Market Insights
The coalescing agent market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% over the forecast period.
Coalescing agents help in the formation of film and are used in coatings. Coalescing agents, for instance, are used in latex coatings where they give the latex resin the proper flow, resulting in the formation of a smooth film. A film-forming polymer frequently uses the coalescing agent as a short-term plasticizer. During the crucial time of fusion, the polymer is softened by the coalescing agent, allowing the individual particles to unite to form a continuous film. The main purposes of coalescing agents are to reduce the surface area of polymer particles, increase capillary forces by carefully controlling water evaporation, and decrease repulsive forces between polymer particles.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the coalescing agent market. The pandemic has led to a decrease in demand for coalescing agents in a number of end-use industries, including paints and coatings, inks, and personal care products. This is due to a number of factors, including the closure of businesses and factories, the decrease in consumer spending, and the shift to remote work.
The demand for coalescing agents has been driven by stringent government regulations that forbid the use of toxic additives and conventional solvents. Escalating demand for eco-friendly coalescing agents will also aid in drawing significant attention to the market. Demand for the product in the market is also being driven by the expanding use of coalescing agents in inks, paints & coatings, personal care ingredients, adhesives & sealants, and other products.
Segments' Analysis
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Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Type Analysis
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Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Coalescing Agent.
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Hydrophilic coalescing agent is expected to witness a higher growth rate in the market during the forecast period.
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Application-Type Analysis
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Paints & Coatings, Adhesive & Sealants, Inks, Personal Care Ingredients, And Others.
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Paints & coatings application is expected to remain the biggest demand generator for coalescing agent in the market during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and The Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest and fastest-growing market for coalescing agents over the next five years.
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By Type
There are two types of coalescing agents on the market. One is hydrophilic, and another is hydrophobic. The hydrophilic coalescing agent is expected to exhibit a higher growth rate in the market during the forecast period owing to its high efficiency, low water solubility, and reduced risk of penetrating the porous substrate. Moreover, the growing demand for environmental-friendly coalescing agents is also fueling the growth of the segment.
Application Trends
The coalescing agent market is segmented into paints & coatings, adhesives & sealants, inks, personal care ingredients, and others. Paints & coatings is expected to remain the biggest demand generator for coalescing agent in the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for paints & coatings in various end-use industries such as construction, automotive, furniture & woodworking, and others. Increasing demand for high-performance coatings for applications such as coil, marine, automotive, OEM refinish, etc. is also driving the dominance of the segment in the market during the forecasted period.
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest as well as the fastest-growing region for the coalescing agent. The region has strong economic growth and increasing manufacturing output. Also, a growing building and construction sector, low manufacturing costs, and a large population base in the region are the major factors driving the demand for the product in the region’s market.
The coalescing agent market is segmented into the following categories:
By Type
- Hydrophilic Coalescing Agent (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Hydrophobic Coalescing Agent (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
By Application Type
- Paints & Coatings (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Adhesive & Sealants (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Inks (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Personal Care Ingredient (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)
Key Players
The following are the key players in the coalescing agent market:
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Dow DuPont
- BASF SE
- Evonik Industries AG
- Elementis Plc
- Synthomer Plc
- Celanese Corporation
- Croda International Plc
- Cargill, Incorporated
- Arkema Group
Research Methodology
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- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
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