U.S. Dispersing Agents Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Application (Paper & Paperboard, Coating), By Type (Polyacrylate, Trimethylolpropane, Organic Amine, Siloxane), And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2025

Published: Jan, 2019 | Pages: 50 | Publisher: Grand View Research
Industry: Chemicals | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

The U.S. dispersing agents market demand is anticipated to reach 60,842.2 tons by 2025. It is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period. Dispersants are used to prevent particle agglomeration during the dispersion of coating agents and additives used in coating processes. Various barrier coatings and colorants are used in the production of food packaging systems. Rapid growth in the food packaging industry is expected to drive the demand for dispersion agents over the forecast period.

The food industry in U.S. is witnessing intense competition with the end users such as Mondelez International, Mars Inc., and PepsiCo Inc. trying to compete with their industry rivals by introducing new products in line with the purchasing preferences of consumers. Consumer preference for aesthetically packaged food products is one of the important factors driving the demand for paper and paperboard materials. This factor is anticipated to lead to the high demand for colored paper and paperboard material used for packaging.

Several coatings and performance additives such as barrier coating, dispersants, defoamers, modifiers, colorants, and preservatives are added not only to extend the shelf life but also to provide visual appeal to the packaged product. Such additives are needed to disperse and stabilize uniformly in the coating formulations which ensures desired properties and functionality such as viscosity stability, quality, color strength, and gloss. As a result, dispersion agents represent an essential component of the coating formulation.

Due to growing importance of coatings for application in paper and paperboard, manufacturers are developing dispersing agents, such as sodium polyacrylate and vinyl acetate to meet the safety requirements of packaged food manufacturers. As a result, rise in demand for dispersants or dispersion agents is expected to provide ample growth opportunities to the manufacturers over the forecast period.

In the papermaking process, inappropriate dispersion of pigments and additives in the slurries causes agglomeration and deposition of paper fibers and pigment particles on the press rolls used in the manufacturing of paper. To troubleshoot such problems, dimethylpolysiloxane is added in certain quantities depending on the weight of the paper fiber. Dimethylpolysiloxane polymer improves the optical properties, printability, and tinting strength of paper and paperboard. This factor is anticipated to bode well for the demand for siloxanes.

Amino Methyl Propanol (AMP) is used as an additive in metalworking fluid formulations and anticorrosion agent in boiler water systems. It also finds use in personal care, and cosmetics industries on account of its low molecular weight, which enhances the preparation of different formulations. As per the American Paperboard Packaging Council, over 60% of the paperboard produced in the U.S. is consumed for food packaging. Increasing consumption of take away food and prepared meals has resulted in high demand for food contact paper and paper board for packaging.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

• In terms of application, polyacrylate dispersants is anticipated to continue holding the largest market share in near future. It is expected to witness a CAGR of over 7.0% over the forecast period

• Paper and paperboard is anticipated to witness a rise in demand in the forthcoming years, owing to rising preference for the paperboard and cartons food packaging application

• Increasing consumption of take away food and prepared meals has resulted in high demand for food contact paper and paper board for packaging. This is expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities for dispersion agents manufacturers over the forecast period

• Key players operating in the U.S. dispersion agents market include BASF Corporation, Arkema Group, and The DOW Chemical Company.

 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
                 1.1 Research methodology
                 1.2 Research scope & assumptions
                     1.2.1 Research scope
                     1.2.2 Assumptions
                 1.3 List of data sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
                 2.1 Market snapshot

Chapter 3 U.S. Dispersing Agents (Dispersants) Market Variables, Trends and Scope
                 3.1 Market segmentation & scope
                 3.2 Penetration and growth prospect mapping
                 3.3 Value chain analysis
                     3.3.1 Raw material outlook
                         3.3.1.1 Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)
                         3.3.1.2 Isopropyl alcohol
                 3.4 Market dynamics
                     3.4.1 Market driver analysis
                         3.4.1.1 Increasing consumption of paper and paperboard in food and non-food packaging
                         3.4.1.2 Increasing barrier coatings for paper & paperboard applications driving the demand for dispersing agents
                 3.5 Market restraint analysis
                     3.5.1 Volatility in raw material prices
                 3.6 Industry Analysis - Porter's
                 3.7 PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4 U.S. Dispersing Agents (Dispersants) Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
                 4.1 Type movement analysis & market share, 2016 & 2025
                     4.1.1 Polyacrylate dispersants
                         4.1.1.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylate dispersants, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                     4.1.2 Trimethylolpropane dispersants
                         4.1.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by trimethylolpropane dispersants, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                     4.1.3 Organic amines dispersants
                         4.1.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines dispersants, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                     4.1.4 Siloxanes dispersants
                         4.1.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by siloxanes dispersants, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)

Chapter 5 U.S. Dispersing Agents (Dispersants) Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
                 5.1 Application movement analysis & market share, 2016 & 2025
                     5.1.1 Paper & paperboard
                         5.1.1.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by application in paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                         5.1.1.2 Polyacrylates sub-segments
                             5.1.1.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylates sub-segments in paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                         5.1.1.3 Organic amines sub-segments
                             5.1.1.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines sub-segments in paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                     5.1.2 Food contact for paper & paperboard
                         5.1.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by application in food contact for paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                         5.1.2.2 Polyacrylates sub-segments
                             5.1.2.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylates sub-segments in food contact for paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                         5.1.2.3 Organic amines sub-segments
                             5.1.2.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines sub-segments in food contact for paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                     5.1.3 Coatings on paper & paperboard
                         5.1.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by application in coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                         5.1.3.2 Polyacrylates sub-segments
                             5.1.3.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylates sub-segments in coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                         5.1.3.3 Organic amines sub-segments
                             5.1.3.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines sub-segments in coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                     5.1.4 Food contact coatings on paper & paperboard
                         5.1.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by application in food contact coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                         5.1.4.2 Polyacrylates sub-segments
                             5.1.4.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylates sub-segments in food contact coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
                         5.1.4.3 Organic amines sub-segments
                             5.1.4.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines sub-segments in food contact coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylate dispersants, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 2 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by trimethylolpropane dispersants, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 3 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines dispersants, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 4 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by siloxanes dispersants, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 5 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by application in paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 6 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylates sub-segments in paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 7 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines sub-segments in paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 8 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by application in food contact for paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 9 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylates sub-segments in food contact for paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 10 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines sub-segments in food contact for paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 11 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by application in coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 12 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylates sub-segments in coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 13 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines sub-segments in coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 14 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by application in food contact coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 15 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by polyacrylates sub-segments in food contact coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)
TABLE 16 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market estimates and forecasts, by organic amines sub-segments in food contact coatings on paper & paperboard, 2014 - 2025 (Tons)

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Market snapshot
FIG. 2 Market segmentation & scope
FIG. 3 Key market opportunity penetration & growth prospect mapping
FIG. 4 Value chain analysis
FIG. 5 Production cost break-up of basic chemicals and specialty chemicals
FIG. 6 Market dynamics
FIG. 7 Market trends & outlook
FIG. 8 Market driver relevance analysis (Current & future impact)
FIG. 9 Annual consumption of paper & paperboard (in thousand tons) in North America packaging market
FIG. 10 Production data of carton board in the U.S.
FIG. 11 Filler concentration vs. viscosity
FIG. 12 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
FIG. 13 PESTEL Analysis
FIG. 14 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) type market outlook: Key takeaways
FIG. 15 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market: Type movement analysis, 2016 and 2025
FIG. 16 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) application market outlook : Key takeaways
FIG. 17 U.S. dispersion agents (dispersants) market: Application movement analysis, 2016 and 2025