Cetyl Esters Market Trends
Growth Drivers
- Growing Pharmaceutical Industry – Cetyl ester is in high demand in the pharmaceutical industry owing to its increasing application in various medical products such as ointment and lotions. In 2021, as per reports, North America contributed 52% of world pharmaceutical sales.
- Increasing Expenditure on Research and Development Activities – Government and key players have been putting hefty investments in research and development activities which are anticipated to aid the production rate of cetyl ester.
- Growth in the Chemical Sector – Recent focus on developing the chemical sector is poised to bring opportunities for the development of production facilities which will aid in increasing the production of cetyl ester and aid in market expansion.
Challenges
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Rising Concern about Side-Effects of Excessive Use – High-usage products made with a mixture of cetyl ester on an everyday basis can cause skin irritation and allergies. This could hamper market expansion in the next few years.
- Long Production Cycles
- Stringent Government Rules
Cetyl Esters Market: Key Insights
The chemical industry is a major component of the economy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2020, for the U.S., the value added by chemical products as a percentage of GDP was around 1.9%. Additionally, according to the World Bank, Chemical industry in the U.S. accounted for 16.43% to manufacturing value-added in 2018. With the growing demand from end-users, the market for chemical products is expected to grow in future. According to UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), the sales of chemicals are projected to almost double from 2017 to 2030. In the current scenario, Asia Pacific is the largest chemical producing and consuming region. China has the world’s largest chemical industry that accounted for annual sales of approximately more than USD 1.5 trillion, or about more than one-third of global sales, in recent years. Additionally, a vast consumer base and favourable government policies have boosted investment in China’s chemical industry. Easy availability of low-cost raw material & labour as well as government subsidies and relaxed environmental norms have served as a production base for key vendors globally. On the other hand, according to the FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry), the chemical industry in India was valued at 163 billion in 2019 and it contributed 3.4% to the global chemical industry. It ranks 6th in global chemical production. This statistic shows the lucrative opportunity for the investment in businesses in Asia Pacific countries in the upcoming years.
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
3.9% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 377.83 million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 621.3 million |
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Regional Scope |
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