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Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Type (Sodium Lignosulfonate, Calcium Lignosulfonate, Magnesium Lignosulfonate, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Published Date : 24-Jul-2024

Pages: 125

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The Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market would witness market growth of 4.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2022, the Asia Pacific market's volume surged to 505.84 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 21.5 % (2020-2023).

Calcium lignosulfonate is a by-product derived from the sulfite pulping process in the paper and pulp industry, specifically from lignin, a natural polymer found in wood. It is a water-soluble, anionic polymer that finds widespread use as a dispersant, binder, and stabilizer in various industries. Thus, the China market is expected to utilize 65.49 kilo tonnes of Calcium lignosulfonate by 2031.

Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market

The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $125.7 Million by 2031. The Japan market is showcasing a CAGR of 3.6% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The India market would register a CAGR of 4.3% during (2024 - 2031).

lignosulfonates act as plasticizers, binders, and deflocculants in ceramic processing, enabling better shaping, molding, and firing characteristics while reducing defects and energy consumption. Lignosulfonates act as deflocculants in ceramic processing by dispersing and suspending ceramic particles in aqueous solutions or slips, thereby reducing viscosity and improving flow properties.

Moreover, by electrostatically repelling charged clay particles and preventing agglomeration or flocculation, lignosulfonates help maintain uniform particle dispersion and distribution in ceramic slurries, facilitating better homogeneity and consistency in casting, slip casting, or extrusion processes.

The Indian government has established regulatory frameworks and safety standards for animal feed additives to ensure product quality and consumer safety. Lignosulfonates have received regulatory approvals for animal feed formulations, providing assurance of their safety and efficacy. This regulatory support facilitates the adoption of lignosulfonates by Indian livestock producers and feed manufacturers. As per the data provided in 2023 by Invest India, the Indian animal feed sector grew at a 3.5% growth rate over the last 5 years.

Free Valuable Insights: The Global Lignosulfonates Market is Predict to reach USD 1.4 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 3.5%

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Concrete Additives, Oil Well Additives, Animal Feed Binders, Dust Control, and Others. Based on Type, the market is segmented into Sodium Lignosulfonate, Calcium Lignosulfonate, Magnesium Lignosulfonate, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific.

List of Key Companies Profiled

  • Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Sappi Limited
  • Cardinal Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
  • Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.
  • Domsjö Fabriker AB (Aditya Birla Group)
  • Ingevity Corporation
  • Burgo Group S.p.A. (BG Holding S.r.l.)
  • The Dallas Group of America, Inc.
  • Borregaard AS
  • Abelin Polymers

Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market Report Segmentation

By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

  • Concrete Additives
  • Oil Well Additives
  • Animal Feed Binders
  • Dust Control
  • Others

By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

  • Sodium Lignosulfonate
  • Calcium Lignosulfonate
  • Magnesium Lignosulfonate
  • Others

By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, by Application
1.4.2 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, by Type
1.4.3 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research

Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights

Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges

Chapter 4. Competition Analysis – Global
4.1 Market Share Analysis, 2023
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5. Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application
5.1 Asia Pacific Concrete Additives Market by Country
5.2 Asia Pacific Oil Well Additives Market by Country
5.3 Asia Pacific Animal Feed Binders Market by Country
5.4 Asia Pacific Dust Control Market by Country
5.5 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country

Chapter 6. Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type
6.1 Asia Pacific Sodium Lignosulfonate Market by Country
6.2 Asia Pacific Calcium Lignosulfonate Market by Country
6.3 Asia Pacific Magnesium Lignosulfonate Market by Country
6.4 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country

Chapter 7. Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Country
7.1 China Lignosulfonates Market
7.1.1 China Lignosulfonates Market by Application
7.1.2 China Lignosulfonates Market by Type
7.2 Japan Lignosulfonates Market
7.2.1 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Application
7.2.2 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Type
7.3 India Lignosulfonates Market
7.3.1 India Lignosulfonates Market by Application
7.3.2 India Lignosulfonates Market by Type
7.4 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market
7.4.1 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Application
7.4.2 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Type
7.5 Australia Lignosulfonates Market
7.5.1 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Application
7.5.2 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Type
7.6 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market
7.6.1 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Application
7.6.2 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Type
7.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market
7.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application
7.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type

Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 SWOT Analysis
8.2 Sappi Limited
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Financial Analysis
8.2.3 Regional Analysis
8.2.4 SWOT Analysis
8.3 Cardinal Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.4 Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Financial Analysis
8.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
8.5 Domsjö Fabriker AB (Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Ltd.)
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 SWOT Analysis
8.6 Ingevity Corporation
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Financial Analysis
8.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.6.5 SWOT Analysis
8.7 Burgo Group S.p.A. (BG Holding S.r.l.)
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 Financial Analysis
8.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.7.4 SWOT Analysis
8.8 The Dallas Group of America, Inc.
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 SWOT Analysis
8.9 Borregaard AS
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 Financial Analysis
8.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.9.4 Recent strategies and developments:
8.9.4.1 Trials & Approvals:
8.9.5 SWOT Analysis
8.10. Abelin Polymers
8.10.1 Company Overview
TABLE 1 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 2 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 3 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 4 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 5 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 6 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 7 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 8 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 9 Asia Pacific Concrete Additives Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 10 Asia Pacific Concrete Additives Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 11 Asia Pacific Concrete Additives Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 12 Asia Pacific Concrete Additives Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 13 Asia Pacific Oil Well Additives Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 14 Asia Pacific Oil Well Additives Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 15 Asia Pacific Oil Well Additives Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 16 Asia Pacific Oil Well Additives Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 17 Asia Pacific Animal Feed Binders Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 18 Asia Pacific Animal Feed Binders Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 19 Asia Pacific Animal Feed Binders Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific Animal Feed Binders Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 21 Asia Pacific Dust Control Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific Dust Control Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific Dust Control Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific Dust Control Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 26 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 27 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 28 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 29 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 30 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 31 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 32 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 33 Asia Pacific Sodium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 34 Asia Pacific Sodium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 35 Asia Pacific Sodium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 36 Asia Pacific Sodium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 37 Asia Pacific Calcium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 38 Asia Pacific Calcium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 39 Asia Pacific Calcium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 40 Asia Pacific Calcium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 41 Asia Pacific Magnesium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 42 Asia Pacific Magnesium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 43 Asia Pacific Magnesium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 44 Asia Pacific Magnesium Lignosulfonate Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 45 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 46 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 47 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 48 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 49 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 50 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 51 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 52 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 53 China Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 54 China Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 55 China Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 56 China Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 57 China Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 58 China Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 59 China Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 60 China Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 61 China Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 62 China Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 63 China Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 64 China Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 65 Japan Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 66 Japan Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 67 Japan Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 68 Japan Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 69 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 70 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 71 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 72 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 73 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 74 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 75 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 76 Japan Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 77 India Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 78 India Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 79 India Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 80 India Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 81 India Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 82 India Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 83 India Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 84 India Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 85 India Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 86 India Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 87 India Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 88 India Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 89 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 90 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 91 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 92 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 93 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 94 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 95 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 96 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 97 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 98 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 99 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 100 South Korea Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 101 Australia Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 102 Australia Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 103 Australia Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 104 Australia Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 105 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 106 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 107 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 108 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 109 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 110 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 111 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 112 Australia Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 113 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 114 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 115 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 116 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 117 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 118 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 119 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 120 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 121 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 122 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 123 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 124 Malaysia Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 125 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 126 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 127 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 128 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 129 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 130 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 131 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 132 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 133 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 134 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 135 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 136 Rest of Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 137 Key Information – Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
TABLE 138 Key Information – Sappi Limited
TABLE 139 key information – Cardinal Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
TABLE 140 Key Information – Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.
TABLE 141 Key Information – Domsjö Fabriker AB
TABLE 142 Key Information – Ingevity Corporation
TABLE 143 Key Information – Burgo Group S.p.A.
TABLE 144 Key Information – The Dallas Group of America, Inc.
TABLE 145 Key Information – Borregaard AS
TABLE 146 Key Information – Abelin Polymers

List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Lignosulfonates Market
FIG 4 Market Share Analysis, 2023
FIG 5 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis - Lignosulfonates Market
FIG 6 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market share by Application, 2023
FIG 7 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market share by Application, 2031
FIG 8 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Application, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 9 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market share by Type, 2023
FIG 10 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market share by Type, 2031
FIG 11 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Type, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 12 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market share by Country, 2023
FIG 13 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market share by Country, 2031
FIG 14 Asia Pacific Lignosulfonates Market by Country, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 15 SWOT Analysis: TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
FIG 16 Swot Analysis: Sappi LimiteD
FIG 17 Swot Analysis: Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.
FIG 18 Swot Analysis: Domsjö Fabriker AB
FIG 19 Swot Analysis: Ingevity Corporation
FIG 20 Swot Analysis: Burgo Group S.p.A.
FIG 21 Swot Analysis: The Dallas Group of America, Inc.
FIG 22 Swot Analysis: Borregaard AS

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