Froth Flotation Chemicals Market

The global froth flotation chemicals market size is projected to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to rising demand for froth flotation chemicals in mining and pulp & paper industry.

Froth flotation is a technique majorly used in separating hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials. This method widely employs in mineral processing, paper recycling, waste-water treatment and other sectors.

Increasing urbanization and rising literacy rates in emerging nations such as China, India, and Brazil is estimated to produce a significant demand for paper goods such as newspaper, packaging, and writing paper which is driving the demand for froth flotation chemicals in paper industry.

The main end consumer of froth flotation chemicals is the mining industry. Chemicals are employed in mining activities, depending on the type of mine that has been discovered in the region.

Rising demand of flocculants chemicals in sewage treatment manufactures are focusing on improving the sedimentation and filterability of flocculants which is going to drive the market.

The Covid-19 pandemic affected the demand and supply of froth flotation chemicals market. Lockdown across the globe, supply chain disorders, and oscillating supply of raw materials forced manufacturers to shut down production leading to unfortunate decline in market growth. Launch of vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to contribute to the market growth over the forecast period.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Increasing water pollution is projected to drive the market in the coming years.
• Rapid growth of the paper recycling and packaging industries is major factors propelling the market during the forecast period.
• Growing industrialization and stringent government rules for treatment of municipal water is expected to propel the market.
• Rising global pressure for usage of more environment friendly chemicals is anticipated to hamper the market growth.
• R&D investment and technological advancement in mining technologies is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market players.

Scope of the Report

• The report on the global froth flotation chemicals market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Market Segment Insights

The mining segment is projected to account for a large market share

Based on end-users industries, the froth flotation chemicals market is divided into industrial waste, pulp & paper, mining, sewage treatment, and others. The mining segment is expected to hold a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to government policies that promote the mining industry also banks and financial institutions extending credit to mining companies. On the other hand, the pulp & paper segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to rising demand of packaging industries.

The collectors segment is expected to expand at a rapid pace

On the basis of reagent types, the froth flotation chemicals market is segmented into frothers, modifiers, collectors, and others. The collectors segment is expected to account for a key share of the market in the coming years due to option for selectivity such as customized anionic and cationic collectors for specific ore bodies and processes.

Asia pacific region is expected to dominate the market

On the basis of regions, the froth flotation chemicals market is categorized as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The market of Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period. The regional market growth can be attributed to presence of many rare mineral in the region giving rise to mining activity in countries such as India and China.

Segments

The global froth flotation chemicals market has been segmented on the basis of

End-users Industries

• Industrial Waste
• Pulp & Paper
• Mining, Sewage Treatment
• Others

Reagent Types

• Frothers
• Modifiers
• Collectors
• Others

Regions

• Asia Pacific
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa

Key Players

• Huntsman International LLC
• Clariant
• Dow
• Akzo Nobel NV
• BASF SE

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the froth flotation chemicals market include Huntsman International LLC; Clariant; Dow; Akzo Nobel NV; BASF SE.

Some of these players are using several market strategies such as acquisitions, merger, collaborations, partnerships, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares and to generate revenue and raise their production line of the business in the coming years.