Market Overview:

The global metallic stearate market size reached US$ 4.1 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 5.5 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Metallic stearates are compounds of long-chain fatty acids with different metal valences, such as aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. They are generally available in the form of flakes, pastilles, granules, pellets, and fine powders with high surface area. Due to their lubricating and separating properties, they are primarily used as acid scavengers, lubricants, and release agents in plastic products. They act as suspension agents during the production of waxes and liquid wax compounds. Moreover, their release properties, thixotropic effect, and gelling capacity are beneficial in the pharmaceutical industry for tablet pressing.

Metallic Stearate Market Trends:

The market growth can be attributed to the increasing utilization of metallic stearates in various end use industries. For instance, they are employed in the textile industry as antistatic agents for dry impregnation. They are also used in printing ink works as swelling and suspension aids for additives like pigments. Moreover, metallic stearates are added to personal care products and cosmetics, such as shampoos, eyeliners, lipsticks, sun-protective lotions, medicated ointments, and foot powders, due to their hydrophobic properties that prevent products from absorbing water and forming agglomerates. The increasing expenditure capacities of consumers and rising levels of beauty consciousness among the masses are also promoting the market growth. Apart from this, the leading players are developing thermostable metallic stearates, which are highly resistant to discoloration when used in transparent or brightly colored thermoplastics at high processing temperatures. These developments are anticipated to expand the applications of metallic stearates in the construction and metal processing industries.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global metallic stearate market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product and application.

Breakup by Product:

• Zinc Stearate
• Calcium Stearate
• Aluminum Stearate
• Magnesium Stearate
• Others
   

Breakup by Application:

• Plastics
• Rubber
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics
• Building and Construction
• Paints and Coatings
• Others
   

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Baerlocher GmbH, DAINICHI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY Co. Ltd., Dover Chemical Corporation (ICC Industries Inc.), Faci S.p.A., James M. Brown Ltd., Nimbasia, Norac Additives LLC, Peter Greven GmbH & Co. KG, PMC Biogenix Inc., Sun Ace Kakoh Pte Ltd, Univar Solutions Inc., and Valtris Specialty Chemicals.

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