Apr 9, 2020   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Insights into the Worldwide Nitric Acid Market to 2027 - Growing Application of Polyurethane Foams Presents Lucrative Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Nitric Acid Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Application (Fertilizers, Adipic Acid, Nitrobenzene, Toluene Di-isocyanate, Nitrochlorobenzene), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2020 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global nitric acid market size is projected to reach USD 31.1 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 3.3% over the forecast period. Rising demand for nylon products from the automotive, construction, and textile industries is projected to be the key factor boosting market growth.

Adipic acid formulation is one of the key applications of nitric acid, it is widely used to formulate nylon resins and fibers in the automotive industry. The developing automotive sector demands constant innovation such as high-end component designing and lightweight materials to effectively enhance performance and fuel efficiency. These factors create a positive impact on nitric acid production globally. Government regulations to curb carbon emission have paved the way for the use of nylon to produce plastics and fabrics as a replacement to heavy alternatives, thereby reducing fuel consumption and simultaneously decreasing emission levels.

Furthermore, one of the most important applications of nitric acid is fertilizer composition. Calcium ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate are the two key fertilizers derived from nitric acid which are extensively utilized in the agricultural sector. Moreover, urea ammonium nitrate is derived from the chemical and finds application in formulating explosives and fertilizers. Major countries of the Asia Pacific region are agrarian economies, which subsequently leads to a high product demand for fertilizer manufacturing across countries such as India, Indonesia, and Thailand.

However, stringent regulations against excessive use of ammonium nitrate fertilizers owing to environmental degradation are likely to create a negative impact on the nitric acid market in developed economies of North America and Western Europe. In the past decade, excessive use of these agrochemicals has resulted in the depletion of nitrogen levels in groundwater reserves and has also resulted in lower nutrient content of the soil. Therefore, the implementation of strict laws against the usage of synthetic chemical products for farming is likely to decrease the demand for nitric acid in the agricultural sector.

Nitric acid is widely used in the manufacturing of organic chemicals such as the production of nitrate salts, coal tars, catalyst, dyes, and reprocessing of used nuclear fuels. It is also used in the purification of precious metals such as gold, platinum, and silver.

Companies Mentioned

  • DuPont
  • BASF
  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • Nutrien
  • Omnia Holdings
  • Apache Nitrogen Products Inc.
  • CF Industries
  • Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd (RCF)
  • Dyno Nobel
  • Sasol
  • Angus Chemical Company
  • Enaex S.A.
  • LSB Industries
  • Ixom
  • Rentech Inc.
  • J R Simplot
  • Pemex Fertilizers

Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The global nitric acid market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 1.6% from 2020 to 2027 in terms of volume, owing to the rising demand for fertilizers to increase agricultural product output
  • Europe accounted for a significant market share of 55.2% in 2019 in terms of volume due to extensive agricultural activities in France, Germany, and U.K.Multiple concerns have been raised in the region in terms of environmental impact and sustainability, which played a key role in stabilizing agricultural production through technological advancements
  • North America is projected to register a significant growth rate over the forecast period owing to the presence of numerous multinational chemical manufacturers in the region

Key Topics Covered:

1 Research Methodology

2 Executive Summary

3 Nitric Acid Market Variables, Trends & Scope

3.1 Nitric acid market segmentation

3.2 Nitric acid market size and growth prospects

3.3 Nitric acid value chain analysis

3.3.1 Raw material trends

3.3.2 Manufacturing trends

3.3.3 Distribution channel analysis

3.3.4 Price trend analysis

3.4 Regulatory framework

3.5 Nitric acid market dynamics

3.5.1 Market driver analysis

3.5.1.1 Increasing demand for adipic acid in lightweight automotive materials

3.5.1.2 Growing application of polyurethane foams

3.5.2 Market restraint analysis

3.5.2.1 Stringent regulatory scenario

3.5.3 Industry challenges

3.6 Key opportunities prioritized

3.7 Industry analysis tools

3.7.1 Porter's Five Forces analysis

3.7.2 PESTEL analysis

4 Nitric Acid Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

4.1 Nitric acid market share by application, 2019 & 2027

4.2 Fertilizers

4.3 Adipic Acid

4.4 Nitrobenzene

4.5 Toluene di-isocyanate (TDI)

4.6 Nitrochlorobenzene

4.7 Others

5 Nitric Acid Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1 Nitric acid market share by region, 2019 & 2027

5.2 North America

5.3 Europe

5.4 Asia Pacific

5.5 Central & South America

5.6 Middle East & Africa

6 Competitive Landscape

6.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments

6.1.1. Key Strategies Overview

6.1.2. Sales Strategies of Key Companies

6.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization

6.2.1 Key innovators

6.2.2. Market leaders

6.2.3. Emerging players

6.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2018

6.4 Key customers

7 Competitive Landscape

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