5.2%。
持续研究开发新型消泡剂将是推动全球市场成长的关键。例如,赢创工业公司目前正在开发一种新型工业消泡剂,该公司希望在未来几年内将其商业化。从长远来看,新产品的推出可能会扩大消泡剂的应用范围。
原物料价格的波动可能成为预测期内阻碍全球市场成长的主要因素。中国与西方国家之间地缘政治紧张局势加剧导致的供应链中断和贸易限制的增加可能对特种化学品生产商不利。对于许多最终用户来说,价格急剧上涨是非常不受欢迎的。
动力学
造纸新进展
造纸商正在修改其製造工艺,以增强纸张的机械性能,使其更加耐用和防水。一些公司甚至正在尝试使用合成材料来增强纸张。例如,2023 年 3 月,美国纸张製造商 Relyco 推出了 Revlar Synthetic,这是一种用聚酯增强的新型纸张,具有防水性和高抗撕裂性。
这种进步也出现在用于列印和标籤应用的特殊纸张中。 2023 年 3 月,特种涂料主要生产商 Polyart 宣布推出新型 Fiberskin Tag,这是一种 100% 由纸製成的标籤材料,可在寒冷和冷藏环境中使用。随着纸张开发的新进展,未来几年造纸业对消泡剂的需求将会上升。
全球饮用水品质的持续改善
世界卫生组织 (WHO) 的最新资料发现,全球有近 22 亿人缺乏饮用水,其中绝大多数集中在亚太和非洲的发展中地区。然而,在多边组织和政府措施的支持下,许多国家在改善公众获得饮用水方面取得了巨大进展。
最近的例子是,世界银行在2023年8月资助兴建了一座饮用水处理厂,为非洲东南部莫三比克首都马普托近50万人提供饮用水。随着各国改善水处理基础设施,未来几年发展中国家对消泡剂的需求可能会激增。
人们对造纸工业污染的担忧日益加剧
儘管各行业逐渐采用纸张作为塑胶的环保替代品,但现代纸张生产过程本身却充满了毒性和污染。造纸厂是空气污染的主要来源,释放出硫化氢、甲烷、氮氧化物和二氧化硫等有毒化合物。大量科学研究也最终证明造纸厂会用致癌污染物污染水体。
造纸厂的水污染问题已经非常严重,政府已开始对该行业制定严格的污染防治措施,不遵守规定的往往会导致关闭。许多无利可图的造纸厂无力投资新的污染控制设备,也纷纷倒闭。严格的污染控制法规的实施将在短期内减少消泡剂的需求。
Overview
Global Defoamers Market reached US$ 3.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 5.4 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
Ongoing research to develop new types of defoamers will be key to propeling global market growth. For instance, Evonik Industries AG is currently developing a new type of industrial defoamer that the company hopes to commercialize in the next couple of years. New product launches will likely expand the scope of applications for defoamers over the long term.
Volatility in raw material prices is likely to become a major factor in hindering global market growth during the forecast period. Supply chain disruptions and increasing trade restrictions as a result of rising geopolitical tensions between China and western countries are likely to be detrimental for specialty chemical producers. A steep price rise would be highly undesirable for many of the end-users.
Dynamics
New Advances in Papermaking
Papermakers are modifying their manufacturing processes to make strengthen the mechanical properties of paper, making it more durable and water resistance. Some companies are even experimenting with synthetic materials to reinforce paper. For instance, in March 2023, Relyco, a U.S.-based paper manufacturer, launched Revlar Synthetic, a new paper reinforced with polyester which makes it waterproof and highly tear resistant.
Such advances are also occuring in specialty paper used for printing and tagging label applications. In March 2023, Polyart, a major producer of specialty coatings announced the launch of its new Fiberskin Tag, a tagging material 100% made from paper which can be used in cold and refrigerated environments. With newer advances in paper development, the demand for defoamers from the papermaking industry will rise over the next few years.
Ongoing Improvements in Global Drinking Water Quality
The most recent data from the world health organization (WHO) found that nearly 2.2 billion people globally lack access to drinking water, with the vast majority of this population being concentrated in developing parts of Asia-Pacific and Africa. However, with support from multilateral organizations and government initiatives, many countries have made drastic improvements in improving public access to drinking water.
A recent example is the World Bank financed construction of a drinking water treatment plant in August 2023, which provided potable water to nearly half a million people in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, in southeast Africa. With countries improving their water treatment infrastructure, the demand for defoamers from developing countries is likely to soar in the upcoming years.
Rising Concerns About Paper Industry Pollution
Even as various industries are gradually adopting paper as an eco-friendly substitute to plastics, the modern paper production process itself is riddled with toxicity and pollution. Paper mills are major sources of air pollution, releasing noxious compounds like hydrogen sulfide, methane, nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide. A host of scientific studies have also conclusively proven that paper mills contaminate water bodies with carcinogenic pollutants.
The problem of water pollution by paper mills has become serious enough that governments have started instituted strict anti-pollution measures for the industry, with non-compliance often leading to closure. Many unprofitable paper mills, which could not afford investment in new pollution control devices, also closed down. The implementation of strict pollution control regulations will reduce demand for defoamers in the short term.
The global defoamers market is segmented based on type, application and region.
The Water Treatment Industry Will Have the Fastest Growth During the Forecast Period
Water treatment will retain the largest share in the global market, especially as governments in developing and underdeveloped countries strive to improve water quality standards. Fast-growing economies like India and China are expanding their water treatment capacity to cater to a growing urban population. Similarly, in developed countries, the dilapidated water treatment infrastructure is getting upgraded for improved performance.
Applications in the food and beverage industry are likely to garner the second-highest market share during the forecast period. Many F&B companies are rapidly expanding their product portfolios in anticipation of fast-paced growth in emerging countries. F&B brands are also launching more health-based products, taking cognizance of growing health-conciousness among global consumers.
Asia-Pacific Will the Fastest Growth Rate During the Forecast Period
In Asia-Pacific, demand for defoamers from the water treatment industry will increase as a result of government-led developmental initiatives. One of the largest of these initiatives is the Jal Jeevan Mission, an effort by the Indian government to provide piped drinking water connections to 194 million households by the end of 2025. China and India, with their large populations, will be key markets for water treatment and papermaking industry demand.
Multinational F&B brands have also expanded their presence in the Asia-Pacific market over the past decade, taking advantage of changing consumer habits and rapid growth of urbanization. However, with government regulatory bodies undertaking greater scrutiny of food additives and ingredients, the demand for defoamers in the F&B sector is likely to have muted growth, at least in the short and medium term.
The pandemic represented a period of heightened uncertainty for the global defoamers market. Although demand from major industries like water treatment and food and beverage remained relatively stable, it decreased significantly in other sectors. Papermaking did witness a notable increase in demand, especially as consumers preferred disposable paper cutlery due to heightened sanitary concerns during the pandemic period.
As business restrictions were gradually lifted, global demand slowly returned to normalcy. However, the overall increase in market volatility due to the Russia-Ukraine war has created growth headwinds, especially in Europe and some key emerging markets. In the long-term, the pandemic will have a negligible impact on the growth of the global defoamers market.
The main impact of the war on was felt in the Russian market, as western chemical manufacturers exited the country as a result of sanctions and trade embargoes. It led to an immediate shortage of defoamers in the Russian market, as domestic chemical companies struggled to increase production. Russia had to increase imports from China to meet domestic demand.
To combat shortages, the Russian government also gave permission to distributors to import defoamers from neighboring countries under a parallel import scheme. Although such tactics might stave off crisis in the short term, the effect of sanctions will heavily weigh on the development of the Russian defoamers market over the long term.
The major global players in the market include BASF SE, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Dow, Ashland, Kemira Oyj, Evonik Industries AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Elementis PLC, Clariant and Eastman Chemical Company.
The global defoamers market report would provide approximately 53 tables, 47 figures and 188 Pages.
Target Audience 2024
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