Market Overview:
The global ferric chloride etchant market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for ferric chloride etchant from the metal surface treatment industry, PCB industry, and others applications. In terms of type, the liquid ferric chloride segment is expected to hold a major share of the global market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its high reactivity and strong oxidizing properties as compared to solid ferric chloride.
Product Definition:
Ferric chloride is a water-soluble inorganic compound with the formula FeCl3. It is a brownish-yellow solid that dissolves in water to give ferric ions and chloride ions. Ferric chloride is used as an etchant for metals, especially stainless steel.
Liquid Ferric Chloride:
Liquid ferric chloride is a solution of ferric chloride in water. It has wide usage in the semiconductor industry as an etching agent during the manufacturing process of integrated circuits (IC). The major factor that propels growth for liquid ferric chloride is its usage as an etching agent across various industries such as electronics, automotive and aerospace, etc. In addition to this, it also finds application in photoresist strippers used during the manufacturing process of semiconductors.
Solid Ferric Chloride:
Solid ferric chloride is a solid, dark-greenish powder. It has a strong odor similar to that of wet rust and is soluble in water. Solid ferric chloride has an absorption range of 300 nm to 3,000 nm with the peak at 1,400 nm. The material decomposes when exposed to air; hence must be stored under controlled conditions (ideally dry) and handled by trained staff only.
Application Insights:
The metal surface treatment industry dominated the global ferric chloride as etchant market in terms of revenue share in 2017. The segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rising demand for various types of coatings from various industries such as automotive, construction and transportation. Increasing investments by companies operating in the industrial sector are also likely to boost product demand over the coming years.
PCB industry emerged as another prominent application for ferric chloride based solutions with a revenue share of around 15% globally in 2017. The growing electronics sector across regions is anticipated to fuel PCB production which will subsequently drive product demand over the next eight years or so. Other applications include chemical processing, food processing and textiles among others where liquid or solidified products are used directly without any further processings such as coating or plating operations being performed on them first before they enter into these industries respectively.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global ferric chloride as etchant market in 2017. The presence of a large number of electronic device manufacturers, coupled with stringent government regulations on waste management and recycling, is expected to drive the PCB industry in this region. In addition, increasing demand for consumer electronics products such as smartphones and tablets is also likely to propel the growth of PCB industry over the coming years.
The metal surface treatment industry has witnessed significant growth owing to rising demand from various end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace & defense and construction. Increasing use of stainless steel in building structures due to its superior strength compared with other metals has led to an increase in consumption levels of stainless steel which are further processed using ferric chloride based solutions for cleaning purposes.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand from the electronics and semiconductor industry for etching of copper, aluminum and other metals in circuit boards and chips.
- Growing popularity of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in various applications such as telecommunications, automotive, aerospace & defense, consumer electronics etc.
- Rising demand for miniaturization of electronic devices due to technological advancements and growing trend of portable gadgets
- Proliferation of 3D printing technology that requires use of metal-based filaments for fabrication of objects with intricate details
- Stringent government regulations mandating use PCBs in safety-critical applications such as medical devices
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Research Report
By Type
Liquid Ferric Chloride, Solid Ferric Chloride
By Application
Metal Surface Treatment Industry, PCB Industry, Others
By Companies
Kemira, Tessenderlo Group, BorsodChem (Wanhua), Feracid, SIDRA Wasserchemie, Basic Chemical Industries, Chemifloc, Saf Sulphur Company, AguaChem Ltd, Al-Kout, Kemira
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
222
Number of Tables & Figures
156
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Report Segments:
The global Ferric Chloride as Etchant market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Liquid Ferric Chloride, Solid Ferric Chloride
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
Metal Surface Treatment Industry, PCB Industry, Others
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:
- Kemira
- Tessenderlo Group
- BorsodChem (Wanhua)
- Feracid
- SIDRA Wasserchemie
- Basic Chemical Industries
- Chemifloc
- Saf Sulphur Company
- AguaChem Ltd
- Al-Kout
- Kemira
Highlights of The Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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:
- Liquid Ferric Chloride
- Solid Ferric Chloride
- By Application:
- Metal Surface Treatment Industry
- PCB Industry
- Others
- 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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?
Ferric chloride is an etchant used to remove metal from a surface.
Some of the major players in the ferric chloride as etchant market are Kemira, Tessenderlo Group, BorsodChem (Wanhua), Feracid, SIDRA Wasserchemie, Basic Chemical Industries, Chemifloc, Saf Sulphur Company, AguaChem Ltd, Al-Kout, Kemira.
The ferric chloride as etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Liquid Ferric Chloride
5.2.2 Solid Ferric Chloride
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Metal Surface Treatment Industry
6.2.2 PCB Industry
6.2.3 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Liquid Ferric Chloride
9.6.2 Solid Ferric Chloride
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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Metal Surface Treatment Industry
9.10.2 PCB Industry
9.10.3 Others
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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Liquid Ferric Chloride
10.6.2 Solid Ferric Chloride
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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Metal Surface Treatment Industry
10.10.2 PCB Industry
10.10.3 Others
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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Liquid Ferric Chloride
11.6.2 Solid Ferric Chloride
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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Metal Surface Treatment Industry
11.10.2 PCB Industry
11.10.3 Others
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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Liquid Ferric Chloride
12.6.2 Solid Ferric Chloride
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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Metal Surface Treatment Industry
12.10.2 PCB Industry
12.10.3 Others
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) Ferric Chloride as Etchant Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Ferric Chloride as Etchant 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) Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Liquid Ferric Chloride
13.6.2 Solid Ferric Chloride
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) Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Metal Surface Treatment Industry
13.10.2 PCB Industry
13.10.3 Others
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 Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Ferric Chloride as Etchant Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Kemira
14.3.2 Tessenderlo Group
14.3.3 BorsodChem (Wanhua)
14.3.4 Feracid
14.3.5 SIDRA Wasserchemie
14.3.6 Basic Chemical Industries
14.3.7 Chemifloc
14.3.8 Saf Sulphur Company
14.3.9 AguaChem Ltd
14.3.10 Al-Kout
14.3.11 Kemira
