The available of substitutes of fatty amide in plastics, paints and coating industries such as silicone based compounds is major challenge for fatty amides market.
Fatty amides are fatty acids, for example oleamide, behenamide, erucamide, and stearamide, which are widely used across a variety of industries, such as plastic processing, rubber and ink. Almost 70 % of fatty amides are used in the film processing industry. Oleamide and stearamide are majorly used by industries such as paper, textiles, rubber, and ink. Fatty amides are being used as anti-blocking agents or slip agents in the polyolefin industry. Fatty amides provide a range of benefits and value-added properties. Fatty amides maintain the clarity of polyolefin film and act as an anti-blocking agent. Fatty amides and their derivatives are also used in emulsion polymerization and the manufacture of latex.
Increasing application in end-user industries such as food & beverages, soaps & detergents and pharmaceutical & personal care provide several opportunities for the growth of the fatty amides market. The demand for packed food has been increasing owing to high purchasing power and busy life style will fuel the growth of the fatty amides market. Expanding the processed food and beverage industry mainly in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to fuel the market growth of fatty amides. Also, increasing capital income per in developing countries and demand for personal care and cosmetic products is expected to fuel the market. Furthermore, the growing demand for plastic around the region due to the rising end-user industry is expected to fuel the market growth.
Rising industrial spending is a key factor boosting the growth of the regional market. This region also encourages the entry of small and medium sized industries due to various factors such as the availability of cheap land and labor. The growing demand for slip additives from health care for offering better seal strength to the plastic packaging product is anticipated to foster market growth. Adding to that, the booming processed food industry is expected to create a lucrative opportunity for the market. Furthermore, the flourishing rubber industry around the globe is expected to offer potential growth opportunities for the market for fatty amides.
Asia Pacific is a developing region in the fatty amides market, such as the fluctuating price of raw material used for the production of fatty amides affecting the manufacturing process. Further, the high cost of production is increasing the cost of product. These factors are expected to hinder market growth. Moreover, countries like China are experiencing an economic downturn. These previously mentioned factors are projected to restrict the growth of the APAC fatty amides market.
The Covid-19 pandemic hampered the growth of market to major extent which has created a major challenge for the market growth. The chemical and material sector has been noticing the adverse effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The report provides in-depth analysis of Asia Pacific Fatty Amides market, market size, and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the forecast period of 2022-2028, considering 2021 as the base year. The growing launch of novel and innovative slip additive for seal packaging is expected to witness the growth at a CAGR at specific CAGR from 2022-2028.
The Asia Pacific Fatty Amides market comprises of different market segment like type, product form, function, end-user and country.
By type, the Asia Pacific Fatty Amides includes key segment of
The Erucamide segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. Erucamide is manufactured by reacting purified erucic acid at elevated temperature and pressure with ammonia. The growing industrialization in the country and the booming food and beverage sector, along with rising demand for erucamide from the food and packaging industry are some major factors expected to drive the growth of the segment. Asia Pacific is growing in the erucamide market due to the booming textile industry.
By product form, the Asia Pacific Fatty Amides includes key segment of
The bead segment is anticipated to lead the market, gaining the majority of the market share in 2021, and is expected to maintain its dominance over the estimated time period. The bead is designed for use in most thermoplastics to impart improved properties such as lubricity, anti-blocking and mold release. Its demand from various end-user industries such as film processing, printing, ink manufacturing and others. Beads are mainly used in thermoplastics to improve their properties such as lubricity, anti-blocking and mold release.
By function, the fatty amides include key segment of
The slip Agent segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. The slip additives are mainly used to reduce friction in polyolefin film while processing is a major factor boosting the demand for the segment. The growth in the packaging industry has resulted in the rise in the use of plastic resins across the region, thus fueling the scope of the slip additives.
By end-user, the fatty amides include key segment of
The film processing segment is anticipated to lead the market, gaining the majority of the market share in 2021, and is expected to maintain its dominance over the estimated time period. Stearamide and behenamide are used in combination with erucamide as an anti-blocking agent in polyolefin film processing. The growing food and beverages industry and the increasing consumer awareness regarding food safety and protection, there is increased demand for polyolefin film.
The APAC fatty amide market is studied for the following Countries
China is anticipated to witness increasing demand for Fatty Amides owing to the presence of well -established market players. China remains the fastest growing major chemical market, but important changes are under way. Asian countries are known to be the fastest developing countries in the field of the chemical and material industry across the globe. Rising industrial spending is a key factor boosting the growth of the regional market. Furthermore, the growing textile industry and the presence of major players operating in the emerging economies such as India and China in this region. Furthermore, the growing processed food and beverage industry in the region is expected to boost the fatty amides. According to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, in 2018, Hong Kong’s total export of processed food and beverages increased by 1% to reach US$ 8.9 billion.
COVID-19 is an incomparable Asia Pacific public health emergency that has affected almost every industry, and the long-term effects are projected to impact industry growth during the forecast period. In addition, complete analysis of changes in the Asia Pacific Fatty Amides market expenditure, economic and international policies on the supply and demand side. The report also studies the impact of the pandemic on Asia Pacific economies, international trade, business investments, GDP and marketing strategies of key players present in the market. Furthermore, with the arrival of COVID-19, manufacturers in the rainwater harvesting market are increasing the production of systems that filter out bacteria and chlorine. However, storage limits for rainwater harvesting is a restraining factor in its adoption. For instance, in the case of India, the effect of COVID-19 on trade is estimated to be worse for the chemical sector with a loss of 129 million dollars, whereas the damage has been estimated at 64 million for textiles and apparel.
The competitive landscape analysis of the fatty amides market is certainly based on the range of market players operating in the market, with an increasing demand for polyolefin films from food and beverage and packaging industries is expected to drive the market growth. Besides, a number of market players offer a wide range of products for different applications in various geographic locations. The market has major competitive analysis based on new product launches as well as other developments.
The key players studied in market are
Market Sizing for Year: | 2021-2028 |
Base Year: | 2021 |
Forecast Period: | 2022-2028 |
Value: | USD million |
Market Segment studied: | Type Product
Form Function End
Users |
Market Players and its Competitors: | BASF
SE Croda
international PLC ChemPoint Itlmatch
chemicals SpA Koa
Corporation Kuala
Lumpur Kepong Berhad Nippon
Fine Chemical con., Ltd PMC
Biogenix, Inc |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are challenges faced by the Asia Pacific Fatty Amide Market?
The available of substitutes of fatty amide in plastics, paints and coating industries such as silicone based compounds is major challenge for fatty amides market.
Which is the leading end-user segment for Asia Pacific Fatty Amide market?
Film forming has accounted the major market share, and is expected to witness the growth at highest pace during the forecast period.
Which country is gaining majority of market share during the forecast period (2022-2028)?
China is expected to gain major market share during the forecast period (2022-2028).