Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market

WAX and Emulsion are two different forms of alkyl ketene dimer (AKD). AKD Wax is a flexible chemical that readily combines with molecules that contain hydrogen atoms in their structural make-up to generate a water-repellent adduct. AKD is an excellent size for a variety of cellulosic materials, particularly paper. The most extensively used reaction sizing agent in the manufacturing of high-quality printing paper is alkyl ketene dimer (AKD). The substantial role of alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) wax in minimizing the impact of water contamination on the environment cycling water throughout the paper production process is a primary factor driving its use in the paper industry.

Market Dynamics

The rise in demand and expansion of the packing industry is also expected to fuel demand for AKD wax over the forecast period. Multiple packing companies are shifting from plastic to paper packing, due to various environmental concerns, which is further expected to drive the paper industry growth. Hence, AKD wax is widely used in paper industry for packaging. Therefore, alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) market also expected to grow.

As a lot of industries are switching towards a greener future, hence cellulose-based packaging is becoming popular. Rising initiatives by several regions in terms of transforming the countries into green, is expected to drive the global alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) market growth. For instance, according to data published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, an intergovernmental economic organization, in October 2020, the European Green Deal, as proposed by the European Commission (EC) at the end of 2019, is a new growth strategy that aims to transform Europe  into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050.

Increasing awareness among people about environmental concerns has decreased the demand for paper. Thus, declining demand for paper is expected to hamper the global alkyl ketene dimer market growth during the forecast period.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global alkyl ketene dimer market, its market size (US$ Mn), and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2022-2030), considering 2021 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains an attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new material type launches or approvals, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global alkyl ketene dimer market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Aries Chemical, Inc., Arakawa Chemical Industries,Ltd., Atlas Organics Private Limited, GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., Haihang Industry, Kemira Oyj, Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Oleon NV, Plasmine Technology, Inc., and SEIKO PMC Corporation
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make an informed decision regarding future product launches, technology up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global alkyl ketene dimer market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global alkyl ketene dimer market

Detailed Segmentation:

• Alkyl ketene dimer Market, By Application:
  • Printing & Writing Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Others (Newspapers, etc.)
• Alkyl ketene dimer Market, By Region:
  • North America
    • By Country:
      • U.S.
      • Canada
  • Europe
    • By Country:
      • U.K.
      • Germany
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Russia
      • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • By Country:
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • ASEAN
      • Australia
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
    • By Country:
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Mexico
      • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • By Country/Region:
      • Middle East
      • Africa
• Company Profiles
  • Aries Chemical, Inc.*
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Financial Performance
    • Key Strategies
    • Recent Developments
    • Future Plans
  • Arakawa Chemical Industries,Ltd.
  • Atlas Organics Private Limited
  • GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • Haihang Industry
  • Kemira Oyj
  • Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Oleon NV
  • Plasmine Technology, Inc.
  • SEIKO PMC Corporation

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.