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滑石粉市场预测至 2030 年 - 按类型(超细粉滑石粉、细粉滑石粉、通用滑石粉、烧焦滑石粉和其他类型)、矿床类型、应用和地理位置进行的全球分析Talc Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Ultrafine-Powder Talc, Fine-Power Talc, General-Purpose Talc, Burnt Talc and Other Types), Deposit Type, Application and By Geography |
根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据,2023 年全球滑石粉市场规模为 37 亿美元,预计到 2030 年将达到 58 亿美元,预测期内复合CAGR为 6.6%。滑石是一种天然矿物质,由水合硅酸镁组成。它是人类已知的最软的矿物之一,由于其独特的性质,在各个行业中具有广泛的用途。在化妆品和个人护理领域,滑石粉是粉末、化妆品、乳液和各种护肤品的主要成分。
印度品牌资产基金会的数据显示,2022 年 4 月至 9 月期间塑胶出口总值为 63.8 亿美元。此外,中国拥有庞大的塑胶市场,需要大量滑石粉才能发挥作用。
工业化程度不断提高,中产阶级人口的可支配所得增加
工业化推动了塑胶、汽车、建筑和消费品等行业对滑石粉的需求,特别是在製造过程中,导致对滑石粉基材料的需求增加。此外,建筑活动激增,导致建筑和基础设施项目中使用的陶瓷、油漆、涂料和塑胶等材料对滑石粉的需求增加。
因石棉含量相关的健康问题而受到审查
将滑石粉与石棉污染联繫起来的报告和研究引起了消费者对滑石粉产品安全性的担忧。这导致消费者对滑石粉安全性的信心和信任度下降,特别是在化妆品和个人护理用品等产品中。此外,围绕滑石粉潜在健康风险的负面宣传损害了滑石粉产品及其相关公司的市场声誉和品牌形象。这种负面看法会严重影响销售和市场份额,进而影响滑石产业营运企业的整体获利能力。
滑石加工技术和精炼方法不断创新
加工技术的创新导致生产出更高品质的滑石粉,其纯度水平更高,颗粒尺寸也更高。这使得製造商能够满足特定的工业要求,从而在塑胶、陶瓷和化妆品等行业生产出优质的最终产品。滑石粉加工领域的持续创新鼓励了研究和开发倡议,促进了产业和学术界之间的合作。这促进了新应用的发现和滑石粉产品的进一步改进,为市场的成长创造了广泛的机会。
替代材料和替代品的可用性
由于存在具有相似特性或功能的替代品,滑石粉市场的市场份额可能会下降,可以模仿滑石粉特性的竞争材料(例如矿物填料或合成添加剂)可能会转移对滑石粉产品的需求。此外,在多种材料可以达到相同目的的行业中,例如在塑胶行业中,如果替代填料或增强剂可以匹配或超越滑石粉的性能,则可能会影响滑石粉在这些应用中的使用。
Covid-19 影响
在大流行的最初阶段,由于劳动力短缺、物流挑战和营运能力下降,滑石市场的生产和分销受到干扰。依赖滑石粉的产业遭遇了供应链中断,影响了其製造能力和产品可用性。相反,医疗保健产业对药品和个人护理产品的需求激增,间接影响了对製造这些产品的滑石粉的需求。
超细粉滑石粉预计将在预测期内成为最大的细分市场
超细粉滑石粉市场预计将出现利润丰厚的成长,因为超细粉滑石粉的更细緻增强了其性能,从而改善了塑胶、油漆、化妆品、药品和陶瓷等应用的性能。与传统滑石粉相比,这项创新因其更细的质地、更大的表面积和更强的功能而导致了需求的增加。此外,在化妆品中,滑石粉的超细特性可确保各种配方具有更好的覆盖效果和丝般柔滑的感觉,推动了该地区市场的成长。
预计滑石碳酸盐领域在预测期内复合CAGR最高
预计滑石碳酸盐领域在预测期内将出现最高的CAGR年增长率,因为滑石碳酸盐(也称为“滑石亚氯酸盐”)在滑石矿床中以不同的浓度存在,并影响滑石基产品的整体品质和特性。此外,滑石碳酸盐的存在会影响加工技术和製造成本。较高的滑石碳酸盐浓度可能需要额外的精炼过程才能达到所需的纯度水平,这可能会影响生产成本。
由于消费者偏好的变化以及围绕滑石粉相关健康问题的监管发展,预计北美在预测期内将占据最大的市场份额。此外,在这个市场运营的公司不断强调产品创新、品质控制和永续采矿实践,以满足不断变化的消费者需求,同时解决环境和健康问题。随着产业多元化和技术持续进步,北美滑石市场将在未来几年发生动态变化和策略扩张。
由于国内和出口市场的激烈竞争迫使陶瓷生产商改进该地区的生产工艺和产品质量,预计亚太地区在预测期内的CAGR最高。此外,中国是全球领先的陶瓷生产国和消费国。它是世界上最大的瓷砖生产商之一,已生产了约十亿平方米的瓷砖。国内和出口市场的激烈竞争迫使陶瓷生产商提高该地区的生产流程和产品品质。
2023 年 12 月,Imerys 和 Seitiss 宣布成立一家合资企业,开发循环经济矿物解决方案。该合资企业将使用 Seitiss 开发的创新工具,从而能够获取未开发的废物沉积物并将其推广给包括 Imerys 在内的各种工业用户。
2023年11月,Elementis宣布在葡萄牙开设研发部门及全球卓越中心,并计画短期内招募100名员工。该新部门总部位于波尔图,计划于 2024 年上半年开业,将为 Elementis 的两个业务部门提供支持
2023年4月,中国深圳Keycor科技公司与Chanda Minerals & Marbles Pvt Ltd携手,签署价值3,500万美元的谅解备忘录。这是外国公司从拉贾斯坦邦公司收到的最大的石英石订单。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Talc Market is accounted for $3.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $5.8 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. Talc is a naturally occurring mineral that is composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. It's one of the softest minerals known to man and has a wide range of uses across various industries due to its unique properties. In the realm of cosmetics and personal care, talc is a staple ingredient in powders, makeup, lotions, and various skincare products.
According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, the total value of plastics exported between April and September 2022 was USD 6.38 billion. Furthermore, China has a huge plastics market that requires a high supply of talc to function.
Increasing industrialization and increased disposable income of the middle-class population
Industrialization drives demand for talc in sectors like plastics, automotive, construction, and consumer goods particularly in manufacturing processes, resulting in a heightened need for talc-based materials. Additionally, there's a surge in construction activities, leading to higher demand for talc in materials like ceramics, paints, coatings, and plastics used in building and infrastructure projects.
Scrutiny due to health concerns associated with its asbestos content
Reports and studies linking talc to asbestos contamination have raised concerns among consumers regarding the safety of talc-based products. This has led to a decline in consumer confidence and trust in the safety of talc, particularly in products such as cosmetics and personal care items. Further the negative publicity surrounding talc's potential health risks has damaged the market reputation and brand image of talc-based products and the companies associated with them. This negative perception can significantly impact sales and market share, affecting the overall profitability of businesses operating in the talc industry.
Continuous innovations in talc processing technologies and refining methods
Innovations in processing technologies have led to the production of higher-quality talc with enhanced purity levels and desired particle sizes. This has enabled manufacturers to cater to specific industrial requirements, resulting in superior end products in sectors such as plastics, ceramics, and cosmetics. Ongoing innovations in talc processing encourage research and development initiatives, fostering collaborations between industries and academia. This promotes the discovery of novel applications and further improvements in talc-based products creating wide range of opportunities for the growth of the market.
Availability of alternative materials and substitutes
With the presence of substitutes offering similar properties or functionalities, the talc market might experience a decline in its market share, competing materials that can mimic talc's characteristics, such as mineral fillers or synthetic additives, might divert demand away from talc-based products. Further in industries where multiple materials can serve the same purpose, for instance, in the plastics industry, if alternate fillers or reinforcements can match or surpass talc's performance, it might affect talc's usage in those applications.
Covid-19 Impact
During the initial phases of the pandemic, the talc market experienced disruptions in production and distribution due to workforce shortages, logistical challenges, and reduced operational capacities. Industries dependent on talc encountered supply chain interruptions, affecting their manufacturing capabilities and product availability. Conversely, the healthcare sector witnessed a surge in demand for pharmaceuticals and personal care products, indirectly impacting the demand for talc used in manufacturing these items.
The ultrafine-powder talc segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The ultrafine-powder talc segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, because the finer particle size of ultrafine-powder talc enhances its properties, offering improved performance in applications such as plastics, paints, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics. This innovation has led to heightened demand due to its finer texture, increased surface area, and enhanced functionality compared to conventional talc grades. Additionally, in cosmetics, the ultrafine nature of talc ensures better coverage and a silky-smooth feel in various formulations drive the growth of the market in this region.
The talc carbonate segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The talc carbonate segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, as the talc carbonate, also known as "talc chlorite," occurs in varying concentrations within talc deposits and influences the overall quality and characteristics of talc-based products. Moreover, the presence of talc carbonate can affect processing techniques and manufacturing costs. Higher talc carbonate concentrations might necessitate additional refining processes to attain the desired purity levels, potentially influencing production expenses.
North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period attributed to the changing consumer preferences and regulatory developments surrounding talc-related health concerns. Moreover, companies operating in this market continually emphasize product innovation, quality control, and sustainable mining practices to meet evolving consumer demands while addressing environmental and health considerations. As industries diversify and technological advancements persist, the North American talc market is poised for dynamic shifts and strategic expansions in the coming years.
Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the fierce competition in the domestic and export markets forces ceramic producers to improve their production process and product quality in the region. Also, China is the leading producer and consumer of ceramics worldwide. It is one of the largest producers of ceramic tiles in the world and has produced around billion square meters of ceramic tiles. The fierce competition in the domestic and export markets forces ceramic producers to improve their production process and product quality in the region.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in the Talc Market include Anand Talc, AKJ MinChem, American Talc Company, Chanda Minerals, ELEMENTIS PLC, Eurominerals Gmbh, Golcha Group, Guangxi Guilin Longsheng Huamei Talc Development Company, Imerys, IMI Fabi SpA, Liaoning Aihai Talc, LITHOS Industrial Minerals GmbH, Magris Performance Materials, Minerals Technologies Inc., Mondo Minerals, Nippon Talc Co. Ltd, Shandong Province Pingdu Talc Mining, Sibelco, U-talc Minerals and Xilolite
In December 2023, Imerys and Seitiss announce the creation of a Joint Venture to develop mineral solutions from the circular economy. The joint venture will use innovative tools developed by Seitiss, making it possible to source unexploited waste deposits and promote them to various industrial users, including Imerys.
In November 2023, Elementis announces opening of R&D unit and global centre of excellence in Portugal plans to recruit 100 employees in the short term. This new unit, which will be headquartered in Porto and is scheduled to open in the 1st half of 2024, will support both of Elementis' business segments
In April 2023, China's Shenzhen Keycor Technology Company joins hands with Chanda Minerals & Marbles Pvt Ltd, MoU worth $35 million. This is the biggest order a foreign company has received for quartz stone from a Rajasthan company.