Heat Transfer Fluid Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

"The global heat transfer fluid market size was estimated at USD 10.29 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.10% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 13.14 billion by 2028."

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A heat transfer fluid, also known as thermal fluid or heat transfer oil, is a specialized liquid or gas that is used to move heat from one point to another. It is often employed in a variety of industrial processes and systems when direct heating or cooling with a typical fluid like water is impractical or inefficient.

Heat transfer fluids are created with excellent thermal stability and effective heat transfer qualities in mind. They can resist high temperatures and transfer heat in a steady and controlled manner. These fluids have a high boiling point, a low freezing point, and a low viscosity, allowing them to flow smoothly through heat exchangers and other heat transfer system components. There are different types of heat transfer fluids available, and the selection depends on the specific requirements of the application.

Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

The heat transfer fluid market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:

• Rapid growth & development in emerging economies, especially in metal processing, automotive, chemical, oil & gas sectors.
• Growing requirements for temperature maintenance in these sectors, and growing demand for particular application-based HTF for optimum energy efficiency.
• In addition, properties such as elevated temperature control and cost-saving operation in comparison with its counterparts including, steam and electric & high-temperature control.
• The safety of the environment, production efficiency, and, low maintenance.

Opportunities

• Continues Development: The continuous demand for new heat transfer fluids with enhanced properties, including higher capacity, thermal stability, and lower toxicity, presents new market opportunities.
• Increasing use in emerging economies: The heat transfer fluid market is predicted to experience faster growth in emerging economies like China, India, and Brazil due to their growing industrialization and urbanization.
• Increasing demand in the electronics industry: Heat transfer fluids are crucial in electronics manufacturing, including semiconductor, printed circuit board, and solar cell manufacturing, with the growing electronics demand expected to drive their demand.

Trends

Surge in Demand for Concentrated Solar Power to Aid Growth.

• Heat transfer fluids, such as trimethylene glycol, are used in solar collectors alongside water and water-glycol mixtures. Hydrocarbon oils, including naphthenic, aromatic, and paraffinic oils, are also used in various compositions.
• The demand for these products in high-temperature collectors is high, leading to extensive global research and development for their commercial feasibility.

Challenge

Fire and explosion hazards related to thermal heat transfer fluids.

• High-temperature chemical plant applications, such as plastic processing and metal processing, require organic fluids to prevent explosive atmospheres. Heat transfer fluids, which are often handled above their flash point, fall under the "Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere" Regulations, 2002.
• Over time, these fluids may degrade, making them flammable and potentially forming explosive mist atmospheres. A strict procedural control is needed to change the HTF and remove lower flash point components, and regular thermal tests can help reduce the risk. Without these measures, explosion hazards pose a significant threat to their use.

COVID-19 Impact

COVID-19 severely impacted various industries, including chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, automotive, HVAC, and food & beverage. The global economy declined due to lockdowns, and the Heat Transfer Fluids Market experienced a decline in 2020. US and European plants shut down or operated with limited workforces. Manufacturers have limited R&D budgets to restructure and maintain their fundamental functions in end-use industries.

Segment Analysis

Product Trends

"The silicones & aromatics segment accounted for the largest market share."

The heat transfer fluid market is segmented as silicones & aromatics, mineral oils, glycol, and others. Silicone & aromatics accounted for the highest market share in 2022 & are estimated to register a strong growth rate over the forecast period. The growth of the segment is attributed to its extensive use in industries, where processes need a very high temperature such as plastics, wood processing, spinning and weaving, chemicals, and food. Other major factors such as high thermal stability, better physical & chemical resistive properties to change when exposed to elevated temperatures accompanied by oxidation conditions, ongoing technological enhancements in manufacturing sectors such as automotive and plastics, metal processing, are expected to fuel the product demand in the market during the forecast period.

Application Trends

"The oil & gas segment accounted for the largest market share."

The market is segmented as oil & gas, chemical industry, concentrated solar power, food & beverages, plastics, pharmaceuticals, heating, ventilation & air conditioning, and others. Oil & gas occupied a market share of more than 20% in 2022 and is estimated to register a strong growth rate during the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to the application of products for warming oils for offshore oil & gas thermal processes. Additionally, the setting up of new LNG terminals, and new oil & gas exploration projects in Asia-Pacific and in the European region, are expected to fuel the product demand during the forecast timeframe.

Regional Insights

"Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share."

Asia-Pacific held a market share of more than 45% in 2022 and is estimated to dominate the heat transfer fluid market during the forecast period. The growing demand for thermal management, accompanied by the promotion of renewable energy with emerging economies, such as China and Japan, which are the major countries offering lucrative growth opportunities. Also, the growing demand for energy from various industrial sectors is expected to fuel the development of new solar plants, which in turn, is likely to boost the industry demand in APAC as well.

Europe is estimated to hold a significant share of the market in the coming years. The major factors such as the increasing population the rising demand for energy, and the ongoing construction of new solar plants accompanied by existing demand for heat transfer fluids in industrial sectors including, automotive and metal processing are expected to fuel the demand for the industry in the regional market. Furthermore, strict rules and regulations regarding the environment in Europe, accompanied by an unstable supply of crude oil, and base oils will encourage the development of biodegradable heat transfer fluids and will provide lucrative growth opportunities in the regional market during the forecast period.

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Key Players

The following are the key players in the heat transfer fluid market (arranged alphabetically).

• British Petroleum
• CFR Chemicals
• Dynalene, Inc.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
• Huntsman Corporation
• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
• Inlet Petroleum Company
• KOST USA, Inc.
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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