The global zinc oxide market size is expected to reach USD 8.1 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period, as per the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth is majorly driven by the rising consumption of zinc oxide in end-use industries including rubber, tires, cosmetics, paint & coatings, and pharmaceuticals.
There are multiple methods of manufacturing ZnO amongst which indirect and direct methods are mostly practiced by the market players. The indirect or the French process of manufacturing the product is the dominating one owing to its properties, as it is considered the fastest and most productive method of ZnO production.Some of the other processes used in the production of zinc oxide involve spray pyrolysis, hydrometallurgical method, mechanochemical method, and chemical synthesis method.
The major application of ZnO is in the rubber industry wherein it is used as a vulcanizing agent. It is also used as a cross-linking or curing agent for halogen-containing elastomers like polysulfides and neoprene. Zinc oxide also improves the thermal conductivity of rubber by a considerable amount which is crucial for dissipating the heat produced by deformation under load or cyclic stress.
Zinc oxide can be used as an active ingredient in acne treatment products. The product also promotes wound healing and keeps the wounds clean and moist. High surface area ZnO (active grade) can be used in creams for the treatment of fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.
According to Moody’s Corporation, an American financial service company, among the Asia Pacific countries, India witnessed the strongest growth of around 10% in the automotive sector and surpassed Japan to become the third-largest market in the world in 2022. Thus, increasing demand for the automobile will further increase the demand for ZnO in the region.
Players like EverZinc are involved in merger and acquisition activities to meet the high demand for zinc oxide from the end-use industries. Whereas, domestic companies such are Zochem are involved in increasing their production capacities in order to expand their product offerings and eventually increase their market share.
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Powder form segment is projected to grow at the highest growth rate of 5.9% owing to its increasing use in different applications such as batteries, lubricants, friction materials, gold extraction, silver extraction, spray galvanizing, and others
Liquid zinc oxide also finds applications in sun care and after-sun products, mineral makeup, and anti-aging skin care products
The indirect process segment dominated the market with a revenue share of over 80.5% as it is considered the fastest and most productive method of ZnO production
The automobile application segment dominated the market with a revenue share of over 39.5% due to the rising automobile manufacturing globally
Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth rate of 6.4% over the forecast period owing to the growing demand for various end-use industries in the region.
Grand View Research has segmented the global zinc oxide market report based on form, process, application, and region:
Zinc Oxide Form Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Powder
Pellets
Liquid
Zinc Oxide Process Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Indirect
Direct
Wet Chemical
Others
Zinc Oxide Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Automotive
Construction
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Paints & Coatings
Pharmaceuticals
Agriculture
Others
Zinc Oxide Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Belgium
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Vietnam
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Peru
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
List of Key Players in the Zinc Oxide Market
Ace Chemie Zynk Energy Limited
AG CHEMI GROUP s.r.o.
CCL
EverZinc
Zinc Nacional
HAKUSUI TECH
LANXESS
IEQSA
Neo Zinc Oxide
Pan-Continental Chemical Co., Ltd.
Rubamin
Tata Chemicals Ltd.
TOHO ZINC CO., LTD.
TP Polymer Private Limited
Upper India
Weifang Longda Zinc Industry Co., Ltd.
Yongchang zinc industry Co., Ltd.
Zinc Oxide Australia
Zochem, Inc
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