Polyaluminum Chloride Global Market Report 2024

The polyaluminum chloride market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.79 billion in 2023 to $1.93 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including heightened demand from water treatment facilities, the expansion of urbanization, changing consumer preferences towards safer and more efficient water treatment chemicals, growing concerns regarding water pollution, increased awareness about environmental benefits, rising demand from both municipal and industrial sectors, and a shift towards eco-friendly and efficient coagulants.

The polyaluminum chloride market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.6 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be credited to a variety of factors, including the increasing demand for clean water, the ongoing trend of urbanization, the rise in industrialization, expanding applications in the paper industry, economic growth in various regions, heightened needs for industrial wastewater treatment, and the expanding use of polyaluminum chloride in the cosmetic industry. Key trends expected during this period encompass advancements in production technologies, innovations in product formulations, technological progressions, developments in sludge treatments, and advancements in water recycling technologies.

The growth of the polyaluminum chloride (PAC) market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing prominence of the pulp and paper industries. These industries are dedicated to producing various paper-based products, such as paper and cardboard, through the conversion of raw materials such as wood pulp or recycled paper fibers into finished goods. The expansion of the pulp and paper sector is fueled by a growing demand for packaging materials, higher literacy rates leading to increased need for paper-based products such as books, and the surge in e-commerce requiring more shipping boxes. PAC serves as a retention aid in the paper manufacturing process, significantly enhancing productivity by improving drainage, expediting water removal, and enhancing overall paper formation efficiency. For example, in July 2022, the Confederation of European Paper Industries reported a 5.8% increase in paper and board consumption and a 6.1% rise in production in 2021. Paper mills operated at a rate of 90%, up from 85% in 2020. Consequently, the expansion of the pulp and paper industries is fueling the growth of the polyaluminum chloride market.

Key players in the polyaluminum chloride market are concentrating on expanding their production capacity of water treatment chemicals by establishing new plants. Plant expansion involves enhancing the capacity or capabilities of manufacturing or production facilities. For instance, in June 2021, Kemira, a Finland-based company specializing in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, invested in increasing the production capacity of water treatment chemicals in Yanzhou, China. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for water treatment chemicals in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the pulp, paper, and process industries. The new unit was expected to commence commercial production in January 2022. Additionally, Kemira is in the final stages of pre-engineering for an investment to augment PAC production at Yanzhou, with the new unit slated to become operational in March 2022. PAC serves as a coagulant in raw water and wastewater treatment processes and as a fixative in the paper and board industry.

In November 2021, USALCO, a US-based chemical company specializing in polyaluminum chlorides, merged with G2O Technologies. This merger expands the product range to include aluminum and iron salts, organic polymers, and specialty blends. By combining their offerings and broadening their geographic presence, the companies are better positioned to enhance water treatment processes and safeguard water resources. G2O Technologies, a US-based chemical company, primarily focuses on solutions aimed at reducing the cost of water treatment.

Major companies operating in the polyaluminum chloride market are Nalco Water, Brenntag AG, Kemira, Chemtrade Logistics, Central Glass Co. Ltd., Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, GEO Specialty Chemicals, USALCO, Aditya Birla Chemicals Limited, Feralco AB, Accepta Ltd., Nippon Light Metal Company Ltd., Alfa Chemistry, Innova Corporate, Holland Company, Synergy Multichem Pvt. Ltd., Pacific Chemicals, Summit Chemical Specialty Products LLC, Yixing BLUWAT Chemicals Co. Ltd., Chemifloc, Henan Aierfuke Chemicals Co. Ltd., Hengyang Jianheng Industry Development Co. Ltd., Lvyuan Chem, Taki Chemical Co. Ltd., Gongyi Filter Industry Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyaluminum chloride market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the polyaluminum chloride market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the polyaluminum chloride market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Polyaluminum chloride (PAC) is a chemical compound primarily employed for water coagulation and purification purposes. It is synthesized by reacting aluminum hydroxide with either hydrochloric acid or aluminum chloride. Its principal role is to destabilize suspended particles in water, thereby facilitating their elimination during the water treatment process.

Polyaluminum chloride is available in two main forms, solid and liquid. Solid PAC refers to the chemical compound existing in a solid state, typically in powder or granular form. Its basicity levels include low, medium, and high, catering to diverse end-users such as those in water treatment, pulp and paper, textiles, oil and gas, among others.

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The polyaluminum chloride market consists of sales of high-basicity polyaluminum chloride (PAC-H), low-basicity polyaluminum chloride (PAC-L), and polymeric aluminum chloride (PAC-P). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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