Dec 6, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

$4 Billion Sizing Agents Market by Type (Natural and Synthetic), Application (Textile & Fiber, Paper & Paperboard, Cosmetics, Food & Beverage) - Global Forecast to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Sizing Agents Market by Type (Natural and Synthetic), Application (Textile & Fiber, Paper & Paperboard, Cosmetics, Food & Beverage), And Region (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global sizing agents market is estimated to be USD 3.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 4.0 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2018 and 2023.

The increasing demand for sizing agents in various industrial applications is projected to drive the demand for these chemicals. The continuous expansion of the automotive, medical, packaging, and apparel industries is expected to drive the demand for sizing agents during the forecast period. However, environmental concerns regarding the disposal of these chemicals into water is a major restraining factor for the sizing agents' manufacturers.

The market for synthetic sizing agents is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing consumer need for durability and aesthetics of paper and technical textiles is expected to create demand for sizing agents during the forecast period. Consumers are becoming aware of the sustainable packaging solution, which is further creating demand for paper-based packaging, especially in the food & beverages industry.

Textile & fiber is projected to be the largest segment of the market. The growth of the segment is mainly attributed to the rising demand for sizing agents in the textile application as sizing agents has the ability to strengthen the yarn and imparts abrasion resistance. The demand for sizing agents in the textile & fiber segment will witness upward growth as it acts as a protective glaze on the substrate and helps in the absorption characteristic of the fiber.

Some of the key companies profiled in this report such as BASF (Germany), Aries Chemical (US), Pulcra Chemicals (Germany), Kemira OYJ (Finland), Solenis (US), Omnova Solutions (US), Buckman (US), Seiko PMC Corporation (Japan), and Evonik (Germany). These are the leading sizing agent manufacturers, globally.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

6 Sizing Agents Market, By Type

7 Sizing Agents Market, By Application

8 Sizing Agents Market, By Region

9 Competitive Landscape

10 Company Profiles

  • Aries Chemical
  • Avebe
  • BASF
  • Bodo Moller Chemie
  • Buckman
  • CP Kelco
  • Evonik Industries
  • Harima Chemicals
  • Indokem
  • Jai Aravali Industries
  • Kemira Oyj
  • Mizobata Chemical
  • Nalco Water
  • Omnova Solutions
  • Polyscope Polymers Bv
  • Pulcra Chemicals
  • Rhea Chemicals
  • Seiko PMC Corporation
  • Solenis

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