Market Overview:
The Global Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for alkyl ketene dimers wax in printing and writing papers, paperboards, newsprint, and other applications. In terms of type, the direct sales segment is projected to hold a larger share of the market during the forecast period. However, the indirect sales segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR owing to its growing popularity among consumers due to lower prices as compared with direct sales products. In terms of application, printing and writing papers are expected to account for a major share of the global alkyl ketene dimers wax market during the forecast period.
Product Definition:
An alkyl ketene dimer wax, also known as an AKD wax, is a type of synthetic wax that is used in the production of paper. It is added to the pulp mixture in order to improve its strength and water resistance.
Direct Sales:
Direct sales is a process of selling products to consumers, by the manufacturer or an independent contractor. It does not go through wholesalers and retailers. The products are sold directly to the consumer without any third-party involvement in price negotiations, product discounts, etc. Direct sales can be done via telephonic conversation or in person depending on the type of product being sold and customer preference.
Indirect Sales:
Indirect sales is the process by which a company sells its products to another company, which then re-sells them to the ultimate consumer. In alkyl ketene dimers wax market, companies sell their product directly to end consumers without any intermediate distribution channel. This type of sales process has several advantages such as it reduces marketing costs and inventory holding costs are lower in alkyl ketene dimers wax industry because there is no need for retailers or wholesalers.
Application Insights:
Paper and paperboard are the major application areas of the global alkyl ketene dimers wax market. Alkyl ketene dimers are used as a resin binder in manufacturing paper and other paperboard products. The demand for these products is increasing due to rising use of electronic devices, especially by the young population. Moreover, growing environmental concerns regarding usage of plastic has increased people¢â‚¬â„¢s inclination towards using natural materials for writing and printing on papers that have been manufactured from wood pulp, cotton fibers and recycled fibers. This is expected to drive product demand over the forecast period.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific was the largest regional market in 2017 and accounted for over 45% of the global share. The region is expected to witness a significant growth owing to increasing per capita income, rising awareness about hygiene and health, along with growing population. Moreover, government initiatives promoting education are likely to have a positive impact on industry expansion over the forecast period.
North America is projected to be one of the fastest-growing regions from 2018 to 2030 due primarily increased consumption in packaging applications as well as printing and writing papers sector. In addition, growing environmental concerns regarding plastic products are expected drive product demand in this application across North America during the forecast period.
Europe has been witnessing high demand for alkyl ketene dimers waxes since last few years on account of rapid growth witnessed by newsprint industry which uses these products as an intermediate ingredient for producing paperboard pulp used in making newspaper sheets worldwide (excluding U.S.).
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand from end-use industries such as cosmetics, paints & coatings, and adhesives & sealants
- Rising investment in R&D for the development of new applications
- Growing popularity of eco-friendly products
- Technological advancements in production processes
- Expansion of global trade
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Research Report
By Type
Direct Sales, Indirect Sales
By Application
Printing and Writing Papers, Paperboards, Newsprint, Other
By Companies
BASF SE, Kemira, Yanzhou Tiancheng Chemical, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Limited, Wuxi Lansen Chemicals, Anhui Jinao Chemical, Weifang Greatland Chemicals, Shanghai Richem International, Go Yen Chemical Industrial, Haihang Industry
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
124
Number of Tables & Figures
87
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Report Segments:
The global Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Direct Sales, Indirect Sales
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Printing and Writing Papers, Paperboards, Newsprint, Other
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- BASF SE
- Kemira
- Yanzhou Tiancheng Chemical
- Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Limited
- Wuxi Lansen Chemicals
- Anhui Jinao Chemical
- Weifang Greatland Chemicals
- Shanghai Richem International
- Go Yen Chemical Industrial
- Haihang Industry
Highlights of The Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Direct Sales
- Indirect Sales
- By Application:
- Printing and Writing Papers
- Paperboards
- Newsprint
- Other
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Alkyl ketene dimers wax is a type of thermal insulation material that is made up of small molecules called alkyl ketene dimers. These molecules are linked together by covalent bonds, which makes them very strong and resistant to heat and water. Alkyl ketene dimers wax can be used in a variety of applications, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and energy storage.
Some of the major companies in the alkyl ketene dimers wax market are BASF SE, Kemira, Yanzhou Tiancheng Chemical, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Limited, Wuxi Lansen Chemicals, Anhui Jinao Chemical, Weifang Greatland Chemicals, Shanghai Richem International, Go Yen Chemical Industrial, Haihang Industry.
The alkyl ketene dimers wax market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Direct Sales
5.2.2 Indirect Sales
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Printing and Writing Papers
6.2.2 Paperboards
6.2.3 Newsprint
6.2.4 Other
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Direct Sales
9.6.2 Indirect Sales
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Printing and Writing Papers
9.10.2 Paperboards
9.10.3 Newsprint
9.10.4 Other
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Direct Sales
10.6.2 Indirect Sales
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Printing and Writing Papers
10.10.2 Paperboards
10.10.3 Newsprint
10.10.4 Other
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Direct Sales
11.6.2 Indirect Sales
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Printing and Writing Papers
11.10.2 Paperboards
11.10.3 Newsprint
11.10.4 Other
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Direct Sales
12.6.2 Indirect Sales
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Printing and Writing Papers
12.10.2 Paperboards
12.10.3 Newsprint
12.10.4 Other
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Direct Sales
13.6.2 Indirect Sales
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Printing and Writing Papers
13.10.2 Paperboards
13.10.3 Newsprint
13.10.4 Other
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Alkyl Ketene Dimers Wax Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 BASF SE
14.3.2 Kemira
14.3.3 Yanzhou Tiancheng Chemical
14.3.4 Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Limited
14.3.5 Wuxi Lansen Chemicals
14.3.6 Anhui Jinao Chemical
14.3.7 Weifang Greatland Chemicals
14.3.8 Shanghai Richem International
14.3.9 Go Yen Chemical Industrial
14.3.10 Haihang Industry
