Global Flocculant and Coagulant Market 2017-2021

This industry research report identifies Akzo Nobel, BASF, Cytec Solvay Group, Kemira, and SNF Group as the key vendors in the global flocculant and coagulant market. This industry research report also presents a competitive analysis of the market by product type (flocculants and coagulant), by application (water and wastewater treatment, oil and gas, and mineral extraction), and by geography (APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW).

Overview of the global flocculant and coagulant market

Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the global flocculant and coagulant market will grow steadily at a CAGR of more than 8% by 2021. The inadequate availability of fresh water resources is driving the need for regulations on water use and on effluent discharges which will demand industries and organizations to treat and recycle wastewater before discharging. With the increasing demand for water due to urbanization and industrialization, such initiatives will drive the growth of the flocculant and coagulant market since flocculant and coagulant chemicals such as aluminum sulfate, aluminum chloride, and ferric chloride are widely used for wastewater treatment because of their easy availability.

Owing to the presence of a number of large-scale pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries and a rise in manufacturing activities, APAC was the major revenue contributor to the flocculant and coagulant market during 2016. China, India, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan are the major contributors to the growth of the market in this region where factors including the growth of the major end-user industries such as oil and gas and the rising need for treated water for power generation, fuel market growth.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The flocculant and coagulant market is highly-competitive and is dominated by the key vendors and consists of numerous regional and local vendors. The vendors with a vast geographical presence and widespread production facilities are competing with the small and regional vendors who account for significant market shares. Product extensions and innovations in technology will intensify the level of competition among the market players who mainly compete based on factors such as innovation, price, operational cost, and product quality.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• Akzo Nobel
• BASF
• Cytec Solvay Group
• Kemira
• SNF Group

The other prominent vendors in the market are Evonik, Feralco, and Huntsman International.

Segmentation by type and analysis of the flocculant and coagulant market

• Flocculants
• Coagulant

During 2016, the flocculants segment accounted for the major shares of the flocculant and coagulant market. Benefits such as the improved filterability and sedimentation of small particles while treating water will contribute to the growth of this market segment in the coming years.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the flocculant and coagulant market

• Water and wastewater treatment
• Oil and gas
• Mineral extraction

According to this market research and analysis, the water and wastewater treatment segment accounted for the major shares and dominated the flocculant and coagulant market during 2016. The increasing population and growing industrialization that increases the need for water is the major factor driving the market's growth prospects in this segment.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global flocculant and coagulant market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global flocculant and coagulant market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global flocculant and coagulant market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global flocculant and coagulant market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global flocculant and coagulant market?

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