Foundry Binders Market Analysis

Product Type (Organic, Inorganic, Heat Curing, Coldbox, Polyurethane, Phenolic Resole, Epoxy)

Organic segment in the foundry binders market is expected to hold a share of 33% during the forecast period. In the upcoming years, there is anticipated to be a significant expansion in the market for organic binders. Demand for organic binders has surged across various end-use industries due to increased environmental concerns and the need for sustainable materials. Because of their better compressive strength and reduced carbon emissions, organic binders have been widely adopted, especially in the construction sector. Furthermore, producers are concentrating on creating organic, non-toxic substitutes due to growing awareness of the detrimental effects of synthetic binders on the environment and human health. Growth in the industry is anticipated as a result of this switch to organic binders.

End-users (Core Sand Casting, Mold Sand Casting)

Core sand casting segment in the foundry binders market is expected to hold a share of 53% during the forecast period. To create holes, undercuts, and cavities during the casting process that cannot be created directly during the casting process, a core is employed. The final cavity core type, design, and molten metal composition all play a role in selecting the core type.
Also, technological advancements such as 3D-printed cores for casting are driving the growth of the segment. The 3D printer can print the cores, which can then be inserted into a traditional mold. The technology avoids the time-consuming, conventional fabrication and assembly of the complex cores and minimizes subsequent machining, which results in fewer pieces and a significantly less tedious mold creation process. Up to a specific batch size, 3D printing is always more cost-effective than conventional methods overall since there are no tool costs. Therefore, the factors are propelling the growth of the segment.

Our in-depth analysis of the global foundry binders market includes the following segments:

Product Type	Organic Inorganic Heat Curing Coldbox Polyurethane Phenolic Resole Epoxy
Application	Core Sand Casting Mold Sand Casting
Application	Ferrous Non-Ferrous Chemical Industry Resin Paint Ceramic Automated
End-users	Core Sand Casting Mold Sand Casting
Industry Structure	Polyurethane No-Bake Automated

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Growing demand for metal casting and 3D Printing, increased shift towards miniaturized electronic products, and surge in demand for lightweight material and sustainable binder formulations are the major factors driving the growth of the foundry binders market.

The market size of foundry binders is anticipated to attain a CAGR of 4% over the forecast period, i.e., 2024-2036.

The major players in the market are ASK Chemicals, BASF SE, Mancuso Chemicals Limited, Imerys, Vesuvius, IVP Limited, John Winter, RP Minerals, The Shengquan Group (SQ), Eurotek Foundry Products Limited, and others.

The organic segment is anticipated to garner the largest market size by the end of 2036 and display significant growth opportunities.

The market in the Asia Pacific region is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2036 and provide more business opportunities in the future.

Foundry Binders Market Analysis