Market dynamics of the mining flotation chemicals industry are determined by a factors mixture that shakes supply, demand, and market curves. The selection of chemicals used in flotation techniques is actually one of the most critical steps of the extraction of minerals from ore by flotation. The demand for these chemicals is being determined by the prospects of the global mining industry, technical improvements, environmental norms and regulations and a supply of inputs.
The main reason for the market to expand is the increasing requirement of different metals and minerals in automotive, construction, and electronics. Along the growth of these industries, the requirement for better performance of mineral extraction methods comes up, with the demand for flotation chemicals to have a boost as well. Also the new discovery of mines and the expansion of the existing ones give a dispatch to the market growth.
Technological advancement in mining processes on the other hand is also of great importance in terms of the direction of market dynamics. Endless researches and innovations tend to bring new flotation chemicals which in turn, contribute to the better performance and reduced costs of mineral separations. Companies which are able to invest in the creation and implementation of these advanced technologies ultimately gain an advantage in the market against their counterparts and thus the nature of the whole industry is influenced.
The Environmental rules, regulations, and considerations considerably influence the market for mining flotation chemicals. In the context of sustainability becoming a major issue worldwide, the mining companies undergo pressure and have to evolve their green techniques. Thus this has forged the production of eco-chemicals in flotation which protects the environment from the harmful effects of the mining process. Another aspect is that more stringent government regulations about decreasing the use of the hazards chemicals, in turn, also played a large part in the increase of the adoption of more sustainable alternatives into the market.
The issue of natural resources and production costs is an essential factor in determining local economy. The flotation reagents normally get produced using different raw materials which make their availability and prices vary in accordance with available markets. Fluctuation in raw material prices may clobber the total manufacturing cost for the makers, which may in turn affect retail price and market competitiveness of the product.
Global economic conditions, prices of raw materials also influence the flotation chemicals market. The result of the economic recession is that the investments in mining projects are in decline and consequently the requirement for flotation reagents diminish. On one hand, our economy has been slowing and there is a lack of infrastructure through which mineral resources could be exported and the market would be negatively hit. However, when our economy grows and infrastructure is developed, the demand for minerals would increase and the positively affect the market.
Mining Flotation Chemicals Market was valued at USD 1.85 billion in 2018 and expected to register a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. In general, the Mining Flotation Chemicals are used extensively for mining exploration to gain minerals like iron, copper, silver, gold, zinc, and magnesium.
The global market for Mining Flotation Chemicals is predicted to drive due to the rising adoption of petroleum based products and favorable government policies across various regions. The demand for Mining Flotation Chemicals is growing worldwide due to the rising mining activities to fulfill the rising demand in the end-use industries like automotive, construction, and manufacturing.
The global Mining Flotation Chemicals Market has been segmented based on product and ore type. Further, the product segment has been divided based on frothers, activators, collectors, flocculants, dispersants, depressants, and others. The ore type segment has been classified into non-sulfide and sulfide. Of these, the sulfide segment is projected to lead the global market by generating the largest market share due to its rising applications across the mining industry. The global market has covered various regions like North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the rest of the world. The Asia Pacific regional market is projected to lead the global market during the review period.
Global Mining Flotation Chemicals Market Share, by Product, 2017 (%):
Regional Analysis:
Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the global market owing to an increase in the number of mining activities in China and India. The growing manufacturing and information & technology sectors owing to economic development, which has increased the demand for energy, is propelling the coal mining activities in the region. Thus, the increasing application of Mining Floatation Chemicals in coal mining activities is expected to fuel the regional market growth during the review period.
The growing oil & gas extraction activities in North America owing to the rise in demand for petroleum-based products in the automotive, construction, and cosmetic industries is expected to boost the demand for Mining Floatation Chemicals in the region. Furthermore, favorable government policies and the growing adoption of petroleum-based products are expected to drive the regional market growth.
The growth of the European market is primarily driven by rapid growth in the automobile production and growing preference for polymers (petroleum-based products) over metals. Moreover, the high demand for Mining Floatation Chemicals in the mining industry for extracting lithium, graphite, and cobalt is projected to boost the growth of the Mining Flotation Chemicals Market in the region during the review period.
Market Segmentation:
The Global Mining Flotation Chemicals Market has been segmented on the basis of ore Type, Product and Region.
Based on Ore Type, the Global Mining Flotation Chemicals Market has been segregated into sulfide and non-sulfide. The sulfide segment is expected to dominate the global market owing to its wide applications in mining indsutry.
By Product, the global market is divided into frothers, collectors, activators, dispersants, flocculants, depressants, and others.
Key Players:
Some of the prominent players in the Global Mining Flotation Chemicals Market are BASF SE (Germany), Solvay S.A. (Belgium), Coogee Chemicals (Australia), QixiaTongDa Flotation Reagen (China), Beijing Hengju Chemical Industry (China), YantaiHumon Chemical Auxillary (China), Cytec Industries (US), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Cheminova A/S (Denmark), Kemira Oyj (Finland), Huntsman Corporation (US), CTC Mining (Canada), Air Products and Chemicals (US), and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (US).Recent Development
In November 2021
A Finnish company specializing in mining technology, namely Metso Outotec, has introduced Concorde Cell Flotation, a high-intensity pneumatic flotation method for ultra-fine and effective fine particle recovery that has set up the new benchmark. The company has mentioned that the technique helps assist sustainability initiatives and lower plant running costs to reduce water usage per ton of metal produced.
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