Global fine hydrate market was valued at US$ 391.4 Mn in 2022, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.8% in terms of revenue, over the forecast period (2023 to 2030) to reach US$ 751.3 Mn by 2030. According to Fine Hydrate Market, By Application (Cable Compounds, Sheet Molding Compounds, Bulk Molding Compounds, Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030. Published By: Coherent Market Insights.
Fine hydrate is associated with the fine alumina trihydrate (ATH) compound, which is also known as aluminum hydrate and is derived from bauxite ore through Bayer’s process. It is a non-toxic and halogen-free compound. It is widely used as a flame retardant and in the production of lightweight interiors accessories of automobiles. Fine hydrate is also used in water treatment, cosmetic industry, and pulp &paper industry. It is also used in wooden industry and construction industry as well as in the preparation of antacid in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, alumina trihydrate is also used in the production of aluminum compounds such as calcined alumina, aluminum sulfate, zeolites, sodium aluminate, polyaluminum chloride, and alumina nitrate.
Drivers
Rising demand for non-halogenated flame retardant and fine hydrate is high performing non-halogenated flame retardant additive is expected to propel the market growth by forecast period. Fine hydrate is widely used across various applications as a non-halogenated flame such as injection molding, wire and cable compounds, paints, and polymer. Fine hydrate provides low fume toxicity and density which makes them for the transportation system. This is projected to augment the market growth.
Market Opportunities
Growth of pulp &paper industry where alumina trihydrate is as a filler in the paper industry is projected to propel the market growth. Moreover, it is also used as a whitening agent in place of titanium dioxide in the production of paper. Furthermore, it is also used as a filler in the production of toothpaste, deodorants, zeolites, and cosmetic products. The emerging aforementioned application will favor the market growth of fine hydrate.
Market Restraints
The availability of alternative additives such as zinc hydroxystannate (ZHS), zinc stannate and magnesium hydroxide is projected to restrict the market growth. These products offer equivalent or better flame retardancy and smoke suppression properties than fine alumina hydrate and hence, gaining demand as additives and fillers across plastics and paints &coatings industry. Therefore, the rising adoption of alternative additives of fine hydrate is projected to fuel market growth.
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Key Takeaways
On the basis of application, cable compounds dominated the global fine hydrate market in 2022 with around 81.30% of market share in terms of revenue, followed by sheet molding compounds and bulk molding compounds, respectively.
Market Trends
Growing demand for engineering plastics in various sectors is projected to propel the market growth of fine hydrate. Rising application of engineering plastics across electronics, transportation, and the automobile industry is projected to augment the growth of fine hydrate market. Hence, rising demand for engineering plastic will favor market growth over the forecast timeframe.
Strict government regulation across North America and Europe that mandate the use of non-halogenated flame retardants across various applications such as bulk molding compounds, cable compounds, and sheet molding compounds are projected to accelerate the market growth of fine hydrate. Hence, rising demand for fine hydrate as a flame retardant is projected to fuel its adoption over the forecast timeframe, thereby propelling the market growth.
Regulations
North America
- The voluntary standard governing the use of flame retardant chemicals in electronics in the U.S., known as UL-94, is met by adding the chemicals not only to internal components but also to plastic outer casings, including those of TVs
- In North America, various BSEF ( Bromine Science and Environmental Forum) members cooperating with the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) phased out the production of few bromine-based flame retardants in 2000s, which were reported to have harmful effects on the environment and also on the health of animals and human beings
Competitive Section
Key players operating in the global fine hydrate market are Nabaltec AG, Huber Engineered Materials, Hindalco Industries Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Alumina Castables & Chemicals Private Limited, Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO), JINAN CHENXU CHEMICAL CO., LTD., and Henan Kingway Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Recent Development
In December 2020, Hindalco Industries Limited, a metal flagship owned by Aditya Birla Group, announced its plants to establish a 34,000 Tons extrusion plant at Silvassa, India. The new plant will service the fast-growing market for extruded aluminum products in the western and southern regions. Hindalco Industries Ltd (Hindalco), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Management Corp Pvt Ltd, is manufacturer of aluminum and copper. Aluminum in the forms of billets, ingots, and wire rods, alumina, and value-added goods like rolled products, extrusions, and foils are among its products.
