Hydrophobing Agents Market Report

Market Insights

"The global hydrophobing agents market size was estimated at USD 1063.59 million in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.23% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 1369.88 million by 2028."

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Hydrophobing chemicals are also known as hydrophobic agents. They are commonly used to reduce water absorption and ascertain that cleaned surfaces are water-repellent.

Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

Major factors such as increasing growth in decorative & industrial applications including automotive coatings, exterior wall paints, powder coatings, and interior wall paints along with the rising investments in the restoration activities of aging residential, commercial & industrial infrastructures is expected to boost the growth of the market for hydrophobing agents during the forecast period.

Segments' Analysis

Product Trends

"The metallic stearates segment accounted for the largest market share."

The market is segmented as metallic stearates, hydrophobic polymers, silicone polymers, and fatty acid polymers. The metallic stearates segment is expected to lead the market owing to its anti-water absorption, lubricating, and separating characteristics. Shampoos, medicinal ointments, eyeliners, lipsticks, and foot and body powders are all made with metallic stearates. In addition, metallic stearates' hydrophobic characteristics help minimize water absorption in powdered cosmetics. This will further stimulate the product demand during the forecast period.

Application Trends

"The building & construction segment accounted for the largest market share."

The market is segmented as building & construction, paints & coatings, personal care, inks, and others. The building & construction segment is expected to steer the market during the forecast period owing to the expansion of the building sector due to rebounding economic growth after the pandemic in both developed and emerging economies, resulting in increased demand for effective hydrophobing construction additives.

Regional Insights

"North America accounted for the largest market share."

North America is estimated to be the leading region in the market on account of emerging infrastructure in the United States, which is being heavily invested in both public and private sectors. These initiatives will boost market trends for hydrophobing agents. Europe and the Asia-Pacific region are also expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.

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Key Players

The following are the key players in the hydrophobing agents market (arranged alphabetically).

• Changzhou Tronly New Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.
• Chembridge International Corp, Ltd
• Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
• Heraeus Group
• JSR Corporation
• Nippon Carbide Industries Co., Inc.
• San-Apro Ltd.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Toyo Gosei Co., Ltd.
• Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.

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

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Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s hydrophobing agents market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market.

What Deliverables Will You Get in this Report?

The hydrophobing agents market is segmented into the following categories.

By Product Type:

• Metallic Stearates
  • Type Analysis: Aluminum, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Others
• Hydrophobic Polymers
• Silicone Polymers
• Fatty Acid Polymers

By Application Type:

• Building & Construction?
  • Type Analysis: Plastering, Plaster & Fiber Boards, Concretes, and Others
• Personal Care
• Inks

By Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to 3 players)

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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