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己烷市场 - 2023 年至 2028 年预测Hexane Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028 |
己烷是一种无色无味的烃类化合物,沸点低,具有优良的溶剂性能,因此主要用作各行业的溶剂。 己烷是通过石油或天然气的分馏获得的,被归类为挥发性有机化合物 (VOC)。 它也常用作提取植物油和生产各种工业化学品(如粘合剂、密封剂和橡胶)的溶剂,并可用于清洁和脱脂应用。 新己烷、异己烷、正己烷是市场上最常用的己烷。 天然气和生物基原料等新技术和创新技术的开发以及更高效的己烷生产工艺正在推动市场增长。 此外,对植物油、黏合剂、密封剂、橡胶、塑料和生物燃料的需求不断增加预计将刺激预测期内己烷市场的扩张。
随着对可再生能源的日益关注和可持续能源意识的广泛普及,对生物能源和生物燃料的需求不断增加。 由于己烷用于生产生物柴油和生物乙醇等生物燃料,预计对己烷的需求将会增加。 国际能源署(IEA)宣布,2021年至2022年国际生物燃料需求将增长6%。 此外,2020年全球生物柴油产量约为438.08亿升,2022年将增至474.2亿升。 此外,包括美国在内的世界许多国家政府都制定了有利的政策和激励措施来促进生物燃料的使用,包括强制规定、税收减免和补贴等,以鼓励生物燃料的生产和消费。生物燃料的需求不断增加,为己烷市场扩张创造了机会。
由于配送便利和食品质量的提高,餐馆和小吃摊的食品消费量增加,预计将对己烷食用油和植物油生产产生大量需求。 不断增长的劳动力和繁忙的工作轮班正在增加各种餐馆和食品企业的利润,并吸引更多新进入者进入餐饮服务行业。 例如,印度国家餐馆协会预测,2023 年印度将新增 5,000 家餐馆。 此外,美国国家餐饮协会预计,到2022年,美国餐饮业规模将达到8980亿美元。 此外,食品配送应用程序的出现将促进各种食品店的食品服务消费。 例如,NRA 的餐饮业报告显示,在美国,大约 54% 的成年人和 72% 的千禧一代更喜欢从提供外卖或送货服务的餐厅购买食物。 因此,由于餐馆和食品服务行业消费的增加,食品服务行业的显着增长是推动己烷市场发展的关键因素。
如果处理不当,己烷可能危害人体健康。 接触己烷会导致急性和慢性健康影响。 短期接触高浓度己烷蒸气会导致头晕、头痛和呕吐。 在严重的情况下,接触高浓度的己烷蒸气会导致意识丧失、呼吸衰竭,甚至死亡。 己烷与空气中的氮氧化物和其他化合物发生反应,形成地面臭氧,可能导致呼吸系统问题。
此外,长期接触己烷会损害神经系统,引起手脚麻木、无力等症状,并可导致不可逆的周围神经病变。 长期接触己烷也会引起皮肤刺激和皮炎。 此外,己烷被归类为挥发性有机化合物,并被认为是空气污染物。 因此,与己烷相关的危险限制了其消耗。
食品级己烷是一种经过特殊加工和纯化的己烷,以满足食品行业的严格使用标准。 食用油是从大豆、玉米、油菜等各种种子和谷物中提取的,用作生产食用油和人造黄油的溶剂。 它还用于加工食品,如脱咖啡因咖啡和製造某些食品添加剂。 此外,食品加工中食品级己烷的使用受到 FDA 的监管和监控,以满足严格的安全标准。 因此,食品和饮料製造和服务业的扩张预计将在预测期内推动食品级己烷的使用。 例如,Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. 报告称,其食品级己烷产量将从 2020 年的 19,700 吨增至 2021 年的 22,500 吨。
建筑、汽车和包装行业对粘合剂和密封剂的需求不断增加,预计将推动该地区的己烷市场,因为己烷被用作製造粘合剂和密封剂的溶剂。 此外,这些行业对橡胶和塑料的需求不断增加,对己烷作为工业溶剂的需求也很高。
Hexane is a colorless and odorless hydrocarbon chemical compound primarily used as a solvent in various industries due to its low boiling point and excellent solvent properties. Hexane is obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum or natural gas and is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC). In addition, it is commonly used as a solvent in the extraction of vegetable oils and the production of various industrial chemicals, such as adhesives, sealants, and rubber, and assists in cleaning and degreasing applications. Neohexane, isohexane, and n-hexane are the most commonly consumed types of hexane in the market. The development of new and innovative technologies, such as natural gas and bio-based feedstocks, and more efficient production processes for manufacturing hexane are driving market growth. Further, the growing demand for vegetable oils, adhesives, sealants, rubber, plastics, and biofuels is expected to stimulate the expansion of the hexane market over the forecast period.
The spreading awareness about sustainable energy due to the increasing focus on renewable energy is driving the demand for bioenergy and biofuels, which is expected to augment the demand for hexane since it is used in the production of biofuels, such as biodiesel and bioethanol. The International Energy Agency stated that international biofuel demand will increase by 6% from 2021 to 2022. Further, biodiesel production around the world aggregated approximately 43,808 million liters in 2020 and increased to 47,420 million liters in 2022. Additionally, the introduction of favorable policies and incentives by many governments around the world, such as the US, to promote the use of biofuels by including mandates, tax incentives, and subsidies to encourage the production and consumption of biofuels is increasing the demand for biofuels which is creating an opportunity for the expansion of the hexane market.
The growth in consumption of food generated by restaurants and food stalls fueled by the delivery convenience and the development in food quality is expected to create a high demand for hexane to manufacture edible and vegetable oils as these stores and food outlets will increase the demand for edible oils due to their increased cooking activities. The rise in the working population and heavy work shifts is increasing the profits of various restaurants and food stores, further attracting new entrants in the restaurant service sector. For instance, the National Restaurant Association of India projected that India would be receiving 5,000 new restaurant additions in 2023. In addition, the National Restaurant Association of the US estimated that the food service industry in the country will reach US$898 billion by 2022. Further, the emergence of food delivery applications promotes the consumption of food services from different food outlets. For instance, the Restaurant Industry Report by NRA revealed that approximately 54% of adults and 72% of the millennials in the US prefer to buy food from restaurants with takeout and delivery options. Therefore, the substantial growth in the food-service sector driven by the rise in restaurant and food outlets' consumption is a significant factor promoting the development of the hexane market.
Hexane can be hazardous to human health if not handled properly. Exposure to hexane can cause both acute and chronic health effects. Short-term exposure to high concentrations of hexane vapor can cause dizziness, headache, and vomiting. In severe cases, exposure to high levels of hexane vapor can lead to loss of consciousness, respiratory failure, and even death. Hexane can react with nitrogen oxides and other compounds in the air to form ground-level ozone, leading to respiratory problems.
Further, long-term exposure to hexane can cause damage to the nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as numbness and weakness in the arms and legs, leading to irreversible peripheral neuropathy. Chronic exposure to hexane can also cause skin irritation and dermatitis. In addition, hexane is classified as a volatile organic compound and is recognized as an air pollutant. Therefore, the hazard associated with hexane is restricting its consumption.
Food-grade hexane is a type of hexane that is specifically processed and purified to meet strict standards for use in the food industry. It is used as a solvent to extract edible oils from various seeds and grains, such as soybeans, corn, and canola, to produce cooking oils and margarine. It is also used in the processing of food products, such as decaffeinated coffee, and the production of certain food additives. In addition, the use of food-grade hexane in food processing is regulated and monitored by the FDA to ensure that it meets strict safety standards. Therefore, the expansion of the food and beverage production and service sector is expected to promote the use of food-grade hexane over the forecast period. For instance, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. reported that its food-grade hexane production of 19,700 tons in 2020 to 22,500 tons in 2021.
The increase in demand for adhesives and sealants across the construction, automotive, and packaging industries fueled by their respective expansions is anticipated to drive the hexane market in the region as hexane is used as a solvent in producing adhesives and sealants. Further, the rising demand for rubber and plastic from these industries to assist in their operations is creating a high demand for hexane as an industrial solvent.