Global Glaubers Salt Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global glauber’s salt market

Owing to the rising demand for soaps, detergents, paper, and textile, APAC is the major consumer and producer of sodium sulfate. The textile and garment industry are the primary end-users of sodium sulfate and are witnessing considerable growth in APAC. This will subsequently increase the demand for sodium sulfate in this region. According to Technavio’s market research study, this high demand for sodium sulfate in APAC will be one of the primary growth factors for the glauber’s salt market. With the presence of the leading textile and garment manufacturer China, the growth of the paper manufacturing industry in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, the demand for sodium sulfate will continuously increase in this region. This will in turn fuel the growth of the glauber’s salt market and our market analysts estimate that the market will register the sale of close to 14,700 kilotons by 2021.

Lithium-ion batteries are popular and are mainly used in household electronic items. Since they are lightweight and rechargeable and provide high energy density to devices, they are used in portable devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, and electronic cigarettes. However, due to their drawbacks including overheating that leads to the explosion of these batteries and the challenges associated with transporting them through air, manufacturers are focusing on developing suitable alternatives. This will consequently, led to the emergence of sodium-based electrolytes as substitutes to lithium-ion batteries using sodium sulfate as the battery electrolyte, fueling the growth of the glauber’s salt market.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The glauber’s salt market is fragmented owing to the presence of a large number of international, regional, and local players. The demand for sodium sulfate from several end-user industries for various applications will influence the vendors in this marketspace to offer different and innovative products.

The leading vendors in the market are

• XinLi Chemical
• Alkim Alkali Kimya
• MINERA DE SANTA MARTA
• LENZING
• Jiangsu Jingshen Salt & Chemical Industry Co.
• Sichuan Xinxing Chemical
• JSC Kuchuksulphate
• Sichuan Meishan Tianhe Chemical Co.

The other prominent vendors in the market are Adisseo, AKO KASEI CO., American Elements, Birla Cellulose, Borden & Remington Corp., Chengdu Sanlian Tianquan Chemical Industry Co., Cooper Natural Resources, CORDENKA, ECOBAT Technologies, Elementis plc, GFS Chemicals, Grupo Industrial Crimidesa, Mil-Spec Industries, Nippon Chemical Industrial CO., Noah Technologies Corporation, Searles Valley Minerals, SHIKOKU CHEMICALS CORPORATION, Si Chuan Hongya Qing Yi Jiang Chemical CO., SULQUISA, and TUFAIL GROUP.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the glauber’s salt market

• Soaps and detergents
• Glass
• Paper
• Textiles

Glauber’s salt or sodium sulfate is the primary ingredient used in soaps, detergents, and skin care solutions. It is used as a filler in powdered home laundry detergents due to its extensive cleansing properties and it enables the flow of detergent without any residue. According to our industry research report, the soaps and detergents segment will the primary end-user to this sodium sulfate market throughout the forecast period.

Segmentation by source and analysis of the glauber’s salt market

• Natural sources
• Chemical sources

There is a widespread availability of sodium sulfate in several countries since it is the second most water-soluble mineral found in nature. These salts are found naturally in saline lakes, playas, saline mineral deposits, and alkaline or saline soils, providing scope for extensive production. As a result, the natural sources segment will account for major share of the sodium sulfate market.

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 glauber’s salt market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global glauber’s salt market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global glauber’s salt market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global glauber’s salt market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global glauber’s salt market?

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